Ian's work is the dynamic engagement of interior and exterior spaces with bold, unapologetic, masculine forms. This identity plays with negative space and forms around it, including the air around the paper itself. A customised verison of Classic Grotesque with its angled edges and refined forms compliments the immaculate detailing of Ian's work.
Originally from Canada, Joel’s design practice is filled with complex and nuanced visual solutions for clients who demand sensitivity, insight, and communicable differences in the market. Start-ups, scale-ups and established brands benefit from his "no stones unturned" approach to problem solving, and his appreciation that complex situations bring forward unique perspectives. Before founding Studio Otherness, Joel’s focus on executing brand strategy led him to consult on refreshes and re-imaginings for companies such as Bosch, Elsevier, ING and Salomon. He previously worked with consultancies and agencies such as IDEO, HUGE and Landor. Joel is a consistent presence in the international design scene, sporting over 60 international publications, awards and features in his decade of work.
Founded in 2008, Ian Bennett's residential architectural practice in New South Wales, Australia, focuses on durable materials and bold designs that challenge and engage interior and exterior spaces. Ian's practice focuses on excellence, confidence and masculine forms, with a design philosophy inspired by the Brazilian tradition of architecture, where interior and exteriors of residential dwellings merge and interact.