Alex Hunting Studio is an award-winning creative agency. Located in London but with a global client list, we deliver creative consultancy, art direction, editorial direction and content for cultural institutions, luxury, lifestyle and media brands. We create editorially driven design solutions across print and digital media—from visual identities and campaigns, to publications, moving image and websites.

Founder Alex Hunting [1.] is also the design director of the cult quarterly lifestyle magazine Kinfolk [2.], which has been created in collaboration with Alex Hunting Studio since our first award-winning redesign in 2016. Recent clients have included the brands St. Leo, Rapha and New Balance, art institutions such as White Cube, and editorial partners Guardian Labs, De Tijd, Penguin and The New York Times.

1.Alex Hunting

A graduate of the London College of Communication, Alex Hunting is an award winning Art Director with over a decade of experience in the design industry. His work has been awarded by D&AD, The Art Director's Club of New York, Creative Review and The Society of Publication Designers. As well as running the studio, Alex also gives lectures on visual communication and has been a jury member at leading international design competitions.

2.Kinfolk

Delving deeply into home, work, style and culture, Kinfolk promotes quality of life and connects a global community of creative professionals from London to Tokyo. Since 2011, Kinfolk has become a leading lifestyle authority with a dynamic mix of print and online media, including a quarterly magazine sold in over 100 countries in four languages, daily posts on Kinfolk.com, bestselling books, plus international events and gallery spaces in the heart of both Copenhagen and Seoul.

Studio Details

Our approach
Our philosophy
Services
Selected Clients
Awards & Recognition
Testimonial
Careers
Our Approach

Our approach is rooted in a deep appreciation for the intersection of form and function. From the conceptual stage to the final execution, we immerse ourselves in every project, blending meticulous research with boundless creativity to deliver design solutions that are not only aesthetically striking but also deeply meaningful. Our process is collaborative and iterative, guided by a commitment to understanding our clients' vision and values. Whether it's crafting a brand identity, designing a website, or launching a new magazine, we pride ourselves on delivering solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.

Our Philosophy

We are driven by the belief that every project, big or small, presents an opportunity to create something meaningful and impactful. With a focus on authenticity, creativity, and collaboration, we strive to craft design solutions that not only resonate with our clients' audiences but also leave a lasting impression.

Services

Art Direction
Branding
Editorial Design
Packaging Design
Photography Direction
Print Production
Shoot Production
Type Design
Web Design + Code

Selected Clients
Penguin Books
Rapha
White Cube
u+i
New Balance
The Guardian Labs
De Tijd
Kinfolk
University of the Arts
Awards & Recognition

2023

D&AD Awards

Graphite Pencil
Kindling Magazine 3

ADC Awards

Gold Cube
Kindling Magazine 3

2022

D&AD Awards

Graphite Pencil
Kindling Magazine 2

ADC Awards

Bronze Cube
Kinfolk Magazine 40

ADC Awards

Bronze Cube
Kindling Magazine 2

2019

D&AD Awards

Wooden Pencil
(Typography)
Matter Magazine

D&AD Awards

Nomination
(Book Design)
The Eye

2018

German Design Awards

Nomination
Kinfolk Magazine 23

2017

D&AD Awards

Wooden Pencil
Kinfolk Magazine 23

SPD Awards 52

Gold Medal
(Trade / Brand Magazines)
Mondial Issue 4

SPD Awards 52

Silver Medal
(Redesign)
Kinfolk Magazine 22

2016

Type Directors Club (63)

Cert. of Excellence
Rapha Mondial 4

D&AD Awards

Graphite Pencil
Rapha Mondial 2

Creative Review Annual

Winner
Rapha Mondial 2

SPD Awards 51

Merit
You Can Now Issue 5

Type Directors Club (62)

Cert. of Merit
Rapha Mondial 2

2014

D&AD Awards

Wooden Pencil
You Can Now 1

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Testimonials

Alex Hunting Studio have been a positive force of change for our company and brand, helping us expand our creative vision and serving as the architect of our magazine’s redesign. In a short time, we’ve grown to trust and rely on them — they always works tirelessly to overcome obstacles large and small, and deftly use design to elevate Kinfolk’s content without ever overwhelming it.

Nathan Williams
Founder, Kinfolk

Designer and art director Alex Hunting has established himself as one of the go-to names for magazine design.

Will Hudson
Founder, It's Nice That

We’ve enjoyed a long and rich relationship with Alex Hunting Studio, throughout which they've brought an intelligent and refined approach to the creative direction of our books and magazines. Their deep understanding of our brand, and its natural expression in print, has led to enormous commercial return, stakeholder delight and a shelf full of design awards.

Nick Defty
Founder, YCN
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Careers
Current Opportunities
No current vacancies
Internships

We do offer paid creative internships. Email us a link to your website and why you are interested in working with us at:

intern@alexhunting.co.uk