The Studio
Design That Moves Culture
We design books, campaigns, and visual identities for artists, brands, and publishers.
From concept to print, our work blends craft, culture, and clarity, built to last, not just to launch.
Publishing Is How We Design
Every project starts with the same intention, to make something worth keeping. Books, editions, campaigns, and collaborations are all part of the same practice: turning ideas into objects that move through culture.
As publishers with a background in documentary filmmaking, we approach books through research, narrative, and design.
We concept, edit, author, and design titles end-to-end from layout and repro to print management when needed.
Book Design
The Esoterica Sticker Book Publisher: Rizzoli Universe Year: 2025 (October 14) Role: Book and Cover Design, Research Extent: 256 pages, 6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm) Description: Full book and cover design for a contemporary exploration of mysticism and symbolism, balancing research-led structure with a refined visual rhythm.
A spread from The Esoterica Sticker Book. Symbols, sigils, and sketches drawn from esoteric manuscripts and tattoo culture.
Detail from The Esoterica Sticker Book. A study in symbolism — where mystic imagery meets pop-graphic reinterpretation.
book_title_goes_here: 25 Years of deadmau5 Publisher: Soi Books Year: 2026 Role: Research, Design, Layout, Project & Print Management Description: A retrospective monograph marking twenty-five years of deadmau5. We oversaw research, design, and production from concept to print, creating a visual narrative that traces the artist’s evolution and legacy.
A spread from book_title_goes_here. A typographic tribute to Meowingtons, deadmau5’s longtime companion, humour and loss rendered through bold visual rhythm.
Live visuals from book_title_goes_here. Concert lighting and digital architecture translated into immersive print design.
Hi-Fi Horizons Publisher: Soi Books Year: 2026 Author: Killian Radtke Role: Design and Layout Description: In collaboration with author and DJ Killian Radtke, we designed and laid out Hi-Fi Horizons, a visual exploration of global listening bars and audiophile spaces that captures the book’s mix of music, mood, and design craft.
A portrait spread from Hi-Fi Horizons.
A listening space from Hi-Fi Horizons. Warm light, analogue texture, and sonic design captured in print.
True World Skate Publisher: Thames & Hudson Year: 2026 Role: Authorship, Research, Image Clearance, and Design Description: A full-concept project developed from pitch to print. We authored, researched, and designed True World Skate in close collaboration with Thames & Hudson, celebrating global skate culture through a collective editorial approach.
Flower Fables Author: Louisa May Alcott Publisher: Rizzoli Universe Year: 2026 (March) Role: Light Design, Layout, and Image Retouching Description: A deluxe edition of Alcott’s Flower Fables featuring foiled detailing, sprayed edges, and new colour illustrations. We refined the typography, layout, and imagery to enhance Rizzoli’s elegant presentation of this literary classic.
City Birds: An Urban Bird Watching Logbook Publisher: Laurence King Publishing Year: 2018 Role: Design and Layout Collaborators: Christine Berrie (Illustrator), Mike Unwin (Author) Description: A pocket logbook for urban birdwatchers, pairing Christine Berrie’s illustrations with Mike Unwin’s field notes. We handled the design and layout, balancing clarity and charm in a compact, collectible format.
Tifo: The Art of Football Fan Stickers Publisher: Soi Books Years: 2026 (Second Edition) Role: Concept, Commissioning, Photography, Design, and Production Extent: 248 pages, 14.8 × 21 cm Description: Conceived and produced in-house, Tifo explores global football sticker culture. We handled concept development, photography, design, and production, bringing the book to market with ACC Distribution.
A spread from Tifo: The Art of Football Fan Stickers. Real Madrid fan stickers and stadium culture reimagined through archival design.
Street murals from Tifo: The Art of Football Fan Stickers. Portraits of Maradona and Osimhen photographed in Naples — where football becomes folklore.
The Craft Beer Sticker Book: 300 Peelable Stickers from Craft Breweries Around the World Publisher: Soi Books Year: 2024 Role: Concept, Editorial Direction, Design, Clearance, and Print Management Extent: 124 pages, softcover Description: Conceived and produced in-house, The Craft Beer Sticker Book showcases label art from independent breweries worldwide. We led editorial direction, design, and image clearance, collaborating with an external cover designer before managing print and production.
A feature spread from The Craft Beer Sticker Book. Bature Brewery, Lagos — vibrant identity design meets independent brewing culture.
A layout from The Craft Beer Sticker Book. To Øl’s can art shown as collectible design — where typography meets taste.
Plaza: Street Photography from Southeast Asia Publisher: Soi Books Year: 2024 (February) Role: Concept, Research, Design, Image Clearance, and Print Management Extent: 68 pages, softcover Description: A black-and-white photography journal showcasing street photographers from across Southeast Asia. We developed the concept, managed research and rights, and collaborated with a Danish art director on the cover and key spreads.
A spread from Plaza: Street Photography from Southeast Asia. Edmond Leong’s close-up street scene — tension and play in Kuala Lumpur light.
Portraits from Plaza: Street Photography from Southeast Asia. Everyday lives across the region — quiet studies in character and presence.
Bangkok Station Author: Tim Russell Publisher: Soi Books Year: 2023 (June) Role: Editorial Development, Design, and Production Extent: 80 pages, 210 × 210 mm, paperback Description: A street photography book capturing the rhythm of Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station. We worked with Tim Russell from edit to design, shaping a clean, rhythmic layout that reflects the station’s everyday energy and cultural crossroads.
A spread from Bangkok Station. Morning light and empty platforms at Hua Lamphong — the calm before departure.
Black-and-white portraits from Bangkok Station. Moments of pause amid the motion of Bangkok’s historic railway hub.
Stickerbomb Series Publisher: Laurence King Publishing Years: 2008 – Present Role: Authorship, Research, and Design Extent: Multiple volumes and editions Description: Conceived, researched, and designed since 2008, Stickerbomb is a global series of artist-driven sticker books celebrating street art and graphic culture. Each volume gathers original works from illustrators and graffiti artists worldwide, defining a cornerstone of contemporary sticker culture.
A spread from Stickerbomb 2. Global lettering and street art styles — a visual archive of DIY expression.
A spread from Stickerbomb: Skateboard Stickers - Clown Skateboards.
Hello My Name Is Series Publisher: Soi Books Years: 2023 – Present Role: Concept, Editorial Direction, Design, and Production Extent: A6 format, ongoing series Description: A pocket-sized art series featuring street artists and independent creators. Each edition acts as a mini documentary in print — blending imagery, stories, and process into a collectible format that continues to evolve with new global voices.
A layout from Hello My Name Is: Kowloon Bustle by Xeme. Studio scenes and spray shelves from Hong Kong’s underground graffiti world.
A spread from Hello My Name Is: Tania Brun. Printmaking and process in Arequipa, Peru — personal space turned creative statement.