We design books, music graphics, and visual communications.
The MVA Studio was founded by J. Namdev Hardisty and Kimberlee Whaley in 2003 with the aim of turning the words, music and images that we love into compelling objects.
We are a research-driven studio that uses each project as an opportunity to learn about and gain insight into each area of culture that we work in with the aim of creating compelling and rich objects and experiences.
Recent projects include writing and designing Function, Restraint, & Subversion in Typography, a survey of contemporary graphic design for Princeton Architectural Press and packaging for composers Asche & Spencer. Our design for DIY Album Art: Paper Bags & Office Supplies (Mark Batty Publisher, 2010) was recognized as one of 2010’s best-designed books in the AIGA’s 50 Books/50 Covers design competition.
And even though we’re real busy with this new website, we are available for work. Specifically work involving us designing a book, magazine or perhaps a poster. If you have great content that needs a clear and compelling form then let us know.