Hjalti Karlsson

Icelander Hjalti Karlsson and Jan Wilker (from Germany) started their Manhattan studio, karlssonwilker, in 2000. The two of them (plus one more designer) work on all sorts of projects for an eclectic mix of cultural and commercial clients, from local non-profits to global corporations. Tellmewhy, a book about their first two years in business, was published by Princeton Architectural Press (NY) in 2003. Their work appeared in more than one major national and international design publication, and they have received less than a thousand awards. They frequently lecture and give workshops on design around the world.
Hjalti and Jan continue to work with a wide-ranging list of clients, including A, the B, C, D, E, the F Club, G, H mag, I, J, and K.