About
Studio Dive is a divergent creative studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of experiential creativity around the world. We partner with culture and commerce to create indelible experiences, interventions and environs.
Founded by celebrated artist and principal, James Dive, the studio thrives on the audacity that culture demands. With over two decades of experience, the studio cultivates audiences across retail, advertising, organisations, placemaking and public art.
Studio Dive is a divergent creative studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of experiential creativity around the world. We partner with culture and commerce to create indelible experiences, interventions and environs.
Founded by celebrated artist and principal, James Dive, the studio thrives on the audacity that culture demands. With over two decades of experience, the studio cultivates audiences across retail, advertising, organisations, placemaking and public art.
Selected Projects
(5)
Clients
Netflix
American Express
TEDx Sydney
City of Sydney
Frasers Property
GPT Group
Samsung
MONA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Kenzo
Westpac
Scentre Group
QVB
1800 Tequila
The Red Cross
Art and About
Furphy
ACU
Sydney Mardi Gras
Vollebak
Minor Figures
Nine
Melbourne Fashion Show
Sculpture by the Sea
Vivid Sydney
Ipho
Tiger Beer
WFF
Ancestry
Destination NSW
Studio Dive is a leading multi-disciplinary experiential practice. At the heart of our ethos is a renowned creative naivety, approaching every project anew. This open minded approach results in creative solutions that are uniquely platform agnostic, with a body of work that stretches across every typology and scale.
The studio works alongside some of the world’s best brands, establishments and advertising agencies to ideate, expand and execute endeavours globally. Our studio remains determinedly small and independent, prioritising close collaboration with our partners. We prefer a brains over brawn approach, maintaining a core team regularly complimented by an established network of world class collaborators.
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive possesses the rare talent to take a brief and transform it into something extraordinary and beyond imagination. Whether it’s public art, film, design, sculpture, exhibition, or activation the work is always flawlessly executed."
Simon Walkom
Director, Strategy & Operations MAAS
“As a director of major events and festivals, working with James has been a highlight throughout my career.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director. Vivid Sydney.
“Studio Dive’s attention to detail is unmatched, which meant that our wildly ambitious idea successfully landed in the real world, setting a new standard for the brand globally. With Studio Dive behind the wheel, you know you’re in for something great."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager. Minor Figures.
Recognition
Recognition
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.