Seeing Brosmind's
decorated and flourishing studio was an amazing experience. The walls
were covered with illustrations, mementos and designs which filled
the space with their enthusiasm. In fact, their warm welcome and
honest discussion was one of the best aspects of the visit.
The design work however
was also brilliant. Wacky yet adorable characters could be found
everywhere in the studio and within shops in Barcelona. I bought a
pack of their playing cards found in the Contemporary Museum of Art
and a craft beer found in a local shop. Both show a punky, colourful
flavour of their work, both defined by the original illustrations.
Brosmind have developed their own colour pallet used throughout their
work, often finished with a brown outline, maintaining a warm
aesthetic- reminiscent of Barcelona itself.
One of their main
pieces of advice was to make time for personal work. This was to keep
a drive behind the designing and conjure outside interest in new
potential skills and projects. One of their most exciting studio
pieces was a car made of glass, completely inked with doodles, using
the Brosmind colours behind the panes. This began as a personal
project but received much attention and will eventually be presented
at a show. They suggest often personal work can be far more rewarding
than corporate work.
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