I am a bit obsessed with visual concepts…

Hey! I am Iza Cook, the person behind Ornamental Studio. Basel is my home now, but originally I come from Poland, where I grew up in a small town with a great linen factory. With years of experience working in the creative field, I moved with my Scottish husband to Switzerland and needed to start again nearly from scratch.

Having previously worked in the Contemporary Art Centre in Poland, after landing in Switzerland I have decided to dive into visual communication study and learn design as a practitioner.

While getting familiar with the german language and local art galleries (hey, we are spoiled here with art!) I made my second master’s in Visual Communication at the Academy of Design and Art in Basel (Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst).

I have been harbouring a strong passion to work independently, so when I became a mum I started my own studio to make keep a good balance between work and life.

I WORK WITH FREE-SPIRITED BRANDS BECAUSE THEY ARE:

Independent

• Authentic

• Open Minded

• Unique

• Empathic

• Brave

• Lighthearted

• Bold

• Adventurous

• Ever-evolving

• Risk-takers

• Ambitious

• Independent • Authentic • Open Minded • Unique • Empathic • Brave • Lighthearted • Bold • Adventurous • Ever-evolving • Risk-takers • Ambitious •

Values

Intentional

I believe that carefully crafted visual strategy is a crucial part of the design process and helps to keep the focus directly on how to achieve the desired outcome.

sustainable

Environmentally friendly printing techniques and design processes are close to my heart. I take care of a low carbon footprint by choosing local printers, and ecologically produced papers.