STUDIO BRIEFING

About Us

Our Story

Founded in 2013 by Suzy and Philip Annetta, Fifth Black is publisher of internationally renowned magazine and media platform Design Anthology, which began as a quarterly journal and has evolved into a global cross-channel design authority. Our knowledge of design, culture, travel, urbanism and architecture is legendary, with the publication covering these areas and more for an influential audience of well-travelled, affluent and savvy professionals, creatives and captains of industry.

This expertise is brought to every client’s project, where our international team of specialists consist of branding strategists, architects, art directors, interior designers, editors, journalists and photographers working in the field every day.

Beginning with best-in-class brand strategy, our team will work with yours to develop a full spectrum of solutions; from evolving or reinventing your brand’s verbal expression through to its visual expression — producing everything from original photography, video and audio to printed works.

Based between our creative studios in Melbourne and Hong Kong, and calling on the support of our commercial and editorial colleagues in London and Singapore, our team brings not just unmatched professional expertise, but also a personal passion, ensuring our work excels strategically while embodying the rigorous understanding of the design industry that our highly discerning audience — and yours — expects.

In short, we’re your single-stop creative and communications partner, built to help you tell your story. ¶

Captains of industry

Our Clients