Source Material Studio
is a visual research studio and creative consultancy.

Our work traverses advertising, fashion, film, publishing and beyond. We operate at the intersection of celebration and critique; where images pose questions as readily as they provide answers. Our expertise lies in crafting visual narratives that resonate in an era where images are both abundant and disposable. We collaborate with brands, creative businesses, cultural institutions and artists to develop their unique visual expression. We both source and create visual communications.

We do:
Visual Research
Art Direction
Creative Direction & Strategy
Pitch & Treatment Preparation
Picture & Visual Editing
Art Buying & Commissioning
Image Sourcing & Licensing
Project Development & Production
Workshops & Lectures
Exhibitions & Publications

Founded in 2024 by Laura Vent, Source Material Studio is the latest expression of her life-long obsession with the image. It is the culmination of her journey from the Courtauld Institute of Art, through Wieden + Kennedy, back into academia, upwards, downwards, left and right again. Source Material Studio is her platform for cultivating projects within this space; where each image sourced or created contributes something meaningful to the context in which it rests. In an era of endless scroll and infinite reproduction, Source Material Studio is a bridge between past archives and future narratives.

Clients, project partners & previous employers include:

Faber Futures
Ginkgo Bioworks
Hole & Corner
Regular Practice
Manifest
Lucy Hardcastle Studio
Wieden + Kennedy
Capitol Records
Saudi Aramco
Hyperdub Records
Design Museum
Chanel
Loewe
Crafts Council
Vivobarefoot
Commune
Adidas
Napajiri
Refinery29
London Design Festival
University of the Arts London
University of the Creative Arts
Katy Barker
Albert Watson
Vogue Japan
Out of Order
H&M
TKMaxx
Garage Magazine
Nike
Three Mobile