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Nicholas Schmidt Studio is a creative consultancy and design studio centered in art, architecture, and design. The studio is dedicated to rigorous, broad-spectrum research and unambiguous representations of complex thought. Our practice conceives functional design strategies for projects of all scales by conceptualizing nuanced forms, spaces, and narratives that adhere to a project’s intent. Our comprehensive approach delivers unequivocal solutions tailored to every specific project. Guided by the principles of simplicity, elegance, and non-reference, the studio establishes timeless and universally significant strategies.

     Nicholas Schmidt (b. 1998) graduated from Université Concordia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History. There, he studied the works of architects, artists, and designers from classical antiquity to twentieth-century Modernism, with a specific focus on the theory of beauty and the nature of taste. He most recently worked as Creative Director for catalog:three (2022–2024) and was previously Head of Design at Sporty & Rich (2019–2021). As Senior Designer at Saintwoods (2019–2024) he was the principal figure in guiding the interior design for various hospitality projects, as well as providing visual strategy and design for a diverse range of clients.

Services: 

Creative Consulting
Visual Strategy
Research
Creative Direction
Brand Identity
Interior & Architectural Design
Copywriting
Linguistic Strategy

Clients:

Asics**, Apt. 200*, AWGE, Basic.Space*, catalog:three, Cathcart*, Chez Josie*, Clarks**, Dime*, Double’s Late Night*, Edition Hotels*, End Clothing**, Four Seasons*, Garage*, Helmut Lang*, Highsnobiety**, Holt Renfrew*, Loic*, Lou’s*, MURAL Festival*, Name’s*, Red Bull*, Retrosuperfuture*, Saintwoods, Selfridges**, Sporty & Rich, SSENSE*, The Webster*, Throwing Fits, Tik Tok*, Veuve Clicquot*

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