Everyday Cog
We've uploaded a photo a day, every working day for more than a decade.
It's a snapshot of studio life and a wonderful record of our long term working relationships.
1 July ’20
Jen tried to time her daily lunchtime walk in between rainstorms. She wasn’t successful.
Jen tried to time her daily lunchtime walk in between rainstorms. She wasn’t successful.
2 July ’20
Alex taught us about creative coding and created a tool for us to play with in today’s breakfast briefing.
Alex taught us about creative coding and created a tool for us to play with in today’s breakfast briefing.
3 July ’20
Jen (and her housemate) are enjoying this week’s playlist inspired by #letthemusicplay.
Jen (and her housemate) are enjoying this week’s playlist inspired by #letthemusicplay.
6 July ’20
We woke to a new week of blue skies and shifting storm clouds. The government has announced a financial rescue...
We woke to a new week of blue skies and shifting storm clouds. The government has announced a financial rescue package for the arts.
7 July ’20
Anna’s popped into the empty studio to sort out some bits and bobs.
Anna’s popped into the empty studio to sort out some bits and bobs.
8 July ’20
Jen’s plants have certainly embraced her flat’s motto.
Jen’s plants have certainly embraced her flat’s motto.
9 July ’20
In today’s press conference the Culture Secretary announced that outdoor live performance can start up again, name checking The Minack...
In today’s press conference the Culture Secretary announced that outdoor live performance can start up again, name checking The Minack Theatre and Glyndebourne, where all shows have already sold out.
10 July ’20
It’s time for a Friday gin (or beer, or wine) to round off a busy week.
It’s time for a Friday gin (or beer, or wine) to round off a busy week.
13 July ’20
Emma’s starting to collect Cog postcards. This one is illustrated by Eleanor Hardiman.
Emma’s starting to collect Cog postcards. This one is illustrated by Eleanor Hardiman.
14 July ’20
Jen has been training the lovely Nottingham Playhouse team on their new site.
Jen has been training the lovely Nottingham Playhouse team on their new site.
15 July ’20
Jen watched Chris Unitt’s webinar on streaming performances with her lunch.
Jen watched Chris Unitt’s webinar on streaming performances with her lunch.
16 July ’20
Jen Bartle from the ICA gave a great breakfast briefing on their ICA Daily lockdown content.
Jen Bartle from the ICA gave a great breakfast briefing on their ICA Daily lockdown content.
17 July ’20
Ed’s booking tickets for our first in-person Cog Night since March.
Ed’s booking tickets for our first in-person Cog Night since March.
18 July ’20
Emma had some company from her nephew whilst working this afternoon. He didn’t sit still for very long…
Emma had some company from her nephew whilst working this afternoon. He didn’t sit still for very long…
21 July ’20
Ed’s making notes on our weekly team meeting this morning.
Ed’s making notes on our weekly team meeting this morning.
22 July ’20
Alex has been at Cog three months which means he gets his keys to the studio.
Alex has been at Cog three months which means he gets his keys to the studio.
27 July ’20
Ed’s updating our Instagram with some of our favourite work.
Ed’s updating our Instagram with some of our favourite work.
28 July ’20
Jen has accidentally co-ordinated her outfit and her curtains today.
Jen has accidentally co-ordinated her outfit and her curtains today.
29 July ’20
Emma’s listening to Chris Unitt talk about Google Analytics this afternoon.
Emma’s listening to Chris Unitt talk about Google Analytics this afternoon.
30 July ’20
Another webinar: today with Monotype about Variable fonts.
Another webinar: today with Monotype about Variable fonts.
31 July ’20
On the hottest day of the year so far we’re keeping cool with our Friday playlist.
On the hottest day of the year so far we’re keeping cool with our Friday playlist.