The Craftsman
Campbell Wilkens:

Cultural and historical awareness are woven into the DNA of any worthwhile product. There is value in re-examining what already exists, digging through the archives [a good library] and poring over the classics [don’t copy].  Truly understand what untapped potential do the materials, colours, functions, forms, and processes still hold. I am happy that many designers and manufacturers are reaching out to the skilled craftsmen of today [not hipsters] to explore the possibilities.

Coca Cola
Turner Duckworth
Rob Duncan:

Witty ideas, clever solutions, playing with negative space is hard to do. Even harder is convincing clients to go in this direction. 50% of being a designer is being able to solve problems creatively for clients. The other 50% is being able to sell that solution. Turner Duckworth not only managed to create such a clever, distinctive identity for Coca Cola but they managed to sell in through a huge corporation. To me that’s what makes this project extra special.

VBMS
Studio Dumbar
Rob Duncan:

VSMC (Visser & Smith Marine Contracting) is the European market leader in offshore power cable installation, creating grid-to-grid connections for offshore wind farms and other facilities. Bold, strong, sophisticated typography with a distinctive ‘M’ dipping beneath the baseline cleverly hints at what the company does.

Alzheimer Nederland
Studio Dumbar
Rob Duncan:

Simple, effective typographic solution for a complicated condition.The vanishing typography visualizes the effects of dementia, while some patients and carers see them as a source of light and hope.

Gin Rawal
Dorian
Cody Maemori:

Capturing the spirit of the marine enthralled district of El Raval in Barcelona, this label remains inventive as the relationship between product and package change.

Springs’ Smokery
Distil Studio
Jamie Ellul:

Springs’ Smokery nestles in the South Downs in Sussex. For three generations, they have used nothing but traditional dry-salting and logs of Sussex oak to produce their prime smoked salmon.

Using the charcoal from their brick kilns, Distil Studio have drawn a series of expressive marks and textures born from the very heart of their process. Such a creative yet simple solution, right down to the nod to the wood chunks in the apostrophe.

University of the Arts London Neon Sign
Alphabetical
Jamie Ellul:

Briefed to create a piece of signage that was also an art piece in itself to direct the public to a new gallery space in UAL’s HQ building in Holborn London.

Alphabetical devised a neon sign that seems to drip from a UAL branded paint tin – pointing passers-by to the entrance and giving them a taste of what’s in store for them.

Wired Magazine Typographic Illustration
Sawdust
Jamie Ellul:

This typographic illustration for Wired magazine really brings the quote to life perfectly. This would communicate even if you couldn’t read. A perfect example of words and image working seamlessly together.

Hunted Ad Campaign
4Creative with Bold and Bold
Jamie Ellul:

Designed to promote the Channel 4 series Hunted – “a dramatic exploration of 21st Century tracking in Britain”. This ad campaign captures the feeling of paranoia evident in the series, whilst making the most of the placement of each ad in its environment. Typography is given a naive and rushed photocopied vibe which further adds to the feeling of tension and supports the unnerving messages. Maximum standout for minimum budget.