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 December ’11
The first day of advent and we’ve opened our advent tea selection - a different tea-bag for every day. It’s...
The first day of advent and we’ve opened our advent tea selection - a different tea-bag for every day. It’s what Jesus would want us to do.
2 December ’11
The death of analogue. Today’s the day we admit that our folders of fonts are a useless resource. We’ve binned...
The death of analogue. Today’s the day we admit that our folders of fonts are a useless resource. We’ve binned them all.
5 December ’11
Sony have sent us this triple platinum album, awarded for John’s design of the anthology - Preisner’s Voices.
Sony have sent us this triple platinum album, awarded for John’s design of the anthology - Preisner’s Voices.
6 December ’11
Michael’s been to the panto in Canterbury: press night at Cinderella. The Marlowe’s Ben and Helene kept him company.
Michael’s been to the panto in Canterbury: press night at Cinderella. The Marlowe’s Ben and Helene kept him company.
7 December ’11
Julia Payne from The Hub, baked us some lovely Christmas cup-cakes.
Julia Payne from The Hub, baked us some lovely Christmas cup-cakes.
8 December ’11
Putting the final touches to a hand-finished brochure, a lavish pitch idea for a client’s Annual Review.
Putting the final touches to a hand-finished brochure, a lavish pitch idea for a client’s Annual Review.
9 December ’11
Cog Night. Late night on the opening day of Dickens and London, at Museum of London.
Cog Night. Late night on the opening day of Dickens and London, at Museum of London.
12 December ’11
Letterpress signs, created for The Charles Dickens Museum, hand-printed by Ocky’s aunt.
Letterpress signs, created for The Charles Dickens Museum, hand-printed by Ocky’s aunt.
13 December ’11
It’s Chriiiistmas! We’ve got our baubles up. Here is John, photographing a tiny Michael.
It’s Chriiiistmas! We’ve got our baubles up. Here is John, photographing a tiny Michael.
14 December ’11
Michael met ex-Cogger, James Hurst for a Xmas pizza. As always, James was full of exciting plans for the future.
Michael met ex-Cogger, James Hurst for a Xmas pizza. As always, James was full of exciting plans for the future.
15 December ’11
Much excitement as, after nine months, we’ve published the brand guidelines for The Beaney, in Canterbury.
Much excitement as, after nine months, we’ve published the brand guidelines for The Beaney, in Canterbury.
16 December ’11
Mike and Michael have been the Canterbury for a site visit to The Beaney, House of Art & Knowledge.
Mike and Michael have been the Canterbury for a site visit to The Beaney, House of Art & Knowledge.
19 December ’11
Michael brought in this Sunday supplement, featuring our illustration for Museum of London’s ‘Dickens and London’.
Michael brought in this Sunday supplement, featuring our illustration for Museum of London’s ‘Dickens and London’.
20 December ’11
As an occasional break from carols, we’re wading our way through the stodge of NME’s top 50 albums.
As an occasional break from carols, we’re wading our way through the stodge of NME’s top 50 albums.
21 December ’11
In years gone by, reps used to bring us crates of wine, now we just get the occasional tin of...
In years gone by, reps used to bring us crates of wine, now we just get the occasional tin of chocolates. We much prefer the chocs.
22 December ’11
The Cog team’s last working day of the year. We packed up early and spent the afternoon in the pub....
The Cog team’s last working day of the year. We packed up early and spent the afternoon in the pub. Cheers.
23 December ’11
It’s the last official working day before Xmas, and our last of 2011. We’ll be back on 3rd January 2012.
It’s the last official working day before Xmas, and our last of 2011. We’ll be back on 3rd January 2012.