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BriCKS Victoria Elizabeth
editor and creative director
Emma Pilkington Hanna Kristina Levi Macdonald Parisa Walklett Vivian Bellido Hannah Mcgee
contributing photographers
Sophie Benson Naomi Olivia Megan Byne Inge de Lange Becky Wallace Mireia Sanchez
contributing stylists
Kerr Mcilwraith Oda Haugerud
contributing artists
Lily Keys Charlie Murray Jesse Walker Molly Sheridan Poppy Tallulah Kenny Ana Sanchez PeĂąa
make up artists
Cover photo by Emma Pilkington, Clothing by Caiti Betterton, Styling by Megan Byne, MUA - Charlie Murray, Model: Sophie at Boss Model Management.
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CONTENTS 06 Interview with graphic designer Oda Haugerud 10 Scandinavian colour by Parisa Walklett 18 Interview with fashion brand Orphan Bird 20 Akvile by Hanna Kristina 28 Sophie by Emma Pilkington 36 Natalie B Coleman 40 Amsterdam by Levi Macdonald 48 by Vivian Bellido 54 by Hannah Mcgee 62 Address Book
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ODA
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Oda Haugerud was born and raised in Gothenburg and is currently studying graphic design in Malmรถ, Sweden. She designs beautifully minimal yet carefully considered printed material.
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Hi Oda, what projects are you currently working on? “At the moment I am working on a visual identity and package design for a Paris based company. The design is for a new product that will be released during the spring. I’m also working on applications for some universities since I want to continue my studies in the field of graphic design this fall.” Your Meteorite project is really inspiring, you described how one was almost due to hit Malmö. Do your local surroundings and events inspire your designs? “In some ways I guess so but not always as directly as in the Meteorite project. I lived in Berlin for a while and the creative environment there was really inspiring to me. Malmö is also a nice place for inspiration with its rather multicultural vibe, many small galleries and creative people. You can always escape to Copenhagen by train in only 15 minutes if you’re longing for a bigger city.” Where else do you find the inspiration for your projects? “I’m mostly inspired by people, nature or outer space. The experience of choosing paper for a project is always the most exciting part to me. Even the smell of the paper can be satisfying. If I feel lack of inspiration, I usually try to visit a nice book store, a paper store, a gallery or watch a movie. But to be fair I tend to end up stalking peoples online portfolios, Google too much or read about silly things on Wikipedia though.” Have you always been interested in design? “I always had a passion for creating. I was lucky to grow up in a creative environment as my father is a musician and my mother a textile craftsman and milliner (hat maker). As a child I played a game called ‘exhibition opening’ in the living
room with my best friend Max. We offered juice as wine and forced our parents to buy our art made of stitched together paper. We were always doing things like that. When I started high school I chose an IT-Media profile which introduced me more specifically to graphic design. It was quite clear to me from the beginning that this was what I wanted to do.”
her collages that contain beautiful and interesting shapes, structures and colours. Apart from the many talented designers and artists, I also love the work of Lars von Trier. All of my favourite movies are all made by him.”
You’ve developed some beautiful ‘zines for some of your projects like Spazieren. Do you see yourself creating more and possibly having your own ‘zine store online?
“Most of the things I created so far are just in single editions but sometimes I print more and sell them at different design fairs in Malmö. Like I did with the Meteorite project for example. I don’t have a webshop or anything yet but if someone would be interested in buying it’s always possible to work it out via email.”
“I love creating ‘zines and I will definitely continue. Last summer I took part in a 10 week long course at Valand Academy of Art in Gothenburg called Art & Publishing. I ended up learning bookbinding, printing techniques and made a publication called Look Again at that Dot about passion for space. That whole summer which was like a dream scenario to m Later on this year I will create a theme based ‘zine together with a new ‘zine collective I’m aa part of called KYANIT. It’s not yet decided how we will distribute it but perhaps online too.” You have a strong personal style in your design work, it’s very clean, minimal and heavy in concept, is that something you’ve always tried to achieve? “Instinctually I focus a lot on details and simplicity but it’s not really a goal I tried to achieve. At least not deliberately. To be honest I would love to be more experimental but I tend to over-think things and care too much about the finer details. My current goal is mostly to work conceptually and research based. Regarding the content and material, my ambition is to be more considerate of social and environmental sustainability than I have been before. Do you have any favourite artists? “At the moment I really appreciate the swedish artist Malin Gabriella 8 Nordin’s work. I especially like
Can we buy your work, or do you only produce freelance / personal projects?
What would be your dream job? “It would probably be to work as a graphic designer at a small studio in a creative city like Berlin, together with people sharing similar values. The main focus would be on printed matter in small and large scale. I would also like to have time to create smaller more artistic projects such as ‘zines or other publications. A secret dream I have is to work as a documentary filmmaker but I’ll save that for my next lifetime.”” ! What are your plans for the future? “I am an obsessive planner so I should really know but since I graduate my current school this spring I’m not sure. I can only hope to be admitted to one of the universities that I will apply to for next semester. The competition is quite tough though so if not, I will probably try to get a nice internship and maybe move back to Berlin. You never know!
Check out Oda’s projects and personal works over on her website cargocollective.com/odahaugerud
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scandinavian colour Photography by Parisa Walklett Styling by Naomi Olivia MUA - Lily Keys Model - Roksana from M&P Models Artwork by Kerr Mcilwraith
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Suit by Zara, Top by Forever 21
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This Page: Skirt by House of Fraser, Blouse by Black Blessed.
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