Daniil is the first of four founders of FIRMA who has left institute and started to be engaged in business. He can talk hours about FIRMA and while working often forgets about meal and sleep. As the best proof of his fidelity to FIRMA Daniil has a FIRMA tattoo occupying half of his hand.
Проекты: Abrau Durso, BR, Lolli Pops +18, Capital Jets, Capital Heli, CSKA, Denis Simachev, Doshirak Gold, Dymov N1, Gymnastika, IDBS, Khortitsa Next, Maxmini, PeTA, Respublica, V A F, Dymov Ultra, About FIRMA, Fizkult, Packman Experiments, Check ya head, FIRMA Reel 2008, FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS, FIRMA BLOG, CASA, Drive Dance Studio, Cola-Pepsi, Flacon, Vodka Veda, Organic Films, Russian New Vodka, Moleskine, Juicy Cool, Zhemchuzhina Sochi
One of the FIRMA's founders, always dreamed of becoming an architect, but on attending his first lesson at the institute with three unfamiliar students, he immediately saw their potential as future partners and changed his mind.
Проекты: Abrau Durso, BR, Lolli Pops +18, Capital Jets, Capital Heli, CSKA, Denis Simachev, Doshirak Gold, Dymov N1, Gymnastika, IDBS, Khortitsa Next, Lis Tv, Mark Buxton, Maxmini, Mtv, PeTA, Respublica, Dymov Ultra, About FIRMA, Fizkult, Packman Experiments, Spectr, FIRMA Reel 2008, Pure Joy Fashion, Cola-Pepsi, Organic Films, Russian New Vodka
Igor Shmelev is one of the founders and a live legend of FIRMA, an actor, an operator, a director and an author of exciting videos that you can see at the shows of the best Russian fashion-designers. His ability to see and show beauty also contributes significantly to the implementation of his project Robotocom where robots, models and transvestites become main heroes of the video-stories.
Проекты: Abrau Durso, BR, Lolli Pops +18, Capital Jets, Denis Simachev, Doshirak Gold, Dymov N1, Khortitsa Next, LAM Magazine, Mark Buxton, Miller, PeTA, Respublica, Dymov Ultra, About FIRMA, Terekhov, Packman Experiments, FIRMA Reel 2008, Drive Dance Studio, Vardoui Nazarian , Cola-Pepsi, Tesla Boy, Vodka Veda, Russian New Vodka, 1064° GUILD, Juicy Cool, Master Card
One of the FIRMA’s founders who will sooner or later quit his designing work and exchange it for the career of a musician. At the moment the source of his everyday inspiration is a guitar standing near his working desk.
Проекты: Abrau Durso, Lolli Pops +18, Capital Jets, Capital Heli, Denis Simachev, Doshirak Gold, Dymov N1, Khortitsa Next, Lis Tv, LAM Magazine, Mark Buxton, Mtv, Respublica, V A F, Dymov Ultra, About FIRMA, Packman Experiments, Spectr, FIRMA Reel 2008, Pioneer, Cola-Pepsi, Tesla Boy, Organic Films, Russian New Vodka, Juicy Cool
The strongest designer in FIRMA, the lord of the measured decisions and strict style. He prefers precise and expressive visual images over talks.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Capital Heli, CSKA, Gymnastika, Maxmini, Fizkult, Spectr, Pioneer, Russian New Vodka, Moleskine, Master Card
The senior copywriter in FIRMA, creates names, brands-concepts and all texts of FIRMA. Olya struggles with long and boring descriptions and verbal flirting. Carefully reads everything that she gets in her hands, especially the packages of food and toothpaste.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Capital Heli, Gymnastika, Maxmini, About FIRMA, Fizkult, Spectr, Drive Dance Studio, Flacon, Vodka Veda, Organic Films, Russian New Vodka, Juicy Cool, Zhemchuzhina Sochi, Seminars
Natasha is the only person in FIRMA who knows everything about everyone. She helps to create creative atmospere and tames clients with just a glance.
Проекты: About FIRMA
The most demanded and efficient web developer in Moscow. He has experience of working in Artemiy Lebedev's Studio and studio Nimbler. At the moment he is the leader of the web-developers team Work is Fun.
Проекты: BR, V A F, Dymov Ultra, Pure Joy Fashion, Flacon, Vodka Veda, Zhemchuzhina Sochi
A multidisciplinary designer and architect, one of the most promising Moscow projectors and a personal friend of the Dutch prime minister. Graduated as an architect he collaborated with prestigious international architectural firms such as Meganom and West 8. Improves urban environment in all possible directions.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Khortitsa Next, FIRMA+ASKAR RAMAZANOV, FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS, Flacon
Danill is the founder of such projects as waytorussia.net, flatmates.ru and a new project Theories and Practice. A friend of FIRMA and organizer of the FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Capital Heli, Gymnastika, Fizkult, FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS
At his 21 Maxim manages to combine studying and working as web designer. In the nearest future he plans to develop his design skills in FIRMA and enter the Hyper Island school.
Проекты: Zhemchuzhina Sochi
Sasha becаme interested in web when he was studying to be a programmer in St. Petersburg. In Moscow web and design turned into his profession and the main hobby. Sasha continued to cultivate his skills at the British Higher School of Art and Design and Central Saint Martins College, and successfully proved them in FIRMA.
Проекты: BR, Capital Jets, Denis Simachev, Mark Buxton, Maxmini, Spectr, Pure Joy Fashion, Drive Dance Studio, Pioneer, Flacon, Vodka Veda, Organic Films, Zhemchuzhina Sochi
Dropped out a university, job, home, St. Petersburg and came to Moscow to becoming the youngest member of FIRMA team.
Проекты: Denis Simachev, Drive Dance Studio
Participated in FIRMA's projects as a brand conceptor and customer manager. Has a talent in using complicated terms and ability to create the most unexpected presentations.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Fizkult, CASA
A famous fashion-photographer, whose photos monthly adorn pages and covers of Vogue, L'OFFICIEL and Esquire. Every year he shoots FIRMA's face for our site.
Проекты: PeTA, Respublica, About FIRMA, Tesla Boy
Photographer, shooting all over the world for such magazines as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Esquire, ID, Another Magazine, Tatler and Russian magazine Afisha. In summer 2009 his project with Danila Polyakov can be seen in a London gallery Riflemaker. Alexey, aka DJ Hot-Dog, is also a member of DJ team Low Budget Family.
Проекты: LAM Magazine, Moleskine, 1064° GUILD
Creative director and founder of Red Keds studio, which sites are regularly honored with Favorite Website Awards prizes. The Moscow entertainment center Chippolino was one of the first clients of Red Keds. Honda, Infinity, Sony, Converse, MTS and Mazda are among the last.
Проекты: FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS
The most popular Russian fashion designer abroad, who finds inspiration in Soviet symbols and Russian national motifs. DS recovered Gzhel, Khokhloma and the trend for the mustache. He is a member of the DJ team Low Budget Family, playing under slogan “Expensive and unprofessional”. Denis is also the founder of DENIS SIMACHEV bar, where the most funny and blusterous parties in Moscow take place.
Проекты: Denis Simachev, FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS, Vodka Veda
Moscow's most knowing dj, also famous as Taras 3000. He is a resident of Idle Conversation parties that have gone down in history: Thriller, Opa! Opa! and Odyssey. Author of cosmic symphonies, that sound at fashion shows, and dance remixes for young indie groups.
Проекты: LAM Magazine, Mark Buxton, Vardoui Nazarian , Master Card
Art Director of Solyanka club, a member of DJ team Low Budget Family and one of the enthusiasts of the football fan movement in the mid-90's, which Igor was speaking about at one of our FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS.
Проекты: FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS
Co-promoter of the promo agency CASA, member of the DJ team Low Budget Family, also known as DJ Sestra, an expert of funk and disco, orientalist. In addition Maria is a specialist in Japanese language and Japanese economies.
Проекты: FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS, CASA
Alexander is the owner of BOOM PRODUCTION agency — the most adequate company in Moscow, where anything connected to development and design of printing and promotional products can be done in a short time. Working with BP you will immediately forget about the misunderstanding and lack of interest of printing workers. In addition to our studio the regular customers of BP are trademark DENIS SIMACHEV, multibrand shop MAGAZIN, aircompany Capital Jets and others.
Проекты: Capital Jets, Capital Heli, CSKA, Denis Simachev, Gymnastika, PeTA, Spectr, Pure Joy Fashion, CASA, Drive Dance Studio, Moleskine
Art director of the store Kuznetsky Most, 20, ex-art director and collections co-author of DENISSIMACHEV trademark. In 2009 Ivan became a curator of Cycles And Seasons by MasterCard. This project is khown as the alternative fashion week in Moscow and has become a landmark event in Russian fashion industry.
Проекты: CSKA, Denis Simachev, Master Card
Author of famous fragrances for Givenchy, Versace, Paco Rabanne, Burberry, Salvador Dali, Cartier, Chopard, Ferre and of many fragrances for Comme des Garcons. In 2008 Buxton released his own collection of fragrances BY MARK BUXTON. The idea and design of the collection were created by FIRMA.
Проекты: Mark Buxton
Founder of the agency The July 16, functioning as a communication platform that helps to build and ensure the right relationship between all members of the art scene: the artists, gallery owners, collectors, art critics and visitors. The July 16 produces young artists and integrate them into the international art space.
Проекты: V A F
Is a key player in the emergence of a new Russian youth culture. He is also a part of Idle Conversation production team that stage and create new musical trends in Moscow. The introduction of other cultural trends he does by LAM magazine, where Roman is the editor in chief.
Проекты: LAM Magazine
A candidate master in gymnastics and diving, who has passed the Hudson River (492 km) and the East River (26 km) over the bottom with an aqualung, the owner of a blue belt in Jiu-zhitsu, an excellent cook, as well as an engineer and programmer. Dauren is a representative of FIRMA in New York.
Проекты: About FIRMA
Dominik is a German designer and artist. For several years he worked at Artemiy Lebedev's Studio. Under his pseudonym Kazmonavt he supports the music and surfing scene with his art. As a comic lover he recently founded the Moscow Comic School. Participated in creation of new CSKA logo.
Проекты: CSKA
As an art director of DENIS SIMACHEV BAR Sergey brings to Moscow the best DJs of the world. Himself at least twice a week plays in the DS bar and other Moscow clubs.
Проекты: Denis Simachev, Master Card
One of the most skilled club promoters in Moscow, who together with his friends created the promo group CASA. He was the first musical director of Solyanka club, the author of famous parties in Ikra club and Mix. He is an expert in underground hip-hop and experimental dub who perfectly feels new musical trends.
Проекты: CASA
Specialist in Full CG Images and leading visualizer of n3workshop. Cooperates with the publishing house Ballistic Design & Publishing in the annual CG publication EXPOSE. You can see his perfect 3d-renders, among which is our Doshirak Gold, in his blog.
Проекты: Lolli Pops +18, Doshirak Gold
Anna is a specialist in PR (International University in Moscow) and a graduate of Master in Design Management program (IED Barcelona). Her main professional passion is creative networks development. Today she is involved in the process of conceptualization and promotion of the project Design-factory Flacon.
Проекты: Flacon
After working with the magazines Afisha, Afisha-Mir, Black Square, Esquire, LAM, Another magazine, INTRO and 032c, Michael went to explore other possibilities of media art at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig. Before the departure he also created the concept of Tesla Boy video "Electric Lady".
Проекты: Tesla Boy
Frontman of the most fashionable boys band in Russia Tesla Boy, whose debut album comes out on the English label Mullet Records in January 2010. Anton has launched his first musical project at the age of 15 and later he was named the best young jazz composer of Russia. In 2003 he founded the group Neonavt , whose last album recorded in Berlin in collaboration with Chris Korner (IamX). As sound producer Anton worked with groups B2 and Brazzavile. Today Tesla Boy songs you can hear at the best radio stations and parties in Moscow. The director and operator work for their latest video “Electric Lady” was done by Igor Shmelev.
Проекты: Tesla Boy
One of the founders of S I L A project group. He is also an author and director of numerous short films, one of which was shown on the Tokyo Film Festival. In 5 years Stas will shoot a full-length feature film. For our commercial video of 1064° GUILD the future Oscar winner har witten a script.
Проекты: 1064° GUILD
Fashion editor of Glamour Russia magazine and a personal stylist of famous Russian stars, appeared in advertising of the project FIRMA + Moleskine.
Проекты: Moleskine
Alexey shoots for Elle, Vogue, Afisha and Hooligan magazines, Solyanka club, Fred Perry store, Moodswing and Kixbox. He is also famous for the best photo-reports from trendy Moscow parties, published at Lookatme.ru. Participates in the creation and support of vodka VEDA site.
Проекты: About FIRMA, Vodka Veda
During the day Eugene works as a creative director at Shopping Guide Moscow magazine, in the evening he plays ping-pong at FIRMA studio for YCL team and helps to generate advertising ideas for innovative products.
Проекты: Juicy Cool
Video producer at VOGUE.COM, GQ.COM and editor of fashion blog feelslikeannaorlova.blogspot.com. She was involved in the project Cycles & Seasons by MasterCard III, interviewed guests and russian designers at the event.
Проекты: Master Card
Elena owns the marketing communications agency Merry-Go-Round. Among her clients — L'Oreal, Samsung, Chopard, Davidoff, GQ. One of her recent projects is an ambitious advertising campaign of FC «Zhemchuzhina-Sochi».
Проекты: Zhemchuzhina Sochi