EDIE ORLANDA BROWN
PORTFOLIO {2026}

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PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH


Spectacle as Resistance



Raymond’s ~ A Trend Forecast


Bohemia ~ Issues 1 & 2



Threaded Legacy
 ~  Dawson Denim






BRAND COLLABORATIONS & DESIGN


Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY- ‘The Modern Folly’


Public Editions ~ The Immersive Issue


PHOTOGRAPHY


Kala & Anjunadeep Festival



Travel Documentary Stills









             



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CURRICULUM VITAE











PUBLICATION

ONE

The Rise of Maximalism 
Spectacle as Resistance.
A Publication exploring the acceleration of technology and the subsequent push against identity flatness.

This work investigates context through cultural and social shifts, influenced by first-hand interviews with industry professionals, brands, designers and performance artists. Translating insights into spatial and graphic solutions through art direction and collaboration.





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Research Publication and Assets; Inc, Event Invites, leaflets and bound book {2026}
 
Throughout this project, I dove into the world of Maximalism, undertaking an extended research project exploring shifts within the Fashion Communication environment.


Originating in a contextual investigation, both locally and globally, identifying gaps and limitations in the realm of Maximal Self-expression. Continually supported with primary research with industry professionals at Charles Jeffrey Loverboy, influential people who move against the Minimal grain and my targeted consumers.

Concluding in a combination of my published study and outcomes in collaboration with Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY and Public Editions a documentary-based, independent magazine.


Contextual Spreads: Pages 9-14, Visual layouts, theory application and data visualisations.

Interviews and Primary Fishbone Analysis: Page 25-28, Drawing Insights.

The Big Idea: Pages 45-46, Concluding Context Stage proposing opportunity from problem.


Contextual Spreads: Pages 9-14, Visual layouts, theory application and data visualisations.

Interviews and Primary Fishbone Analysis: Page 25-28, Drawing Insights.

The Big Idea: Pages 45-46, Concluding Context Stage proposing opportunity from problem.


 Contextual Spreads: Pages 9-14, Visual layouts, theory application and data visualisations.

 Interviews and Primary Fishbone Analysis: Page 25-28, Drawing Insights.

 The Big Idea: Pages 45-46, Concluding Context Stage proposing opportunity from problem.


Contextual Spreads: Pages 9-14, Visual layouts, theory application and data visualisations.

Interviews and Primary Fishbone Analysis: Page 25-28, Drawing Insights.

The Big Idea: Pages 45-46, Concluding Context Stage proposing opportunity from problem.


 Primary Photography- Observed Settings
 Giffords Circus, Brown, E {2025}
Primary Photography- Observed Settings
Giffords Circus, Brown, E {2025}
Primary Photography- Observed Settings
Giffords Circus, Brown, E {2025}
Ethnographic Visual Study from Environment {2026}
Binding and Publication Construction, Rise of Maximalism {2026}
Consumer profiling: The Deep Dive
 Consumer Profiling: Psychographics and Behavioural attributes  of The Curious Disruptor.



Consumer Profiling: Psychographics and Behavioural attributes of The Subtle Seeker.



 Art Direction and Visual Identities
Pages: 50-60

 One- The Subversive Carnival   Two- Hidden in the Everyday   Three- Ornamental Realities   Four- The Modern Folly

 Concept Testing with Subcultural Communities, Peers, Industry Proffessionals to direct my visual outcomes.






























PUBLICATION

TWO

Raymond’s Nottingham.
Future Trend Forecast for 2027
A cultural trend report looking ahead to 2027, drawing on extensive research into current behavioural shifts that signal a move towards art-led experiences.

Informed by a broad set of primary interviews conducted in and around London and Nottingham, alongside insights from in-house and resident Michelin-level hospitality professionals, this report explores the future of the food and drink sector and recontextualises research for Raymonds’ independent restaurant. 

FORESIGHT, HUMAN, EXPERIENCE.
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Front Cover of Edible Ephemera, A trend report for the future of food & drink.
Brand Activations for Raymonds’ , depicting the drive for art-led sensory experience.
Opportunity for Implementation within Raymonds’, RIGHT Artist Profile cards for proposed activations
Primary industry interview with Michelin chef Bill Allison.
Edible Ephemera Final Report Spreads

Sector dives into what our proposed forecasts mean for the consumer, exploring interior & design, food & drink and Luxury.
Macro Driver, Climate Change and Kofradia case study
 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.



 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.



 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.



 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.



 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.



 Observational stills, {London, 2026}
 Primary research photographs analysing consumer behaviour and emerging design shifts within hospitality environments.





















PUBLICATION 

THREE

Bohemia
Personal research Publication

Issue-based ongoing publication,

Explores the transferability of historical mentalities surrounding Bohemianism into contemporary culture.

Each edition is geographically focused, examining how different countries interpret and embody bohemian values.

ANTHROPOLOGY, IDENTITY, CURATION
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Bohemia, Issue 2 Modern Bohemia Front Cover {2026}

Compilation and Design: Edie Brown
Reasearch and Journalism: Edie Brown
 
Found Cover Imagery: Moyra Swan, 1971
 
"In the eroded tufa valley at Goreme where everyday the ridges turn from early morning stripes of pearl, mauve, pink to evening violets and inky blues"
Issue Two Spread: Visually directed towards the eclectic feel of the 1970s in Britain. 
Issue Two Spread: The Rebirth of the Bohementality. Setting the scene for the enclosed content.
 Issue Two Spread:  Introducing the themes,  each issue is geographically centered.  
Issue  Two in particular focuses on free-thinkers throughout history in Great Britain. Diving into pioneers in literature, music, fashion, media and activism and sourcing similar movements and environments in contemporary culture.  

Issue Two Spread: A dive into the origins of the Bloomsbury Group. Where to find similar spaces today and how their ethos’ have transcended time.
Bohemia Issue One Spreads: The initial publication that explores bohemianism globally through subcultural exploration. Pieces based on the legacy of artists like Claude Cahun, Poets, activists and musicians such as Christina Rosetti, Bob Dylan and Grace Slick and culture-defining moments surrounding Woodstock 69’ and the begginings of the Pre-Raphaelites. 



Film History and Treatments
Contemporary fashion and editorial exploration 
Visual Direction of each Issue to formulate graphic design styles.
Authentic Inspiration from location-based photographers and subcultural archives.























  PUBLICATION

  FOUR


Threaded Legacy Campaign.
Japanese Selvedge Denim Lookbook.
Working with DAWSON DENIM LTD
Collaborating with Brighton & Hove–based selvedge specialists Dawson Denim, the project focused on pitching, researching, and producing their next campaign and lookbook.

Rooted in the brand’s legacy and the foundations of the UK hip-hop scene, the concept reimagined a modern revival informed by competitor insights and creative collaboration.



RENEWAL, RESEARCH, GARMENT




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Front Cover, Threaded Legacy Lookbook and Postcard {2025}
 Location Spreads {2026}

This Live Project with Dawson Denim LTD explored the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and underground subcultures by drawing on the visual and cultural language of the UK 90’s Hip-Hop scene. Using informed styling, location and model casting to put selvedge denim into a modern context while still steeped in its history.

Informed by primary interviews with individuals who were shaped by the music, icons and ethos’ of the 90’s, we managed to capture the influence and narrative while maintaining cultural relevance adjacent to today’s audiences




Threaded Legacy Lookbook Spread:  LOT 31  Flat-lay. Reflecting location campaign image with product detail to depict craftsmanship.
Threaded Legacy Lookbook Spread: Maintaining  clear layouts for continuous brand identity, tying the visual direction of photographs to Primary research quotations to create cultural narrative.
Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Drawing from styling and posing concepts, taking inspiration from album covers, movement in music videos and height hierarchy to embody a well-rounded approach.


Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Camera angles, considering single subject dynamics and garment focus.
Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Post-Production colour grading to capture the grit that balances the deep-toned colour pallette.
Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Capturing the wash and detailing of the denim, how the stylings transcend cultural movements.
BTS Shoot Day: Based in Nottingham, from location scouting and incorporating local landmarks and artwork.
Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Looking at group vs individual shots, communicating a dynamic range for the live client.


Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Model choice brings collaborative individuals together, showing the authenticity in community.
Dawson Denim Location Shoot: Framing the undercurrents of the 90’s in a way that draws in younger consumers. 
 Client Pitch:

 Refined Concept Boards housing the communications and marketing strategy, working with Dawson Denims current output, their competitors and new methods to reach our outlined  consumer.

 As well as the styling concepts drawing on classic themes in ensemble performance and solo-artist trademark accessories.
 Post-Production art direction from colour grading to depth in texture and cropping techniques.

 Client Pitch:

 Refined Concept Boards housing the communications and marketing strategy, working with Dawson Denims current output, their competitors and new methods to reach our outlined  consumer.

 As well as the styling concepts drawing on classic themes in ensemble performance and solo-artist trademark accessories.
 Post-Production art direction from colour grading to depth in texture and cropping techniques.


 Client Pitch:

 Refined Concept Boards housing the communications and marketing strategy, working with Dawson Denims current output, their competitors and new methods to reach our outlined  consumer.

 As well as the styling concepts drawing on classic themes in ensemble performance and solo-artist trademark accessories.
 Post-Production art direction from colour grading to depth in texture and cropping techniques.

 Client Pitch:

 Refined Concept Boards housing the communications and marketing strategy, working with Dawson Denims current output, their competitors and new methods to reach our outlined  consumer.

 As well as the styling concepts drawing on classic themes in ensemble performance and solo-artist trademark accessories.
 Post-Production art direction from colour grading to depth in texture and cropping techniques.

 Client Pitch:

 Refined Concept Boards housing the communications and marketing strategy, working with Dawson Denims current output, their competitors and new methods to reach our outlined  consumer.

 As well as the styling concepts drawing on classic themes in ensemble performance and solo-artist trademark accessories.
 Post-Production art direction from colour grading to depth in texture and cropping techniques.

Sourcing first-hand research at client studios and warehouses {2025}
Understanding Craftsmanship, how the garment is constructed and Dawson Denims process. {2025}



























COLLABORATION

ONE

The Electric Big Top 

CHARLES JEFFREY LOVERBOY

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PUBLIC EDITIONS
Building on my research into the rise of maximalism, I developed a series of creative outcomes in response to a proposed collaboration with Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.

This included communications strategy, event concepts, and supporting graphic visual assets, translating research insights into an immersive brand experience where people can truly express themselves.
EXPRESSION, ARCHETYPAL, MAXIMAL.







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In situ communication posters {2026} LOVERBOY X Public Editions.
Developed from behavioural insights, location consideration, interactivity, and strategic information gaps to spark curiosity and draw audiences into the event experience.
Vectorworks Floor Plan and Event Mock-up: Devised from my visual art direction ‘The Modern Folly’, I drew the rebeillious,
archetypal circus aspect into my digital mock-up designs.






Informed by insights into the growing demand for spaces that enable maximal self-expression, this concept draws on the ethos of Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, centred on community, eccentricity, and individuality.

Set within a circus structure at Somerset House, the experience merges performance, heritage, and spectacle. Performers and spatial design work in tandem to dissolve boundaries between audience and participant, fostering a space where individuality and 
eccentricity sit at the heart.
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  Illustrator Mock-ups: Zooming into added aspects on the original facade.
  
  
{Page 73-74} Art Direction and Rebrand: To reach a well-rounded event, I spoke to LOVERBOY industry experts to maintain true to brand application, thinking about the incorporation and  commerce of  garment within the event structure.

{Page 67-68} Typography was refined in response to the brand’s existing visual weight, creating a balance between heritage reference and current expression

 {Page 65-66}The colour direction
evolved from LOVERBOY’s established palette—scarlet red, black, white, and tartan. Reinterpreted to evoke regeneration and a theatrical, circus-led  atmosphere.

{Page 73-74} Art Direction and Rebrand: To reach a well-rounded event, I spoke to LOVERBOY industry experts to maintain true to brand application, thinking about the incorporation and  commerce of  garment within the event structure.

{Page 67-68} Typography was refined in response to the brand’s existing visual weight, creating a balance between heritage reference and current expression

 {Page 65-66}The colour direction
evolved from LOVERBOY’s established palette—scarlet red, black, white, and tartan. Reinterpreted to evoke regeneration and a theatrical, circus-led  atmosphere.
 {Page 73-74} Art Direction and Rebrand: To reach a well-rounded event, I spoke to LOVERBOY industry experts to maintain true to brand application, thinking about the incorporation and  commerce of  garment within the event structure.

 {Page 67-68} Typography was refined in response to the brand’s existing visual weight, creating a balance between heritage reference and current expression

 {Page 65-66}The colour direction
evolved from LOVERBOY’s established palette—scarlet red, black, white, and tartan. Reinterpreted to evoke regeneration and a theatrical, circus-led  atmosphere.
Buildable Invites {2026}
Buildable Invites: Bringing in the archetypal tent aspects the Communications channels. The posted invites foreshadow the experience.
The rebranded palette, textured paper-stock, as well as a collectable touchpoint, the invites aim to create curiosity and excitement.
Smaller newsletter invites found in the prior Dover Street Flea market pop-ups.
Consumer insights directed the touchpoints to move towards physical media outlets.


’The Electric Big Top’ Event Tickets.
 The LOVERBOY Confessional: A prototyped event aspect placed in the floor plan, inspired by vintage tarot booths, aimed to keep the thread of self-expression and allow the consumer to  build their own narrative. 
 The LOVERBOY Confessional: A prototyped event aspect placed in the floor plan, inspired by vintage tarot booths, aimed to keep the thread of self-expression and allow the consumer to  build their own narrative. 


    Event Information Leaflet: Fold-out design drawn from         Somerset Houses Baroque facade, 
Within: Information about the performance times, music acts and LOVERBOY Radio interviews, as well as the ethos of the evening and clues to find different aspects.
Location Posters: Understanding the consumer desire to source information, leading so they can interact to find out more.
Dover Street and in-store newsletters: Enclosed invites and amplification for LOVERBOYS next campaign. 



 Considering applicable strategy and location for  Marketing.