News: HUSH Brings New Talent to the Table

(New York City, New York--February 18, 2008) New York-based directorial collective, HUSH adds uber-talented Spanish designer, illustrator, and artist Laura Alejo to its roster.

Fresh from Barcelona, Spain, Laura has extensive experience in commercial and broadcast design and has won numerous international awards as an individual as well as with her previous collective, Studio Copyright in Barcelona. Alejo is founding member of Studio Copyright and a major contributor to Copyright Magazine, a leading design publication in Spain utilized by both students and professionals to stay aware of latest design trends and innovations.

Her work has also appeared in a variety of commercial publications including: Enser Magazine, Pupu Magazine, Visual Magazine, Experimenta Magazine and Belio Magazine.

Furthermore, Laura has developed multimedia animations for MTV Italy, Paramount Comedy, Canal+ and several prestigious art festivals throughout Europe.

Co-Founder/Director David Schwarz comments on the addition, "Bringing Laura on means the addition of the freshest, most cutting-edge talent - she's the real deal. Her international experience pairs with our vision of an industry-leading, worldwide company that pools talent from all over the globe. That's the way the best work is made."

With degrees in both graphic and product design, Laura quickly became recognized in Europe and America for her distinctive and wide-ranging work. Laura has been invited to exhibit her work at prestigious exhibitions such as: the OFFF Festival in Barcelona, the Duck Fever Show in Mercado Gallery in Barcelona, the Slipmad Exhibition, the Nike Bambastic Exhibition at the Trust Nobody Gallery, the Decibelio Festival, the Liguaduras Festival, the Renovated Energies Exposition sponsored by Belio Magazine, among others.

Her work has also been exhibited in publications highlighting the work of top, young designers from around the world such as: Enter Spanish Creativity, a book publicizing the works of top Spanish graphic artists, and Design + Ideas, a book that displays the designs of 90 top graphic artists from around the world. "We're fortunate to have a talent such as Laura in the mix," commented Co-Founder/Director Erik Karasyk. "Not only is she extremely gifted, her energy and enthusiasm for all things visual is inspiring to clients and everyone in the studio."

About HUSH:
HUSH is a New York-based directorial collective led by co-founders/directors Erik Karasyk and David Schwarz. HUSH creates powerful brand-driven stories, award winning design, animation, and VFX for TV commercials, music videos, broadcast, and interactive media channels across all platforms. With over a decade of combined post and production experience at some of the most recognized companies on both coasts, the duo decided to create their own unique, agile full service creative studio.

The HUSH collective has extensive relationships with agencies, brands, record labels, and film/TV studios. HUSH seeks to utilize its directorial talents to create engaging content from concept to completion.

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