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 August ’11
Longest phone call ever! John taking type corrections (from The Marlowe Theatre), over the phone, for almost 2hrs.
Longest phone call ever! John taking type corrections (from The Marlowe Theatre), over the phone, for almost 2hrs.
2 August ’11
Sometimes the simplest design instructions are the best. This is Dave’s instruction to himself whilst working on a new visual...
Sometimes the simplest design instructions are the best. This is Dave’s instruction to himself whilst working on a new visual identity.
3 August ’11
Ocky meeting with Paul and Edward from The Conservatoire to talk mood-boards and styling for their new site.
Ocky meeting with Paul and Edward from The Conservatoire to talk mood-boards and styling for their new site.
4 August ’11
Michael gets to go behind the scenes at the British Museum.
Michael gets to go behind the scenes at the British Museum.
5 August ’11
Mike took delivery of the Commonwealth Short Stories CD packaging that he designed.
Mike took delivery of the Commonwealth Short Stories CD packaging that he designed.
8 August ’11
After a meeting at the Roundhouse. Michael and Athony were snuck into the press preview of Ron Arad’s Curtain installation.
After a meeting at the Roundhouse. Michael and Athony were snuck into the press preview of Ron Arad’s Curtain installation.
9 August ’11
A palpable tension in SE10. Shops and banks closed early as gangs of potential rioters reportedly gathered in the park.
A palpable tension in SE10. Shops and banks closed early as gangs of potential rioters reportedly gathered in the park.
10 August ’11
Shabana from London Museums Hub came in to proof the Stories of the World report that John is designing.
Shabana from London Museums Hub came in to proof the Stories of the World report that John is designing.
11 August ’11
Proofs, proofs and more proofs. John and Ocky and surrounded by sheets from The Marlowe’s brochure and magazine.
Proofs, proofs and more proofs. John and Ocky and surrounded by sheets from The Marlowe’s brochure and magazine.
12 August ’11
Michael and Mike meeting with George from Ummo, we hope they’ll be partnering with us on some social media /...
Michael and Mike meeting with George from Ummo, we hope they’ll be partnering with us on some social media / web projects.
15 August ’11
Our pinboards are key tools to our work. Mike’s using them to show the spread of a multi-page publication.
Our pinboards are key tools to our work. Mike’s using them to show the spread of a multi-page publication.
16 August ’11
John and Mike, checking every detail of the season brochure for The Marlowe Theatre, a 56pg publication.
John and Mike, checking every detail of the season brochure for The Marlowe Theatre, a 56pg publication.
17 August ’11
Kim here for her bi-monthly, final proof of ISM’s members’ magazine: Music Journal.
Kim here for her bi-monthly, final proof of ISM’s members’ magazine: Music Journal.
18 August ’11
Michael received this lovely invite to The Marlowe’s gala opening, featuring the logo we designed, many months ago.
Michael received this lovely invite to The Marlowe’s gala opening, featuring the logo we designed, many months ago.
19 August ’11
We’ve spent the week clearing out old computers. It’s amazing (and depressing) how quickly it all becomes obsolete.
We’ve spent the week clearing out old computers. It’s amazing (and depressing) how quickly it all becomes obsolete.
22 August ’11
On its last legs and held up by masking tape, our whole studio is served by this Spotify server.
On its last legs and held up by masking tape, our whole studio is served by this Spotify server.
23 August ’11
An early morning meeting with Debbie Vanozzi from Oval House Theatre, John showing second stage visuals of their new website.
An early morning meeting with Debbie Vanozzi from Oval House Theatre, John showing second stage visuals of their new website.
24 August ’11
We took delivery of a thousand sponge dots, to hold DVDs in place on a report for London Museums Hub.
We took delivery of a thousand sponge dots, to hold DVDs in place on a report for London Museums Hub.
25 August ’11
After a miserable day of rain, the sun came out and lit up platform (and the Novotel) outside our window.
After a miserable day of rain, the sun came out and lit up platform (and the Novotel) outside our window.
26 August ’11
Delivery of the new season brochures for The Marlowe Theatre.
Delivery of the new season brochures for The Marlowe Theatre.
29 August ’11
It’s a National holiday and the studio is closed. This photo is from Michael’s trip to Turner Contemporary in Margate.
It’s a National holiday and the studio is closed. This photo is from Michael’s trip to Turner Contemporary in Margate.
30 August ’11
Getting creative with typography, Ocky is photographing type, underwater for a new show at Watford Palace Theatre.
Getting creative with typography, Ocky is photographing type, underwater for a new show at Watford Palace Theatre.
31 August ’11
We received a bumper parcel of goodies from Canterbury Museums: some of the items in their gift-shops, resplendent with our...
We received a bumper parcel of goodies from Canterbury Museums: some of the items in their gift-shops, resplendent with our logo designs.