Effortless Everywhere,
Cullinan SII Launch
AKQA x
Rolls Royce
Collaborators
Stills: Robbie Lawrence
DOP: Nicolai Niermann
Inspired by the reality rooted in the everyday life of a Rolls-Royce owner, the photographic approach for this launch develops a radically new visual language for the brand.
The Cullinan SII is shot candidly, drawing inspiration from reportage photography. This approach captures the authentic, unstaged moments that define the luxurious yet grounded experiences of Rolls-Royce owners.




















Effortless Everywhere,
Cullinan SII Launch
AKQA x
Rolls Royce
Collaborators
Stills: Robbie Lawrence
DOP: Nicolai Niermann
Inspired by the reality rooted in the everyday life of a Rolls-Royce owner, the photographic approach for this launch develops a radically new visual language for the brand.
The Cullinan SII is shot candidly, drawing inspiration from reportage photography. This approach captures the authentic, unstaged moments that define the luxurious yet grounded experiences of Rolls-Royce owners.




















Creative and art director, with experience across agency, editorial and in-house environments, working at the intersection of visual storytelling, contemporary culture and brand expression with a 360 approach.
With a practice spanning photography, motion and editorial design, I develop creative work that shape how brands, institutions and cultural moments are seen, felt and remembered.
Currently leading creative as Senior Art Director at Christie’s.
+ working independently and available for select freelance projects.
Previously
AKQA
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide/Vice Media
Selam X
Hubert & Fischer Studio
HarrimanSteel
Work mentioned in
Clients
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
Creative and art director, with experience across agency, editorial and in-house environments, working at the intersection of visual storytelling, contemporary culture and brand expression with a 360 approach.
With a practice spanning photography, motion and editorial design, I develop creative work that shape how brands, institutions and cultural moments are seen, felt and remembered.
Currently leading creative as Senior Art Director at Christie’s.
+ working independently and available for select freelance projects.
Previously
AKQA
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide/Vice Media
Selam X
Hubert & Fischer Studio
HarrimanSteel
Work mentioned in
Clients
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
A multidisciplinary art director, designer and creative consultant driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture. Specialising in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion, and editorial design, with extensive experience within the luxury lifestyle and automotive arena.
lobina.fernando@gmail.com
LinkedIn, Instagram.
Full CV and PDF Portfolio also available.
Currently Senior Designer / Art Director at AKQA London. I have previously worked in design and art direction positions at The New York Times, &Walsh, Virtue Worldwide, Herbert & Fischer Studio, Selam X, and HarrimanSteel. I also work on ongoing independent creative projects in the worlds of image direction, editorial, and brand design.
Working with clients such as a Audemars Piguet, Adidas, Burberry, De Beers, Leica, Nike, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Volvo
Mentions
Ad Age
Ad Week
Auto Express
ID Magazine
Its Nice That
Red Dot Design Awards
Tech Crunch
The Guardian
The Verge
Top Gear