Natural Connection

Name
Lukas Alexander Keysell
Education degree
Kandidat
Institute
Visual Design
Program
Graphic Communication Design
Year
2021

Natural Connection explores how a cybernetic communication between humans and fungi can form a more collaborative and sustainable relationship between mankind and the natural world. Through an interactive exhibition, a bridge of multi-sensory communication is formed, aiming to shift our conscious understanding of reality to an interconnected, and symbiotic network of organisms.

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The visual identity is constructed of bright colours, enticing images of fungi and nature, paired with bold statements about fungi's fundamental role within our world ecosystem. Augmented reality posters can be viewed through the app Artivive. Follow the QR code on the first poster and hold your phone up to the posters to view animations and learn about fungi.
Visual Identity & Media Proposals
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Photos from the user testing exhibition, Olivia and I set up at KADK.
User Testing Exhibition
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An array of images showing the process of naturally growing mycelium at home.
Making Mycelium
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The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
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Competitions, Publications & Awards
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Grand Prix Winner of International competition for experiment in visual arts - Attempt 4

Zlin Design Week - Best in Design Communication Design Winner

It's Nice That, Online Article: Lukas Keysell’s meditative illustrations teach us a lesson in patience

Wallpaper Magazine New Generation: Visual Communication Design Directory 2019

It's Nice That, Online Article: “Architecture is approaching sculpture": Lukas Keysell’s publication Architekton

Education & Relevant Courses
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Bachelor Arts of Honours, Winchester School of Art, Graphic Arts

The course allowed me to develop my design skills both practically and conceptually. In the second semester I took a semester abroad in Prague at UMPRUM, studying graphic design and new media. This setting allowed me to explore an entirely new way of working in three dimensions, as opposed to designing on a two dimensional screen. This developed my design practice into creating objects, environments and experiences.

Masters, UMPRUM, Graphic Design and New Media

I took a semester abroad in Prague to explore a more three dimensional approach to art and design. Unfortunately I had to go home to the UK because of lockdown but I continued school rom Prague.
Professional Work Experience
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Kontrapunkt, Concept Designer

I was hired to offer multiple design solutions to a branding problem. Working conceptually and practically fast paced to keep up with deadlines. I was a part of the TDC rebranding project from the very start, exploring all visual avenues the brand could adopt. I learnt a great deal from working on such a big project with an large team of strategists, concept designers and digital designers.
IT skills
Expert in all adobe programs
Language skills
Fluent in Danish and English