contact
hello@what-the.studio
+31 (0) 646 425 297
address
Baarsjesweg 134
1057 HL Amsterdam
What The Studio (WTS) is formed by Sara and Ekhiñe, a design and creative direction duo bringing relevant content and inspiring initiatives to life. Our concepts can turn into anything unique: from a flexible visual identity, striking campaign image or unusual website, to a playful installation, groundbreaking service or meaningful experience.
We partner up with clients who are not afraid to bring their communication to the next level. We are fully invested in making the best out of every project, creating content and distinctive visual languages that help our clients stand out in their sector and connect with their audiences.
what we do
concept development, all-round campaigns, branding, editorial design, websites, spatial installations, photography art direction, set design, motion graphics, copywriting, signage, communication strategy, experience design, content advice
who we work(ed) with
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
features and publications
Dezeen
Interactive Design for Screen, by Sandu Publishing
AIGA Eye on Design
Dutch Design Daily
exhibitions
2019 — Dutch Creativity Festival
2017 — PLAY at Hutspot, during Dutch Design Week
new business
for new inquiries please contact:
hello@what-the.studio
+31 (0) 646425297
jobs and collaborations
As creative directors, 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 bringing relevant content and inspiring initiatives to life. Our concepts can turn into anything unique: from a flexible visual identity, striking campaign image or unusual website, to a playful installation, groundbreaking service or meaningful experience.
We partner up with clients who are not afraid to bring their communication to the next level. We are fully invested in making the best out of every project, creating content and distinctive visual languages that help our clients stand out in their sector and connect with their audiences.
what we do
concept development, all-round campaigns, branding, editorial design, websites, spatial installations, photography art direction, set design, motion graphics, copywriting, signage, communication strategy, experience design, content advice
who we work(ed) with
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
features and publications
Dezeen
Interactive Design for Screen, by Sandu Publishing
AIGA Eye on Design
Dutch Design Daily
exhibitions
2019 — Dutch Creativity Festival
2017 — PLAY at Hutspot, during Dutch Design Week
jobs and collaborations
As creative directors, 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.