The Brand Identity interviews Studio8585 founder Mario Depicolzuane about the studio’s ten-year journey, its evolution from a solo practice to a small remote team, and its philosophy of elegant, strategic design. Depicolzuane discusses collaborations with brands like OWIU and Kinfolk, the founding of his Creative Voyage platform, and the balance between personal growth and professional practice. The conversation highlights Studio8585’s human-centric approach, remote workflow, and aspirations for the future.
The article showcases eight branding projects for architectural developments and buildings, featuring work from studios including Vanderbrand, Campbell Hay, Studio8585, High Tide, Mubien, Houston Group, and Studio Brave. Each identity reflects the architectural and cultural context of its respective development, from retail centers to residential towers, emphasizing modernist influences, typographic experimentation, and material sensitivity.