Seen, Unheard is a creative theory PROJECT—a structured yet imaginative framework of ideas developed to interpret, express, and reimagine experience. You can’t hear what’s going on in Emmanuel Lav-L’s mind, but through this project, you can see it. Grounded in personal insight and artistic expression, Seen, Unheard shares creative conclusions born from quiet observation and a vivid inner world.
It all begins with SILENCE.
Created IN SILENCE
Seen, Unheard was officially founded in 2023, but its story has been unfolding since 1997. For founder Emmanuel Lav-L, being seen was never the challenge—being heard was. But this isn’t about telling you who he is. It’s about showing you who you are. He’s not here to be understood; he’s here to hold the mirror steady while you face yourself. At Seen, Unheard, self-focused narratives dissolve, giving way to creative conclusions born from silent observation and deep internal dialogue.
LOGO
Our abstract logo, designed by Emmanuel Lav-L, was created to be a period at the end of each design sentence expressed through the medium of Fashion & Media.
“We’re holding a mirror to your soul — you might smile, you might frown, but you won’t be able to look away.”