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Being picky and paying attention to detail is kind of Tiquismiquis Club’s whole thing

The Malaga-based studio is dedicated to getting the nitty gritty right, with cultural and artistic projects that boast immaculate editorial layouts and thought-out identity systems for all kinds of creative clients.

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Date
28 January 2025

Spanish graphic design studio Tiquismiquis Club was founded by Roberto Espartero and Juan Martín — a joint practice that offers its specialisms in visual identities and editorial design. Its name, Tiquismiquis, “translates to picky”, co-founder Roberto tells us, “a reflection of our philosophy: paying attention to every detail and approaching projects with dedication, seeking creative solutions that connect with people.”

“Typographical play and editorial compositions characterise our work”, shares studio co-founder Juan, “which we develop in collaboration with other creatives to offer customised solutions with their own identity.” Spanning publication and poster design, identities for independent eateries, cultural festivals and artists, the studio’s vibrant portfolio is united by a healthy perfectionism over all the smaller details; things that the eye might usually miss, now made centre stage.

The studio has a particular affinity for cultural and artistic projects that they can get really stuck into. One we particularly loved is their design work on the film I am Loving you Crazy which was the result of the studio’s complete immersion into the graphic universe of the 70s, “analysing photographs and archives from the decade, to understand characteristic colours, fonts and design styles”, their meticulous approach shining through in the attention to detail given to the film’s props and ephemera.

A similar research and revival project saw the studio have its start: Alioliesajonesa, “A personal project dedicated to documenting and recovering the old signage of Málaga”, says Roberto. “This initiative allowed us to explore the city’s rich graphic heritage and solidified our passion for creating visual identities, sparking our interest in the small details that enrich design and all the stories they conceal.”

A split image showing a table setting and a person's back. On the left, a wine glass and a menu reading “Carta de Vinos” and “Juana Paloma” sit on a white tablecloth. On the right, a person wears a blue checked shirt with “Juana Paloma” printed in bold blue letters across the back.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Juana Paloma (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2024)

A person carries a pale yellow tote bag with bold blue text. It reads “Festival de Poesia” and “Irreconciliables (Nº12)”, with a smaller line of text along the bottom.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Irreconciliables Festival (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2023)

Two vintage posters side by side. The first is yellow and reads “Liberación Homosexual” above a list of demands and a high-contrast image of people. The second is blue and features an illustration of three figures with raised fists under the letters “JOC”, with text below reading “1° de Mayo Dia Universal del Trabajo”.
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Tiquismiquis.club: TE ESTOY AMANDO LOCAMENTE (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2023)

A four-page spread from a fashion lookbook. The pages feature a mix of black and white and colour photography of a person posing in oversized tailoring and minimalist clothing. One page includes the handwritten words “Carry On” and the headline “Stepping on dust”.
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Tiquismiquis.club: The Pink Prince (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2021)

A person’s hands hold a stack of three grey books with textured, stone-like covers. The top book features the text “ADG Laus 2024 54th Edition” and “The Book”.
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Tiquismiquis.club: The Book ADG-LAUS (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2024)

A stack of books leans against a white wall on a grey floor. The top book is open to a page that reads “ELA FIDALGO, EL OJO DE LA AGUJA”.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Victus et Amictus de Ela Fidalgo (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2024)

A two-page magazine spread featuring a profile of designer Fátima Ropero. The left page contains a large headline “FÁTIMA ROPERO” above introductory text in Spanish and English. The right page includes two photographs of a person wearing a bright orange headpiece and a matching outfit, alongside a detailed interview.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Al Bies Magazine serie 2 (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2022)

A layout of a book or brochure about Ettore Sottsass, shown as a series of open spreads. The design features bold purple and yellow colour blocking, black and white photography, and Spanish text including the heading “Biografía del artista”.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Ettore Sottsass Magazine (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2024)

A two-page spread from a book or brochure featuring columns of text in Spanish and English. The layout is clean and minimalist, with the title “La Térmica” and the name “Aaron Johnson” printed at the bottom.
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Tiquismiquis.club: Aaron Johnson Book (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2024)

A diptych of two photographs showing dark glass wine bottles. On the left, five bottles are scattered across weathered stone steps. On the right, a close-up shows a bottle resting on an orange plastic grate, with a label reading “1301” and “Samuel Parraga”.
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Tiquismiquis.club. VINOS DE ALTURA SAMUEL PARRAGA (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2023)

A person holds a dark glass wine bottle tilted against a sunlit concrete surface. The white label features the number “0719” in large red digits and the name “Samuel Parraga”.
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Tiquismiquis.club. VINOS DE ALTURA SAMUEL PARRAGA (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2023)

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Tiquismiquis.club: Al Bies Magazine (Copyright © Tiquismiquis.club, 2022)

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Ellis Tree

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Ellis Tree (she/her) is a staff writer at It’s Nice That. She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. ert@itsnicethat.com

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