works alongside founders and early-stage creative teams to sharpen their vision, launch with purpose, and translate ambitions into brands built for growth.
PUBLIC FANTASY® is the design and creative direction practice of ︎Edward Martin Shaughnessy V.
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Founded in 2021, the practice draws on over a decade of experience across leading design studios, global creative teams, and early-stage startups.
Edward’s work spans creative direction, brand strategy, identity systems, campaign development, motion, illustration, and visual design across disciplines.
He leads projects with care and vision, uniting teams around concept, craft, and long-term creative impact.
BACKGROUND
Founder & Creative Lead
︎PUBLIC FANTASY®
Assoc. Creative Director of Marketing & Design
︎AESCAPE
Senior Designer
︎TURNER DUCKWORTH
︎OMFGCO
︎KAMP
Visual Designer
︎ONE HUNDRED
︎OWEN JONES
Edward’s work spans creative direction, brand strategy, identity systems, campaign development, motion, illustration, and visual design across disciplines.
He leads projects with care and vision, uniting teams around concept, craft, and long-term creative impact.
BACKGROUND
Founder & Creative Lead
︎PUBLIC FANTASY®
Assoc. Creative Director of Marketing & Design
︎AESCAPE
Senior Designer
︎TURNER DUCKWORTH
︎OMFGCO
︎KAMP
Visual Designer
︎ONE HUNDRED
︎OWEN JONES
GLOBAL BRANDS
Nike, Brand Jordan, Adidas, Muji, Netflix, Trojan, Budweiser, Bud Light
STARTUPS & EARLY STAGE
Aescape, Neutral Foods, Third Wave, Straightaway Cocktails, Letto, Smallish, Still Branch
HOSPITALITY & DEVELOPMENT
Kimpton: The Cottonwood Hotel, Sage Hospitality: Catbird Hotel, Sentral: Chorus SF, Allen Morris Company, Miyashita Park Tokyo
LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
Detrola, Top Dawg Entertainment, Street League Skateboarding, Frances May, Danner Boots, Biketown Portland, Oregon State Parks, International Champions Cup
Nike, Brand Jordan, Adidas, Muji, Netflix, Trojan, Budweiser, Bud Light
STARTUPS & EARLY STAGE
Aescape, Neutral Foods, Third Wave, Straightaway Cocktails, Letto, Smallish, Still Branch
HOSPITALITY & DEVELOPMENT
Kimpton: The Cottonwood Hotel, Sage Hospitality: Catbird Hotel, Sentral: Chorus SF, Allen Morris Company, Miyashita Park Tokyo
LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
Detrola, Top Dawg Entertainment, Street League Skateboarding, Frances May, Danner Boots, Biketown Portland, Oregon State Parks, International Champions Cup
Public Fantasy® works alongside founders and early-stage creative teams to sharpen their vision, launch with purpose, and translate ambitions into brands built for growth.
︎SEE OUR PROCESS ︎START A PROJECT ︎BOOK A CALL
INFO
PUBLIC FANTASY® is the design and creative leadership practice of ︎Edward Martin Shaughnessy V, a cross-disciplinary designer, creative director, and visual artist based in Brooklyn, NY.
Founded in 2021, the practice builds on over a decade of experience across design studios, global creative teams, and early-stage startups.
His work spans creative direction, brand strategy, identity systems, campaign development, motion, illustration, and visual design across disciplines.
He leads projects with care and vision, uniting teams around concept, craft, and long-term creative impact.
BACKGROUND
FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD
︎Public Fantasy®
ASSOC. CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DESIGN
︎Aescape
SENIOR DESIGNER
︎Turner Duckworth
︎OMFGCO
︎Kamp
VISUAL DESIGNER
︎One Hundred
︎Owen Jones
FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD
︎Public Fantasy®
ASSOC. CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DESIGN
︎Aescape
SENIOR DESIGNER
︎Turner Duckworth
︎OMFGCO
︎Kamp
VISUAL DESIGNER
︎One Hundred
︎Owen Jones
SELECT CLIENTS
GLOBAL BRANDS
Nike, Brand Jordan, Adidas, Muji, Netflix, Trojan, Budweiser, Bud Light
STARTUPS & EARLY STAGE
Aescape, Neutral Foods, Third Wave, Straightaway Cocktails, Letto, Smallish, Still Branch
HOSPITALITY & DEVELOPMENT
Kimpton: The Cottonwood Hotel, Sage Hospitality Group: Catbird Hotel, Sentral: Chorus SF, Allen Morris Company, Miyashita Park Tokyo
LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
Detrola, Top Dawg Entertainment, Street League Skateboarding, Frances May, Danner Boots, Biketown Portland, Oregon State Parks, International Champions Cup
GLOBAL BRANDS
Nike, Brand Jordan, Adidas, Muji, Netflix, Trojan, Budweiser, Bud Light
STARTUPS & EARLY STAGE
Aescape, Neutral Foods, Third Wave, Straightaway Cocktails, Letto, Smallish, Still Branch
HOSPITALITY & DEVELOPMENT
Kimpton: The Cottonwood Hotel, Sage Hospitality Group: Catbird Hotel, Sentral: Chorus SF, Allen Morris Company, Miyashita Park Tokyo
LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
Detrola, Top Dawg Entertainment, Street League Skateboarding, Frances May, Danner Boots, Biketown Portland, Oregon State Parks, International Champions Cup