Erika Barbieri

Quotes

• “It felt natural to invite illustrators whose unique styles could enrich this narrative.”

• “There is not such a thing as ‘Now, we can relax.’ Running a studio means there is always something to fix, learn or go through.”

• “We have made the decision of being a small and ambitious studio.”

• “There is not only one way to succeed. Trust your process.”

• “CF18 is one of our most recent projects and we are very proud of it.”

• “We should welcome a collaborative and cross-disciplinary attitude.”

Articles & interviews

• OlssønBarbieri befriends the ‘pests’ for a Norwegian organic orchard

  The Brand Identity · Dec 12, 2025

  OlssønBarbieri created a poetic, ecocentric brand identity for Norwegian organic orchard Tessas Eplegård, celebrating the ‘pests’ that sustain its ecosystem. The packaging system combines analogue illustration, sustainable materials, and a vibrant, ingredient-inspired palette. The project reframes organic farming through storytelling that values biodiversity and craft over industrial uniformity.

  OlssønBarbieriOr TypeTessas Eplegårdbranding
• Business, Balance & Burdens: what does it take to successfully run a graphic design studio?

  The Brand Identity · Aug 9, 2021 · Interview

  This interview from The Brand Identity’s 'The A Paper' series, presented by Antalis Creative Power, explores the financial and operational realities of running a small design studio. Featuring Yah-Leng Yu of Foreign Policy and Erika Barbieri of Olssøn Barbieri, the discussion covers budgeting, pricing, growth decisions, and maintaining creative integrity. Both studios share insights on balancing business sustainability with creative ambition.

  Foreign PolicyOlssøn BarbieriAntalis Creative Powereditorial
• OlssønBarbieri on creating projects that change attitudes and contribute to a better future

  The Brand Identity · Sep 2, 2020 · Interview

  The Brand Identity interviews OlssønBarbieri co-founder Erika Barbieri about the studio’s philosophy of creating meaningful, sustainable design projects. She discusses their approach to packaging innovation through projects like CF18 Chocolatier, which uses mouldable paper instead of plastic, and highlights the role of illustration and collaboration in their work. The conversation also touches on the studio’s growth, values, and creative culture in Oslo.

  OlssønBarbieriGöteborgstryckerietCF18 ChocolatierGullmunn Spritfabrikkpackaging