Visual communication and graphic design are parts of our daily life. All over the world, design studios are creating diverse forms of communication. How does our physical, geographical and cultural location influence the way we think, work and create? Are there any similarities, differences or limitations ? if so, what are they, and why? These are challenging questions, with many possible answers. Hereby presenting the reader with profiles of a selection of design studios, thus creating an inspiring book, with its insight into cutting edge contemporary creative work. The studios presented are selected for several reasons. They all produce design for cultural, fashion or publishing clients ? a few also combine them with corporate and government clients. Some of the studios are famous., some are up-and-coming. The final criteria for selection were based on good interesting graphic design, and for their locations, hence the title of the book 'Studio Geography'. The selected studios are located all over the world. All Studios are presented with their answers to a short questionnaire, selected works, and images of their studio and surroundings. Colour throughout
