High-Definition Output. Subcultural Roots.
Creative lead / Studio founder
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Built on 20+ years of design industry experience.
The Vortik is a multidisciplinary design studio operating at the intersection of branding, 3D motion, and large-scale environmental art. Founded by Max Polak, the studio leverages over two decades of experience navigating the disparate worlds of global fashion, fine art institutions, and the foundations of the London street-art scene.
Our approach is built on a "High-Low" philosophy: applying the technical precision of luxury branding to the raw energy of street-level culture. Whether engineering a brand identity for a global brand or executing a large-scale mural for a local community, the objective remains constant: high-contrast execution and credible world-building.
Based between London and Kaohsiung, we operate as a core specialist unit, scaling through a global network of elite freelancers to meet the specific demands of each brief.
Capabilities
The Vortik creates visual worlds for brands across digital media, spatial environments and physical artwork.
Art Direction
3D Design & Motion
Brand Visual Systems
Campaign Visual Development
Spatial & Environmental Graphics
Murals & Public Artwork
Selected Clients & Collaborations
Working with both emerging and established clients, from independent ventures to global brands.
Timberland
Google
Diesel
Puma
Moving Picture Company (MPC)
OTOY
Airwalk
Pentland Brands
Avery Dennison
Trapstar
BBC
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi
Jonathan Yeo Studio
The studio’s background also includes collaborations with artists including Banksy (UK), Revok (USA) , Pref (Belgium), Imaone (Japan).
