Tools of design,
Methods of philosophy
Tools of design,
Methods of philosophy
Tools of design,
Methods of philosophy
Tools of design,
Methods of philosophy
Approach
Approach
Approach
We create myths and give them physical form
Authera is a creative agency that creates exhibitions, brands, and the creative strategies behind them.
Authera was founded by Tim Michielsen and Ornella Ostapenko.
Tim is a philosopher specialised in identity. He is responsible for developing personal myths, brand narratives, and cultural projects. He gives them personality and voice, basing his work on deep cultural research.
Ornella is an art director, curator, artist, and designer with more than decade of experience. Her main role is to embody the myth in material form — whether as an exhibition stand, a spatial solution, a visual identity, book or even a work of art.
Together, Tim and Ornella collaborate with a network of designers, copywriters, artists, engineers, and other creatives from around the world to transform your vision into a project that leaves a mark.
We create myths and give them physical form
We create myths and give them physical form
Authera is a creative agency that creates exhibitions, brands, and the creative strategies behind them.
Authera is a creative agency that creates exhibitions, brands, and the creative strategies behind them.
Authera is a creative agency that creates exhibitions, brands, and the creative strategies behind them.
Authera was founded by Tim Michielsen and Ornella Ostapenko.
Tim is a philosopher specialised in identity. He is responsible for developing personal myths, brand narratives, and cultural projects. He gives them personality and voice, basing his work on deep cultural research.
Ornella is an art director, curator, artist, and designer with more than decade of experience. Her main role is to embody the myth in material form — whether as an exhibition stand, a spatial solution, a visual identity, book or even a work of art.
Together, Tim and Ornella collaborate with a network of designers, copywriters, artists, engineers, and other creatives from around the world to transform your vision into a project that leaves a mark.
Authera was founded by Tim Michielsen and Ornella Ostapenko.
Tim is a philosopher specialised in identity. He is responsible for developing personal myths, brand narratives, and cultural projects. He gives them personality and voice, basing his work on deep cultural research.
Ornella is an art director, curator, artist, and designer with more than decade of experience. Her main role is to embody the myth in material form — whether as an exhibition stand, a spatial solution, a visual identity, book or even a work of art.
Together, Tim and Ornella collaborate with a network of designers, copywriters, artists, engineers, and other creatives from around the world to transform your vision into a project that leaves a mark.
Team
Team
Team
Ornella Ostapenko
Co-founder · Art Director · Designer · Curator · Artist
Ornella Ostapenko
Co-founder · Art Director · Designer · Curator · Artist
Ornella Ostapenko
Co-founder · Art Director · Designer · Curator · Artist
Ornella Ostapenko is an art director, designer, and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience and a strong interest in history and cultural meaning.
As an artist, she participated in prestigious exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale Architettura 2023.
Ornella enjoys diving into ancient symbolism, stories, and visual traditions, translating them into clear and contemporary design.
At Authera, she brings strategic thinking, depth, and intuition to the visual side of each project, shaping identities that connect past and present in a thoughtful and relevant way.
Ornella Ostapenko is an art director, designer, and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience and a strong interest in history and cultural meaning.
As an artist, she participated in prestigious exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale Architettura 2023.
Ornella enjoys diving into ancient symbolism, stories, and visual traditions, translating them into clear and contemporary design.
At Authera, she brings strategic thinking, depth, and intuition to the visual side of each project, shaping identities that connect past and present in a thoughtful and relevant way.
Ornella Ostapenko is an art director, designer, and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience and a strong interest in history and cultural meaning.
As an artist, she participated in prestigious exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale Architettura 2023.
Ornella enjoys diving into ancient symbolism, stories, and visual traditions, translating them into clear and contemporary design.
At Authera, she brings strategic thinking, depth, and intuition to the visual side of each project, shaping identities that connect past and present in a thoughtful and relevant way.
Tim Michielsen
Co-founder · Philosopher · Copywriter · Strategist
Tim Michielsen
Co-founder · Philosopher · Copywriter · Strategist
Tim Michielsen
Co-founder · Philosopher · Copywriter · Strategist
Tim Michielsen is a philosopher specialized in modern Western identity. He’s focused on how people, organisations, and societies make sense of who they are and what they stand for. His thinking is shaped by philosophers such as Charles Taylor, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and Max Weber.
At Authera, Tim guides clients through answering the right questions and figuring out what really matters for their company, using their answers as the basis to develop a thoughtful brand identity.
Tim Michielsen is a philosopher specialized in modern Western identity. He’s focused on how people, organisations, and societies make sense of who they are and what they stand for. His thinking is shaped by philosophers such as Charles Taylor, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and Max Weber.
At Authera, Tim guides clients through answering the right questions and figuring out what really matters for their company, using their answers as the basis to develop a thoughtful brand identity.
Tim Michielsen is a philosopher specialized in modern Western identity. He’s focused on how people, organisations, and societies make sense of who they are and what they stand for. His thinking is shaped by philosophers such as Charles Taylor, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and Max Weber.
At Authera, Tim guides clients through answering the right questions and figuring out what really matters for their company, using their answers as the basis to develop a thoughtful brand identity.
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
The Lights Stay on
“Every photograph here tells a story of resilience — of teachers, medics, volunteers, and community leaders who refuse to give in to darkness. Working hand in hand with the EU, we are committed to empowering communities to build a foundation for a better future. This exhibition honours their efforts and reminds us that true recovery is rooted in people — in their courage and compassion that lights the way forward.”
Auke Lootsma, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine, highlighted the human spirit behind the exhibition
View our work
View our work
The Lights Stay on
Exhibition Design
The Lights Stay on
Exhibition Design
Ureherit: Architects for heritage in Ukraine
Visual Identity
Ureherit: Architects for heritage in Ukraine
Visual Identity
Ukrainian DNA: Venice Biennale Architettura 2023
Visual Identity | Exhibition Design
Ukrainian DNA: Venice Biennale Architettura 2023
Visual Identity | Exhibition Design