Designing thoughtful, brand-driven experiences rooted in culture, craft, and storytelling.
Edmund Fladung
Creative Director & Founder
I've spent 20 years building brands from zero — as a founder, a creative director, and everything in between.
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I'm a creative generalist who learned the craft by doing all of it. For most of my working life, I've been the full creative department for my own companies: brand strategist, art director, product designer, photographer, and creative director rolled into one.
I co-founded Manyana, a design-forward lifestyle brand and boutique in Mexico that grew into a culturally recognized destination, earning features in The New York Times and Vogue. Before that, I built Quality Peoples, a contemporary surf label distributed across 18 countries and 62+ retail stores. And earlier in my career, I creative-directed award-winning digital campaigns for MGM, Warner Bros., and Universal, picking up MPAA Key Art Awards and recognition from Apple and Adobe along the way.
These days I'm looking for the next place to put that energy — whether that's leading creative inside a team that values craft and conviction, or partnering with founders as a fractional creative director. Either way, I bring the same thing: strategic range, hands-on execution, and the instincts you build from running the whole thing yourself.
About Me ➜
A life lived in hot pursuit
Manyana
As co-founder and creative director of Manyana, I led brand identity, product design, art direction, e-commerce, and campaign strategy for a culturally rooted fashion label blending Mexican influences with modern design.
Selected Experience
Entrepreneur, creative director, and designer with 20+ years of experience launching and leading brands across fashion, tech, and lifestyle — combining hands-on design with big-picture brand building and cultural storytelling.
