Inside Spain’s interdisciplinary and evolving design scene

Paloma Ávila knows the power of networks. The graphic designer set up her own studio Half & Twice in Madrid following a stint in the corporate branding world as a way to pick projects closer to her heart: those that champion sustainability, community and diversity. The studio has worked on branding for a New York-based boutique production company and a progressive fashion brand. “I started my own studio because I didn’t see many opportunities to work at a design studio in