artfully designed, inspired spaces

Hands On by MNK

MNK Studio Art is an experiential design studio based in Los Angeles, creating immersive brand environments for retail, events, and content production.

Welcome to Hands On by MNK!‍ ‍

This blog sends our readers “inside” our studio and various work environments. Stories include behind the scenes, our thoughts behind each project, and why making things by hand still matters. Reach out to us if you’d like to be a part of our community! Looking forward!

- Matt & Katie Allison

Hands on with MNK Studio Art

A blog about why making things still matters.


Best Of: Sports and Games Brand Activations

With FIFA World Cup, The Super Bowl, and The Olympics (LA 28) all on their way - Los Angeles is absolutely the place to be for world class sporting events. Today we’re going to look at some of our favorite past creative projects in sports for DarcSport, Playmaker, Nike, and Andmore Markets.

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MNK's Interior Activations: An Opportunity For World Building

MNK Studio Art’s interior activations are filled with engaging, one-of-kind moments that transform indistinct office areas into inspiring spaces that people actually want to spend time in. They are your brand’s culture brought to life in a physical environment–immersing visitors in the sights, sounds, smells and feels of your company. World building interior activations go beyond style, they tell the story of your brand through engagement. Fearless spaces where you can be proud to host events and workshops that align with your brand’s positioning. 

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