Barbara & Olivier
A Franco-American
Graphic Design Studio
Chicago - PALM BEACH - Paris
Together, we design for the better
Design for print, digital and environment.
Print design is a form of visual communication used to convey information to an audience through intentional design printed on a tangible surface, i.e. paper or plastic.
Books, Stationary, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Brochures, Publications, Posters, Magazines, Packaging, Posters
Digital design is for computers, phones, and other digital devices taking into account factors like user experience, interactivity, usability, management, and SEO.
Websites, Apps, Email Marketing, Banners, Social Media, Slide Presentations
Environmental design visually connects people to places to improve their overall experience by making spaces more memorable, informative and easier to navigate. It merges graphic, architectural, interior, landscape, and industrial design.
Signage, Wayfinding, Murals, Exhibitions, Monuments, Banners, Pylons, Billboards
Corporate/brand identity includes all of a company’s visual aspects and design elements. The elements of a brand identity act as the company’s face for communicating its tone, personality, and essence.
Logos, Stationary, Newsletters, Brochures, Publications, Infographics, Posters, Websites, Signage, Marketing
Illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process.
Infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic. Infographics communicate information quickly and clearly.
Graphic design and photography go hand-in-hand. Composition, layout, color – the same principles apply to both fields, just through different mediums.
Who is she ?
Barbara is American
Designer | Observer | Creator | Thalassophile
Barbara Kaufman understands diversity and embraces it. She is intuitive and empathetic with a broad perspective of the world and its communities. Everything she creates is simple, functional, and effective. She is always inspired by possibility.
Barbara studied Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University and worked as a designer in New York, London, Chicago and Palm Beach for clients such as Haagen-Dazs, NYU Langone Health, The Chicago Park District, The 8 Colors of Fitness, and Lurie Garden at Millennium Park.
Who is he ?
Olivier is French
Designer | Thinker | Photographer | Sailor
Olivier Crenon quietly watches the world and forever brings his observations into his work. He lives his values, encourages collaboration, respect, and is committed to detailed, strong, bold, creative and thoughtful design.
Olivier has developed creative solutions for all kinds of companies in Paris including Virgin Records, Sony Pictures, Johnson & Johnson Acuvue, Zodiac, Letraset, Europcar, Scor, and FNMF. He was also a photographer for the French army.
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