The Studio

Lab 8 is an independent creative direction studio led by Shianne Wisdom, based in Washington, DC and working beyond it.

We work with artists, brands, and organizations to develop ideas and guide their creative execution across music, culture, lifestyle, and events.

Shianne Wisdom, Founder & Creative Director of LAB 8, seated in the studio

Shianne Wisdom

Founder & Creative Director

Shianne’s work spans concept development, photoshoot direction, video editing, and live production leadership. She brings a connected approach to the visual direction, the people involved, and the experience being created.

Through Lab 8, she leads projects from the initial idea into execution, bringing in collaborators according to the scope.

How We Work

01 — Understand

We begin with the purpose, audience, goals, and practical needs of the project.

02 — Develop

We establish the concept, visual direction, scope, and production approach.

03 — Create

We guide execution and coordinate the collaborators and deliverables needed to bring the direction to life.

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