Atelier Onikan is a full-service crafts research and product development studio.
We specialize in the design , development and sourcing of textiles, apparel and accessories rooted in Nigerian craft.
Craft as a design language
Atelier Onikan approaches Nigerian craft as a living system of knowledge — shaped by material intelligence, cultural context, and use case. We see craft as a design language rather than a fixed aesthetic to be reproduced exactly. The work we create, keeps these craft techniques top of mind in popular culture and institutional memory.
OUR APPROACHAtelier Onikan is a full-service product development and sourcing studio which specializes in developing and producing apparel and accessories for export markets.
We are tailored to address the unique needs and challenges of brands operating out of West Africa, helping them capitalize on domestic and international opportunities for business growth.
Jaya
In studio
Jamie
In studio
Reese
In studio
PHILOSOPHYBrandi believes photos are metaphors, making the abstract concrete and mystifying the mundane. They believe photography is a conversation between the photographer, the subject, and those who will view these images for years to come. Brandi relishes in adding to the archive of humanity.
SERVICESReady to tell your story? Browse available services, then book a free consultation. Let’s create together.
Portrait session
Editorial art direction
Corporate team photoshoot
Photo editing, color correction, retouching
“As a child, I’d pour over family photo albums, admiring the portraits. Now, I get to add to our collective albums, our collective memories.”
Brandi Ortiz • Photographer & Art Director