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Studio8 Design is an award-winning independent graphic design studio with a reputation for delivering intelligent and engaging creative solutions. Based in central London, Studio8 was established in 2005 by Matt Willey and Zoë Bather. Working with clients both large and small, in the UK and overseas, Studio8 produces a diverse range of work across multiple disciplines. The studio's team bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every new project and offer a scope of capabilities that includes editorial, exhibition, signage, corporate literature, websites, and brand identities.

AWARDS
SPD, New York
PUB44, 2009
Medal Finalist: ‘FUTU’ Magazine
(Design; Entire Issue)

D&AD Annual 2009 In-Book: 'FUTU' Magazine
(Magazines & Newspapers; Entire Magazine)

Design Week Awards 2009 Shortlisted: 'FUTU' Magazine
(Editorial Design)
Shortlisted: D&AD Awards Gala
(Temporary Exhibition Design)

Type Directors Club, New York
TDC55, 2009
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
'FUTU' Magazine’
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
‘Plastique Issue 3’

Chimera Awards 2008, Poland
Gold Award 'FUTU' Magazine
(Best magazine)
Silver Award 'FUTU' Magazine
(Typography)
Silver Award 'FUTU' Magazine
(Front cover)
Bronze Award 'FUTU' Magazine
(Contents pages)

Graphis Poster Annual 2008-2009
Platinum Award: ‘BREATHE’ Poster

Design Week Awards 2008
Editorial Design Category Winner
‘At This Rate’ Booklet

SPD, New York
PUB43, 2008
Merit: ‘Plastique Issue 1’ Cover
Merit: ‘Plastique Issue 2’ Cover

Art Directors Club, New York
87th Annual Awards, 2008
Distinctive Merit: ‘BREATHE’ Poster
(Poster Design; Public Service/Non-Profit/Educational)
Merit: ‘Plastique Issue 1 & 2’
(Editorial Design; Consumer Magazine Full Issue)

D&AD Annual 2008 In-Book: ‘BREATHE’ Poster
(Graphic Design; Posters)

Type Directors Club, New York
TDC54, 2008
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
‘Little Yellow Jacket Promotional Mailer’

Tokyo Type Directors Club, Annual Awards 2008 ‘At This Rate’ Booklet
(Editorial; Book design)

Taiwan International Poster Design Award 2007 Finalist: ‘BREATHE’ Poster

Creative Review The Annual 2008 ‘Photofit: Self-Portraits’

AIGA 50/50 Covers 2007 ‘Mexico, Martin Parr’

Art Directors Club, New York
86th Annual Awards, 2007
Merit: ‘Quartet: Four Literary Walks Through The V&A’
(Corporate & Promotional Design)

D&AD Annual 2007 In-Book: ‘At This Rate’
(Graphic Design; Direct Mail)

Type Directors Club, New York
TDC53, 2007
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
‘NB Pulse Issue 1’
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
‘At This Rate’
Citation for Typographic Excellence:
‘Quartet: Four Literary Walks Through The V&A’

Print Magazine European 2007 Annual ‘At This Rate’

D&AD Annual 2006 In-Book: ‘Map Magazine’
(Editorial & Newspaper Design)

Scottish PPA 2005 Best Magazine Design / Consumer:
‘MAP Magazine’
Best New Magazine of the Year:
‘MAP Magazine’

MDA (Magazine Design Awards) 2005 Finalist Customer Front Cover of the Year:
‘Royal Academy Magazine Issuse 88’

LECTURES / WORKSHOPS / JUDGING
Judging: ADCC Awards 2009 Graphic Design & Editorial Design
Toronto, 30th May 2009

Judging: D&AD Awards 2009 Black Pencil
7th May 2009

Judging: D&AD Awards 2009 Magazines & Newspapers
21st April 2009

Workshop: Magazine Design 30th March - 1st April 2009
Skolen For Visuel Kommunikation, Haderslev, Denmark

Lecture: Publishing Expo
Creative & Branding Forum
12th February 2009
Olympia 2, London, UK

Talk: D&AD 'Everybody Starts Somewhere' 22nd January 2009
Slaughtered Lamb, London, UK

Panel Discussion: D&AD Members Forum
'Magazine Design' 20th November 2008
Pentagram, London, UK

Judging: D&AD Student Awards 2008 Illustration
24th April 2008

Workshop: Magazine Design 25th-28th March 2008
Skolen For Visuel Kommunikation, Haderslev, Denmark

Panel Discussion: 'Getting A Job In Design' 6th March 2008
Kingston University, London, UK

Lecture: Magazine Design Conference 8th November 2007
Felix Konferansesenter, Oslo, Norway

Lecture: Magazine Design Conference 6th November 2007
Den Grafiske Højskole, Copenhagen, Denmark

Workshop: Magazine Design 28th February - 3rd March 2006
Hojer College, Hojer, Denmark

Lecture: Magazine Design Conference 2nd November 2004
Den Grafiske Højskole, Copenhagen, Denmark