STUDIO LEES

About

STUDIO LEES is a creative practice in Brighton specialising in creative consultancy, art direction, visual identity, printed matter, and websites.

STUDIO LEES partners closely with international brands, individuals, and startup businesses and across a number of sectors including arts and culture, technology, architecture and design, fashion, education, travel and retail.

Select work is displayed on this website, full portfolio available upon request. For more information and proposals, please email info@studiolees.com

Selected Clients

British Airways Conde Nast International Crack Magazine Dorchester Collection GQ House & Garden magazine Jessica McCormack Merchant Archive Notion magazine Soho House Tesco Tim Walker RAW by Ayten University for the Creative Arts Virgin Atlantic V&A Museum Wired magazine World of Interiors

Contact

studio@studiolees.com
71 Livingstone Road, Hove. BN3 3WN
+44 7793009921
@studiolees

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SELECTED PROJECTS

STUDIO LEES. Art Direction. Graphic Design

STUDIO LEES is a creative practice in Brighton.

0.3.20 Wired Features Opener

Artwork created for WIRED

Art Direction: Studio Lees Photography: Marcus Schaefer Set: Kei Yoshino

V&A Museum Editorial redesign

Our role was to establish a new visual system for their editorial department, redesigning the magazine and the digital offering. We wanted to put a contemporary spin on the traditional fonts and classic flourishes of the V&A’s huge and incredible archive of work, in order to have maximum impact and engagement amongst their wider audience.

Sadly this project never came to fruition, but it was a brilliant one to explore.

Creative Direction: Andrew Diprose Art Direction: STUDIO LEES

Roxie Nafousi Rebrand

Studio Lees collaborated with Author Roxie Nafousi to craft a fresh brand identity characterised by hyper-reductive visual aesthetics and a neutral approach to graphic design and palette. The identity, marked by desaturated colours and tones, aims to convey a sense of tranquility and facilitate seamless communication, echoing the essence of Roxie's work.

The undertaking encompassed a complete rebrand, steering the creative direction for a comprehensive new image bank to bolster the fresh creative approach. Simultaneously, we revamped her social media platforms to align with her already substantial online presence. Subsequently, a new website design was implemented to further elevate her digital footprint.

Brand creative & Creative direction: STUDIO LEES Photography: Alex Hutchinson

Abbie Whitehead Architects AWA Rebrand

A new identity for architectural practice AWA.

We crafted a modern and cohesive identity with a minimalistic aesthetic that mirrors the precision of the architecture practice. The website boasts an intuitive interface, prioritising visual elements to showcase the firm's portfolio with clarity. The logo, simple yet sophisticated, serves as a visual anchor, while a muted colour palette adds a timeless quality. The stationery design maintains consistency, featuring the logo prominently and emphasising a clean layout across various collateral. This rebrand embodies a harmonious blend of minimalism and meticulous attention to detail, communicating professionalism and a commitment to architectural excellence.

Full identity & Design: STUDIO LEES Site development & build: ENRICO MANGANARO

Middle Journal Issue One: Faye Toogood

Middle Journal was a bold and brilliant editorial concept by Arta Ghanbari, with a desire to create a genderless and seasonless journal that celebrates identity and personal style, with an intellectual, craft-based approach to fashion.
Brand and creative direction by Studio Lees.
Sadly this project never made it to print. I felt so lucky to work with so many incredible creatives during its augural production.

Art Direction & Design: Studio Lees Editor: Arta Ganbari Photography: Ana Larruy

The Experience Merchant Archive

Spring-Summer campaign
'It’s more like I’m having an experience than making a picture.' Cy Twombly.

We worked with artist Sarah Woodburn to create a piece on artwork on set. Every shot she worked on the canvas so the piece developed as the shoot continued. We wanted a true perspective and insight into how an artist works to encapsulate the spirit of ‘the artist’.

Art direction: Studio Lees Photographer: Mathias Bjorklund Artist: Sarah Woodburn Stylist: Sally Anne Bolton Set: Vicky Lees MUA: Amy Conley Hair: Alex Szabo Model: Ida Dyberg

Hermione Olivia CEO Yourself

Last year we were approached by entrepreneur and EU & UK CEO of JSHealth Vitamins Hermione Olivia to create an identity for CEO YOURSELF — a motivational resource platform.

Building from an idea to a fully realised identity, we were involved in every stage of the branding experience, working collaboratively with Hermione to deliver a brand. STUDIO LEES was involved in all steps of the process, the creative direction, visual identity, website, socials and merch.

Design: Studio Lees Development: APN Code

Apple Bobbing Merchant Archive

Spring/Summer collection showcase.

Art Direction & Director: Studio Lees DoP: Brian Daly Camera Operator/Editor: James Skerritt Stylist: Charlie Anderson

Lucy Delius Brand Creation for Lucy Delius, a British Fine Jewellery company

Lucy Delius creates fine jewellery, which is ethically and responsibly made using solid gold.
Studio Lees were tasked with creating all elements of the visual identity from the outset. We needed to give Lucy Delius a confident, timeless presence, albeit in a playful way. To do that, we created a brand that centred on personality whilst still showcasing the quality of the product. We created the brand identity for print and art directed and produced the launch campaign.

ART DIRECTION & IDENTITY CREATION: STUDIOLEES PHOTOGRAPHY: TRISHA WARD MODEL: CHARMIE PFEFFER HMU: ANNA INGLISHALL

Jessica McCormack Carmela

Since 2017, Studio Lees has been collaborating with London-based jewellery designer Jessica McCormack to showcase her innovative and contemporary yet timeless designs. This collaboration has inspired a spectrum of creativity in advertising and marketing efforts for the brand.

The latest campaign CARMELA celebrates a collection is inspired by the Italian food culture.
'Forget everything you know about the gangster’s mole, the mob boss’s wife, the mafia mama. At Jessica McCormack, she’s no longer relegated to the kitchen – she’s the boss.
Meet Carmela, the muse behind the new collection that swirls strands of diamonds around a forkand places them between the lips without so much as smudging your lipstick.'

Studio Lees created the visual identity and all associated assets: advertising, printed materials, merch and event collateral.

Photographer: Ellen von Unwerth Art direction & Design: Studio Lees

Fragility Merchant Archive

A directorial debut, this film was created for Merchant Archive to showcase the AW17 collection. The Merchant Archive AW17 film considers the delicate balance of the natural world, reflecting on current unsettled times through the freedom and unification of dance.

Film Director & Art Direction shoot: Studio Lees DoP & Editor: James Skerrit Choregraphy & Dance: Lea Tirabasso Set: Vicky Lees Make-up: Crystalbel Riley Models: Ava Hilmarsdottir & Esme Photography: Mattias Bjorkland

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