Hi! We are What The Studio (WTS), an Amsterdam- based design and creative direction studio founded by Sara Landeira and Ekhiñe Domínguez. We are specialized in developing communication design work that helps people and organizations to think conceptually, visually and materially about their projects so that they can build strong connections with their audiences.
WHAT WE DO
concept development
flexible visual identities
communication strategy
all-round campaigns
copywriting
naming
motion graphics
web design
editorial design
photography art direction
signage
set design
spatial installations
experience design
service design
WHO WE WORK WITH
TENT Rotterdam, Dutch Design Foundation, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM), Vitro, Boogaerdt/Van der Schoot, PostCastelijn, n00b, Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa, Veem House for Performance, Sharp Type, What Design Can Do, Netherlands Theater Festival, Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival, Imagine Film Festival, Toneelgroep Oostpool, Nieuw Utrechts Toneel, Makers Unite, Circus Treurdier, Ben & Jerry’s, Claudy Jongstra, SMELT, ARWE Gallery, ITS Festival
AWARDS
Gold LAUS Award Winner in the Digital/Websites category, 2020
Bronze European Design Award in the category Brand–Integrated Identity Applications, 2020
Bronze Lamp at ADCN Dutch Creativity Awards in the Design/Brand category, 2019
European Design Awards nomination in the category Brand–Integrated Identity Applications, 2019
European Design Awards nomination in the category Poster Series, 2019
Innovation Award by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, 2018
PUBLICATIONS
Dezeen
Interactive Design for Screen, by Sandu Publishing
AIGA Eye on Design
Dutch Design Daily
World Design Embassies (Dutch Design Foundation)
EXHIBITIONS
Embassy of Safety (Dutch Design Week), 2021
Dutch Creativity Festival, 2019
PLAY at Hutspot (Dutch Design Week), 2019
If you have any projects or challenges where you need a design partner, please get in touch. We are happy to hear from you and discuss the possibilities to collaborate.
NEW BUSINESS
for new inquiries please contact:
hello@what-the.studio
+31 (0) 646425297
JOBS AND COLLABORATIONS
we operate with a dynamic team setup, partnering up with talent from different fields (such as photography, filming, writing, props building, etc.) and adapting to the size of every project. If you would like to work with us, please send your portfolio to: work@what-the.studio
No internship openings at the moment.
What The Studio (WTS) is formed by Sara and Ekhiñe, a design and creative direction duo that develops communication design work helping organizations to think conceptually, visually and materially about their projects. In doing so, WTS engages in ongoing collaborations with photographers, artists, designers, web developers, institutions and cultural events.
what we do
concept development, flexible visual identities, communication strategy, all-round campaigns, copywriting, naming, motion graphics, web design, editorial design, photography art direction, signage, set design, spatial installations, experience design
who we work with
Vitro, Boogaerdt/Van der Schoot, PostCastelijn, Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa, Veem House for Performance, Dutch Design Foundation, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), Sharp Type, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM), What Design Can Do, Netherlands Theater Festival, Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival, Imagine Film Festival, Toneelgroep Oostpool, Nieuw Utrechts Toneel, Makers Unite, Circus Treurdier, Ben & Jerry's, Claudy Jongstra, SMELT, ARWE Gallery, ITS Festival
awards
2020 — Gold LAUS Award Winner in the Digital/Websites category
2020 — Bronze European Design Award in the category Brand–Integrated Identity Applications
2019 — Bronze Lamp at ADCN Dutch Creativity Awards in the Design/Brand category
2019 — European Design Awards nomination in the category Brand–Integrated Identity Applications
2019 — European Design Awards nomination in the category Poster Series
2018 — Innovation Award by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security
publications
Dezeen
Interactive Design for Screen, by Sandu Publishing
AIGA Eye on Design
Dutch Design Daily
exhibitions
2021 — Embassy of Safety (Dutch Design Week)
2019 — Dutch Creativity Festival
2017 — PLAY at Hutspot, during Dutch Design Week
jobs and collaborations
we operate with a dynamic team setup, partnering up with talent from different fields (such as photography, filming, writing, props building, etc.) and adapting to the size of every project. If you would like to work with us, please send your portfolio to: work@what-the.studio
No internship openings at the moment.