Studio
Defined by a precise and architectural approach to design. Founded by Alexander May, the studio operates at the meeting point of space, object, and image, where every project is treated as a structure, measured, intentional, and complete.
May's career has been shaped by an insistence on clarity and proportion. His work ranges from interiors and exhibitions to furniture and curatorial projects, always returning to the same principles: a disciplined use of material, a deep engagement with scale, and a refusal of excess.
The studio's ethos is rooted in authorship. Projects are not styled but built, approached with the rigour of architecture and the sensibility of art.
Light, surface, and proportion are not secondary concerns but the foundations of meaning. The results are environments and objects that stand with quiet authority, at once minimal and resonant.
Alexander May Studio works across disciplines yet maintains a singular vision: to create forms that are exact, enduring, and unembellished, where nothing is arbitrary and every decision carries weight.
Alexander May Studio operates through three core practices that intersect and inform one another. Each discipline maintains its own methodology while contributing to a unified approach to design and culture.
Creative Direction
Conceptual and visual frameworks
Our creative direction practice focuses on developing cohesive visual narratives that align with strategic objectives. We begin each project by understanding the cultural context and competitive landscape, then develop concepts that differentiate while remaining authentic to the brand's core values.
The process involves collaborative workshops, iterative development, and rigorous testing to ensure that creative solutions resonate with target audiences. We believe that effective creative direction requires both intuitive understanding and analytical rigor.
Through careful consideration of tone, voice, and visual language, we help organizations articulate their unique perspective in ways that create meaningful connections with their communities.
Spatial Design
Built form and environmental experience
Spatial design represents the physical manifestation of brand experience, where two-dimensional concepts take three-dimensional form. Our approach considers human movement, sensory experience, and environmental psychology to create spaces that communicate effectively.
Whether designing exhibition environments, retail experiences, or office interiors, we prioritize clarity of navigation and richness of experience. Each element is considered for its contribution to the overall narrative and its impact on user behavior.
Our spatial work often incorporates custom typography, wayfinding systems, and environmental graphics that reinforce brand identity while enhancing functionality. The result is architecture that serves both aesthetic and communicative purposes.
Curation
Selection and presentation with intent
Curation extends beyond the traditional gallery context to encompass any practice that involves selecting, organizing, and presenting content with intentionality. Our curatorial work includes exhibition development, content strategy, and cultural programming.
We approach curation as a form of storytelling, where the selection and sequencing of elements creates meaning beyond the sum of individual parts. This requires deep understanding of subject matter, audience expectations, and contextual considerations.
Our curatorial projects often explore the intersection of design, culture, and society, highlighting work that advances discourse and challenges conventional thinking. Through thoughtful presentation, we aim to create platforms for meaningful dialogue and discovery.
These practices are not isolated services but interconnected approaches to solving complex cultural and commercial challenges. Through their integration, we develop work that operates simultaneously as functional solution and cultural statement.
Alexander May Studio collaborates with leading figures and institutions across design, fashion, art, and architecture.
Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Frieze, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, SKIMS, Design Miami, Bocci, Art Basel, USM Modular Furniture, SSENSE, ZARA, Edition Hotels, Lemaire, Pierre Augustin Rose, NM3, Inez & Vinoodh, North Six, Locatelli Partners, PIN–UP, Proper Hospitality, among others.