Emanuel G. Rus — Creative Direction, Visual Communication & Project Development

Selected work, clients and collaborations. Detroit, Michigan. The portfolio spans creative direction, visual communication, project development, interactive design, identity, photography, editorial design, book design and art.

Working Method

I work by understanding things. I begin with the product, organization, idea or problem itself. The investigation determines whether the work becomes visual, conceptual, editorial, digital or physical. The subject changes; the method persists.

Professional Practice

Positioner: interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients. Infinity Art Studio: creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients. Manu’s Artisan Breads: concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design. Carpets & Kilims: research, photography, editorial design and book design. VIS Foundation: concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development.

Detroit, Michigan · 2026 · emanuel.grigore.rus@gmail.com
Emanuel G. Rus — Creative Direction, Visual Communication and Project Development. Selected work, clients and collaborations: Manu’s Artisan Breads; Positioner; Rebirth of Detroit; Infinity Art Studio; Carpets and Kilims; VIS Foundation; Works on Paper and Canvas. Emanuel G. Rus working method: understanding the product, organization, idea or problem before determining the form of the work. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 4 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 5 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 6 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 7 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 8 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 9 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 10 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 11 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 12 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 13 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 14 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 15 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Manu’s Artisan Breads — Studies in Flour, Water & Time — portfolio page 16 of 93. Michigan 2026. Concept, research, product development, creative direction, photography, identity, writing and editorial design; an investigation beginning with breadmaking and expanding into photography, writing and visual documentation. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 17 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 18 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 19 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 20 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 21 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 22 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 23 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 24 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 25 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 26 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 27 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 28 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 29 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 30 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 31 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. Positioner — Professional Collaboration, Lugano, Switzerland — portfolio page 32 of 93. Interactive design, digital implementation, motion and system integration for Swiss and international clients including Lugano Turismo, ASSOS, Alfex Swiss Watches, La Fabrique and Swisseau. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 33 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 34 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 35 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 36 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 37 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 38 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 39 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 40 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. The Rebirth of Detroit — portfolio page 41 of 93. Commissioned interpretation of Detroit decline and renewal developed through observation, photographic research and a four-panel oil painting. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 42 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 43 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 44 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 45 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 46 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 47 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 48 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 49 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 50 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 51 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 52 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 53 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 54 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 55 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 56 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 57 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 58 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 59 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 60 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 61 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 62 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 63 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 64 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 65 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 66 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 67 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Infinity Art Studio — Professional Practice — portfolio page 68 of 93. Creative direction, interactive design, identity and visual communication for commercial, cultural and private clients, including Cargus, Greenovia, Formatum Inc, Art Decor, MACSB, NORD+ and others. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 69 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 70 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 71 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 72 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 73 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 74 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 75 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 76 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 77 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. Carpets & Kilims — A Collection — portfolio page 78 of 93. Private Michigan collection, 2024. Research, photography, editorial design and book design. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 79 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 80 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 81 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 82 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 83 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. VIS Foundation — Experimental Interactive Project — portfolio page 84 of 93. Concept, generative navigation, interaction design and ActionScript development. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 85 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 86 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 87 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 88 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 89 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 90 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 91 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Works on Paper & Canvas — portfolio page 92 of 93. Selected works on paper and canvas, painting, drawing and visual studies. Emanuel G. Rus — The Subject Changes, The Method Persists — portfolio page 93 of 93. Creative Direction · Visual Communication · Project Development. Detroit, Michigan · 2026.