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What happens when a space is shaped by its community? We recently partnered with Venice Beach FC to bring its clubhouse and retail space to life, capturing the culture, energy and openness at the heart of the club. With the 2026 World Cup bringing renewed attention to football culture across the US, the space creates a home for a community that has grown from the streets of Venice Beach into a wider football and cultural platform. Founded on the belief that "if you show up, you get a game," VBFC creates opportunities for local youth, players, artists and creators to connect through sport and help shape the culture around it. For us, this is what future-proofed design looks like. Rather than fixing a space around a single use or moment in time, we designed the clubhouse to flex and grow alongside its community, adapting from match days and workshops to events, gatherings and moments of connection. It's a space that doesn't try to engineer belonging, but simply gives people the tools and freedom to generate their own, on their terms. More than a retail destination, the clubhouse acts as a hub for participation, and self-expression; showcasing that the most resilient spaces aren't just designed for communities, they're shaped by them. Photography by VBFC and Larissa Rezende #RetailDesign #RetailExperience #WorldCup2026 #FootballCulture

How do we ensure design remains grounded in the physical as digital tools continue to evolve? For our latest Fireside Chat, we were joined by designer, maker and Director of The Workshop Foundation, Graham Russell, who shared reflections on a career spanning furniture, interiors and product design, and the role of craftsmanship, prototyping and making in the creative process. Drawing on decades of experience, the conversation explored why physical prototypes remain an essential part of developing ideas — helping designers test materials, refine details and solve problems that can’t always be resolved on screen. We also discussed how emerging technologies are reshaping the industry and why the future of design lies not in replacing craftsmanship, but in strengthening the relationship between digital tools and the act of making. A key takeaway: however advanced our tools become, great design still depends on our ability to experiment, make and translate ideas into the physical world. Swipe to explore highlights from the discussion.

We're hiring. As YourStudio continues to grow, we're seeking a Senior Brand Designer to join our team in Los Angeles. We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional craft, turning insight into compelling brand stories and leading projects from concept through to delivery. Working closely with our teams across London, Melbourne and New York, you'll deliver thoughtful, strategically driven work for a broad range of clients while helping to guide and support more junior team members, sharing your experience and contributing to a collaborative creative culture. If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. apply via our careers page: https://lnkd.in/ebknd8YU #Hiring #BrandDesign #SeniorDesigner #DesignJobs #CreativeJobs

What if the future of design is about longevity, not innovation? At Melbourne Design Week 2026, the festival was centred around the theme 'Design the World You Want', with this year's programme exploring the role design can play in shaping more meaningful futures. Our team has been reflecting on the exhibitions and conversations that will influence the future of retail and brand experience. Across the festival, a common thread emerged. The most thought-provoking work focused not on what's next, but on what endures — exploring the value of craft, provenance, repair, reuse and the stories objects accumulate over time. Three themes surfaced for us: — Living Legacies — Making Craft Visible — Circularity as Culture Together, they suggest a shift from designing for consumption towards designing for connection, participation and long-term value. We've unpacked a few reflections, standout moments and implications for retail in a short report. If you're interested in how these ideas might shape the future of retail, hospitality and brand experience, get in touch with Ewan Thornton or Peter Barton for a copy of the full report. #YourStudio #MelbourneDesignWeek #ExperienceDesign #DesignInsights

Last week, our Design Director, Emily Ditton, and Client Services Director, Louise Lomax, attended SXSW London and came away with one clear reflection: in the age of AI, culture and human connection matter more than ever. Among the sessions we attended, speakers explored what it takes for brands to remain culturally relevant in a rapidly changing world. Three conversations that resonated with us: → 'COOL IS FUEL' with Manon Dave on why culture, taste and human perspective are becoming the true differentiators in an AI-driven world. → 'Beyond the Prompt' with Chungaiz Khan Mumtaz, Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro, Mirjam Schuele and Anne-Liese Prem on how brands are using AI to enhance, rather than replace, creative direction. → 'To Collaborate is Not to Siphon' with Maisie Willoughby, Arthur Yates, Tallula Christie and Olaolu Slawn on why the strongest brand partnerships are built on alignment, shared value and creative ownership. A common thread ran through each discussion: the importance of the human elements behind great work. Whether discussing AI, creative direction or collaboration, the conversation repeatedly came back to relationships, history, cultural understanding, lived experience and having a distinct point of view. At YourStudio, this feels particularly relevant because we believe the most meaningful experiences are built around genuine human connection. As new technologies continue to shape our industry, the opportunity isn't just to work faster or smarter, but to create spaces, stories and experiences that feel more relevant, memorable and human. #SXSW #SXSWLondon

Our Creative Operations team is growing. As YourStudio continues to evolve across London, Melbourne, New York and LA, we're looking for experienced professionals to help shape how our global studio works, grows and delivers. Current opportunities: → Group Operations Director → Senior Resource & Operations Manager We're looking for individuals who bring strong commercial and operational thinking, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to navigate complexity and change. Whether shaping business operations at a global level or connecting people, projects and resources, you'll play an important role in supporting our teams and helping great work happen. Interested? Explore more via our careers page: https://lnkd.in/ejm8kWSv or get in touch at recruitment@weareyourstudio.com. #Hiring #OperationsManagement #ResourceManagement #CreativeOperations #LondonJobs

We’re incredibly proud to share that we've been recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work for 2026' – for the third year running! As a studio, we spend a lot of time thinking about human experience, and that starts internally, with creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, valued, and able to grow. More than anything, this recognition reflects the culture our team continues to shape together every day through collaboration, care, curiosity, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. "Witnessing the hard work, passion, and care that happens behind the scenes every day at YourStudio makes this award feel so deeply deserved. I’m incredibly proud of our team for the way they lift each other up, and of our leadership for fostering an environment where wellbeing and personal fulfilment matters. This award belongs to every member of our team." – Sarah Spate, Head of People at YourStudio A huge thank you to everyone across London, New York, LA, Melbourne and Amsterdam, for shaping the culture that makes YourStudio what it is.

We’re looking for talented freelance 3D designers experienced in creating spatial concepts, storytelling, and high-quality visualisation for built environments. At YourStudio, we create retail environments that connect brands and people through physical space, combining cultural insight, creativity, and innovation to shape meaningful experiences. If you specialise in 3D visualisation, motion and spatial environments, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via our careers page: https://lnkd.in/dDwwfupD or email us at recruitment@weareyourstudio.com. #Hiring #3DDesign #3DDesigners #RetailDesign #ExperientialDesign

Our Retail Environments team is growing. We are looking for 3D designers with experience in translating ideas into built experiences — from early spatial concepts and storytelling through to detailed design, materiality and on-site delivery. Open roles: • Senior 3D Designer (Permanent) • 3D Design Director (6 month contract) • Mid-weight 3D Designer (Permanent) At YourStudio, we creae retail environments that connect brands and people through physical space, combining cultural insight, creativity and innovation to shape meaningful experiences. Explore our open roles and apply: https://lnkd.in/ejm8kWSv #Hiring #DesignJobs #3DDesign #RetailDesign #ExperientialDesign