About us

Exploring the space between
imagination and experience

We are an experience design studio passionate about weaving education, information and data into compelling stories that leave a lasting impression on visitors. With decades of experience, our team's strong creative imagination has consistently produced award winning installations. We could not do that without rigorous production standards, a strong creative drive and vigorous attention to detail. Yes, we are passionate, but we are also methodological in everything we do. Please feel free to get in touch with us at gagarin@gagarin.is

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Atli Hilmarsson

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Hringur Hafsteinsson

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Kristín Eva Ólafsdóttir

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Lemke Meijer

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Magnús Elvar Jónsson

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Marel Helgason

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Nils Wiberg

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Samúel Hörðdal Jónasson

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Awards & nominations

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Icelandic Graphic Design Association

Award

Recognition

2020
2015
2012
Good of the Nation
2012
Create-O-Mat
2011
Legends of Valhalla

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Red Dot Communication Award

Best of the best

2019

Award

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SEGD

Honor Award

Merit Award

Sylvia Harris Award

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Art Directors Club of Europe

Silver

Nomination

Gold

2018

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German Design Awards

Winner

Special mention

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Icelandic Design Award

Gold

Best Investment

Nomination

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European Museum of the Year Award

Nomination

2022

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MUSE

Silver

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Icelandic Lighting Design Award

First prize

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Grapevine

Project of the year

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Nordic digital excellence in museums

Best Design of Digital Experiences in Museums

Best fixed media application

2004
Hofsstadir Archeology

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Icelandic Advertising Awards

Finalist

2009
Light in the dark

Nomination

2018
2011
2011
Create-O-Mat
2010
Six Thinking Pencils