Selected Projects
Places, stories and identities transformed into pieces that remain in the memory.
Every Island Whisper Atelier project begins with something specific: a place, a property, a brand, an occasion or a story worth remembering.
From our signature bespoke hand fans to distinctive objects and coordinated collections, each project is developed around its own context, audience and intended experience.
The final piece should feel as though it belongs to the place or brand it was created for — not as though it was selected from a catalogue.
CREATED AROUND PLACE, PURPOSE AND STORY
Different Briefs. Different Starting Points.
No two Island Whisper Atelier projects begin in exactly the same way.
One may start with the landscape surrounding a hotel. Another with a restaurant interior, a city landmark, a cultural reference, an existing brand identity or a particular moment in the guest journey.
From there, we develop the creative direction and determine what the final piece needs to become.
Sometimes the process begins with original artwork. Other projects begin with an existing identity, colour palette, pattern or visual reference supplied by the client.
What remains consistent is the intention: to create something specific to that project rather than simply personalise an object afterwards.
SELECTED WORK
A Selection of Our Projects
Different places, audiences and ways of working — connected by the same principle: the final piece should feel as though it belongs to the experience for which it was created.
THOMPSON SEVILLE · SPAIN
Sense of Place Through an Icon of Seville
Original watercolour inspired by Seville’s orange trees was translated into a bespoke hand fan created around the destination and hotel experience.
THOMPSON MADRID · SPAIN
Madrid, Reinterpreted Through Its Carnations
Original watercolour carnations, coffee-toned wooden ribs and considered finishing details transformed a familiar symbol of Madrid into a contemporary hotel piece.
PERSOL · NEW YORK
A Bespoke Piece for a Flagship Opening
A refined hand fan developed for Persol’s New York flagship opening, combining restrained colour, natural wood and discreet brand integration.
HARRY & IZZY’S · PARADISE VALLEY
From Restaurant Identity to Opening-Day Object
The restaurant’s interiors, identity and colour palette became the starting point for a hand fan designed specifically for the opening of its Paradise Valley location.
AMOUAGE × HARRIS REED · LONDON
Scent, Colour and Movement
A sculptural pink-and-white hand fan created for an Amouage and Harris Reed event in London, later perfumed by Amouage as part of the sensory experience.
MADRID DESTINO · SINGAPORE
A Piece of Madrid, Created to Travel
Puerta de Alcalá was reinterpreted in original watercolour and translated into a bespoke hand fan designed to carry a piece of Madrid beyond the event.
TURESPAÑA · SINGAPORE
Spain, Interpreted Through Colour and Movement
References to Spanish textiles, flowers, decorative patterns and movement were translated into a contemporary hand fan for an international tourism audience.
EXPLORE BY SETTING
Where We Work
Different settings require different objects, materials and ways of working. Explore how Island Whisper Atelier develops projects around hospitality, restaurants, brands and destinations.
Hotels & Resorts
Signature hand fans, distinctive objects and coordinated hospitality collections developed around the property, destination and guest journey.
Restaurants & Beach Clubs
Bespoke pieces created around the identity, atmosphere and way guests experience the venue.
Brands & Events
Bespoke objects, launches and brand experiences developed around the identity, audience and occasion.
Destinations & Tourism
Original artwork and distinctive pieces that translate architecture, culture and place into objects designed to travel beyond the destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Island Whisper Atelier creates signature bespoke hand fans, distinctive objects and coordinated collections for hotels, resorts, restaurants, beach clubs, destinations, premium brands, events and cultural projects worldwide.
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No. Every project begins with the client, property, destination, brand, occasion or creative brief. From there, we determine the most appropriate creative direction, object, materials, finishes and presentation for that particular context.
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Yes. Bespoke hand fans remain at the heart of Island Whisper Atelier. They may be created as a standalone piece, become the artistic starting point for a wider hospitality or brand collection, or form part of a broader guest experience.
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Yes. Depending on the brief, one creative direction can extend across different objects such as bespoke hand fans, textiles, leather accessories, room pieces, travel accessories, pouches or presentation elements. Each piece is selected according to its intended use rather than from a fixed collection.
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Yes. A project may be inspired by a property, architectural feature, landscape, cultural reference, colour palette or brand identity. Depending on the brief, the creative process may include original artwork or begin with existing visual material supplied by the client. Logos and personalised details can also be incorporated discreetly where appropriate.
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We work internationally with hotels and resorts, restaurants and beach clubs, tourism and cultural organisations, premium brands, event teams and other clients looking for distinctive bespoke pieces and collections.
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Depending on the product and production requirements, selected pieces may be personalised with individual names or initials. The available options are confirmed according to the material, technique, quantity and schedule.
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Tell us about your property, brand, destination or event, the experience or object you are considering, approximate quantity if known, required date and any useful references. We will review the brief and recommend the most appropriate creative and production approach.
Have a Project in Mind?
Tell us about the property, destination, brand, event or experience you are developing. Whether you already know the object you need or are still exploring the right direction, we can begin from the brief and build from there.