reading rooms

permanent installations :  curated selection of art and design books, up to four themes (with two wildcards for analagous research) // selected and purchased rom local bookshops // coordination with existing interior designer on fixture and presentation // indexing and database of titles for access and reference on demand // in-person orientation with team by attending research librarian on use, titles, and access // quarterly or bi-annual refresh of titles // curated periodical selection by request // permanent research library and reading room for onsite creative teams

semi-permanent :  curated selection of 35 - 105 art and design books installed onsite // attending research librarian to guide design teams through resources (per specific creative brief or general inspiration) // semi-permanent research library and reading room onsite for creative teams (1 day, 3 day, or 14 day options)

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FAQ’s : lead time - 2 to 4 weeks* (permanent), 1 week (semi-permanent) // book budget - USD 2500 to USD 8500 and up (35 - 105 titles, pending book pricing/rarity) // service budget - USD 20,000+ (pending scope)

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programming

Burntsienna Artbook Review (series) :  Our visual book-review series, highlighting art book selections and periodicals from the Burntsienna Reference Library on our YouTube channel. Videos will be uploaded regularly here, and featured in our newsletter here. Subscribe to stay up to date.

For publishers with partnership interest or book feature requests, get in touch here.

Burntsienna Artbook Review (gatherings) :  Our regular invitation to art book collectors and design enthusiasts to meet, enegage, and share coveted design books and new ideas with one another. With a focus on the categories of Art, Cinematography, Design, Fashion, and Photography, these meet-ups are facilitated by Jason E.C. Wright, BRS. This programme takes place in particular venues in Los Angeles, on the unceded ancestral lands of the Tongva people.

Available to be retained and facilitated for internal programming in creative offices, private member clubs and hospitality. Flexible within certain programming budgets and parameters. Get in touch here.

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FAQ’s : programming lead time - 2 weeks advance booking, 2.5hrs set up, 1hr strike // programme run time - 2-4hrs // retention/compensation budget - USD 1200* (contra options available) // staffing - BRS provided, pending budget and scope of programme

viability studies

research :  references and design thinking - art and design books. external resources (research libraries, enhanced websearches). prompt engineer (for design sprints). awareness catalyst (for cultural reverence). analogous research (examples and references of unrelated industries). applied through : ideation, brainstorming sessions and viability sprints, origin stories and process. founders, SME’s, hospitality concepts, products, apps or services.

development :  development and design thinking - ideation. direct object references. creative direction & coordination. project management. quality control. review practices and critical thought for end user as well as end use. applied through : design sprints, prototyping, market A/B testing. consumer goods, fashion, furniture, tech and footwear.

articulation :  copy and design thinking - naming conventions, ownability and cultural relevance. copy and audience vernacular. brand voice and perspective (and who’s voices are not present but should be). cultural awareness and integrity of messaging. applied to : company bios, brand narrative/story, web copy, product descriptions, launch'/introductory comms

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FAQ’s : lead time - 4 to 12 weeks (pending scope of works) // project scope and deliverables - variable, client by client basis (clarified) // clarity sprint - 3hrs, USD 750 // research/development - 20hrs, USD 15,000; 45hrs, USD 30,000 // articulation - 6hrs, USD 5000; 18hrs, USD 15,000

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