Clients
Working in arts and heritage our clients bring an infectious enthusiasm that inspires our best work.
We build long-term partnerships with the most exciting arts organisations in the UK (and North America).
ABRSM Since 2016
28 June ’16
ABRSM are here for their weekly catch up with Anna and Michael. Here's Triona pointing out some detail to Ed. In a couple of weeks, we hope to show you what she's pointing at.
21 June ’16
Michael and Anna are at our regular catch up meeting with ABRSM. New work to be revealed in mid July.
9 March ’16
The latest in our series of 'clients acting like they're discussing design' features Gilly and Tony from ABRSM, 'meeting' with Anna, Matt and Michael.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Since 2019
Building a digital library for streamed concerts using Spektrix
Using some Spektrix magic we've created a more personalised experience for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's digital audiences.
A cultural beacon with global reach
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
BSO@Home: Eight plus Eight
The BSO are running a series of concerts in person and online. Ed caught a livestream of their latest performance.
Selling streamed concerts (for BSO) using Spektrix
Monetise your digital content using your ticketing system. Jen explains how we’ve helped Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra by setting up a digital paywall using Spektrix.
6 June ’19
Lucy is launching our new site for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra!
16 May ’19
Alex is down in Poole CMS training with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
25 March ’19
Anthony and Nick from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are in the studio to chat about their new website with Jack and Anna.
15 February ’19
Anna and Emily K are chatting through site plans and designs for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
23 January ’19
Emily K, Jack and Anna are in Poole meeting with the team at The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
13 December ’18
Jack, Emily and Michael are in Poole, running a web workshop with our new client, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
7 August ’13
Michael’s in Bournemouth, on holiday. Whilst there he’s popped in to see ex-Cogger, John Burton, and his dog Izzy.
BPI Since 2016
7 February ’19
Dan's back. Today he's multi-tasking across two big projects – video editing for British Council and cutting out pictures of Azealia Banks.
15 November ’18
We must be nearing the end of the year because it's time for our annual catch-up meeting with Chris and Rob from the BPI, about their annual round-up of music industry statistics.
13 October ’17
Dan is in the board room of the BPI. He's flanked by Brit Award statues, designed by Philip Treacy and Tracey Emin.
10 January ’17
Michael and Matt are visiting the BPI offices. They share them with The Brits team so Matt got to sit amongst the Peter Blake and Tracey Emin designs.
Cambridge Corn Exchange Since 2012
Rebranding an icon of UK rock history
Cambridge Corn Exchange
30 September ’14
Michael's in Cambridge, presenting branding ideas to the Cambridge Live team - Sara Garnham, Neil Jones and Steve Bagnall.
4 September ’14
Michael's in Cambridge, visiting clients and talking about new projects. They met in a swanky members club and drank water with a twist of cucumber; how very decadent.
7 November ’12
Nothing like leaving it to the last minute, here’s Ross putting the finishing touches to Michael’s presentation as they travel to Cambridge to meet a potential new client.
29 May ’12
Today the Cambridge Corn Exchange team have been in to the studio to see the initial rebranding concepts we have been working on. Here’s John talking them through one of our ideas.
15 May ’12
Today the team have been busy contemplating the Cambridge Corn Exchange re-branding project. Here’s Mike, Ocky and Dave with their ‘thinking faces’ on.
14 May ’12
John’s subtle note to make sure research, for the Cambridge Corn Exchange rebrand, doesn’t get muddled up.
8 May ’12
Michael and John, discussing the results of the brand workshop we held for the Cambridge Corn Exchange, last week.
16 April ’12
Kick-off meeting with a new client. Michael and John in Cambridge for an early morning meeting at the Corn Exchange.
3 April ’12
Michael’s been to Downing Street (in Cambridge). He was presenting our credentials to a potential client - Cambridge Corn Exchange.
London Philharmonic Orchestra Since 2013
17 November ’22
Spencer was ecstatic to push the big red button and launch the new London Philharmonic Orchestra's website this week.
10 March ’22
We're facilitating a workshop with the lovely team at London Philharmonic Orchestra.
16 October ’13
Ross is reading through the fourth and final edition of The Centurion newspaper, which we designed for the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s ”The Rest is Noise” season.
27 August ’13
We’ve just received copies of the Centurion newspaper we’ve designed for the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s The Rest is Noise season. It’s the 3rd issue we’ve designed and work has already begun on issue 4.
10 July ’13
Ross is shocked at our decision to join Europe. We’re yet to tell him that the paper’s actually from 1973. It’s research for our next edition of The Centurion, part of our work for the London Philharmonic Orchestra to promote The Rest is Noise season.
13 February ’13
Great to see our second London Philharmonic newspaper being given out at Greenwich Station yesterday. Good take-up, despite sub-zero conditions.
11 February ’13
Just taken delivery of issue 2 of our London Philharmonic ‘The Rest Is Noise’ newspapers, which are being distributed around London this week.
4 January ’13
Extra! Extra! We’ve got our hands on the first edition of The Centurion, the newspaper we designed for the London Philharmonic Orchestra, to promote The Rest Is Noise season. Keep your eyes open for copies being handed out in London tube stations next week.
9 November ’12
Jonathan has been researching Victorian illustrations, with the subject of music, for an exciting project were are working on for the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Opera Holland Park Since 2018
The highlight of the operatic calendar
Opera Holland Park
4 March ’20
Philippa and Chloe from Opera Holland Park have popped in to talk about print with Anna.
L’arlesiana at Opera Holland Park
For our July’s Cog night we headed off to see the dress rehearsal of L’arlesiana at Opera Holland Park. Emily gives her take on the evening's entertainment.
18 December ’18
The team from Opera Holland Park have popped in to see us and chat about their new website before they head off to their Christmas party.
8 November ’18
It's training day. We're close to launching the new site for Opera Holland Park.
24 October ’18
Felicity, Chloe and Philippa from Opera Holland Park are in the studio to go through designs for their new site.
25 September ’18
Michael, Anna and Jack are meeting with Felicity and Chloe at Opera Holland Park. It's the first presentation of visuals for their new site.
23 August ’18
Jack and Alex are at Opera Holland Park's headquarters planning their brand new site!
15 August ’18
Felicity, Chloe and Philippa from Opera Holland Park are in the studio to kick off their website project with us.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Since 2018
31 January ’22
Michael and Alex are visiting Edward, Doug and the OAE team at their new home in Acland Burghley School.
Questioning convention and reinventing classical
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
28 May ’20
Our breakfast briefing was with Elle from OAE. A fascinating insight into what it's like to be an orchestral organisation that isn't allowed to perform concerts.
1 November ’19
Michael and Jen have popped in to see John Holmes on his last day at the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
11 April ’19
The team are talking about colour at the OAE.
5 April ’19
Jen and Jack are on a video call with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Tessitura.
6 March ’19
Marina from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is for our breakfast briefing. She's here to chat with us about fundraising, memberships and philanthropy.
4 March ’19
Anna and Claire visited the OAE and their big instruments.
The Night Shift at CLF Art Cafe
For our February Cog Night, we ventured into Peckham to see members of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform at the CLF Art Cafe. Jack tells us what it was like.
16 January ’19
Jack and Anna are running a communications workshop with our new clients, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
24 September ’18
Jack’s at an Arts Marketing Association networking event, listening to John from the OAE talk about creative ways of engaging touring venues and local audiences.
Rich Mix Since 2018
29 January ’21
Anna had a socially distanced tour of the Rich Mix building today.
Culture for a changing city
Rich Mix branding
Happy 28th Cog
To help us celebrate our 28th we’ve thrown a party at Rich Mix for our clients, friends and family. Chief party organiser, Emily gives her take on the evening.
4 October ’18
Anna and Michael are at Rich Mix for the launch of their new season (and branding and website). They took a lot of photos of the lovely new signage.
11 September ’18
The Rich Mix team are here to learn more about the ways their new website is going to make the venue even better than it already is.
3 September ’18
Anna’s been meeting with the two Jens at Rich Mix this afternoon.
20 August ’18
The Rich Mix Jens are here to talk about their new site.
19 July ’18
Drama in venue one at Rich Mix as Jack and Anna prepare to share some initial website concepts with Jen and Eddie.
22 June ’18
It's workshop day at Rich Mix. Michael and Anna worked with a big group of enthusiastic staff, in Venue 1.
18 June ’18
Jack and Michael are visiting our new clients, Rich Mix. They're in the board room, chatting with Eddie Berg and Jen Bartle.
6 June ’18
Jack and Michael are meeting with Jen at Rick Mix for a kick-off meeting about a new website.
Time Share at Rich Mix
The Cog team went to the Rich Mix to watch the UK premiere of Time Share as part of the East End Film Festival.
18 April ’18
Cog Night – we're at Rich Mix to see the film, Timeshare.
Royal College of Music Since 2015
The best conservatoire in Europe
Royal College of Music
15 May ’17
Jack and Matt were at the Royal College of Music today to chat about the next phases for RCM's new website.
12 January ’17
Jack and Sæunn are at Royal College of Music in their fancy digital meeting room. New website coming soon.
4 November ’16
Sam and Sæunn went to Kensington today to meet with Katherine and Adam at the Royal College of Music.
14 October ’16
It's lovely to have Katherine and Adam here from Royal College of Music. Hobnobs just sweeten the deal.
20 April ’16
Sam and Matthew are learning about the Royal College of Music at their open day.
13 April ’16
The comms and computers team, from Royal College of Music, are here to start planning their new website.
11 November ’15
Sam and Michael are at a kick-off meeting with a new client. They're in a fancy wood-lined room in the Royal College of Music, with faces from history staring down from the walls.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Since 2021
18 August ’21
Alex is pressing a virtual big red button to find out about the RSNO's new season on the site we launched for them today.
13 August ’21
The final push. We'll be launching a new site next week. We're working through the finishing touches with our lovely clients in Glasgow.
19 March ’21
Alex and Anna caught up with this lovely lot, including Ben from Spektrix.
The Halle Since 2022
The Sixteen Since 2021
7 December ’21
Kristina, Alex and Anna went to meet Jess and Marie-Sophie at The Sixteen
6 July ’21
Anna and Ed met The Sixteen team for a workshop.
West One Music Group Since 2021
23 November ’21
No pressure on our other clients, but our friends at West One Music took us to the Groucho for a celebratory lunch.
3 November ’21
Another day, another site launch. Alex is pushing the button on West One’s new site.
Got a project in mind?
It’s always exciting to talk about a potential new project. We don’t have any ‘sales’ people; give us a call or drop us a line and we’ll find the best team member to chat it all through.
