Erika Barbieri

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.

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.