CHLEO, KINGSTON

INTERIOR DESIGN

The remnants of a fire’s past leaves a mark on human experience. Charred ash and the single plume of smoke from a cooling flame indicate the presence of a gathering, a fleeting moment in time. The physicality of fire helps to tell our stories and was the inspiration behind the design for Chleo; a wine bar in Kingston, NY.

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THE MERCANTILE

IDENTITY
INTERIOR DESIGN

The Mercantile is the heartbeat of Sawmill Market, an artisanal food hall in Albuquerque. Inspired by a uniquely New Mexican ethos of open-armed hospitality — and the kitchens, pantries and living rooms that it’s borne from — The Mercantile is a testament to the abundant natural splendors and culinary prowess in The Land of Enchantment.

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WEST

IDENTITY
INTERIOR DESIGN

In the dusty town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a bespoke craft cocktail bar that was created for and by the community.

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COMING SOON: CARIBBEAN HOTEL

INTERIOR DESIGN

The home of the future Kimpton Kawana Bay hotel will be nestled into the cliff side of the powder white shores on Grand Anse Beach in the spice isle of the Caribbean. The guestroom interiors will offer tropical seclusion and sweeping views of turquoise waters against a soft, loungey, organic palette of natural materials.

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SAWMILL MARKET

IDENTITY
INTERIOR DESIGN

Transformed from a lumber warehouse in Albuquerque’s up-and-coming Sawmill District, Sawmill Market’s a food hall and experimental culinary and cocktail laboratory — the first of its kind in the Southwest.

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interior design and brand identity

Islyn (eye‑lynn) is a group of wildly curious designers, thinkers and makers who believe experience can be an art form. We create spaces and brands with meticulous attention to detail and an undying allegiance to the senses. We create the worlds we dream of escaping to.

INTERIOR DESIGN

We believe that a sensual experience of place can contribute to a life well-lived. Our design studio is driven by imagination, collaboration and the stories behind things to build sanctuaries for the senses – places you leave longing for.

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THE MERCANTILE

The Mercantile is the heartbeat of Sawmill Market, an artisanal food hall in Albuquerque. Inspired by a uniquely New Mexican ethos of open-armed hospitality — and the kitchens, pantries and living rooms that it’s borne from — The Mercantile is a testament to the abundant natural splendors and culinary prowess in The Land of Enchantment.

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CHLEO, KINGSTON

The remnants of a fire’s past leaves a mark on human experience. Charred ash and the single plume of smoke from a cooling flame indicate the presence of a gathering, a fleeting moment in time. The physicality of fire helps to tell our stories and was the inspiration behind the design for Chleo; a wine bar in Kingston, NY.

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IDENTITY

With a synesthetic palette that includes color, texture, sound, scent  and memory, we design identities that give brands soul.

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GOLDEN HOUR

In progress; Italian inspired natural wine bar for the renowned owners of the Grove Cafe in the heart of the Edo District in Albuquerque, NM. 

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THE MANCHESTER

The Manchester is a lively hotel in Lexington's historic distillery district. Described as "the first high-end hotel in the horse and bourbon capital of the world," The Manchester sits on the site of the historic Ashland Distillery – the city's first registered bourbon producer, which was established in 1865. 

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RECENT JOURNALS

Studio Values

Islyn Studio — is a workshop, an experiment, a group of wildly diverse and curious weirdos on a mission to bring people back to their senses. To create a better world through inspired, empathetic design. We are individuals who believe in the Golden Rule, who are courageous and know how to cultivate joy, for ourselves and other people. We love to travel. We like to get lost. We stand up for what’s right. We respect the land and the people who live on it. We listen. We dream.

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Meet Islyn

Like the Islyn of our namesake, Islyn Studio believes in the stories behind things. We are not afraid to fail. We are not afraid to jump off cliffs into blue waters. We are not afraid of things we haven’t seen before. Or in the imperfect. We believe in learning by doing. We are good listeners. Our eyes are open and our hearts are wild. If we can, for a second, remind someone of a world that’s bigger and greater than the ones they’ve seen, then we’ve done our jobs.

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RECENT CITY GUIDES

Florence

Everything is art. Arriving in Florence via the main railway station, Santa Maria Novella, I was instantly struck by the heat and crowds of people. In early September the city was heaving, but having the gift of slow travel and spending a month there, it didn’t take long to fall for this city where everything truly is art.

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Perth

Our Art Director, Kara, visited her family and friends in Perth Australia after a few long years of Covid and travel restrictions. She takes us along and shares some of her home town and travels.

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