Project of the Week

barbed project began as a creative studio, rooted in spatial design and crafting bespoke objects. today, we expand our vision — creating products that carry the same design philosophy to a broader audience by elevating everyday spaces. Founded by Veera Gontsugova, the studio draws inspiration from popular internet culture, fashion, and art to create unique environments.

Les Objets Raymond Raymond is a design studio founded in early 2023 by David Raymond. Offering a variety of items, the LESORR catalog ranges from collectible objects, to commercial products and custom creations. A reverence for raw materials characterizes all of the brand's objects coupled with a style that maximizes the physical and graphic identity of the matter used. LESORR takes inspiration from everyday surroundings to optimize experience.

Kilian Vos is an Amsterdam-based designer working at the crossroads of culture and technology. Her portfolio showcases innovative furniture and digital art, including the KUMI Bench, FLOATABLES, and the KAYU ONE Stool. Specializing in CGI projects and object design, Kilian Vos explores functional art through pieces like the FORMA TWO Chair and YN Side Table, merging physical craftsmanship with digital innovation.

Rohling is a specialized design brand focused on creating furniture with meticulous technical precision. Their signature Armchair Type 1 is crafted from 100% aluminum and features a reactive surface that evolves with a unique patina. Produced in a limited edition of 100 pieces, Rohling designs blend industrial functionality with artistic expression, creating living works of art that adapt to their specific surroundings.

I work at the intersection of sculpture, design and surreal imagery. Each piece blurs the line between the physical and digital, artefact and fiction. Drawing from classical iconography and speculative aesthetics, my work challenges perception and invites you to question material, image and context. My practice treats objects as both functional and symbolic, familiar yet strange. It spans from collectible pieces to products for global brands; works that ask for a double check and an emotional engagement through a story, a tension, a question.

Sweetlimejuice is an innovative jewellery brand specializing in handcrafted rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. With a focus on creative craftsmanship and contemporary design, Sweetlimejuice offers seasonal collections that blend artisan techniques with modern aesthetics. Each piece represents a commitment to high-quality materials and unique visual narratives for fashion-conscious individuals.

AWP As we proceed is an independent brand and design studio with a focus on Brand Identity, Packaging, Art Direction and Storytelling. Bridging gut feelings and critical thinking with creative strategy, we put out meaningful work for our ever evolving culture. We create to trigger a shift, challenging systematic narratives to give rise to unique stories. Our multidisciplinary team celebrates individuality, people and spirit — the driving forces behind AWP.

Milagros Pereda is an Argentinean fashion designer and textile developer known for her deep commitment to environmental awareness and artisanal craftsmanship. Based in Paris, she creates unique, sculptural garments using natural fibers like raw wool and agroecological cotton. Her work emphasizes handmade processes and material innovation, blurring the boundaries between high fashion and textile art through a sustainable, zero-waste lens.

RAUCH OFFSPACE is a non-commercial project space based in Krefeld, Germany, dedicated to contemporary exhibitions in the fields of art, design, and pop culture since 2020. By providing a platform for young international artists, RAUCH OFFSPACE fosters sustainable connections and creative exchange through physical gallery shows, the digital Rauch Frame series, and the public Pool Board Series billboard exhibition format.

Faye Papargyropoulou is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work explores the passion for deformation and irregular shapes. Her artistic practice challenges traditional design perceptions by delving into altered forms and questioning conventional ideas of perfection. Through her work, Faye Papargyropoulou invites viewers to move beyond practical aspects of ceramic art to find beauty in the unexpected imperfections of life.

Mike Kazik is a distinguished commercial photographer and creative producer whose portfolio features collaborations with global brands such as Sephora, Victoria Beckham Beauty, and Salt & Stone. Specializing in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, Mike Kazik delivers high-impact visual content for digital and print media. His expertise in editorial storytelling is showcased in work for publications like S/ Magazine and Sharp.

edition.studio is the collaborative practice of Victoire Coyon and Adrien Menard. Dedicated to visual languages, they express project identity through imagery and typography. From strategy and design to final production, edition.studio handles art direction, visual identity, type design, books, and websites for international clients. Based in Brooklyn, they deliver unique, carefully composed creative results.

Parker is a globally distributed brand studio that builds clear, distinctive systems for companies with big ambitions. We blend strategy, design, and storytelling to create timeless identities and toolkits that move fast, hold up over time, and feel unmistakably resonant—across digital, print, packaging, and campaigns worldwide.

Ambra Castagnetti is a visual artist whose work investigates the intersection of the human body, nature, and the unconscious. Through a multidisciplinary practice involving sculpture, video, and immersive installation, Ambra Castagnetti explores symbolic transformation and shamanic themes. Her art often utilizes organic materials and dreamlike imagery to challenge perceptions of identity and the physical form in contemporary space.

Unordinary is an Independent Design Studio led by Dione Ros, a Europe-based Graphic Designer specialising in Brand Identity, Art Direction, and Web Design. This studio is built for those who don’t fit neatly into the industry mold — and have no desire to try. My process is led by authenticity and intuition. I uncover what makes you unordinary and shape this into a brand that finally aligns with who you are — not who you were told to be.

Polar Ltda. is a multidisciplinary design studio that creates impactful visual identities, branding systems, and digital experiences. From their studio in São Paulo, the team collaborates on projects spanning packaging, typography, and motion design for prominent clients such as Sesc, Nestlé, and Nubank. Polar Ltda. is dedicated to finding new perspectives through design, bridging the gap between physical and virtual spaces.

Lucia Varai is a Budapest based fashion and prop stylist working across editorial, commercial, and film projects. After studying Textile and Fashion Design, she worked as a fashion editor at a leading fashion magazine before transitioning into freelance styling. She approaches each project with a distinct visual sensibility and a passion for the full creative process.

Galleria Sarp is a contemporary art space featuring exhibitions that explore the landscapes of the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily, and Etna. By investigating themes of geological time and cultural memory, Galleria Sarp maps the shifting relationship between land and identity. Discover visual approaches that consider how places are emotionally inhabited, perceived, and constructed through real and imagined artistic lenses.

MANU is a material-driven practice founded in 2024, developing collectible objects through experimentation and process-led making. Centred on overlooked, recycled, and unexpected materials, to explore new forms of craft and production. Collections are developed as families, organised around shared material logic and technique, and shaped through collaboration with designers and makers whose expertise expands the material and the object.

Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Asata Maise Beeks is an independent fashion designer exploring garment making as a vessel to express her creativity and, therefore, her spirituality. This intimate practice of self-actualizing simultaneously with her work is exactly what pushes her creativity forward. The ever-evolving designer is an advocate for preserving tradition through slow making, visual storytelling, and intentional world-building. She believes we all deserve beauty, quality, connection, and equity in our individual and collective experiences.

Anna Odulinska is a dedicated visual artist and professional photographer currently curating a comprehensive portfolio to showcase her creative work. This online presence serves as the primary hub for Anna Odulinska, offering a space for artistic expression and professional discovery. While the full gallery is in development, visitors can engage with the creative vision of Anna Odulinska and contact her directly for upcoming collaborations and photography projects.

GIUNIA is an independent jewellery and vintage brand founded by designer Giunia Guerrera. Designed in Amsterdam and handcrafted or carefully sourced in Naples, the brand exists between the two cities that shape its identity. Inspired by nature, personal memories, and the reinterpretation of vintage forms, each collection develops through recurring themes rather than a single narrative. Working closely with skilled artisans, GIUNIA creates timeless adornments and carefully curated vintage pieces that celebrate craftsmanship, versatility, and the beauty of objects made to be worn and lived with.

Sirocco Studios is a multidisciplinary creative practice and decentralized art space dedicated to curatorial excellence. Through platforms like Journal: The Map and The Arcade, Sirocco Studios explores analogue processes and publishes writing from artists and academics. Their work spans photography, sculpture, and handcrafted jewellery, fostering a global community of established and emerging creators.

Wille Larsson is a creative professional focusing on graphic design and typography. With experience at strategic brand agency Kurppa Hosk and a background from Hyper Island, Wille Larsson specializes in developing sophisticated visual identities and custom typefaces. His portfolio, including the Vanadiso display serif, showcases a unique blend of technical precision and artistic expression across various digital and print media.

Jakhu Studio creates contemporary jewelry handcrafted in Peru, deeply rooted in Pre-Columbian art and culture. Through slow, ethical, and sustainable practices, the studio collaborates with local artisans to produce conscious luxury pieces. Jakhu Studio aims to reconnect wearers with their roots and human essence, elevating everyday life through refined craftsmanship and intentional design that honors ancient traditions.

Emily Frances Barrett is a London-based artist and jeweler who creates unique, handcrafted pieces from a blend of found organic objects and precious metals. By preserving materials like seaweed, feathers, and flowers in resin, Emily Frances Barrett transforms the ephemeral into wearable sculpture. Her work explores the beauty of decay and the narrative potential of mudlarked treasures, resulting in bespoke jewelry and narrative art.

Lais Sambugaro works across cinema, visual arts, and writing, developing both author-driven and commercial projects guided by a sensitive, narrative approach. She has directed documentaries, commercials, and music videos for brands such as Natura, UFC, PepsiCo, and LinkedIn. Her work has been showcased on platforms and at festivals including El Ojo de Iberoamrica, NOWNESS, C41 Magazine, and Earthrise Studio. As a writer, she works between poetry — with texts published in the anthology 50 Contemporary Neo-Latin American Women Writers (Philos Magazine) — and screenwriting, working as a writer for series and short films.

Kristina Shakht is a New York-based visual artist and photographer whose work explores identity, intimacy, and memory. Drawing from her Slavic background and personal experiences, Kristina Shakht creates evocative imagery that reframes the female body and documents the liminal spaces between cultures. Her practice encompasses fine art photography, creative direction, and social documentary, featured in publications like i-D and Dazed.

Catherine S. is a creative director and graphic designer specializing in visual identities for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Her research-driven approach emphasizes impactful typography and unconventional narratives. Notable branding projects include Sachét home objects, TONKA scented candles, and the PASTORALE clothing brand. Explore her work in creative direction, storytelling, and naming for brands like Askent, Chaika, and Casper Bistro.

Matcha Studio, founded by Elodie Croquet, is a creative studio specializing in film and photography. Focusing on visual storytelling, the studio combines poetic chromaticism and architectural light to create compelling brand content. From fashion and documentary to artistic exhibitions, Matcha Studio partners with global clients like Leica and Zalando to reveal beauty through digital and analog mediums for various labels.

ILA Studio is a premier full-service production agency and talent representation firm specializing in visual storytelling and creative direction. Based in Antwerp, ILA Studio connects established and emerging photographers and video artists with global brands like Dior, IKEA, and Mercedes. From advertising to fashion, ILA Studio produces impactful content for billboards and digital screens, blending passion with purpose-driven projects.

Studio Poirier Bailay is a Paris-based design studio founded in 2018 by Pauline Bailay and Hugo Poirier. Working at the interface of product, textile, and interior design, Studio Poirier Bailay creates sculptural objects and furniture that blur the lines between art and design. Their work emphasizes colorful, festive aesthetics and collaborative craftsmanship with French artisans, favoring limited editions and unique pieces.

Doesn't Exist Magazine is an avant-garde publication that merges cinema elements within a fashion landscape. For lovers of fashion, cinema, and art, Doesn't Exist Magazine translates filmic illustrations and intricate fashion stories into a unique hardcover format. Each issue explores cinematic themes through exclusive interviews, articles, and photographs by emerging talents in a cinematic blend.

Ariadna Silva Fernández is a visual artist specializing in documentary photography and experimental filmmaking. Her work investigates identity, territory, and memory through sensitive projects such as 'Fillos do vento' and 'Cartografía do esquecemento'. With a background in audiovisual communication and artistic photography, she explores landscapes and social themes to generate critical and reflective perspectives on the world.

MATTEO DE CAMINADA (he) born 2001 in Italy, is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and activist. His work takes a clear artistic and political position, challenging social conventions and normative structures toward more progressive futures. Deeply embedded in communities across Europe, he holds a distinctive place as both insider and cultural translator. Moving between subcultural communities and public platforms, translating lived experience into artistic and political discourse. Trained in Architecture and Fine Arts, his practice has been shaped by many contexts from Bolzano to London, Leipzig, and Vienna, where he lives and works today.

Le Séisme is a creative studio that specializes in branding, UI/UX design, and web development. Based in Montreal, the studio focuses on culture and technology to produce sensitive and thoughtful visual communications. Through expert creative direction and strategic design, Le Séisme helps brands establish a unique presence across digital and physical platforms with high-quality, professional results.

Materia Press is an independent editorial platform and curated directory dedicated to materializing culture through unique publications, artist-led projects, and contemporary design research. By bridging the intersection of photography, experimental narratives, and physical objects, Materia Press provides a collaborative space for creative professionals and interior designers. Their work highlights the tactile value of materiality.

The Machine Shop is a premier post-production studio specializing in film editing, VFX, and digital workflow for the global advertising and narrative film industries. Led by Nyk Allen, the studio provides high-end color grading and finishing services for major artists and brands. By combining technical mastery with cinematic excellence, The Machine Shop delivers a professional and polished result for every production project.

Director duo creating poetic visual narratives for fashion, brands, and art projects. crptc child is a duo project based in Hamburg, working globally. Drawing from backgrounds in art, music, and design, they craft audiovisual, poetic narratives through experimental film, fine art photography, collage, and sound. Creating work that moves fluidly between advertising campaigns and art projects.

Tamas Cseke is a fashion and portrait photographer whose portfolio highlights contemporary visual storytelling and fine art techniques. Having studied at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Tamas Cseke blends technical precision with creative vision. Explore a diverse collection of projects ranging from theatrical documentary to stylized fashion editorials and intimate portraiture.

Jen Wong is a London-based designer specializing in branding and art direction. Her creative work explores the intersection of visual communication, language, and culture, building brand systems that balance strategic thinking with thoughtful execution. As a content creator, Jen Wong has reached over 5.6 million viewers, connecting with a global community and gaining insights that inform her work with brands like the Olympic Museum and H&M.

Nicolas Zanoni is a Brussels-based designer specializing in industrial material experimentation. Graduated from La Cambre, Nicolas Zanoni explores the boundaries of physical manipulation with materials like aluminum, polystyrene, and insulation panels. His work, which includes the sculptural Strat Chair and the Fuzzy collection, bridges the gap between functional objects and tactile sculptures, reflecting a brutalist aesthetic.

Pascal Hein is a Director of Photography and Cinematographer specializing in high-end commercials, fashion films, feauture films and music videos. Working with a focus on visual storytelling, Pascal Hein collaborates with global brands and artists to create compelling narratives. His portfolio includes work for brands like Spotify, Maison Margiela, Porsche Design, and Puma, characterized by dynamic lighting and meticulous composition.

Guest Editions is a London-based independent publishing house and gallery specializing in contemporary photography and visual storytelling. Through collaborative projects with global artists, Guest Editions produces meticulously designed books and limited edition prints. Operating from Hackney, the studio bridges the gap between digital concepts and physical art objects, fostering a community around high-quality print and curation.

Lindsay Kastuk is a makeup artist specializing in fashion and editorial imagery, known for her slightly undone yet directional aesthetic. Her work emphasizes strong visual storytelling while maintaining a refined, contemporary edge. She collaborates closely with creative teams to bring cohesive, elevated concepts to life. Drawing from gothic art + film, fashion photography, and fine art portraiture, Kastuk rejects the ultra-clean aesthetic in favor of something moodier, esoteric, and more emotionally charged. Select Publications: Harper’s Bazaar Thailand, report, VOGUE China, VOGUE UA, VOGUE US

matterica is a design studio and goldsmith workshop dedicated to creating jewelry designed to blend with the skin. Every piece is handcrafted using traditional and contemporary techniques, focusing on avant-garde design and local excellence. From raw silver to 18k gold and precious stones, matterica transforms materials into jewelry objects filled with meaning, affection, and artistic purpose for a unique personal experience.

Miriam Cernuda is a contemporary ceramic artist dedicated to the art of everyday living through objects that explore material presence and ritual use. Based in Barcelona, Miriam offers a curated collection of essential items, limited editions, and unique pieces that elevate daily life. Miriam Cernuda invites customers to discover a world where design and artistry meet to create meaningful experiences with physical objects.

Basora is an independent graphic design studio founded in 2008 by Josep Basora. The studio specializes in visual identity, brand strategy, and art direction, focusing on a minimalistic approach where the concept takes precedence over graphics. With expertise in sectors ranging from music to specialty coffee, Basora has developed award-winning work for clients like Nomad Coffee, Lapsus Records, and Pa de Kilo.

Minimal Collective is a cross-disciplinary creative studio and platform operating at the intersection of music, art, and technology. By bridging the gap between various disciplines, Minimal Collective facilitates collaborative projects, events, and forward-thinking concepts. Explore their diverse portfolio of new media art, audiovisual installations, and digital narratives that stimulate experimentation and push cultural boundaries.