STUDIO LEU is Kristiane Leu – an independent graphic designer and art director based near Hamburg, Germany. After finishing her BA in Graphic Design (Advertising) at the University of the Arts London in 2007, she has been working in-house and freelance for brands in the UK, Germany and internationally.
She has also self-published the 'this grateful now' journal, a thoughtfully designed gratitude journal to support mindfulness and mental health.
With expertise in creating brand identities, magazines, packaging, websites, restaurant collateral and signage whilst working closely with interior designers, web developers and illustrators, STUDIO LEU offers a design service that fully captures your brand's vision.
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For projects and collaborations please get in touch.
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V I T A
2014–present
Independent Art Director and Graphic Designer, Germany
2010–2013
Co-Founder likethat, multi-disciplinary Art and Design Studio, London, UK
2009–2012
Freelance Graphic Designer, London, UK
2007–2008
Graphic Designer, Warmrain Design Studio, London, UK
2004–2007
Bachelor Degree Graphic and Media Design, Advertising, London College of Communication, UAL London, UK
2000–2002
Apprenticeship Media Designer,
Germany
C L I E N T S
Nature's Antidote
PUSS PUSS Magazine
The Cinnamon Club, London
Cinnamon Kitchen, London
Kanishka Restaurant, London
Ping Pong Restaurants, International
Notes Cafes, London
Boujis, London
Bumpkin Restaurants, London
Eclipse Bar, London
SH Heil-und Lebenskunst
at Warmrain Design Studio:
Hendrick's Gin
Swarovski
sketch London
