JOURNAL
17.05.2023
written by Islyn Studio
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.
Kyoto City Guide
22.05.2026
written by Islyn Studio
Each day was a slow unveiling of some new form of beauty. One night, we ate fresh fish next to an open hearth and drank sake that was brewed from melted snow high in the Northern Mountains. The waiter shuffled us to a nearby bar, invisible from the street, with dark wooden shelves brimming full of seemingly-ancient bottles of spirits, all served in antique glassware, collected over a lifetime in France and Osaka.
Studio Values
17.05.2023
written by Islyn Studio
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.
Meet Islyn
17.05.2023
written by Islyn Studio
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.
Florence City Guide
18.01.2023
written by Kara Pinakis
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.
On Color: Seas
17.08.2022
written by Islyn Studio
Our Islyn color palette is grouped into six different palettes and ranges within a mood or feeling. We share these palettes with you and describe how they look, feel, sound, smell and taste to us.
On Color: Greens
17.08.2022
written by Islyn Studio
Our Islyn color palette is grouped into six different palettes and ranges within a mood or feeling. We share these palettes with you and describe how they look, feel, sound, smell and taste to us.
On Color: Earth
17.08.2022
written by Islyn Studio
Our Islyn color palette is grouped into six different palettes and ranges within a mood or feeling. We share these palettes with you and describe how they look, feel, sound, smell and taste to us.
On Color: Berry
17.08.2022
written by Islyn Studio
Our Islyn color palette is grouped into six different palettes and ranges within a mood or feeling. We share these palettes with you and describe how they look, feel, sound, smell and taste to us.