2026
Zeika Memories
Zeika Memories
ONLY WHAT IS FORGOTTEN DIES
ONLY WHAT IS FORGOTTEN DIES
Editorial / Entrepeneurship
About
Zeika is a photobook design studio I founded in 2020 that transforms digital photographs into meaningful physical objects. What began as a personal project has grown into a three person team producing hundreds of books each year.
THE BEGGINING
My relationship with photography began early. At 19, I started creating photobooks from family trips — first for home, then as gifts. During university, this personal habit evolved into the foundation of Zeika Memories.
Context
Context
TURNING PASSION INTO A PRODUCT
TURNING PASSION INTO A PRODUCT
In 2020, I sold my first 20 books. As demand grew, I refined workflows, communication, and design — transforming a personal project into a structured service.
In 2020, I sold my first 20 books. As demand grew, I refined workflows, communication, and design — transforming a personal project into a structured service.
Growth Through Visibility
UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIENCE
Sharing videos on Instagram and TikTok became a turning point. Combined with marketing courses, this helped define Zeika’s audience and significantly expand its reach.
Designing The Experience
HOW VISUAL DESIGN SHAPED GROWTH
In 2025, I redesigned the visual language of book covers, introducing stronger typography and layout systems. This shift elevated the perceived value of the books and strengthened engagement.
About
Zeika is a photobook design studio I founded in 2020 that transforms digital photographs into meaningful physical objects. What began as a personal project has grown into a three person team producing hundreds of books each year.
My relationship with photography began early. At 19, I started creating photobooks from family trips — first for home, then as gifts. During university, this personal habit evolved into the foundation of Zeika Memories.
THE BEGGINING
Building The Brand
CREATING A VISUAL IDENTITY
As Zeika expanded, I developed a cohesive visual identity centered around movement and trust. The blue circle became a core element, shaping how the brand appears across platforms and materials.
Scaling The Process
FROM INDIVIDUAL WORK TO TEAM COLLABORATION
As demand increased, Zeika evolved into a team of three. Structured workflows allowed us to maintain quality while managing growing production.
Growth Through Visibility
UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIENCE
Sharing videos on Instagram and TikTok became a turning point. Combined with marketing courses, this helped define Zeika’s audience and significantly expand its reach.
Growth Through Visibility
UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIENCE
Sharing videos on Instagram and TikTok became a turning point. Combined with marketing courses, this helped define Zeika’s audience and significantly expand its reach.
Designing The Experience
HOW VISUAL DESIGN SHAPED GROWTH
In 2025, I redesigned the visual language of book covers, introducing stronger typography and layout systems. This shift elevated the perceived value of the books and strengthened engagement.
Building The Brand
CREATING A VISUAL IDENTITY
As Zeika expanded, I developed a cohesive visual identity centered around movement and trust. The blue circle became a core element, shaping how the brand appears across platforms and materials.
Scaling The Process
FROM INDIVIDUAL WORK TO TEAM COLLABORATION
As demand increased, Zeika evolved into a team of three. Structured workflows allowed us to maintain quality while managing growing production.
Impact And Results
MEASURABLE GROWTH OVER TIME
Since 2020, Zeika has grown steadily — reaching 274 books produced in 2025 and expanding from a personal project into an operational design studio.
Future Vision
FROM HANDCRAFTED PROCESS TO SCALABLE PLATFORM
As Zeika continues to grow, I am developing a custom internal software to automate key parts of the photobook design process. By streamlining repetitive tasks and organizing workflows more efficiently, this system will allow the business to scale production while maintaining the editorial quality that defines the brand.
As Zeika continues to grow, I am developing a custom internal software to automate key parts of the photobook design process.
© 2026 Maika Sacerdote
© 2026 Maika Sacerdote