JU & KE is a design studio in the metropolitan city of Shenzhen, China. The studio specializes in branding, art direction, and graphic design. Their approach towards these specializations is minimalism with a dash of modernity. The idea behind this mixed approach is the need for disruptive art in the design industry. Remember, disruption ignites interest and conversation. Consequently, people examine the designs by JU & KE in detail to help them understand the product and its uses.

Another approach is creating something that reflects the experiences of the targeted customers. Current and potential clients identify with the brand in question when JU & KE pursues this approach. Lastly, simplicity and elegance are some of the goals that are dear to the founder of this studio.

The founders of this studio come from Europe. More specifically, Julien Guenning comes from Belgium while Christophe Branchu comes from France. Surprisingly, Guenning lived in France for much of his life, but he graduated from a Swiss design center in 2010. The name of this center is Athenaeum. Branchu graduated from a design school as well, but it was French one known as École de design Nantes Atlantique.

In August 2016, the two designers joined hands and founded JU & KE Studio. The studio added three employees to its workforce. One of them was Arnaud Le Dévéhat. Dévéhat graduated from École de Design Nantes Atlantique, and today, he works as the lead graphic designer for JU & KE. The other employees are Shaowen Zhong and Daisy Wei. Zhong is the Senior Business Manager while Wei is the Director of Operations. This team is critical to the creative process at JU & KE.

In conclusion, JU & KE has a highly qualified team that will promote your brand by drawing attention to it. For example, the rebranding campaign that the studio did for Walton Chain was incredible. More specifically, simplicity prevailed because the only things that were visible in the new design were the company’s name and its logo. This simplistic approach was a significant and deliberate one because trading in cryptocurrencies is a complex undertaking. In fact, it involves large data and numerous indicators. Therefore, a refreshing and straightforward appeal would lead to an influx of new traders into the company.

Sara Marandi works at Believe Media as a film director and photographer. Previously, she was a co-director at Marandi Heath where she had formed a partnership with Brendan Heath. It is worth noting that Marandi’s focus is on the beauty industry. In fact, she has done many shoots for prominent brands in this industry including Dove, Avon, RoC, and L’Oreal. She has worked with many celebrities as well on behalf of these brands.

Some of the famous people that she has worked with are Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Penelope Cruz, and Nicole Kidman among others.

Interestingly, Marandi’s fascination with creating perfect images started when she was a child. More specifically, looking at vintage magazines in her parents’ basement ignited her unquenchable thirst for producing perfect pictures. She began honing her skills at the Art Centre School of Design in Los Angeles, California where she studied photography and graphic design. Then she joined Imaginary Forces where she worked as a designer. That was her first job after she completed her college studies. Influences by accomplished personalities in fashion photography inspired her to build a positive rapport with several clients in the beauty industry.

Surprisingly, Marandi became an Art Director at Imaginary Forces even though she had joined the company as a designer. As an Art Director, she oversaw title sequences and movie trailers. She also learned how to compress a story to make it short and impactful. At this point in her life, Marandi diversified her interests setting her sights on new horizons. Today, Marandi focuses on her directing skills. She makes detailed, imaginative, and visceral films. In fact, she filmed in various countries in recent years including Iceland, Costa Rica, South Africa, Japan, China, and India.

Fortunately, her work in the film industry is paying off. For example, she received the coveted AICP Award for her ad campaign on behalf of Smirnoff Vodka. Moreover, various movie festivals have displayed her most prominent short film titled ‘Diary of a Girl.’ They include Melbourne Indie Film Festival, the Williamsburg International Film Festival New Media Festival, Los Angeles Cinema Festival, and the Venice Fine Arts Festival. People like her films because she strives for compelling imagery. They also like them because Marandi’s work is original and focused. Finally, people love her films because she goes for naturalism instead of concentrating on technical wizardry.

Patricia is an artist who focuses on the creation of mutant creatures. She creates them using various media such as sculptures, digital prints, videos, paintings, sounds, and videos. However, her primary focus is on creating them using life-like sculptures. Some of the materials that she uses for these sculptures include silicone, hair, and fiberglass. Many people have described Patricia’s work as realistic, unsettling, and inviting at the same time.

Patricia’s creative process starts with a drawing that captures an idea that she has. Then she selects the best approach for developing this idea. For example, which method is suitable for expressing it? Is it photography? Is it sculpting? Is another approach more appropriate than these two are? These thoughts cross her head as she looks at her drawing. The fabrication process begins as soon as she decides on a suitable method of

expressing her idea. It is worth noting that Patricia employs a team of dedicated technicians to help her in the fabrication process. Moreover, she uses a variety of techniques to complete the task. They include hand sculpting, CNC, and 3D printing among others.

Patricia creates her artwork for a diverse group of people and institutions. They include ordinary art enthusiasts, corporate bodies, and government entities. For example, she held solo exhibitions in Slovenia and Australia in 2017. These exhibitions draw huge crowds of people who love her work. She created a piece of art for the Transport Accident Commission as well. That took place in 2017 and it made international headlines because of its helpful approach towards awareness on road safety.

As mentioned earlier, people love her designs. In fact, Patricia numerous organizations have recognized her work as revolutionary including the Guardian, New York Times, and ABC News. Several art bodies have featured her work in their collections. They include the Thomas Olbricht Collection (Berlin, Germany), the Vehbi Koc Foundation (Istanbul, Turkey), and the Phoenix Art Museum (Arizona, USA). Moreover, Patricia’s awards are almost innumerable. One of the most significant ones is the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Melbourne Art Foundation.

Six N. Five is a design studio that specializes in the production of still life visuals. These visuals are aesthetically pleasing, and they include concepts of humor. They have a modern appeal as well. As the founders put it, “Six N. Five is exploring the frontier zone that exists between art and design.”

Ezequiel Pini and Andy Reisinger founded this agency in 2014. Pini studied Graphic Design at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. He specializes in art direction, graphic design, and digital art. In fact, Pini was the Art Director and 3D designer for Serial Cut from September 2013 to March 2014. Today, he is the Art Director at Six N. Five Studio.

Similarly, Reisinger has a wealth of experience in digital art. In fact, he started working with digital art was he was fourteen years old. His experimentations with Photoshop began after a couple of years. Then, he finally settled on 3D digital art when it became widely available. Today, he is an Art Director at Six N. Five.

Ezequiel Pini and Andy Reisinger met as they worked in different studios owned by mutual friends. Then they worked together on small projects, as they were in Madrid, Spain. They moved back to Buenos Aires where they started Six N. Five. The studio grew remarkably, so they decided to venture into Europe. More specifically, they moved their operations to Barcelona, Spain where they operate from today.

The studio has two goals. One of them is to increase its focus on 3D printing. In fact, Reisinger asserts that the studio already bought a 3D printer as one of its first steps towards achieving this goal. The second goal is to focus more on animation than they do. They see opportunities in this area before rendering and flickering animations is a lot easier today than it was five years ago.

They say that identical twins share a unique, almost mystical form of communication with one another. George and Tom McQueen are 28 year old identical twins. They’re also the two creatives behind the award winning design agency that is making stunning multi-media marketing campaigns for a diverse range of big-league clients that includes the auction house Christie’s, Airbnb, National Australia Bank, Origin Energy, Myer StrongBow, and more.

In each video, print-ad, and other piece of fine art -that also doubles as an effective promotional item- that McQueen McQueen comes up with, you can’t help but feel that the inspiration that’s being tapped into is the deep, interpersonal intuition that can only come from having been gestated in the womb together.

One of their most noteworthy and impactful projects is their “Meet Graham” campaign, commissioned by The Australian Accident Commision. Realizing that the viewing public had largely become desensitized to public service announcements regarding road safety and car accidents, the twins came up with an entirely novel approach to messaging. Bringing together a team that consisted of a trauma surgeon and an engineer, they worked together to create “Graham”. 

Graham is a realistic representation of how the human body would need to be radically re-imagined in order to withstand the impact of a high speed auto accident. With his helmet-like head that’s recklessly attached to a stout torso padded with layers and layers of stippled fat, and his truncated limbs that end in bulky hooves, Graham is at once grotesque and unnerving.

However, it’s also extremely thought provoking, and whereas the standard PSAs have started to fall on deaf ears, “Meet Graham” is one campaign that definitely has Australians talking about road safety. It’s not just Australians interested in design and fashion either; Australians of all walks of life have responded on a visceral level to this campaign and its innovative creative direction.

Founded in 2000, Wonderwall is an interior design company that operates from Tokyo, Japan. However, it accommodates clients from Europe, Australia, and the US. Moreover, it does a lot of work for various companies throughout Asia. By 2016, Wonderwall had completed over 400 projects. They ranged from flagship retail outlets to second-hand stores and chocolate shops. Today, it handles architectural direction as well. The company achieved its success by pursuing an unconstrained approach in its work. For example, it fuses traditional design philosophies with conventional ones. This fusion includes mixing minimalistic styles with science fiction or high culture with youth culture.

Some of its most prominent works include the Emporium in Melbourne, Australia and the Hyundai Travel Library in Seoul, Korea. In fact, the architectural design of the Emporium was so captivating that Architectural Digest listed it as the most beautifully designed malls in the world. It deserves that honor because it looks incredible. For example, the travertine flooring adds prestige and style to the mall because it has a soft palette of colors and it appears natural. The ceiling has faceted gold panels creating a sense of wonder and royalty as one walks through the mall. The Travel Library in Seoul is also impressive. For instance, the first floor contains a sitting and reading area that has chairs collected from different regions of the world. This collection creates a sense of cultural diversity in the Travel Library emphasizing the theme of the building, i.e., traveling.

The man behind all of this creativity is Masamichi Katayama. He co-founded H. Design Associates in 1992 with Tsutomu Kurokawa. One of his first projects was for a brand known as Nowhere. That was back in 1993. In 2000, Katayama started his design firm, Wonderwall. By 2015, he had completed 60 retail outlets for A Bathing Ape, which is a Japanese clothing chain. Moreover, he oversaw the interior design work for flagship retail stores owned by Nike, Uniqlo, Fred Perry, and Thom Browne. Today, Wonderwall is still expanding thanks to Katayama’s vision, inspiration, and leadership.

Fikera & Quiche is a branding agency based in Madrid, Spain. It has an office in Brussels as well. This agency focuses on a variety of services to create compelling brands for its clients. They include art direction, marketing strategies, advertising techniques, and corporate videos in addition to fashion, architectural and industrial design. Fikera & Quinche pursues a unique approach in all these endeavors. For example, it focuses on pragmatism and creativity. In other words, it creates a realistic and practical message for its clients. Then it communicates this pragmatic message creatively through its work.

Interestingly, Fikera & Quinche handles work in three languages namely English, Spanish, and Italian. Multilingualism and professionalism are some of the reasons why it is so successful in the European branding industry. These qualities make it possible for the agency to work with companies from all over the world without difficulty. In fact, some of its clients include Eastpak, Ecoalf, Beta Studio, Anáhuac México, Nike, and

Universal Music. This kind of success is impossible without a team of skilled and dedicated designers. Over the years, many talented people have contributed to the achievements of this company, and they still do. Some of them include Alejandro López Bravo, Carlos Cuesta Pato, Irene Alonso Bermejo, and Paula Caballero.

One of the most impressive works by Fikera & Quinche was the packaging design they did for Boro Denim produced by Eastpak. It communicated elegance in simplicity. For example, it had a rectangular shape with softened edges. The top of the packaging had a bright hue, and the words written on it were short and precise. They said, ‘Eastpak: Inspired by the world of Japanese denim.’ The idea behind this minimalist approach was to capture the attention increasing their eagerness for the item that was inside the packaging. Fikera & Quiche did a freestanding display for this product as well. Torij archways that characterize Shinto Shrines in Japan were the inspiration for this display.

In 2007, three ambitious graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology founded Studio Newwork. These founders were Ryo Kumazaki, Hitomi Ishigaki, and Ryotatsu Tanaka. Together, they achieved success in this business by pursuing a minimalist approach in their designs. This

approach encourages simplicity, creativity, and practicability. Consequently, the work done by Studio Newwork is unique, thought provoking, and aesthetically pleasing. Today, Studio Newwork is one of the most successful graphic design studios in the world. In fact, it handles clients from America all the way to Japan. Some of its most prominent customers include Asics, Casio, Blinc, Levis, and G-shock.

Studio Newwork caters to various needs that these companies have when it comes to design. They include branding such as creating an identity for a firm or determining its creative direction. It also helps businesses when it comes to signage, event, and exhibition designs. Studio Newwork will handle your printing designs as well. That includes planning your stationary system, editing your prints, and designing your packaging or posters. The versatility of this company is also legendary. For example, did you know that Studio Newwork does interactive designs as well including standard websites and e-commerce websites? Moreover, it does title designs for corporate films.

Some of their best works include the branding and identity job that they did for News Corporation and the Dow Jones. More specifically, News Corporation split into two divisions in June 2013, i.e., News Corp and 21st Century Fox. Studio Newwork designed a distinctive logo with a human touch. The handwritten approach shows that the organization is approachable, continually working, and original. In contrast, this design agency went for a modern look for the Dow Jones. They redesigned the corporate logo of the company opting for a bold sans serif typeface. Remember, boldness and professionalism encourages confidence among investors. In other words, it shows them that they are dealing with a company that takes their investments seriously.

Inplace is a highly sought after design agency in Argentina. Currently, its most prominent clients include Casa Foa, BNP Paribas Cardif, and Artelum. These companies put their trust in Inplace because they know that Inplace has the experience and to get the job done. For example, BNP Paribas Cardif is an Argentinian insurance firm that operates in six countries. It hired Inplace to do interior décor for its office in Caba, Argentina. Inplace did an excellent job, and today, this office looks incredible. You can even search for the pictures of it online if you want to see how remarkable it is.

They also did branding and signage for a bar and restaurant known as PRS. One of their most striking designs is the outdoor sign they did for PRS. More specifically, Inplace went for channel letters that backlights. It is worth noting that channel letters are blocks of letters that convey a particular message. In other words, they are not part of a surface. One attaches them to it. The white backlight illuminates the edges of the black letters making them seem mystical and inviting. Most of the other signs inside the premise have channel letters as well. They also have unique blue or green LED lighting in the background. The manager can change these colors at any time to create the kind of ambiance that he wants in the restaurant.

This kind of creativity is only possible with a highly experienced team of dedicated designers and innovators. Fortunately, Inplace has the most qualified people in this country. For instance, one of its co-founders is a professor at the University of Palermo. She also teaches at the University of La Plata. Her name is Mariela Angelo. Other co-founders are as equally successful as she is. They are Nacho Sbarra and Cristian Belloro who are both professors at the University of La Plata. All of them are professional artists when it comes to Visual Communication, so they combine their expertise to create inspirational office design for their clients.

Mila Taylor Young is an accomplished set designer based in New York City. However, she grew up in London, Oslo, and Connecticut. These contrasts in location and culture during her early years sparked a sense of creativity in her. Today, she portrays these distinctions in her work through deconstructed designs that are full of inspiration and aesthetic appeal.

Magazines that have hired her include M Le Monde, Double, Purple, and Love. Others are Buffalo Zine, Pop, T, W, and Another magazine. She also worked for Barneys, Vaquera, Supreme, Brunello Cucinelli, and Club Monaco. These highly reputable companies realize that she is good at what she does. Therefore, they have hired her to create value for their readers.

For example, did you see the set design she did for Barneys in their March 2018 issue? It was classy, simplistic, and captivating. It had a vase on a small table with white flowers in it. A white cloth covered the table. The background was white as well. Then there were three shoes next to the vase. Each one of them was a different type of shoe, but all of them were black and white shoes.

It makes you think, does it not? For instance, what were the shoes doing on the table? Why are they all different? In truth, the picture had so much order in it when it came to color and simplicity. At the same time, it was disorderly. That was Mila’s intention as an artist, i.e., to show that there is chaos in our daily routine. However, she proves that beauty and simplicity exist in the midst of chaos.

Mila appeals to people who work alongside her in addition to her fans and clients. More specifically, she has a positive working relationship with fellow designers who are in charge of costumes, props, lighting, and makeup.

Some of the rising stars she collaborates with include renowned photographers such as Hanna Moon, Benedict Brink, Charlotte Wales, and Sam Rock among others.

Nicole Maria Winkler is an Austrian born fine artist who works predominantly in the mediums of photography and video. She is currently dividing her time between London and Paris, the world’s two most eminent fashion and art cities (arguably).

After graduating from the University of Arts London -where she began studying at the age of 18- Winkler has has numerous exhibits and had her worked profiled in high-profile fine art and fashion publications. These include both British and German Vogue, Interview Germany, and Buffalozine. She has also had photo shoots commissioned by the luxury houses of Christian Dior and Valentino.

In Nicole Maria Winkler’s work the viewer is confronted with a deep and thoughtful examination of reality and representation, particularly as these notions relate to the feminine and how the mere presence of the camera (both the video camera and the conventional camera) exerts its influence upon that which is being observed.

Her photographs are meticulously staged. This is the case even when there are no models or actors present, as in the case in one of her still photographs where a fine pearl necklace is carefully wrapped around diamond studded jewelry and then photographed alongside two live snails. The end result are visual metaphors that are at once both extremely high-brow while still maintaining a sense of humor and playfulness.

Winkler has also made a name for herself as a director of short films and has made videos for Syein Heo, the up and coming Korean fashion designer who is largely responsible for Rhianna’s transformation from runh-of-the-mill pop star to hipster trendsetter. Others who have turned to Winkler for video work include Valentino and Red Valentino.

These short documentary films seem to speak to a certain Lynchian inspiration, and this is particularly the case with her Red Valentino shorts. Nonetheless, there is a definite connection between Winklers photographic and video based work. This is definitely a young artist who has already developed her own style and artistic voice.

Gluck+ is an architectural firm based in New York City well known for its multi-faceted approach to building design and construction. Having been in the business for more than 4 decades, the firm has expanded its practice tremendously and now offers its services on an Architect-Led Design-Build (ALDB) basis. Their ALDB approach brings more integrated problem solving techniques to the table, something the leads to more elegant solutions.

The architectural agency leaves nothing to chance. It literally handles everything from conception to construction all through to carrying out oversight on the various aspects of the project. Since it started operating, the firm has designed lots of buildings in the United States ranging from residential houses, schools, community, centers, religious buildings and more.

Some of the most iconic building projects undertaken by Gluck + include the Duke University marine Laboratory, Harlem RBI, Van Sinderen Plaza, 345 Carol, Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & learning and a lot more. Its skilled architects have done numerous projects that have won both national and international design awards. And the agency’ achievements have been published in various architectural journals, books and articles.

Gluck Plus is truly redefining building
design and construction!

Emma Nichols is an up and coming London based filmmaker who makes stunning shorts that manages to bridge documentary, music video, and commercials with a fine art approach.

The color palette and lighting in Nichols’ videos appear to draw inspiration from old masters painting, while her editing style speeds up and slows down the images while voice overs and diegetic sound are used in equal measure to push forward complete narratives within the space of only a few minutes.

As for the subject matter of Nichols’ short films, this is extremely wide ranging and thought provoking.

Here is just one example of Emma Nichols

In her “Celebrating Modest Fashion” made for the Telegraph, Muslim designers who embrace ‘covering up’ as not just an expression of their religious faith, but also as a bold and confident fashion statement. In this piece, young fashion designers who are British and Muslim speak to “modest fashion as being a celebration of the diverse and beautiful cultures that we have” to quote the creative director Waqaas. Other fashion professionals interviewed in the piece include strategic Marketer Zinah, and fashion bloggers Dina Torkia and Sagal Ibrahim.

Then, of course, there are the clothes, which include the hijab or headscarf, the full body dress or Abaya, and the ever controversial burqa, which covers the entire body. The former is presented as never before in this short film, with models swirling so as to make the fabric of the burqas twirl majestically in the air in slow motion against monochromatic backgrounds which match the color of the burqas.

Hashtags and instagram handles also appear on the screen, and the background music is contemporary dubstep. “Celebrating Modest Fashion” was a winner at the 2017 Berlin Fashion Film Festival and was a feature selection at the 2017 London Fashion Film Festival.

In Fact, Emma Nichols has won many awards, and is one of the British film artists to watch in upcoming years. In addition to creating videos for The Telegraph, other clients that have commissioned film work from Emma Nichols include Samsung, Maserati, Shell, Apple, Volvo, Firetrap, Stem, Craghoppers, and more.

Stylists, designers and fashion houses all over Europe are rushing over themselves in order to hire the incredibly talented Danish still life and fashion photographer Denis Bjerregaard. In addition to being a masterful fashion photographer with a completely original and inspirational style, Bjerregaard is also an incredible still life artist. This perhaps owes to his background as an interior designer and window dresser for the most stylish boutiques in Copenhagen.

Here are just a few of the high profile projects he’s worked on: he styled and photographed a reading nook and living room scene for Hermes, the French firm that’s famous for their leather accessories and luxury watches among other items. The photos appeared in Euroman, Denmark’s premier monthly men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine. He’s also had his photography featured in the perennially trendy DANSK magazine, BoBedre interior design magazine, has been commissioned to produce advertorials for department store Illum, and has worked for Louis Poulsen Lighting, among others.

Currently, Denis Bjerregaard is on staff at Birger Christensen, Denmark’s most prestigious and also its oldest house of fashion, which is still retailing at the sprawling and majestic space located at 38 Ostergade in central Copenhagen. This is the same space that Birger Christensen has been at since first opening its doors to the public a century and a half ago back in 1869. Bjerregaard is largely responsible for the look and feel of Birger Christensen’s brand. Given that this is Denmark’s oldest and most prestigious house of fashion and Bjerregaard has been chosen to guide the company into the 2020s, he undoubtedly finds himself in a position to influence fashion in Denmark (if not in Northern Europe as a whole).

And that’s all there is to know about this up and coming Danish artist. His website and Instagram are bereft of text: it appears that he feels that the photos can talk for themselves. He appears to take inspiration from the fashion of decades past, but it would be wrong to characterize his work as being boho chic. There’s a tip of the hat to dadaist and other absurdist movements while still being grounded in the world of high fashion and high art.

When it comes to music, photography, painting, design, or any other creative pursuit for that matter, whether you believe it or not it’s actually easier to over complicate things. In contrast, there is an elegance, a dignity, and above all else a sense of clarity in simplicity. Which isn’t to confuse simplicity with minimalism because they aren’t necessarily the same thing.

The Swedish graphic design agency BVD has been on their quest to find the best and the most simplest solutions for companies, products, brands, and physical spaces. As such, over the more than twenty years that they’ve been in business they’ve evolved into something much more than your typical design studio. Today, BVD is Sweden’s premier branding agency, and they’ve left their mark all over the country, often times in the most unlikely places.

When 7-11 Sweden needed to update the packaging for their sandwiches, wraps, and salads, they turned to BVD. The company had recently revamped this line of snack food with healthier options in order to appeal top consumers that hitherto would never have thought to eat at 7-11.

BVD’s solution was to use the Klim Type Foundry’s “Calibre” font in bold spot colors against fully functional and simplistic earth colored brown cardboard packaging. The entire layout scheme featured a stacked structure with an efficient use of space that let the customer know what they needed to know: the ingredients and the nutritional information.

When Forum Nacka became Nacka Forum, BVD was tasked with coming up with the new logo. The resulting sign has quickly become one of the most iconic landmarks in Stockholm. Need we say more?

At the end of the day, BVD begins each project by asking just how complicated things need be. From there, they reduce everything down to its essential core.

Whether in the digital or the physical realm, the result is always the same, and viewers are left to ask themselves: “that’s so simple! Why didn’t I think of that?”

Tyler Shields is an immensely talented photographer and videographer based in Los Angeles that works with some of the most beautiful and most famous celebrities. The haters may be quick to label him a hipster, but such dismissiveness says more about those making such claims (might they be jealous?) than it does about Shields as an artist.

And there is no doubt that Tyler Shields is a serious fine artist. Although he may film and photograph famous people, he is by no means a “celebrity photographer”—you would be mistaken to put Shields in the same category as, let’s say, someone like Terry Richards. This is despite the fact that Shields has worked with a number of Hollywood A-Listers—he first caused a major stir with a series of blood stained photographs featuring the famously troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan.

In fact, if it weren’t for the fact that some of his subjects include famous character actor Danny Trejo (Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, and many feature films) and Francesca Eastwood (actress, model, and Clint Eastwood’s daughter) most viewers would simply view him as a practitioner of fine art photography that has taken inspiration from Jeff Wall, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney and other artists whose photographic and film work is more at home in an art gallery then it would be in the pages of a gossip obsessed magazine or television show (back when people still read magazines and watched T.V, that is).

The comparison of Tyler Shields with Wall and Sherman is apt too because like those well regarded fine art photographers, Shields also meticulously stages his dream-like and magic realism inspired scenes. In other words, Shields doesn’t capture moments so much as he creates them. Thus, not only is his work not celebrity photography but it isn’t photojournalism either.

Take, for instance, his photograph of a woman in a bright blue dress being chased by a bright yellow prop plane through a corn field . It’s the stuff of dreams. Then, of course, there his cryptic video portrait featuring a machete wielding Trejo and Electra Avellan, which can only be described as the stuff of nightmares.

The Essence of Design at For the People

Started in 2014, For the People is making tremendous strides in the world of advertising and corporate design. In fact, the company bagged The Studio of the Year’ Award in 2016. It received this honor from the AGDA Design Awards program that documents and recognizes emerging talent in this field. The judges took note of the agency’s consistency in delivering value to its clients.

More specifically, their transformation of Streamtime and the work they did for the twentieth Biennale of Sydney received acclaim from audiences, judges, and fellow competitors. Others included the one they did on Sydney Dogs & Cats Home and Start-Me-Ups. That is why For the People took home more than one award for its collection of works.

One of their unique styles was evident in the campaign they did for the University of Wollongong. In this campaign, For the People created an identity for the university that reflects the personality and character of contemporary students. More specifically, most students want to be free to discover themselves and their talents. They want an institution that helps them interact positively with the world.

This campaign was funny, catchy, and highly interactive. For example, one of the outdoor stands read, “Because your lemonade stand was just the start.” Another one says, “For those who know how long the Hundred Years’ War went on for.” These phrases make you think. They remind you of your past interests, and more specifically, they direct you towards an institution that can help you explore them.

That is the essence of design at For the People. They like to break norms so that they can get to the heart of something. Their idea is to promote design and advertising techniques that resonate with the real world environment. In other words, they do not like fake or repetitive things that everyone says. In fact, their manifesto calls for shaking things up and disrupting industries as a way of spurring inspirational and creative thinking.

DUST is a premiere architectural firm based in Tucson, Arizona. This firm has years of experience in designing some of the most iconic structures in Arizona. Interestingly, DUST focuses on an approach that takes into account two essential concepts, i.e., natural mystique blend with a modern appeal. This unique architectural method coupled with highly professional designs has won it numerous awards for its work.

For example, it won the 2017 A/A Arizona Award for Distinguished Building. It also secured the 2017 A/A Merit Award for Distinguished Building. The first one was for designing the Tucson Mountain Retreat while the second one was for the Casa Caldera. Did you know that DUST carved the Casa Caldera from volcanic rock? No one thought it such a thing would be possible in the San Rafael Valley, but architects from DUST often think beyond the impossible. They knew it was possible, and they completed it in 2015.

One of their most recent works, the Tucson Mountain Retreat is also as inspirational as the Casa Caldera is. You can find it in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. The design is simple and elegant. It blends in with the surrounding environment, yet it stands out from similar structures built by architects in desert areas. That means you will feel as though you are one with nature when you are here. At the same time, you will never experience a place that is as unique as thing one anywhere in the world.

More specifically, the entire area follows a brown theme that reflects the terrain of the region. Open clear windows bring in natural sunlight. Recessed lighting illuminates the place at night. Native decorations give it a historical feel while natural desert vegetation surrounding it confirms its authentic appeal. As you can now tell, DUST is building a reputation for creating highly distinctive structures within the Arizona landscape. Contact them today for unique architectural designs in Tucson, Arizona and beyond.

 Combining a comic book sensibility, a playful sense of color, and a punk rock inspired sense of humor, Turkish artist and professional ilustrator Burak Senturk has definitely made a name for himself with A-list clients in his native Turkey, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United States and beyond.

Some of the big names that have hired Senturk to take care of their artwork include the multi-platinum selling rock band Green Day (concert posters and the illustrations for the band’s documentary “The Early Years/Spotify’s Landmark Doumentary Series”) , Nike, Coca Cola and many more.

Despite having acheived a higher profile in the Europe and the USA working for Fortune 500 companies, Senturk still has the time to do original artwork for Turkish musical groups like psychadelic progressive rock group “KöK”. He also did the cover art for the Turkish pressing of “POLYGONDWANALAND” by the Austrian acid rock band King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizzard released by the Turkish label Tantana Records as a limited edition run of 250 red colored and 250 White colored 140 gram vinyl records. Senturk’s art has also been used to emblazon the casing of guitar effect pedals manufactured by cutting edge DIY company Rockfabrik.

Burak Senturk’s vibrant artwork is a natural fit for these musical projects. His style is wild yet executed with absolute precision. Bold color schemes come together with a precise line and exagerated features. It’s as if a highly skilled and creative caricaturist went on to seriously study print making, with inspiration and influences that draw from 1960s poster art, the 1980s graffiti boom in New York City, and 1990s skateboard culture.

When he’s not being commisioned for clothing designs, album art, posters, and more, Senturk also illustrates Children’s books. The artwork Sentruk makes for kids is much more subdued than the illustration work made for adults, but it still displays his sense of color and fun.

Local firm to us Los Angeles creatives, Bittoni Architects founded in 2004. This west LA firm prides themselves on architecture as both an artistic and social endeavor and with that has the potential to enhance the way we experience the world around us. Their work is driven with an emphasis on research and analysis that Is derived from the investigation of the problem, context and culture. They can create solutions that give way to new forms of expression and interaction that are unique to each of our projects. Working with people and organizations to design their future.

A interesting fun fact about Rick Owens is that most do not know that he actually grew up in a small town called Porterville, CA, which was about 40 minutes from the town I grew up in.

When he graduated from Porterville High School in 1979, he spent a few semesters at Porterville College before leaving home to pursue a career as an architect at Otis Parsons School of Art in Los Angeles. While taking classes at Otis Parsons, Owens picked up sewing as a hobby and immediately fell in love with designing. He changed his major to fashion and held a series of jobs in the garment industry before launching his own label.

Rick Owens is a world renown fashion designer, but what I feel most people don’t realize is that he is also a furniture designer, and has been doing since 2007. We’ve taken sometime to showcase a lot of his furniture pieces from his collection. It is far from usual and the closest thing to unusual and feels somewhat harsh, and uncomfortable. They somewhat resemble sculptures or mini architectural structures.

It almost has a touch of ancient inspired Egyptians in many ways, with hard materials and sharp edges. A touch of ornate elements like moose horns, etc. Not the typical ancient material of course, but feels inspired by that period in time.

New age work for a new age agency, they have a clean simple aesthetic and push the boundaries of modernism. Providing a poetic and emotional extraordinary and pragmatic evolution. From web to print they keep a consistent vision in all their work, they’re unique in their own right, but as you look at their work there is a sense of cohesion in all their thinking and execution.

We loved how they took the simple earth tones and type but added some character to each element of the type. This stood out to us the most as simplicity is what we love. Below we still love the bright colorful playful nike “kiss my airs”.

Andreea Robescu is a multidisciplinary artist based in Barcelona.
She grew up in a family of artists and her art experiments started during childhood and at age 12 she had her first group exhibition shocking the audiences with huge canvases of nudes drawn in charcoal.

She continued her artistic journey but decided to follow a different path and pursue a career in Interior Design. After earning her Bachelor Degree she specialised in retail design, mainly window display visuals.

Meanwhile she started working as a creative alongside her partner Andrei Robu at his branding studio where she focused on art direction for various projects. During this time she learned more about graphic design and gained valuable experience in working with corporate clients. This intricate but very creative road helped her rediscover the passion for illustration and art.

Her art breaks the boundaries of how the body and facial features are illustrated through photography in the fashion industry and by using a more relaxed and fun way of looking at things she expressed and embraced the human sexuality in a playful and empowering way.
Bold colours and abstract shapes play a big part of Andreea’s work. She’s creating powerful visuals using everything from markers to acrylics, pencils and ink, sometimes even her bare hands making the whole process a very personal one. Her energetic illustrations attracted the eye of various global brands and publications.

On a personal artistic level she is working to evolve towards different mediums like working at a larger scale, translating her artwork to moving images and creating art installations.

Besides his work Garret Cornelison seems like the kind of person you want to sit down have a glass of whiskey with and just talk about life itself. Recently taking a year sabbatical to travel the 50 states while taking photographs, creating a documentary and entertaining a book tour he thinks that life is (like his IG handle) really kind of amazing.

Color blocking creates a playful frame in most of his photographs while telling a story that makes us want to go out on an adventure of our own. Action shots mixed with beautifully laid out landscapes that will connect you to a story he is telling. A man set out to discover himself, the road and capture the beautiful things we all take for granted so much.

This collective of individuals are turning their work into an immersive environmental showcase. We love the aesthetic that is made up of each individual project, from a colorful vibrant or a warm organic piece.  They have accomplished the balance between surreal and realism, from their impeccable illustration that takes on a realm of fantasy, but not so far fetched that it comes off cheesy or disingenuous.

As we drift through the eye candy, we fall for so many pieces and feel like they’re all serving a purpose. Their work is not just art, design or display’s, they’re pure masterpiece. Providing the right remedy for any product or challenge they’re given.

Eye Candy provides a philosophical connection between what’s real and what’s not, but in the best possible light. Most of their work is presented in a digital medium but their work is far more than just your typical pen to tablet or brush to photoshop. They’re as real as they can get, and we love the core rooted development of tangible products.

Zohar Winer co-founder of Eye Candy originally reached out to us to showcase one of their most recent projects with Jewelry designer Dana Hackim which really raised a brow, As it connected to us in so many ways. The subtle industrial touches and pop of color provides a balance that is just breath taking, layering in the beautifully crafted artwork to geometric shapes and niceties that got us gazing at their work for quite sometime.

This multi-disciplined designer has pushed the art of detail. His small portfolio makes up with refined and innovative work that he’s produced. Jean has taken most standard things we take for granted today and has maximized their potential, with a touch of genius. He has engaged with many different industries and spaces, from virtual reality to home appliances. They all keep a very stylish yet eclectic fashionable approach. We find that desirable throughout all of the work that we’ve laid our eyes on.

As designers and creators we tend to gravitate towards beautiful things, and not always focused on the functional side. Jean has accomplished all of the above, with the utmost elegant solutions. Achieving  playful yet functional approaches with slightly soft edges, but with strong structure.

Following your intuition is not something everyone can brave for risk of failure. Helena Price pushed past her fears to prove to everyone and herself that you can take your passion and turn it into a lucrative career.

Tapping into a untouched corner of photography Helena gives the tech world and it’s start ups a warm approach that is lacking in the industry. Working with the biggest names in the business; Uber, FitBit,Twitter and more she uses photography to tell a unique story to showcase a side to these billion dollar companies that we don’t typically see as customers.

Helena takes her work beyond just tech and dives into projects that express people in their raw element, this is what makes her work stand apart from typical photoshopped staged photography and something that people appreciate. People being people.

Strong political projects are also on the list of things Helena has dipped into, shedding light on important social issues that need to be talked about. The “Banned” project features stories of silicon valley tech workers who are directly affected by immigration policies introduced by the new administration. Our personal favorite “The Pussy Project” highlights women of all different backgrounds making their voices heard in a powerful way.

Regardless of what is next Helena has created a spark in us to go for our passions and shown that in a world saturated with artists, each of us has something special to share and give that nobody else can.

This multi-disciplined designer has pushed the art of detail. His small portfolio makes up with refined and innovative work that he’s produced. Jean has taken most standard things we take for granted today and has maximized their potential, with a touch of genius. He has engaged with many different industries and spaces, from virtual reality to home appliances. They all keep a very stylish yet eclectic fashionable approach. We find that desirable throughout all of the work that we’ve laid our eyes on.

As designers and creators we tend to gravitate towards beautiful things, and not always focused on the functional side. Jean has accomplished all of the above, with the utmost elegant solutions. Achieving  playful yet functional approaches with slightly soft edges, but with strong structure.

This art deco inspired mixed material designer has built and defined a style that condenses most genre’s. Elegant to playful with most of his work, we love the mix of Crayola colors and natural organic textures. The work has a serious side, the mid-century side and industrial side. Adam tends to mix and mash all these elements into one uniquely created piece.

They fit in a wide range of realms, which we love. Attention to detail his nicely crafted wood tables to puzzle piece chairs. Each having their own element of attention and captivation.

Each having their own element of attention and captivation.

Canada, what can I say, they have a lot of good creative individuals and teams. Deux is a great example of that, because they have a great balance of technical and interactive design. Over 80 awards is an amazing achievement for any agency, and for them to achieve that with such a quaint team, we cheers them for those accomplishments.

Deux work shows off their modern, blocky and sectioned out strong grids, giving the user a clear direction, but also providing subtle nuances. They really have created a strong timeless and classic collective. This suits them well and will reward them tremendously.

Letting the brand or content really shine has been a strength, along with the visual communication and affective translation for who and what the brand stands for. Really enjoying the browsing/perusing of their work.

Over 80 awards is an amazing achievement for any agency, and for them to achieve that with such a quaint team, we cheers them for those accomplishments.

First thing that comes to mind when visually exploring the work of Anouk. Gives the impression of being very timeless, classic and crisp. A sense of nostalgia approaches the brain and thought in some of her work, building up a past experience or something that you would assume may have happened in a different era of time.

We have noticed that some of her work takes on a whole other approach, which is a form of heroine chic and heavy with high-end fashion elements.

Giving a dark dry but impeccable aesthetic. The work speaks in a poetic fashion and she really know’s how to drive that aspect of visual stimulation or understanding.

The work speaks in a poetic fashion and she really know’s how to drive that aspect of visual stimulation or understanding.

Luke reached out a few weeks back to us at lustnation.com. We had been so busy with the move to Venice, California, that it didn’t provide us with the time to catch up on all of our posts. We do apologize…

WeLoveNoise is a great name for the visual aesthetic output provided by Luke Finch, his work is unique. Not only unique, but we would describe it as controlled chaos. Which is sought after by many creators of today, but not all can pull this aesthetic off elegantly.

There was lots of enjoyment in the discovery and exploration of his work, and we hope to see more of it in the future! From tangible printed items to digital he has been exploring old and new avenues that are intertwined into great future trends.

WeLoveNoise is a great name for the visual aesthetic output provided by Luke Finch, his work is unique. Not only unique, but we would describe it as controlled chaos.

Self expression in photography is a distinct feature from Angel. the work is artistic, and has a perfect composition. Angel really knows how to show off the subject matter, whether that it’s still life or not. We put together a collection of work from him that really shows off some of his style, as you can see most of it contains a lot of white. Clean, bright and full of complexity. The pops of color in his architecture is captivating and we really love the color blocks of the building below, gives a sense of lego’s, although he wasn’t the creator he captured it perfectly.

Angel really knows how to show off the subject matter, whether that it’s still life or not.

Can you please introduce yourself for those who aren’t aware of who you are and what you do.
My name is Daniel Brokstad – I’m a graphic designer from Norway, born and raised in the small town of Stavanger. However in recent years I have found myself to be moving around the world rather than staying in Norway. When working as a freelancer I have the amazing opportunity of being able to travel the world while working. Currently I’m staying in New York.

What is your favorite facet of work that you do?
I think the favorite parts of my work is illustrative typography, branding and packaging design.

What inspires you to keep doing what you’re doing?
The sense of creating something awesome, to create something that other people will appreciate. For me there is a feeling of accomplishment in designing or by making something creatively. This is a sensation I might even be addicted to, and I can’t live without. So I’ll always continue to stay creative.

How do you feel about the change of the industry? seeing how a lot of your work is stationary or print oriented…
Yes, I’m a big fan of printed media. There’s elements of printed design that simply can’t be replaced by digital media, in particular regarding different printing methods, the texture of different material and how it feels in your hands, or even the smell. However do I fully understand the shift in the industry, as I also love the convenience of having everything digitally. While I love music and movie streaming as an example, I also believe people will buy a physical copy of something if they really appreciate it, since it feels like something more unique and special. It’s actually owning it for real, instead of only a digital copy. Printed media might be on a steady decline, but I think it might go the way of the vinyl, of having steady rising interest as well for people who appreciate the medium.

What era of design would you say is the most inspirational for the work you do?
While some of my work might be very illustrative and maximalist, I still do work that can be very minimalistic and graphic as a contrast. Because of this, I think I’d say 1960s swiss design is most likely the era I enjoy the most. Undoubtedly something timeless with this graphic and minimalist approach. It might be a very stereotypical answer. I think it’s a design style and period that resonates with so many people because of how much of a “pure” design style it is, boiling it down to heavy focus on clean type, grid systems and geometric shapes.

We’ve noticed your color selection is a small range of particular colors, is there a reason for this?

Haha, completely unintentional! I guess the colour palette and range I use is most likely reflecting my taste of colours. Even if some projects are completely unrelated, they might be a bit within the same “universe of colour” as I tend to be dragged in that direction. But of course I never let myself be restricted to only a certain range of colours – and I’d choose what I feel would be suiting most to the design I’m working on.

We’ve seen a trend of a lot of designers talking about specific types of books they read, is there anything you are currently reading at the moment?

Design wise my choice of books tends to be very visual. More imagery for inspiration rather than pure reading. I was recently going through the backlog of previous Tokyo Type Directors Club books. As for novels, I usually stick to crime. There’s tons of great crime authors in Scandinavia, and Jo Nesbø is my personal favourite.

Can you share one of your most passionate projects that you have created or are currently creating?
I would love to talk about my current projects, but sadly they have to stay under wrap for now. The only project I’m free to talk about is a personal typography project I’m working on that hopefully I’ll be releasing soon. The current project name is “Funtography”(subject to change), but it’s simply about having fun by creating typography based on real life objects. It will most likely be an ongoing project that I’ll do on the side when I have free time. It’s meant to emphasis on having fun with design and not always taking it too serious, as a reaction to daily design work that might sometimes be really demanding and stressing. It’s my healing for not getting burned out.

Print isn’t a very popular item on the internet these days. Wedge & Lever’s focus seems to be primarily just that, but they do not leave digital out by any means. Which we completely love! there is something nostalgic about it. We appreciate the tangible items, even though we are primarily a digital collection of creatives. They have an elegance to all their work. Very high-end, classic and timeless. Heavily photo based, keeping typography and other elements as a secondary, which thrives in their work. It’s a nice compliment to their visuals.

We notice they are very conscious of their grids and create established grids that help their work structure itself. Though at times it feel a bit free flowing in many ways. We love the type treatment and logo work for Transworld Surf magazine.  Distinct, clean and still shows off the surf imagery.

They have an elegance to all their work. Very high-end, classic and timeless.

Progressive thought is what really pushes Kristian as a photographer, and he is no outcast or stranger to the fashion world. He attended fashion school with Vivienne Westwood to the University of Fine Art Berlin. Traveling at a young age we believe gave him the fundamental tools to be as creative as you can see him being. Kristian is not just another photographer, there is more to him than just a camera and a lens. He has built some amazing art pieces and has published two bulky books of his work. As his models primarily are women, we assume he is intrigued by the shape and function the female body can provide as an art sculpture and with that he builds abstract scenes around that.

Kristian is not just another photographer, there is more to him than just a camera and a lens.

Herbert Golser has a way with Wood, creating texture both rough and silky looking to the eye shows the different personalities of wood sculpture. He shows all the different ways you can manipulate it to make a statement. His works appear new and modern but they could also be from an ancient past with their own story. Golser currently works and lives in Austria and has won numerous awards for his works.

His work from a far appears to looks like a cityscape or maze. Gosler’s vision is much deeper than layers of wood, his approach is very multi-layered with a vision much deeper than what he has presented.

His works appear new and modern but they could also be from an ancient past with their own story.

Have you been spending time in a dull cubical or work environment? It’s time to see the light of what can really change your working environment and productivity. Penson does exactly that! Blow up furniture and workspaces, colorful themed workspaces. We love their office flare. By any means they’re not afraid of color, it is their most valuable asset and they’re not afraid to use it. Shapes, colors, that we believe would make for a great creative environment, along with upping productivity. Evoking just the right emotions to get each job done and to become more successful and efficient.

Shapes, colors, that we believe would make for a great creative environment, along with upping productivity.

This award winning multi-discipline agency has established a consistent and collected collection of astounding work, building and breathing hi-end products. RoAndCo take a fashionable approach as most their clients seem to be incorporated with structure, class and bold moves. The company was founded in 2006 and has been celebrating about 10 years of opened doors.

We love that they not only handle web and print, but a strong collection of elements. As you view their collection they seem to have a soft feel with a feminine touch that most of the companies or agencies we feature do not have. We love their work and we will keep following as they expand and grow even more.

Taking a fashionable approach as most their clients seem to be incorporated with structure, class and bold moves.

Simple, clean and sharp angles. Having touches of organic materials and items, but also seems to have a spin of mid century influences. Their work in a sense is like lego’s, placed little boxes building a beautiful picture and living space. Spacious and Sharp in some ways, but very complex. Wood seems to be the most purest form of material when building anything, and that appears to be their primary material. Owning, building one of their homes and working with this firm is a dream.

Their work in a sense is like lego’s, placed little boxes building a beautiful picture and living space.

A duo that strives for perfection, as you see in their work. Magical places, magical paper and magical results. Giving a feeling of fantasy. Founded and run by Julie Wilkinson and Joyanne Horscroft. These girls have perfected their craft and showcase their work from window displays, fashion runways, and events. Every piece is perfectly crafted by hand and photographed by people who really understand the presentation of the pieces. Some of the materials used seem to be old maps, and blank pieces of paper, that give texture, shape and color to all their projects.

Magical work by magical people, this is for sure a craft that can’t be taught to everyone.

Yonoh’s brings a bright poppy feel to the furniture world. Their approach is bubbly, bold and rather elegant. Giving a futuristic look, but also keeping a mid century and modern touch through all their work. Their work holds a feeling of comfort and ergonomics while making a statement.

They range from interior design, product design and graphics. A well rounded studio that at first appears to be focused on physical production, but also dipping into visual communication. Their visual aesthetic would go well in home or studio, as their palette, shapes and items really fit our personal style here at Lustnation. Each piece showcases the talent and innovative ideas popping up from Yonoh and we are sure there will be more.

Kalle’s work seems to have a touch of vintage paired with timeless classic emotion and elements. Majority of his work has a warm tone to it, the bright effects of the orange and yellow invoke a vibrant, happy creative emotion within the viewer. Giving his audience a lot of new content with his video section, it is a great addition to his collection of stills as he puts into motion an authentic, timeless look and feel. Kalle does have a black and white side of photography that he’s really nailed down into a great balance, a cool effect is few and far between, but that is what really accentuates his style.

Giving his audience a lot of new content with his video section, it is a great addition to his collection of stills as he puts into motion an authentic, timeless look and feel.

Instrument has been on our radar for sometime now, and their work has expanded along with their company. We love the fashion driven simplistic design approach that they bring in all of their work. As a design team their projects have always been very experimental and pushing the boundaries. It doesn’t matter what industry they touch, they seem to have a cohesive feel with their work that you can identify right off the bat.

The high end established patterns really shine in all of the work. Over the past few years they’ve introduced a lot of new conceptual photography, for instance the Ebay project. Incorporating modern design and floating elements gives a fresh revamp of the old.

Their work is timeless, cutting edge and progressive, taking on new projects we cannot wait to see what they come up with next.

As a design team their projects have always been very experimental and pushing the boundaries.

Douglas’s work is intertwined with many components. Taking something so artificial and giving the perception that it is 100% real. On the other hand he works with real people, and provides magnificent result in any facet of work that he creates.

His work builds a sense of strength, pride and understanding that we can achieve anything we want. Bringing a positive element to his work, which we love. The work also has a euphoric make-believe emotion in a lot of aspects, this unrealistic approach and ideals we should have in order to achieve most of our dreams, desires and goals.

The cgi work he’s established for example; “IDIS” project. A unique imagination to provide the elements and items in the environments as shown below. This project shows off a rather gigantic pill in normal environments crushing buildings. and seems to have a symbolic meaning; these small pills do so much damage on a larger scale in today’s society. The addictions and abuses of medications provided to us that is ultimately here to help us.

His work builds a sense of strength, pride and understanding that we can achieve anything we want.

Andrew has built a very unique style of artwork. His pieces are very methodical and tactile, not only is it expressive it produces a purpose. He uses many elements to convey a message which in return the outcome is astonishing . His main choice of material seems to be screws, then applies a palette of screws for a foundation of pleasantries.

Using cement, charcoal, oil paint, etc….to build a strong sense of depth and layering to all his work. We haven’t seen any work quite like it and we are huge fans of what he has created. From a far it’s difficult to see the intricacy of all the pieces and that they are made primarily of screws.

His work seems to be a rather large scale in size, and his color tones are very deep and dark, but give such a nice touch to the overall art piece. We particularly like the “down boy” with the painted chrome dog pooping on the shelf, and oversize hand to show the power of the message or meaning, the severity!

His main choice of material seems to be screws, as he maps out all of his pieces, he then applies a palette of screws for a foundation of pleasantries.

Lorenzo Vitturi is not your usual photographer, he doesn’t just focus on lifestyle, stationary/product or even portrait. He does a really good job of blending all items into one. Giving a feel of product and lifestyle along with surrealism. Conveying the message of man and machine or man turning into machine, with the olympic/gymnastic imagery.

Painted mini environments with real life size elements giving a gigantic impression, at first you don’t see the city  or elements, but as you look a little closer it becomes more apparent. His work makes you think a little and look a little close to his goals.

Lorenzo’s work seems to carry out a juxtaposition that encompasses the meaning behind his work and pieces.

Lorenzo Vitturi is not your usual photographer, he doesn’t just focus on lifestyle, stationary/product or even portrait.

Aside from their highly clean and executed website, their work is the caliber we love. Tennant Brown’s website caught our eye, then their work did. As we were not aware of their work prior to our discovery. The clean lines and sharp angles really attracted us.

Dark colors, clean and vast landscapes really accentuate the beautiful structures themselves. Triangular features really disguises the geometric shapes in all their work. We inherently love the Residential work due to our fascination with living in a beautiful home, like the ones designed by Tennent Brown.

With touches of post-modern design and bits and pieces of mid-century design the work gives a nice balance between the two astounding styles.

Triangular features really disguises the geometric shapes in all their work.

What could be more fascinating than exotic deep sea creatures made out of colored pencils? Jennifer Maestre has an imagination that never ends, her inspiration came from the sea urchin and the intriguing yet dangerous spine of the urchin. One of the first thoughts that pop up is, “how did she do this?”

Maestre takes hundreds of pencils, cuts them into one inch sections, drills a hole, sharpens them then uses a beading technique to sew them all together. The result is a colorful fantasy that make you want to reach out and touch it despite yourself knowing the consequences will not be pleasant. She uses the smooth and spike side to create texture and demension within the sculpture, soft and hard edges compliment each other seemlessly.

Maestre said she lets her inspiration come naturally, most start of with animals but some ideas come from another sculpture she is working on and they feed off of each other. To create the illusion of something moving like fluid with a manmade object such as colored pencils is inspiring and a pleasure to look at.

The result is a colorful fantasy that make you want to reach out and touch it despite yourself knowing the consequences will not be pleasant.

A small collective that has formed a triangular bond that is soaring with some unique and exciting work known as Studio Thomas. The defective carrot project is progressive and unique in a lot of ways, from it’s crookedness to it’s similarities to inanimate objects, molding and exposed cores.

As you’ve seen most of the design work we’ve been posting is vibrant and bright with somewhat overwhelming colors that have been executed so magnificently. For Studio Thomas they have went with more pastel color tones, these communicate well visually being lighter on the eyes and calming in their own way.

The execution in bringing a retro feel to a modern and sharp environment is genius. This team is small but rather hefty in scale to quality of work.

Alejandro is a young designer, but old in his work. He’s established a nice balance of elements and placement in the small collection he has showcased. His childhood wasn’t a remedy for having the ability to move forward in the digital era, but he saved up enough money, and his family got out of Cuba. At the age of fourteen he started his design journey and eventually established a intership with Crispin Porter+Bogusky.

A lot of his work includes beautiful photography, which he incorporates with his other visual aesthetic very elegantly. The pops of color is a great use of composition and color introduction, lately so many people have been using every color in the rainbow, but with the work we are seeing from Alejandro, it is timeless, classic and clean.

A lot of his work includes beautiful photography, which he incorporates with his other visual aesthetic very elegantly.

Andoni’s work is definitely his own and we can see the influences of agencies such as serialcut. As a young soul, he has established a well known name for himself in many magazines, and industries. Thoughtful in his approach and clear in his execution, with a refined style that set himself a part from others doing similar work.

The color choices definitely align with what we love, the palettes are a little daring but make sense in their realms, for example the work he did for one of the agencies we featured not too long ago, toormix. He spent some years creating his mark and style, which was built off of his education choice, Photography & Graphic Design. The combination compliments nicely.

Andoni’s photography is very different in a lot of ways, from a very dry fashionable approach, (which we love) and his versatility in work is rare and admirable to see. It’s always good to have a well rounded sense of understanding of color, composition and inspiration. Working with large companies like New Balance and Havaianas, this young graphic designer and photographer has a long amazing career ahead of himself, and we hope to see more amazing work in the near future.

The color choices definitely align with what we love, the palettes are a little daring but make sense in their realms

Hey Studio’s is a vibrant and expressive company, they’ve been establishing this uniqueness since 2007. Their focus has been on brand identity, illustration, along with introducing their experimental design practices into their clients work.

We love the use of the color balance in all of their work. Hey created a fine mix of sharp geometric shapes to flowing organic movement in all of their work. Their work consists of many different textures and materials. From wood, burned edges, to colorful ribbons. The introduction of layers, patterns and depth is a great combination and we would strive for the same in all of our work.

Take a moment to browse the store they launched not to long after they established as a company. They took time developing a body of products, that will influence a lot of their commission work. It has a large range of avenues. The work is definitely some to hang on the walls of yours and our homes.

The introduction of layers, patterns and depth is a great combination and we would strive for the same in all of our work.

Serial Cut is a known veteran around the creative world. If you haven’t heard of them, then we are glad you stumbled upon them today. They’re focused on high-end uniquely tailored and hand crafted design work. Focusing on surrealism, pop culture and luxury….they do an amazing job blending the three oppositions.

From building work to 3D renders, it really makes a person question if their work is real or not. It makes your mind wonder “what is really going on here,” and what makes their brain tick like that?. They have mastered the art of Juxtaposition, not only by the touches of irony involved into their work, but by the elements, colors, textures and tones.

They literally make products come to life with their 3D work, you have to study the image for at least five minutes to really capture all the different layers of story being told. Bursting with energy and creativity the ideas are endless and so are the possibilities.

This Freelance make-up artist is a world traveling desired creator. She has collaborated with some of the worlds most successful companies such as Vogue, Adidas, Porsche, Phillips and many more. Rahel has been known to be warm, happy and positive in all of her endeavors, her work is well balanced in dark and happy mood schemes. There is a range of diversity from smoke dark scenery to stark white high end fashion and the execution is phenomenal.

Täeubert stood out when she had the chance to explore with full face make-up, living in a sense of chant or spiritual awakening you feel the energy she is putting off. The exploration and challenges she must’ve went through with executing such a unique and defined shoot show her eye for design. From the hair to the make-up, you really get a sense of the tone, mood and overall fashion forward approach.

Growing up in Germany, she has attained the drive to really travel and push for new and exciting work, she loves working with a team. Her vision is to accentuate the unique small and large features of any individual she gets to lay her eyes, and make-up on. She believes every person has a unique beauty to be celebrated and we could not agree more.

“BEAUTY IS THE RESULT OF REALIZING WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT SOMEONE. I LOVE MY WORK. IT´S A COMBINATION OF A GIVEN TALENT AND THE JOY OF DOING SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE ON EACH PERSON.” – Rahel Täeubert

Let’s start off by introducing this well rounded autodidact, Aaron Feaver. You will be hearing his name from time to time. As he has been a nomadic world traveler finally landing in the heart of Los Angeles, the city of angels. His work is progressive, warm, inviting, but also fashion forward. We’ve had the opportunity to track him down and learn a little more about the man behind the lens.

Interview with Aaron Feaver

Aaron, you have had lived a very nomadic life growing up. Where have you lived and how have those places affected your artistic perspective?

My family moved around a lot; we lived in France for a while, and then in Cameroon, as well as half a dozen states in the US. Travel is the most amazing thing…seeing the way different people live, with different perspectives and standards of beauty.

Before the launch of your photography career, you were pursuing a career in interactive design and development. Why did you switch gears and dive into photography full time?

I’ve always been interested in photography…my dad had an old Canon camera he kept in a metal padded briefcase with a few lenses, and he’d use it to take family pictures, pictures of our trips, stuff like that. I was fascinated by all the dials and levers, all the mechanical geekery of it.

Later I paid my way through college working at a little mom ‘n pop camera store in Portland, Oregon. This was the 90s, before digital photography had become mainstream, and our shop specialized in repairing professional camera gear…Hasselblad’s, large format, professional Polaroids, etc. Part of my job was testing out all the cameras after they were repaired, so I learned how to use every possible kind of camera.

I never thought about photography as a career until I was working as a web designer at a little studio in Venice, California, 5 or 6 years ago, when I started getting interested in the world of fashion photography. I’d never gotten much satisfaction out of (or been very good at) the landscapes and still life’s I’d been taking pictures of, but here was a whole new subject…people…that I thought would be endlessly engaging.

Did you assist another photographer when getting started, or are you completely self taught?

I never assisted anybody, for better or for worse. Assistants, you know…they know their shit. I’ve always been envious of them, since they can set up lighting so easily, they know what all the equipment is called…I don’t know any of that stuff; I’m always faking it. I’ve learned a ton from my assistants, but I don’t use them as much as I should. I’m so used to setting up everything myself, delegating still feels weird.

I read a lot of books on technique and composition when I was starting out, but mostly I studied other photographers’ work. Helmut Newton, Paolo Roversi, Peter Lindbergh, etc. The first fashion photos I took were just copies of their work. I’d see a Paolo Roversi photo and think, how did he get that light, that texture, etc., and then try to copy it. Eventually you see how they did it, more or less, and you can take that knowledge and branch out in your own direction.

You have a great eye for composition and allot of your imagery pays attention to having allot of whitespace. Would this attention to lines, angles and spatial balance have anything to do with your design background?

Studying graphic design definitely helped, although whitespace is still something I have to make a conscious effort to include. My instinct is always to fill the frame, often to overflowing, with the subject. So I do try to step back, pay attention to the background and the surroundings, and think about what would make the best picture overall, as opposed to just the best picture of the subject. It’s not intuitive, though…I have to think about it with every picture I take.

What type of clients are you usually after? Are you more interested in landing bigger names to work with, or finding clients that will let you have more control over the concept or the image?

Ultimately I’m after both: bigger names that will let me have total control over the concept and image. And, really, it’s always a compromise. I shoot with smaller clients who let me have some amount of control, and bigger clients who want it their way, who I try to nudge closer to my vision for their brand.

I’d like to get an insight into your process when approaching either an assignment or personal work. What is your process from concept to completion? Can you discus a piece of your work to illustrate this?

For instance, the photo of the model in the sunglasses and blue pants sitting on the wooden deck…that was an ad campaign for a Belgian brand that sells sunglasses and watches. The client was in Belgium during the planning stages, so we had a lot of phone calls and emails discussing the vibe and look we were after.

We found the location (a pretty famous house in Los Angeles) and had several castings to find the models (in this case a male model and a female model). We had to try several pair of sunglasses on each model in the casting to make sure they’d work with their face shapes. I took photos at the casting and sent them to the client, along with my notes, and together we made a selection.

On the day of the shoot the client and I arrived early to find the best spots to shoot around the house and grounds. This particular house has been shot thousands of times, and there are only so many rooms and angles to it, so it was challenging to find even a halfway original perspective. That said, the great photographers who’ve worked at the house before definitely found some of the best ways to photograph it, and I wasn’t shy about using elements they’d already used.

Meanwhile the models had their hair and makeup done, the stylist dressed them, and when they were ready I started taking pictures. I usually try to shoot each look a few different ways. So for instance in this shot we tried some standing, some closeups, some pulled further back, etc. In the end we liked this seated position best, so that’s what ended up in the campaign.

We shot maybe a dozen looks between the two models that day and well into the night time, and it definitely gets mentally exhausting trying to find new perspectives for each look.

Do you favor natural light, or mixing in artificial lighting on your sets? Or does this change per assignment?

I started out using only natural light, and that’s still what I lean towards. But lately I’ve been using more and more artificial lighting, or mixing them. Natural light is easy…you don’t need to set anything up or mess with anything as you go; I hardly ever even use a reflector. The challenge is using the light it in an interesting way.

Using strobes or hot lights has the great advantage of being endlessly manipulatable; you can keep messing with it until you get just the look you’re after. It’s also exactly the same, shot after shot, which is nice, and you can play with gels and filters more easily as a result.

Do you retouch all of your work, or do you outsource those parts of the process?

I usually retouch everything. Sometimes clients have in-house retouchers, in which case I’m more than happy to let them do it…retouching is my least favorite part of the job.

Who are your biggest influences that have inspired you along the way?

Some of the biggest influences on me have been photographers like Serge Leblon, Txeme Yeste and Viviane Sassen, because they have such a unique style that they’ve managed to turn into a career.

A lot of fashion photography these days is so same-y…the image has to be chock-full of as many brands as possible, every item of clothing and jewelry has to be sharp and shown in the best light…and it makes for repetitive, interchangeable photos with no personality.

The photographers I love most are the ones who get away with stepping outside that box, who take photos where showing off the clothes takes a back seat to making an interesting photo.

How is it working with a photo rep? Do they handle all of your booking, sales, promotion and scheduling? If so, do you still find it necessary to self promote? What is your main platform for doing so and how does that effort play into you receiving new assignments?

They handle a lot of that for me, yeah. In general I like to be as involved with the client as possible, but especially with the negotiation and billing it’s good to have an agency.

The agency helps a lot with promotion, which is great, but I still do a lot myself. Instagram is the main outlet, but I have a Tumblr and a Facebook page where I occasionally show recent work.

What is on the horizon for you? Any new projects or assignments that you are either currently working on or even something you would like to do in the near future?

I took a little time off last month to get married, so I’m just starting up again. Right now I’m inspired by different kinds of colored lighting techniques, and with blur and movement, so I’m starting out 2016 seeing where that goes.

Do you have any advice for up and coming fashion photographers?

Find your own style. Figuring out how the greats took their pictures is a good way to learn technique, but you have to take that knowledge and point it in your own direction. Don’t get caught up in Instagram or any other kind of popularity contest; the cream will rise to the top whether it has 100 or 100,000 followers

Thank you for your time and letting us into your process Aaron. It was extremely insightful. We will be on the lookout for new work from you in the future. Take care.

Taking inspiration from her surrounding environment and turning it into a sleek modern design that is multi functional Julia Kononenko has a talent to showcase. Growing up in a family where she was the only creative presented a black sheep challenge for her to follow her dreams and stick with her gut to become a designer.

Her work and drive has paid off, out of the box thinking and designs that are not only visually pleasing, but could be mistaken for an art pieces give the interior design world a burst of flavor.

One item that takes the cake is her “Two in One” design that shows a shower and a sink can exist as one object, the shower head has a switch that simply repositions over the sink for easy use. Original ideas such as those show the possibility and inspirational thinking Kononenko has. Another piece that stands out is the lamp “Sand Bridge” Traveling through Poland, a special impression was made by the bridge with its fire engine red color and industrial design she felt the need to create a lamp that compliments its modern esthetic. These designs will not only last a lifetime being carefully hand crafted but will stand apart from most pieces you have in your home.

These designs will not only last a lifetime being carefully hand crafted but will stand apart from most pieces you have in your home.

Flora has been featured in many known media types and industries. Recently has her work featured in Adobe’s most popular product; Photoshop CC.

Her work is some of the most unique surrealism we have seen to date. Our favorite work she’s done recently ranges animals from Cats, bunnies, to snakes. Her self portrait pieces give the feeling of seeing through the eyes of the animal….Giving the connection between man and beast, the beauty in the eyes of the beholder. All her work evokes a mood, emotion, a fantasy like world. We’ve also noticed her focus seems to be primarily of the female form, shape and structure. Feeling that there was a sense of self rejection, or maybe hiding from ones self. We are not sure if that is the reaction or thought she is trying to convey.

We love that she has such an attention to detail and having a mind that can create a lot of these pieces. It takes a good eye for photography, art and photo manipulation. Flora’s amazing artistic imagination.

Her thirst for art is clearly visible in her creations.

Heyday’s is a Norwegian based design agency focused on young, vibrant work that resonates with the bauhaus movement for us. Their sans-serif modern, yet minimal straightforward work is strong and very desirable. You can tell they’ve spent the last 5 years really tailoring and establishing a firm foundation to attain amazing, effective work along with clients.

We would say their work is unembellished, geometric and simple in the most sophisticated manner. We’ve picked a few projects from Heydays to talk about, and one that we personally love is the “Fosnavaag Cultural Centre” rebrand. They have great thinking behind the brand, along with the communication around the interior of the concert Hall.

Mellbye is another one we’d like to mention, we love the basic, simple and clean branding they’ve established for this architecture firm. One more thing to highlight about this project is the beautiful job they’ve done with all their stationary supplies. The details of their packaging gives focus to the texture, color, embossed and stamping of materials.

Their work is unembellished, geometric and simple in the most sophisticated manner.

Todd & Lucian have embarked on a new way of business by helping the environment. As you may know  this has been the trend the past few years. The big difference between Berger & Föhr and other companies is they take the extra step in initiating this generosity in their business model. Even though their product doesn’t directly end with instant results, as some companies have built their infrastructure on donations for example Toms, they are none the less generous in their efforts. The point we are getting at, is not only are they a talented and progressive company, but they also give a shit. Which we find to be very noble and admirable.

We have been conscious of their work from sometime now, and we have featured it on the old version of the lustnation.com. Due to the full redesign we removed all posts and wanted to start fresh, but we couldn’t leave Berger & Föhr behind. We have always been attracted to their bold, simple and elegant approach.

Most of their work shares similarities in carrying strong, thick and sharp modern aesthetics. We love the consistency! When you see the work you know it’s Berger & Föhr and it is easily identifiable. Not sure if they would agree, but time after time we’ve felt that their branding and identity is some of their strongest work, without leaving out the beauty in their abstract yet technical prints. It would be nice to interview this intriguing duo to learn a bit more about their inspiration, business and overall drive for the work and business decisions they have made over the years.

Their work shares similarities in carrying a strong, thick and sharp modern aesthetics.

As we post more and more Architecture, it starts to feel very similar with unique elements to one and another. It’s not just about the visual side that we want to highlight at a company it is originality and inspiration. Not only is Pleysier Perkin one of these companies but also a well rounded residential architecture focused company that is exclusive to InForm and prebuilt production. Pleysier also has a versatile sense of interior design, it seems Australian’s has always been very progressive when it comes to anything creative; art, architecture, and the music world.

One thing that really stands out to us with their work is that they seem to keep a lot of the mid century architecture alive with influences by designers like Joseph Eichler and Jim Streng there is a subtle nod of admiration. The interior textures that have been incorporated to a lot of their work creates depth and dimension. A feeling of nostalgia and warmth within the design brings you back to “home” and that’s what really gave us the motivation to publish their work on Lustnation.com. Beaumaris 2 is one of their current projects we are looking forward to peeking into.

Pleysier Perkins also has a versatile sense of interior design

The abstract perception of Can is far from normal. From beautifully distorted faces to an extreme case of medusa, he has executed some of the most intricate and fascinating 3D work. At first glance you can’t be sure if it is some sort of clay or fabric material making up some of the grayscale looks of his characters. The tone overcasts a dark cloud and gives you the knot in your stomach feeling that you just stumbled upon something you were not supposed to see. Misconceptions, a sense of hiding or lack of self importance come to the surface. Something is weary about the work that is presented, but nothing short of amazing jaw dropping creations.

The wisping textures of the disfigured characters that some what resemble people, and hair give off something out of  a twisted tim burton or Guillermo Del Toro movie. Every detail and layer appears to be so neatly placed and very methodical. We would love to jump inside his mind to see what the inspiration was and how he came to this style, texture and tone.

All of his work is shocking and one of a kind, from disfigured faces and floating skin whales followed by Michelin man looking characters in desert or stranded environments. It is a body of work that could give you nightmares or inspire you, we hope you sleep well tonight.

All of his work is shocking and one of a kind

Integrating contemporary and traditional materials into their work makes for timeless architecture that is breaking new ground. Providing a very minimal yet sophisticated look and feel with warmth you would want in a home is there. From a cutout that raises a section of the space, to an industrial touch to the roofing there is an artistic perspective in every detail.

Industrial with touches of limestone and wood make for an inviting environment keeping with unexpected angles to add surprise and intrigue to each design. Layering of material gives some depth to the over all space and aesthetic of the buildings, along with acting as a window shading.

We love how they don’t use a consistent type of wood. Their work has a well rounded sense of diversity and uniqueness.

Their work has a well rounded sense of diversity and uniqueness.

At a youthful 15 years old Tom Nagy was given his first camera and since then he has proven himself to be a phenomenal addition to the photography world. His work gives us a feeling of bright youth and enlightenment produced from desaturation, creating a crisp, polished photograph. Most of his work consists of landscapes, planes and overhead shots. A body of work encompassed by all these elements with a style that touches every piece makes them all so pleasing to the eye.

The tone is vibrant and dramatic but subtle at the same time. A touch of exotic animals in the normal everyday environments takes the landscape to fantasy, Nangy’s cohesive style could be recognized instantly if you saw any of his photographs and that is anything from ordinary in the sea of photographers in this day in age.

Creative exploration is something Nangy is not afraid of and we will look forward to his work expanding and growing.

Nangy’s work is anything from ordinary in the sea of photographers in this day in age.

This post is a little different for us here at Lustnation, mainly because we’ve known Jenna for sometime now. We’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow from second shooting and assisting shoots to producing her own full shoot. It’s great to see friends grow in their work and we’ve decided to shed a little light on who this woman is.

It’s great to see friends grow in their work and we’ve decided to shed a little light on who this woman is.

Upon the discovery of “This Also”, we were surprised they’re not of a larger scale. Executing some of the most clear and effective work in the digital space that we’ve seen in sometime now. Their work expands over many facets in the industry in so many ways it makes you wonder, how can one agency be that talented?

They showcase a minimal amount of work on their website, but we believe that modesty is what sets them apart, by showcasing their most accomplished and impressive work we can appreciate each and every piece of work as it is. Not only are they paying attention to aesthetic as most companies do, they spend time on the story and the reasoning of the product. The team comes from a handful of smaller agencies and to achieve such great work speaks volumes for the talent coming from what you would think to be a smaller sized agency, we find it to be intelligent, effective and admirable.

The project that stands out most is the Ray Super Remote, bridging the gap between remote and an application, it feels as if you have a mini apple tv in your hand. We love the sleek looking remote, but even more the features and options. Allowing you to view the weather, and access any of your digital video viewing needs sets this product apart. It also appears to have a kids category, with the hope that it has some kind of age gate so that parents can restrict their children to a certain type of viewing would be a parents dream.

We think they are google’s best kept secret and clearly have the digital world to mold with their creative minds. Here’s to you guys with the hope you keep creating amazing work for our eager eyes. Small, yet large in thinking and huge in accomplishments.

We think they are google’s best kept secret and clearly have the digital world to mold with their creative minds.

Children are a vital part of our society, what was created by Toormix along with the collaboration of the talented architect Plasencia Arquitectura is an example of just that. They have provided a remarkable environment for a younger generation in need of medical solutions, the playful wonderland has made us look at the medical world in a whole new light. This is something that we have always wanted to see achieved in the medical field, giving an inviting and playful characteristic through every facet including colors, typography, shapes and elements….a magnificent crescendo. One might feel like they are being brought back to the early 90’s of Mario brothers, but its not just the playful and youthful characteristics of the design that caught our eye we would also like to point out that the attention to detail and the communication achieved is divine.

The unique iconography created by the team catches your eye and communicates a very clear friendly atmosphere to the visitor, along with the illustrations introduced they give off a very bubbly retro tone to the eye. This body of work has been done with love and care which shows a side of humanity we do not see often enough, caring for our future generations is very important and necessary.

“We are extremely proud of creating a global project that helps to ease the daily life of children and their families in these conditions, and we are glad to have witnessed also the huge success that this project has had with respect to its dissemination through the social networks”. – Ferran Mitjans

the Art Director at Toormix stated “I don’t think anyone company could be more proud of this accomplishment.” and we can see why, hopefully this will inspire other hospitals around the world to take on the same approach. What these children are going through is nothing any child should experience so the least we can do is provide environment that is more familiar to their imaginations.

Looking at Brodie’s work year after year, we have noticed and we are sure you have seen his attention to detail and exploration in materials is far from lacking.

A strong modern elegant approach has been reflected in almost all his work, but keeping an organic methodology. His techniques have been achieved using sophisticated digital tools. He has a fluidity to all of his work, and it’s something that catches your eye every time.

His studio is most commonly commissioned to create sculptural projects for public spaces, major international retails developments and prestigious fashion brands as well high-value, collectible edition pieces for galleries and private collectors across the world.

We are excited to see whats to come in the next year from this studio/designer. hopefully larger and more abstract pieces while keeping the consistency and elegance he’s always had.

His techniques have been achieved using sophisticated digital tools.

Anagrama may seem like a new agency but they’re hard hitters tackling a vast majority of the creative avenues. They cover areas such as Branding, Architecture, consulting and software development. Their understanding of objects and all surrounding elements helps them create spaces like the concrete library. The objective was to create a space that consumes the reader in a geometric dome, like a large cocoon. Anagrama appears to be just another agency from the outside, but that is a small amount of their financial and creative constructs.

6 years in business with a large collection of work to showcase, we have noticed a nice consistency of simplistic, clean but also complexity entities in the work they’ve completed. Giving a high fashion, high-end result to all of their work. 

Our attraction to their work is not only digital or stationary creations. Kindo is a project that we really would like to bring up, the unique playground like boutique, that uses shapes to showcase their work and colorful piping to direct the customer through the store with a very soft pastel color palette. We can’t wait to see the new work that comes from these guys. Really pushing themselves in all areas is an admirable characteristic to have

Anagrama may seem like a new agency but they’re hard hitters tackling a vast majority of the creative avenues.

As most 27 year olds are still trying to settle into their careers and discover what it is they really want to do Daniel Brokstad is embracing his creative passion and making it a successful career without holding back.

A man with multiple talents including; Branding, Typography, Packaging Design and Illustrative lettering, His work is full of color and variety with a playful edge. Brokstad studied and got his Communication Design degree in Melbourne, Australia and has been working in the industry for four years.

He is a creative who challenges himself with new projects like the “39 days of animated type” where he offered animated typography of each letter in the alphabet with an additional three for the Norwegian alphabet. The result is a very entertaining showcase of
his capability and talent.

Another project that stood out was the “Sinners Passing” which is designed to make you think twice about the judgements you make upon others, a personal graphic design that is very unique.

Daniel Brokstad is full of ideas and knows just how to showcase them

David Attewell is a man on a mission and getting the opportunity to interview with him has been a privilege. His drive and passion has resulted in some amazing garments, although this interview is focused on his fashion design he is also a very talented graphic designer. This Sydney native takes a unique hands on approach to his tee-shirt line with cutting, dying, sewing and painting his designs on each one of a kind piece. David Attewell is a name to keep on your mind; there will be more to come from his modern outlook on what we call fashion.

David, we are excited to finally get a chance to catch up with you, Can you fill us in on what you do professionally and how long you have been at it for?
Hi Lust Nation, thanks for the interview opportunity. I am currently running my own clothing label based in Sydney with plans to expand onto the London scene in the near future. Since high school I knew I always wanted to create a t-shirt line and it was just after I graduated from design school in 2009 where I began to plan it all.

You are from Sydney Australia, but seem to be drawn to the London scene seeing that you lived there for four months. Is it your intention to relocate permanently to London? If so what is the appeal?
I certainly think London has a lot to offer. As well as being a great to city to live in, the fashion scene and the opportunity for young designers is huge. I am planning to relocate back to London very soon, whether or not I’ll continue my label there straight away or take a little time off to settle in has yet to be decided. Saying that, Sydney will always be home to me and whatever direction my brand goes I hope to be able to commute between both cities.

Juggling both graphic and apparel design, do you find it difficult to keep up with the discipline it takes for both or do you find that they go hand in hand with one another? Do you ever find yourself being more interested in one over the other?
Thankfully these days I can pretty much support myself with my label and so any graphic design work I do now is for my label. There was a period of time when I first launched my summer line where I had freelance projects as well as a full-time garment manufacturing position to manage. Now I get the best of both worlds where I design my own clothing while also applying my graphic design knowledge to create my branding, packaging, and website without having to pay someone else to do it.

What led you to design clothing? Did you have any experience in the field before launching your line?
I think it was a mixture of things; firstly I’ve never liked restrictions placed on designing. Boring briefs and picky clients in the graphic design industry is what turned me away. Designing will always be a vent for me and I get my kicks from coming up with new ideas. I chose clothing not only because I have a big interest in fashion but also because it’s the best way I can think of to show the world what I can create. It’s a great feeling having someone want to wear something you have created as a means of expressing themselves through your work.

I’d like to say I had a lot of experience before I launched my line but the truth is I had nothing. I started my label from scratch and spend a year researching fashion. I taught myself all about different fabrics, textile printing, pattern work, dyeing, sewing techniques, etc. Anything I could find that would help make my ideas better I wanted to learn.

There is a very organic feel to your clothing line seeing that you paint your designs on shirts by hand. What took you in that direction as opposed to traditional screen-printing methods? Can you discuss your alternative printing methods?
I established from the very beginning that whatever direction I chose to take my label, to make sure it was different. Screen-printing to me was too constricting and so I dismissed that idea. I chose hand painting because it gave me the freedom to create whatever I wanted with no borders. I think there is also more depth and character to the design if it’s made by hand, and the unique features are appealing to customers.

I consider each t-shirt a blank canvas where I just paint straight on and see what I can come up with. I really enjoy experimenting with paints, dyes, stencils, sprays, mesh, anything really that produces a great colour or shape. The trick is trying to come up with a great design that is relatively quick to reproduce efficiently.

You also managed a fashion photography studio for a while, There must have been a lot of pressure and responsibility in making sure models were booked and clients were happy. How was this experience and have you utilized any of the skills you attained at that job in your work today?
Looking back I believe my time working at a photography studio was great training for managing people. There are a lot of things involved in running a business and working with suppliers and manufacturers is a big part of it. I never did business studies at school but I think working here taught me a lot of the foundations.

Do you find it hard to define yourself as a creative being as diverse in skill sets as you are? Has this ever been an issue for you in communicating a clear message to your clients, companies that you have worked for and customers that purchase your clothing?
I don’t think designers should ever be separated into their own sub categories. Designing is a skill and once you’ve learnt how then you can really design anything you put your mind to. I have sketch books at home filled with all kinds of ideas that aren’t related to either graphic or fashion design. For me there hasn’t ever been any confusion in the past because I’ve never labelled myself as one specific type of designer. I think collectively I am a creative thinker where ideas are what motivate me.

What direction do you have planned for yourself when you head back to London?
Like I said I really want to expand my label once I head back to London. I am currently in the process of collaborating with a few different designers and companies over there while also working on my next line of clothing. I think there’s still a lot for me to learn but right now I’m just taking it step by step and seeing where it takes me.

No two pieces from his clothing line will look alike and that is what sets David Attewell ahead of the rest

Over the years we’ve seen Ryan Schude dominate the action sports photography scene and grow into a full-fledged commercial photographer. His work is large scaled, highly produced and done with an incredible amount of detail. He has developed a style that not only pushes the boundaries of the still photograph, but tells a story at the same time.

Ryan, Let us in on your background and how you came to be a photographer.

I went to school for business and took up photography for the school paper as a hobby. By the time I graduated, I had decided to pursue photography full time and so enrolled at an art school to take photo classes. After a year, I began freelancing and a year after that began working full time as a photo editor and staff photographer at a small magazine. The next 3 years were spent shooting and traveling non-stop until the magazine went out of business. I moved to LA and built an entirely new portfolio in a more narrative and fine art direction as opposed to the editorial style I was focused on prior. It has been 6 years since that move and I continue to live and work in LA while my photography evolves. I now find applications in the fine art world as well as in editorial and advertising.

How would you describe your current work?
Narrative and conceptual frameworks surround a carefully structured environment, sometimes in the studio but more often on location. There is generally some movement and multiple stories existing in one frame. Attention to detail in production design, styling, and lighting are key to the overall look of each image.

Your work is very detailed and appears to involve extensive planning and coordination. What does your work flow consist of from the initial concept through the completion of a final piece? Maybe you could elaborate about a particular photo from your portfolio and give us a breakdown.

There is a picture taken at a backyard pool party scene. This was a collaboration with Lauren Randolph during the 2010 Phoot Camp, which is a creative retreat for photographers. We all stayed at this house over the weekend to hangout and make pictures. The backstory for the image was a loose narrative about what happens to high school students when their parents go out of town and a party is thrown in their absence. We chose roles for each member of the camp as high school stereotypes and created a scene near the height of the party when things are going just right. The band geek gets pushed in the pool by the popular kid for hitting on his date, the punk rock kid is stuck in back chugging whiskey out of the bottle by himself, surfer bro is mid-jump off the diving board, party girls/boys are chicken fighting, etc. We spent a few weeks scouting the location and determining our exact frame, sketching each person’s role into an outline, shopping for props and wardrobe for each character and planning how to light it at the particular time of day we wanted to shoot.

In a majority of your photographs there are sometimes more than a handful of people in one frame, How difficult is it to maintain control when you are on set and need to receive a unique expression from each model?
This can be extremely difficult depending on the time constraints. If you are fighting against a setting sun, or the talent’s availability, technical issues and so on, a million things can get in the way of forgetting to focus on the most important part, which should be directing the actors. Each experience has it’s own challenges but the more you do it, hopefully the more comfortable you get locking down all of the extraneous factors and allowing your mind to be free to pay more attention to the storyline.

How are you promoting yourself these days? Do you take on all of your own PR or is that something that your agent takes care of for you?
Glasshouse Images in New York, as well as F.A. Cesar in Hamburg and Instanbul help me promote with email blasts, setting up meetings with potential clients and showing a physical book around for my commercial work. Galerie 64bis in Paris and Eye Buy Art in Toronto represent me for fine art. A good majority of work always comes from the personal relationships I have developed myself. I am also fairly active on social networking sites such as Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

How do you balance your style with what a client has previously envisioned for a project? Do you find that most clients are controlling or do they let you have a lot of freedom?
A client is hiring you for your specific style so they want your influence on the end product. However, I don’t try and over control commercial work, I am there to see their vision through and treat the process as a complete collaboration where we work together to best accomplish a clearly defined goal.

Do you manage all of your own retouching? How many hours does it usually take retouching a photograph?
I have retouched most of my personal work, if there is budget, I would prefer to work with a dedicated retoucher. The larger tableau scenes take me anywhere from 6 to 24 hours to complete.

There is a very cinematic feel to your photography, It appears to be larger than life offering the viewer endless detail to absorb. Do you ever feel limited by trying to fit all of your ideas into a single frame?
Just the opposite, I actually feel limited more when working on motion projects because I want to spend more time perfecting each shot as if it were a still. Ultimately you are trying to actualize different results with motion and stills, even though many aspects crossover, their narrative qualities operate separately. The approach and follow through are not so cohesive as we believe just because they take place on the same playing field and sometimes with similar equipment. Even though I take a lot of visual inspiration from films, the images don’t strive to give the viewer the same experience. Many of my narratives are conceived with a specific storyline, but left to a much wider interpretation in the end; whereas most films generally need the specific storyline to be clearly understood in order to succeed.

Is there an underlying message that you are consistently trying to convey with your work, or is each piece different and unique in its own right?
There are certainly many underlying themes tying most of the work together simply because they inevitably are influenced by my life experience but I don’t make a point of linking the images into a whole body of work when each new piece made. I am more interested in the images standing on their own as opposed to having to compromise a concept by forcing it to share itself with the others.

What direction are you headed in the next few years with your work? Will the sets get even larger and more elaborate?
I try not to think too much about a specific direction for the work. I still spend a good deal of time with much simpler work and have a blast with snapshots just the same. There is a lot to be said about documenting your day to day life as those experiences lay the groundwork for many of the stories I like to tell in the more elaborate sets. I do hope to always be progressing and evolving and believe that can happen just as easily with a single portrait as with a huge, chaotic scene.  I would like to get better at bringing the feeling of a candid, documentary photo to a controlled, staged scene.

As he continues to push the envelope of photography into fine art, we will be watching to see what new story Ryan Schude will have to tell us with just one photo

The city of angels is full of talented photographers and Steven Taylor has made a name for himself, the way he captures people on camera is like nothing you have seen before.The core of your work is focused on photographing musicians, How is it interacting with these diverse personalities?

I really love it. I gain a huge amount of inspiration being around other artists and their teams. Likewise, it’s good to see how others work, and what works for them.

Does your work ever blend over into a personal level with the people you photograph?
Almost always. It’s important for me to represent a person and their brand well. Having a closer relationship with my clients makes that possible.

What type of preparation do you make before going on set to shoot?
I get a manicure. Nobody wants to stare at dirty hands all day. Right!?

We’ve noticed that you have a strong interest in fashion based on your style, is your appearance something that you find important to your representation as both a creative and a professional?
I like that you asked that. I’ve always been obsessed with small details in branding–things that most people overlook, but totally complete an image, whether it be an artist’s website or a store’s layout.

As a professional, I think it’s important to represent yourself well on every level. As a creative, I believe that feeling great and having confidence helps you produce your best work. It allows you to represent your best self in all mediums.

Who do you find to be influential in the fashion industry and why?
I love Christian LouBoutin. Like I mentioned before, I love great branding, and I think what they’ve done with the red bottom shoes is genius.

Is photography something that you do beyond a means of making money?
Absolutely. I am currently working on a few personal projects and am very excited to share them. I’ll definitely keep you guys posted.

Steven Taylor has a way of capturing the essence of artists and portraying their personalities through photos in a new and refreshing way

Like looking into a Wes Anderson fantasy world the french duo Zim & Zou will give your eyes a colorful ride. Using handcrafted design from tangible materials such as wood, thread and paper they create handmade art installments. Paper is by far their favorite to work with, the ability to manipulate the paper to come to life with volume and layering is a passion for the designers.

With a background in graphic design, publishing and advertising these two are paving the way in creativity and expression. Zim & Zou’s work has evolved over time with their installations venturing into using humor and irony to spread awareness on world issues such as the dark side of the food industry and healthcare for children in need.

Taking a look up close at these installments forces you to appreciate the hours and hours of detail and personal touches put into each piece that make them unforgettable. Their use of pastels and pops of color appear as candy at times fooling you to think paper might just taste as good as it looks. The future appears to be infinite for Zim & Zou, and we can’t wait to see what they create next.

The future appears to be infinite for Zim & Zou, and we can’t wait to see what they create next.