Specialization: Paper Art Storytelling

Karishma Chugani is an artist, designer, writer, and illustrator from Morocco. She has a degree in Fashion Design with Printing from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, and a Masters in Fine Arts from Goldsmiths University in Design Futures.

Karishma has worked as a fashion designer, published several books, and participated in collective and solo exhibitions internationally. She also teaches creative workshops to children, teachers, and illustrators at her mobile school L’École de Papier, as well as institutions like Institut Français Madrid & Casablanca, Casablanca American School, Colegio Santa Isabel Madrid, and Libreria Gil in Santander. Her clients include Jerraflore, Le Chocolat des Francais, Marketing Magazine France, Jamini Paris, and the toy shop Wonderland.

Eileen Ng, also known as Eileen Handmade, is an artist and maker specialized in paper crafts. Originally from London, she creates handmade botanical sculptures, installations, and decorations for clients around Europe.

Eileen experiments with a wide range of naturally inspired shapes, textures, and colors, collaborating with designers and working on commissioned work from her studio in Madrid.

Sarah Matthews is a paper engineer based in Yorkshire, England who has been making things out of paper for as long as she can remember. She went on to study textile surface design at university, but soon realized that her true passion lay in working with paper and so decided to specialize in it. After graduating she began selling her paper products on Etsy and sharing them on social media, where her work began attracting commissions.

Since then, she’s built a following of over 30K on Instagram and created paper window displays for brands including Ted Baker, Pandora, and Selfridges. She’s also written for Mollie Makes Magazine and published her own book, Paper Craft Home, in which she shares her expertise.

Helen Friel is a paper engineer, illustrator, and author based in Bristol, UK. She grew up in a creative household and went on to study a BA in graphic design at Central Saint Martins, working for clients alongside her studies and producing her own artist books. Helen later worked as a paper engineer for a card company while juggling freelance projects and, a year later, pursued her creative passion full-time.

She has worked in the editorial and advertising fields, creating and directing for clients including Fanta, TIME, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Sky, The Savoy Hotel, Ted Baker, Etsy, The Body Shop, and The Sunday Times. Alongside creating paper craft designs and publishing books including Midnight Monsters and Hoakes Island, Helen teaches MA Illustration at Falmouth University. She is also the co-founder of the London chapter of Ladies, Wine & Design, which aims to bring together women in creative industries.

Adrian & Gidi are a dynamic creative duo renowned for their expertise in papercraft and set design. With years of experience in the field, they have developed a unique style that combines meticulous craftsmanship with innovative design concepts. Their work has been featured in numerous high-profile advertising campaigns and editorial projects, showcasing their ability to transform simple materials into captivating visual narratives. The duo's approach emphasizes a seamless blend of art and functionality, resulting in visually striking compositions that captivate audiences worldwide.

Their process involves a deep understanding of client needs, translating ideas into tangible designs through a series of refined steps. Adrian & Gidi's methodology includes thorough research, concept development, and precision execution, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of creativity and quality. Their passion for papercraft is evident in every piece they create, reflecting a commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional design. By sharing their insights and techniques, Adrian & Gidi inspire others to explore the limitless possibilities within the realm of paper art.