Web Summary
Q1: What is the company name and its location?
A1: The company name is LAURA MERZ, and it is located in Finland.
Q2: What type of products or services does the company offer?
A2: The company offers public art illustration, participatory art, and children's culture projects. It also provides design services for various media and collaborations across creative disciplines.
Q3: What are some notable exhibitions and awards that LAURA MERZ has participated in or won?
A3: Some notable exhibitions include Hauras / Fragile, Onoma Summer Exhibition, Fiskars (FI); Joy, solo exhibition, Naantali, (FI); Arts, Crafts & Rabbit Holes, Fiskars, (FI); and others. Awards include ADC*E Art Directors Club Europe Awards gold prize, Grafia Best Finnish Creative Design silver award, World Illustration Awards shortlist, and more.
Q4: What is the company's approach to design?
A4: The company's approach to design is curious and experimental, often incorporating interactive and participatory elements to highlight the importance of imagination, creativity, and joy in everyday life.
Q5: Who represents LAURA MERZ's children's books internationally?
A5: Etana Editions represents LAURA MERZ's children's books internationally.
Q6: What are some notable clients that have worked with LAURA MERZ?
A6: Notable clients include EMMA Espoo Modern Art Museum, JKMM Architects, ALA Architects, AFRY Ark Studios, Grafia Naantali Music Festival, LoudSoft, and All Our Children Hei Schools.
Q7: What is the company's contact information for inquiries or collaborations?
A7: The company can be contacted at laura@lauramerz.fi for inquiries or collaborations. You can also find them on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
Q8: Are there any notable publications or reviews of LAURA MERZ's work that are worth mentioning?
A8: Yes, publications include Artist interview by Helsinki Design Week, Interview and a workshop tutorial video by Scandinavia House, NY; World Kidlit review of 1,001 Creatures; Publisher’s Weekly starred review of 1,001 Creatures; Bookworm review of 1,001 Creatures; Kirkus review of 1,001 Creatures; and more.