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 May ’20
A study in circles and squares.
Michael’s desk.
A study in circles and squares.
Michael’s desk.

4 May ’20
Alex has been enjoying a newly installed hammock on his balcony over lunch.
Alex has been enjoying a newly installed hammock on his balcony over lunch.

5 May ’20
Emma received this badge designed by Carl Godfrey this morning, supporting the NHS.
Emma received this badge designed by Carl Godfrey this morning, supporting the NHS.

6 May ’20
It’s our 29th anniversary and our annual discussion day. Here’s the team gathered on Zoom.
It’s our 29th anniversary and our annual discussion day. Here’s the team gathered on Zoom.

7 May ’20
After the triumph pf yesterday’s anniversary cake, today’s baking treat is Cog biscuits.
After the triumph pf yesterday’s anniversary cake, today’s baking treat is Cog biscuits.

11 May ’20
Ed received a wonderful card from the team for his lockdown birthday.
Ed received a wonderful card from the team for his lockdown birthday.

12 May ’20
Anna’s looking at last year’s Commonwealth Foundation report while she works on designing 2020’s edition.
Anna’s looking at last year’s Commonwealth Foundation report while she works on designing 2020’s edition.

13 May ’20
Michael’s checking in on his sunflower seedlings, hardening off in the cool Spring air. They are planted into toilet-rolls from...
Michael’s checking in on his sunflower seedlings, hardening off in the cool Spring air. They are planted into toilet-rolls from our studio, ready to pop straight in the ground.

14 May ’20
This morning’s breakfast briefing was hosted by Ed. He talked us through his favourite lock-down projects, including some wonderful examples...
This morning’s breakfast briefing was hosted by Ed. He talked us through his favourite lock-down projects, including some wonderful examples from our clients.

18 May ’20
We’ve launched the second phase of Tyneside Cinema’s website and Jen has made her own big red button.
We’ve launched the second phase of Tyneside Cinema’s website and Jen has made her own big red button.

19 May ’20
Ed ended his lunch break with a cream tea Michael sent him for his birthday.
Ed ended his lunch break with a cream tea Michael sent him for his birthday.

20 May ’20
Please stand by. Ed’s had some technical difficulties on Slack this morning, leaving Michael the size of a postage stamp...
Please stand by. Ed’s had some technical difficulties on Slack this morning, leaving Michael the size of a postage stamp on their call.

21 May ’20
Anna’s loving her tasty care package she got today
Anna’s loving her tasty care package she got today

22 May ’20
Emma’s completed a mammoth style guide: Happy Friday!
Emma’s completed a mammoth style guide: Happy Friday!

26 May ’20
Michael’s trying to find a quiet space to have his lunch alone.
Michael’s trying to find a quiet space to have his lunch alone.

27 May ’20
Michael is very serious about the new guidance on mask wearing.
Michael is very serious about the new guidance on mask wearing.

28 May ’20
Our breakfast briefing was with Elle from OAE. A fascinating insight into what it’s like to be an orchestral organisation...
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.

29 May ’20
Michael’s been to the studio for the first time in 10 weeks. It’s looking very empty.
Michael’s been to the studio for the first time in 10 weeks. It’s looking very empty.