About
The Studio
Founded in 2015 by Patil Tchilinguirian, Patchil is a research-driven studio at the intersection of art and design. Based in Montreal, Tiohtià:ke, we collaborate with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
We believe in the art of storytelling, weaving narratives into every detail, big or small. Each design we create tells a story, making sure every moment, every element, connects and resonates. From strategy to branding, environmental graphics, and print, we craft work that questions, reflects, and inspires.
We partner with clients to uncover their unique voice and shape how they’re seen in the world. Whether shaping ideas, people, places, or products, every project begins with a story. We listen to capture the essence of an idea — the foundation that guides every creative choice.
Strategy brings clarity, helping us define what sets you apart and translate it into a cohesive vision. Through thoughtful execution and fresh thinking, we create work that resonates with meaning and endures with purpose.
Selected Clients
Profit
Banque du Liban
Rezayat Group
Non Profit
UNESCO
UNDP
ICAO
Danish Refugee Council
Mercy Corps
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Free Press Unlimited
Visualizing Impact
Lebanon Support
INJAZ Lebanon
British Council
Goethe Institute
Academia
Concordia University (Montreal)
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Université de Montréal (UdeM)
Hexagram
Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology
Design, Arts and Culture
Sharjah Art Foundation
Eastern Bloc
L’Imagier Exhibition Centre
Agrégat - Centre d’Artistes
Festival Quartiers Danse
Beirut Design Week
MENA Design Research Centre
Art Direction
Design Research
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Brand Activation
Content Curation
Content Strategy
Creative Direction
Editorial Design
Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
Information Design
Merchandise Design
Print Consultancy
Signage and Wayfinding
Spatial Design
Textile Design
Surface Design
Services
Categories
Corporate
Nonprofit
Academia
Architecture
Publishing
Fashion
Culture
Lifestyle
Tech
Real Estate
Patil Tchilinguirian
Patil Tchilinguirian
The Artist
Hello, marhaba, salut, parev—I'm Patil, an artist fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Armenian.
My practice intertwines prints, pixels, and fibers, bridging design and art, craftsmanship and technology. I explore historical and political narratives through alternative lenses, blending factual storytelling with socio-material inquiry to challenge cultural perceptions and foster new forms of sustainability and transmission.
Emerging from a diasporic lens and an engagement with materiality, my work amplifies underrepresented voices and brings obscured histories to light. Fabric, as a medium, allows me to craft emotional dialogues and grant political agency to the hidden stories woven within us. Among my various projects, my tufted creations bring me the greatest joy and fulfillment.
My work has been exhibited in group shows across Montreal, Paris, Beirut, Barcelona, Istanbul, Venice, and Berlin. Beyond my studio practice, I engage with communities through cultural interventions, conferences, and workshops, creating spaces for dialogue and connection.
Education
2017 – 2020 | Master of Design (MDes), Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
2003 – 2007 | Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (BS), Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Affiliations
2024 – Present | Agrégat Centre d’artiste:
Administration Committee Member
2019 – 2020 | Hexagram: Programming Committee Member
Grants & Fellowships
2025 | Explore and Create - Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
2025 | Vivacité - Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec (CALQ)
2025 | Conseil des Arts de Montréal (CAM)
2019 | Hexagram, Research-Creation Grant
2017 | John W. O’Brien Graduate Fellowship, Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University
Custom Creations
At Patchil, I transform ideas into tactile, one-of-a-kind tufted pieces—whether bold wall art or lush brooches. Blending rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate craftsmanship, each piece tells a story of movement, memory, and transformation. Inspired by organic patterns, abstract forms, and personal narratives, Patchil creations invite touch, contemplation, and connection.
