We craft culture.
Culture … when it's made with real intention, becomes the thing people keep long after they've consumed what was inside. Our work is designed to spark meaningful connections and drive measurable transformation, whether launching revolutionary products, reimagining brand narratives, or turning complex ideas into compelling cultural movements.
STNMTL is the object experience studio of Ibraheem Youssef — a creative director formed across eight cities on three continents. Before founding the studio, Ibraheem led regional creative at JWT Hong Kong for Ferrero and Fisher-Price. That cross-cultural formation — Cairo to Boston, Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul to Montréal — is the foundation of everything we build.
Good Design Is Never Thrown Away.
We bring global perspective, meticulous craft, and fearless creativity to every touchpoint. From foundational brand identities to immersive multi-platform experiences that integrate visuals, motion, senses, and cultural storytelling. And at the center of our practice: the object. The package. The thing someone opens once and keeps forever — or forgets instantly. We work exclusively in the former.
We don't have clients. We have partners.
Our partnerships are few and chosen with care. We work alongside brands and entrepreneurs who understand that design is not decoration. It is transformation. The results are measurable: a 40% increase in online sales, 34% brand-driven growth over three years, new product categories created from a single design decision.
We don't scale by volume. We scale by impact.
We experiment. We craft. We transform.
STNMTL is run by Ibraheem Youssef & associates from Montréal.
26+ years of experience
across
8 cities
3 continents
30+
global brands
70+
int’l
accolades
Our Services
+ Experimental Strategic Design Innovation Systems
+ Cultural research-driven branding boundary pushing
+ Immersive multi-sensory brand experience creation
+ Cross-cultural partnerships for global transformation
+ Material innovation meets sustainable design
Our Experience & Approach
+ Strategic thinking and authentic response
+ Extremely rigorous craft standards maintained
+ Two decade plus international network
+ Well rounded perspectives & proven results
+ Fearless creative experimentation with obsessive details
Testimonials
“Station Design Bureau’s rare mix of creative
talent, strategic thinking, & business mind-set
makes them an invaluable partner.”
Jonathan Vanelli
Owner, Managing Director, Café Olimpico
“Station Design Bureau didn’t just redesign our brand identity, they reimagined our entire approach to client communication
& market positioning.”
Stephen Saw
Managing Director, Coleman Parkes
“Station’s thoughtful approach to the project
and abundant creativity are not just evident
in the work, but also infectious to be around.”
Bobby McGill
Founder & Managing Director, BrandinginAsia.com
A History of Recognition
Our collective work throughout the years has earned international acclaim from both creative industry leaders and mainstream media outlets. Our design initiatives have been recognized from mainstream media to cultural authorities that reflect the global impact and originality of our creative output.
Graphis
CBC Power & Politics
TrendHunter
The Guardian
Creative Review
Campaign Asia
Fast Company
Wired
Lürzer’s Archive
Communication Arts
Der Spiegel
The Huffington Post
The Independent
World Brand Design Society
The DieLine
Applied Arts
Azure Magazine
City News Toronto
Toronto Star
Strategy Online
Adweek
Dubai Design Week
Graphic Design Festival Breda
Clios
Art Directors Club New York
How Magazine
El País