Studio & Designer References
A curated selection of global, contemporary, and independent design studios and branding agencies.
Feature: Robert Wyland
American Artist and Conservationist
Be inspired! Check out iconic American painter and conservationist Robert Wyland. His paintings are best known for his more than 100 Whaling Walls, large outdoor murals featuring images of life-size whales and other sea life to call attention to the plight of whales throughout the world.
Breaking News – May 2026 The Wyland whale mural (Ocean Life) in downtown Dallas, created in 1999 as part of the artist’s “Whaling Walls” series promoting ocean conservation, was recently painted over during preparations for new FIFA World Cup-related artwork ahead of 2026. The decision was made without public consultation with the artist, prompting concern and renewed discussion about the preservation of public art and the importance of respecting artists’ original intent.
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An Interview with Wallace Chan
jewelry artist, Hong Kong
Area of Design was honored to interview the iconic jewelry artist, Wallace Chan. Our interview starts with his journey into intricate designed jewelry and carved gemstones, also known as ‘The Wallace Cut’, and his artistic influences.
An Interview with Austy Lee,
jewelry designer, Hong Kong
Please check out our interview with jewelry designer Austy Lee. His pieces are high-end jewelry, with excellent craftsmanship and fashion-forward designs, bringing people refreshing, yet exclusive, one of a kind art jewelry pieces.
An Interview with Peregrine Heathcote
painter, London
Be inspired! Check out our latest interview with iconic vintage painter Peregrine Heathcote. His paintings encapsulate a world of vintage cars, aviation, hats, and glamour with an essence of iconic pre-war design and silver screen romance.
An Interview with Manfred Baumann
photographer, Vienna & Los Angeles
Read our interview with the Leica photographer, Manfred Baumann. We spoke with Manfred to get his personal take on portrait photography and find out why he loves shooting with the Leica SL.
An Interview with Svetoslav Stoyanov
Surrealist painter, London
Be inspired! Check out our interview with artist Svetoslav Stoyanov. His oil paintings have been described as exquisite manifestations of a gifted mind that are formed by surrealist compositions able to transform the subjects into entirely novel and unexpected entities capable of surprising and moving an observer.
An Interview with Sacha Dean Bïyan
photographer, filmmaker and author, New York City
Check out our interview with photographer, filmmaker and author Sacha Dean Bïyan.
