Nicholas D’apolito
Illustrator, Designer, Collaborator
Articles & interviews2
- Site Takes Short End-of-Summer Break, Returns September 8
Mouthwash Studio rebranded Los Angeles eyewear label Bonnie Clyde with a Shakespearean identity built around love, fantasy, self-expression and the brand's existing exploding-heart symbol. The studio developed strategy, a bespoke Lombardic-inspired wordmark, a mythology of illustrated symbols, digital and motion work, and a website, supported by extensive research into medieval manuscripts, churches and historic lettering. The final identity uses a restrained neutral palette with romantic named accent colours to foreground eyewear, photography and storytelling.
- "Metals Studio Revolutionizes Visuals in Music Industry"
The article profiles Metals, a New York-based design and direction studio founded by Eddie Mandell and Chase Shewbridge, known for its experimental and tactile approach to music industry visuals. The duo’s work spans album packaging, live performance direction, and branding for artists like FKA Twigs, Ethel Cain, and Model/Actriz. Their collaborative process emphasizes sonic-to-visual translation and a hands-on creative method that merges design, photography, and direction.