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 ’25
Shirley and Hollie are here, pushing the red button to launch new features on the new ENO site.
Shirley and Hollie are here, pushing the red button to launch new features on the new ENO site.
2 July ’25
Surely Michael is getting too close to the blades of our fan.
Surely Michael is getting too close to the blades of our fan.
3 July ’25
If the Cog fish could talk, they’d say… feed me; no, feed me; no, feed me. Dave, Dave and Dave...
If the Cog fish could talk, they’d say… feed me; no, feed me; no, feed me. Dave, Dave and Dave still have health appetites after a decade in the studio.
7 July ’25
It’s 7am in the Cog Design studio, and the temperature is already rising.
It’s 7am in the Cog Design studio, and the temperature is already rising.
8 July ’25
Zbigniew Preisner recently celebrated his 70th birthday. It reminded us of the half dozen album covers we designed for him,...
Zbigniew Preisner recently celebrated his 70th birthday. It reminded us of the half dozen album covers we designed for him, including the triple platinum ‘Preisner’s Voices’. Thanks Sony Poland.
9 July ’25
Lily was in awe of the size of this cruise ship, spotted during her lunchtime stroll around Greenwich.
Lily was in awe of the size of this cruise ship, spotted during her lunchtime stroll around Greenwich.
10 July ’25
Aoife is all set up at the Cog stand for this year’s Arts Marketing Association conference.
Aoife is all set up at the Cog stand for this year’s Arts Marketing Association conference.
11 July ’25
Our lovely client Sarah gave a great talk at the AMA on the Everyman and Playhouse’s interesting branding journey. Thanks...
Our lovely client Sarah gave a great talk at the AMA on the Everyman and Playhouse’s interesting branding journey. Thanks for the shout out and complements on the new website.
15 July ’25
Lily is grateful for paint samples, as all of the colours she’s picked for the kitchen so far are far...
Lily is grateful for paint samples, as all of the colours she’s picked for the kitchen so far are far too dark.
16 July ’25
It the annual moment when international students arrive (in the accommodation next to our studio) and are immediately put through...
It the annual moment when international students arrive (in the accommodation next to our studio) and are immediately put through a fire drill at 7am.
17 July ’25
We’ve received our delivery of posters celebrating some of the Cog Nights we’ve had over the years, as well as...
We’ve received our delivery of posters celebrating some of the Cog Nights we’ve had over the years, as well as the brilliant work of the artists we’ve commissioned to illustrate them.
18 July ’25
Aoife and Michael are at the opening night of Sing Street, the new musical at Lyric Hammersmith.
Aoife and Michael are at the opening night of Sing Street, the new musical at Lyric Hammersmith.
21 July ’25
Unfortunately July’s Cog Night, Noughts & Crosses, was called off due to the rain. But we still managed to have...
Unfortunately July’s Cog Night, Noughts & Crosses, was called off due to the rain. But we still managed to have fun visiting Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
23 July ’25
Our printer turned 10 this year. Still works like a dream – though it’s getting harder to get hold of...
Our printer turned 10 this year. Still works like a dream – though it’s getting harder to get hold of compatible cartridges.
24 July ’25
What an inspiring treat. Michael and Aoife visited the studio of Turner Prize nominee, Nnena Kalu.
What an inspiring treat. Michael and Aoife visited the studio of Turner Prize nominee, Nnena Kalu.