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Work / Graphic Design

Meet Swiss studio Stosh, AKA Stephanie Cuérel and Josh Schaub!

Words by Maisie Skidmore, Wednesday 22 April 2015

Stosh is the leading case in my new argument (actually my only case, but that’s neither here nor there) that all studios formed of two or more people should be named by combining those two names together. Freelance graphic designers Stephanie Cuérel and Josh Schaub (Stosh!) have been collaborating since 2010 and judging by their website – a trichotomy of bold design made by one, the other or both of them, with the odd GIF thrown in for good measure – it was a good decision.

Below is a selection of poster design, identity work and infographics created for clients including the international design festival the AGI Open, the University of Lucerne and Matrix, but I can’t recommend strongly enough that you head over to their site to scroll around it yourself – it’s a feat of design, and promises great things from Stosh!

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