Studio Yukiko is a Paris-based creative agency known for its conceptual depth and bold visual storytelling. Founded by Michelle Phillips and Johannes Conrad, the studio merges art direction, brand strategy, and graphic design to craft distinctive identities for cultural and commercial clients. Their portfolio spans collaborations with Nike, Volkswagen Group’s Cariad, and Haus der Kulturen der Welt, alongside projects for leading art institutions and magazines such as Flaneur. Studio Yukiko’s work bridges experimental aesthetics with strategic clarity, positioning them as a leading voice in contemporary European design.
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Studio Yukiko created a dynamic brand identity for Urbane Künste Ruhr’s Grand Snail Tour, a travelling cultural exhibition across Germany’s Ruhr region. The design draws from industrial motifs and natural hues, using triangles and snail-inspired motion to connect the region’s past and present. The modular system ensures adaptability across media, supported by custom typography and a vibrant color palette.
This feature article, created in partnership with Grammarly, explores how clear communication underpins successful design practice. Through insights from Studio Yukiko, New Studio, and Grammarly’s own design team, it highlights strategies for managing cross-cultural collaboration, remote teamwork, and constructive disagreement. The piece emphasizes that clarity, empathy, and intentional communication are essential tools for creative professionals.
It’s Nice That’s ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks’ highlights standout moments from its Nicer Tuesdays events in London and New York. The article features talks from creatives such as Jean Jullien, Harriet Richardson, Greg Bunbury, and Studio Yukiko, celebrating humor, community, and multidisciplinary creativity. The roundup invites readers to revisit inspiring talks that defined the creative year.
The Brand Identity’s interview with designer Jean-Marc Nyot Nyot explores his early career challenges, his journey through internships at European studios, and his current role at Ferrari. He discusses the realities of breaking into the design industry, the collaborative environment at Ferrari, and his experiences on projects like the ‘Ear Wax’ exhibition and deadHYPE magazine. The conversation highlights perseverance, networking, and adaptability as key themes in his career development.
This interview from The Brand Identity’s 'The Designers' series features Studio Yukiko’s Tonia Kozlova, who discusses her unconventional path from economics to design, her experiences joining the Berlin-based studio, and her creative process. Kozlova reflects on her inspirations, studio culture, and her favorite project, the 'Secret Menu' magazine for DoorDash.
Kyiv-based studio CREVV created a travel-inspired visual identity for Creative Loop, an annual design and advertising event in Kyiv. The 2019 edition focused on Berlin, featuring speakers such as HORT and Studio Yukiko. The identity uses typographic elements referencing transport tickets, with a palette of black, red, and white and typefaces Arial and VCR OSD Mono.