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 June ’16
The new Maroon 5… Our spontaneously synchronised colour choices demonstrates our dedication to one of the pillars of good design:...
The new Maroon 5… Our spontaneously synchronised colour choices demonstrates our dedication to one of the pillars of good design: clarity…. Clarety coloured jumpers, that is.
2 June ’16
The time honoured tradition of the key shot… Matt’s locked in as a key member of the Cog team now.
The time honoured tradition of the key shot… Matt’s locked in as a key member of the Cog team now.
6 June ’16
Michael and our accountant Mark Cooper meet to sign off on a year’s worth of numbers in our other studio...
Michael and our accountant Mark Cooper meet to sign off on a year’s worth of numbers in our other studio garden… in Kent. Faithfully assisted by Molly the dog.
7 June ’16
Michael’s at a board meeting of the National Campaign for the Arts. You can just spot Bob & Roberta Smith,...
Michael’s at a board meeting of the National Campaign for the Arts. You can just spot Bob & Roberta Smith, even in his camouflage jacket.
8 June ’16
Michael and Sam are meeting a potential new client, in a swanky West End club.
Michael and Sam are meeting a potential new client, in a swanky West End club.
9 June ’16
At her 2nd LIFT event of the week, Sam’s been at the launch of Clare Patey’s Empathy Museum, a collaboration...
At her 2nd LIFT event of the week, Sam’s been at the launch of Clare Patey’s Empathy Museum, a collaboration between Artsadmin, LIFT and NOW Gallery.
13 June ’16
We’re all about the analytics this Monday as Sam prepares for a kick off meeting with a new client.
We’re all about the analytics this Monday as Sam prepares for a kick off meeting with a new client.
14 June ’16
It’s always a pleasure to get out the brushes and inks. Today Anna’s on a mission to find the perfect...
It’s always a pleasure to get out the brushes and inks. Today Anna’s on a mission to find the perfect squiggle. Not as easy as it looks!
15 June ’16
It’s our regular digital show’n’tell session. One of our favourite examples at the moment is the new National Theatre site.
It’s our regular digital show’n’tell session. One of our favourite examples at the moment is the new National Theatre site.
16 June ’16
Heather and Dan from English National Ballet are here for the kick-off meeting about a new project.
Heather and Dan from English National Ballet are here for the kick-off meeting about a new project.
17 June ’16
Happy Icelandic Independence Day! In honour of Sæunn and her intriguing country of origin, we have celebrated Iceland with flags,...
Happy Icelandic Independence Day! In honour of Sæunn and her intriguing country of origin, we have celebrated Iceland with flags, football shirts, attempts at Icelandic phrasing, chokladbollar (actually Swedish), smoked salmon on rugbrød (kind of Danish) and a strictly Icelandic playlist. Hæ Hó! Gleðilegan þjóðhátíðardag!
20 June ’16
Matt’s having a Welsh (cake) vision… Is it a premonition about the football game tonight?
Matt’s having a Welsh (cake) vision… Is it a premonition about the football game tonight?
21 June ’16
Michael and Anna are at our regular catch up meeting with ABRSM. New work to be revealed in mid July.
Michael and Anna are at our regular catch up meeting with ABRSM. New work to be revealed in mid July.
22 June ’16
Roll call. Melissa’s checking that we’ve all evacuated the building safely during out fire-drill.
Roll call. Melissa’s checking that we’ve all evacuated the building safely during out fire-drill.
23 June ’16
It’s the day of the Euro referendum… The Cog team are voting IN.
It’s the day of the Euro referendum… The Cog team are voting IN.
24 June ’16
Happy Birthday! A known cake avoider, Michael is given the dubious gift of home made birthday banana bread. Luckily everyone...
Happy Birthday! A known cake avoider, Michael is given the dubious gift of home made birthday banana bread. Luckily everyone else in the studio is fond of baked treats.
27 June ’16
Ed the electrician is bringing sunshine (LED ‘day’lights) to our windowless kitchen.
Ed the electrician is bringing sunshine (LED ‘day’lights) to our windowless kitchen.
28 June ’16
ABRSM are here for their weekly catch up with Anna and Michael. Here’s Triona pointing out some detail to Ed....
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.
29 June ’16
A mysterious present arrives for Ocky… the surprise gift is revealed to be a prettily packaged samples pack from Kingsbury...
A mysterious present arrives for Ocky… the surprise gift is revealed to be a prettily packaged samples pack from Kingsbury Press. Well impressed.
30 June ’16
Anna and Matt putting their design minds together.
Anna and Matt putting their design minds together.