Edmond Huot

Edmond Huot — Chief Creative Officer, Forward Studio

Edmond Huot is the Chief Creative Officer at Forward Studio in New York, specializing in aircraft livery design, aviation identity systems, and brand strategy for airlines and aerospace companies worldwide. His work sits at the intersection ofaviation, design, and cultural storytelling, focused on building distinctive, enduring global airline brands.

Huot’s work and contributions have been widely featured across leading international media, including Bloomberg Pursuits,Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, USA Today, Billboard, Robb Report, Aviation Week, Aerospace Global News, AtlasObscura, and The Points Guy, among others, highlighting his career across the business, aviation, and travel sectors.

Within the global design community, Huot’s approach has been recognized by respected industry press, including features in GRAPHIS and GDUSA (Graphic Design USA). He has also been an invited podcast guest of AIGA, the leading professional association for design, and has been featured in design and culture publications such as Print Magazine and CNET.

In addition to his design practice, Huot serves as a juror for several leading international design and digital awards. He is anExecutive Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) and serves as a judge for its prestigious Webby Awards, contributing to the evaluation of global excellence in digital and creative innovation. He has also served as a jury member for Awwwards, the International Design Awards (IDA), and the FRAME Awards.

One of Huot’s most significant projects was the design of the aircraft livery for Northern Pacific Airways, where he served as Creative Director and Lead Designer for the airline’s brand, naming, and visual identity. The design was unveiled at amajor industry launch event at San Bernardino International Airport in January 2022, featuring a full-scale reveal of aBoeing aircraft bearing the approved livery.

San Bernardino has a significant aviation history, home to one of the largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)facilities in the United States, with infrastructure capable of handling widebody aircraft. The site has also served as a filming location for major aviation productions, including The Aviator, underscoring its prominence within both the aviation industry and broader cultural landscape.

The unveiling brought together senior airline executives, aviation stakeholders, and media. Huot led not only the liverydesign, but also the creative direction and production of the entire showcase, including the narrative concept, staging, andvisual presentation. This culminated in a large-scale, choreographed aircraft reveal that received coverage from leading aviation and travel publications, reinforcing both the industry significance of the launch and his role in shaping high-profile airline brand introductions.
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