Madison Tierney
Designer
In their own words
The culture within an organisation is just as important as creative output.
There’s a sense that everyone’s perspective is valued.
Articles & interviews
- Exploring the charm of Future Medieval graphics
Elizabeth Goodspeed explores the emerging 'Future Medieval' design trend, which fuses gothic and medieval aesthetics with contemporary digital culture. The article highlights Teenage Engineering’s EP–1320 Medieval synthesizer as a key example, alongside illustrators and designers embracing blackletter typography, mythical creatures, and ornate symbolism. The piece situates the trend within a broader cultural fascination with mysticism, fantasy, and historical revivalism.
- The Designers: Studio Round’s Madison Tierney on the importance of culture, curiosity and collaboration
This interview with Madison Tierney, a junior designer at Studio Round in Melbourne, explores her creative background, the studio’s collaborative culture, and her approach to design. Tierney discusses key projects including work for RMIT Design Hub, Café Lafayette, Broadside Festival, and a COVID-era collaboration between Marion and Baker Bleu. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, curiosity, and culture in fostering creativity.