Ibiza Design Studio

As the saying goes, a picture speaks volumes, yet in today’s world, visual communication requires more than just imagery. Design, in its myriad forms, is pivotal for effective messaging and founder of Ibiza Design Studio, Maximiliano Guzmán Wilkendorf is highly skilled when it comes to transforming his clients visions into impactful works of art and photo-realistic renders. Infusing his Chilean warmth and German precision into every facet of the art direction, design, branding process, Max’s vast experience in developing projects has seen him work with esteemed brands such as International Music Summit, Pacha Group, Mambo Group, Go Plus, and Pure Ibiza Radio, among others.

Constantly evolving, Max now extends his expertise in the world of visual communication to architecture to help designers bring their blueprints and sketches to life within one to five days, depending on the level of detail and complexity. Thanks to digital advancements, Ibiza Design Studio adeptly interprets architects’ technical drawings and clients’ aspirations into impressive three-dimensional imagery. What was once only in the imagination is now delivered in full, living colour – as clear as if you were looking at a photograph of a fully completed building.

When a project is starting from the ground up, and even in cases when architectural floor plans may be missing (such as ancient refurbishments, or empty plots), Ibiza Design Studio can conduct site visits where Max uses a special laser technology to precisely measure each element within the space, in order to create the sketch, technical drawing or blueprint that will ultimately be used to develop the 3D render to exacting dimensions.

Although Max’s tools are digital, the artist within him always starts with pencil and paper, explaining why the high-quality final images by Ibiza Design Studio emit such warmth and authenticity. Once the project is sketched, the information is fed into the 3D rendering program – a process that demands the eye of an interior designer, the technicality of an architect, and the soul of an artist.

Collaborating with the client, the architect or their interior designer, Ibiza Design Studio can visually showcase the desired outcomes of each project, from the texture of carpets and the shimmering water of a swimming pool to stone walls, glossy bar tiles and even the curling steam of a bathtub. An advantage of this process is the ability for clients to experiment with materials and forms – for example, replacing metal with wood, switching sharp edges for curves, or choosing colour palettes ­– before construction begins, and ultimately make the optimal design decisions.

In addition to residential projects, Ibiza Design Studio’s services are indispensable for commercial spaces or property developers seeking to convey and market their plans. With the tagline ‘Inspired by Nature’, Max’s inspiration comes from a deep love of Ibiza’s colours, light, and vibe, and he credits his daily yoga practice with cultivating his calm and considered presence. Whether rendering concepts for a historic restaurant or extraordinary homes, or creating magazines, books or branding materials for graphic design clients, Max always draws on the philosophy of ‘looking back to move forward’ in his innovative design projects.