AURA CHU

Aura Chu

Aura Chu seated in her studio on a steel chair, a laptop, magazines, and a camera at her feet

Creative direction · Brand strategy

Every creative choice should come from understanding the brand first.

Every creative choice should come from understanding the brand first.

IIPhilosophy

Flat lay of magazines, a notebook, a phone, keys, and a cup of tea on a marble table

Good creative work starts by understanding the brand, not by following trends.

Trends change overnight. The right questions need to come first: what a brand stands for, who it wants to reach, and how it wants people to feel.

My Creative Philosophy

IIIAbout

Aura Chu seated on a chrome chair in front of a clothing rail, a laptop and fashion books at her feet

From Michelin-starred kitchens to backstage at New York Fashion Week.

My career brought me a vast range of experiences and taught me craft, storytelling, and how people connect with a brand. Through it all, I was always drawn to the conversations behind the work: what brands and people were trying to achieve, what was holding them back, and what they needed to understand about themselves.

Raised in
France
Worked in
Europe, North America, Asia
Industries
Culinary, modeling, hospitality, photography, event planning, fashion, education
See my journey

IVServices

Creative concepts and strategy built around the brand.

Positioning, visual worlds, campaigns, and experiences shaped by what a brand stands for and who it wants to reach.

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

    Naming, messaging, audience

  • Creative Direction

    Visual worlds, casting

  • Campaign Concepts

    Shoot planning, production

  • Cultural & Experiential Projects

    Events, installations, launches

How I can help
Two frames of Aura Chu in conversation with a café owner and chef over a laptop

VContact

contact@aurachu.com

I reply within 24 hours. We’ll set up a call to discuss your needs and decide whether we’re a good fit for each other.

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Primary location
New York City
Local time
– in NYC
Languages
English, French