AirSpace Studio
AirSpace Studio is an independent design consultancy based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The company specializes in the creation of IDeaS, visual identity systems and strategic thinking that translate into brand experiences. Work sectors include Hospitality, Marine, Healthcare, Education, Finance, Logistics, Communications, Construction, Technology, Travel and Non Government Operations (NGO).
In 2012, the agency was recognized by The Internet Awards, Middle East for 'Best New Website Entertainment & Lifestyle' for the website created for Magnet.
History
AirSpace Studio was founded in January 2011 by Creative Director Mark Woodward. Woodward started his career in 1995 working as a multidisciplinary designer in branding and graphic design. Over the years, he worked for Landor, FutureBrand, in London, Hamburg, Paris, New York, and Tokyo . In 2003, he worked with iconic British designers David Davies and Stuart Baron during the start of DDSB Design and left in 2005. In 2007 Woodward co-founded Brash Brands with principal founder John Brash, an agency that now operates across 4 countries. Four years later, AirSpace Studio was opened. Originally creating innovation reports for organizations, using its experience in branding and design to implement the vision. The AirSpace offer of ‘generating exciting, functional creativity’ developed from this. They now provide a range of branding and design services.
Work
AirSpace has been responsible for a number of global design projects. These include: An animation for the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), a road safety kit for YOURS (Youth For Road Safety), branding for Al-Futtaim Marine launched at the Dubai International Boat Show 2012, and a global photographic style for the Jumeirah Group.
Recent work has included Emicom (2011), which involved a fresh rebrand for Alchemy Films (2011), Magnet Photo Production (2011) - The largest photo production company in the Middle East, and The Studio (2012). AirSpace Studio’s support of the Dubai creative scene is highly visible through its collaboration with Emicom for the Washing Machine journal (a self initiated project covering regional art), The Creative Industry Night, and AirSpace Airwaves. AirSpace catalogue ideas and opinions on their blog. It has a behind the scenes website called Drawings-In-My-Head showcasing only original content and sketchbook work from the founder.