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.
2 January ’15
It’s oh so quiet…it’s oh so still… there’s just three of us here. It’s so peaceful until… the full team...
It’s oh so quiet…it’s oh so still… there’s just three of us here. It’s so peaceful until… the full team return next week.
5 January ’15
Jenny’s killed Xmas. We’ve boxed the baubles and shelved the sparkle for another year.
Jenny’s killed Xmas. We’ve boxed the baubles and shelved the sparkle for another year.
6 January ’15
We are back in the swing and full of ideas of how to work more efficiently. Ross introduces us to...
We are back in the swing and full of ideas of how to work more efficiently. Ross introduces us to his new filing system but we are not entirely convinced.
7 January ’15
We had a visit from The Ambassador today. He was really spoiling us.
We had a visit from The Ambassador today. He was really spoiling us.
8 January ’15
Lydia is taking it easy with a literary, lounging, lunch. She was so engrossed in finishing her book that she...
Lydia is taking it easy with a literary, lounging, lunch. She was so engrossed in finishing her book that she didn’t even realise the photo was taken!
9 January ’15
Photographer Emile Holba seems confused by Michael’s unconventional approach to keeping his camera straight. They’re chatting about a new commission...
Photographer Emile Holba seems confused by Michael’s unconventional approach to keeping his camera straight. They’re chatting about a new commission for Musical Futures; we’ll be leaving Emile to take those pics.
12 January ’15
Sam has been at Artsadmin to show Jess the ins and outs of their online application system.
Sam has been at Artsadmin to show Jess the ins and outs of their online application system.
13 January ’15
Our accountant, Chris is in for his monthly visit. Lydia is learning all about VAT.
Our accountant, Chris is in for his monthly visit. Lydia is learning all about VAT.
14 January ’15
The kick-off meeting for a big new project with Musical Futures was over a tapas selection, in All Bar One.
The kick-off meeting for a big new project with Musical Futures was over a tapas selection, in All Bar One.
15 January ’15
Michael, Ocky and Sam are running a communications workshop. It’s the second pub-based activity with Musical Futures, in two days.
Michael, Ocky and Sam are running a communications workshop. It’s the second pub-based activity with Musical Futures, in two days.
16 January ’15
After hearing the shocking news that Cadbury’s Creme Eggs are no longer coated in Dairy Milk, the Cog team felt...
After hearing the shocking news that Cadbury’s Creme Eggs are no longer coated in Dairy Milk, the Cog team felt it their duty to test whether the change in chocolate coating made any difference to the overall egg-sperience.
19 January ’15
It’s blue Monday so Ross has appropriated his tradition of banana smiles to give us a yellowy-brown frown.
It’s blue Monday so Ross has appropriated his tradition of banana smiles to give us a yellowy-brown frown.
20 January ’15
Way back in the early 90s, World Circuit Records were one of our first clients. Two decades on and Michael...
Way back in the early 90s, World Circuit Records were one of our first clients. Two decades on and Michael popped in to chat with label owner Nick Gold and assistant Carole Mendy.
21 January ’15
Ocky and Michael are at Saffron Hall, meeting with Angela Dixon and Samantha Walker.
Ocky and Michael are at Saffron Hall, meeting with Angela Dixon and Samantha Walker.
22 January ’15
Michael and Ross are in Shoreditch, meeting with our friends at Making Music. Barbara, Ben and Ollie are doing their...
Michael and Ross are in Shoreditch, meeting with our friends at Making Music. Barbara, Ben and Ollie are doing their best to look busy as Michael takes their photo.
23 January ’15
Michael treated us to some under desk heaters today – this is how Lydia revealed them to us!
Michael treated us to some under desk heaters today – this is how Lydia revealed them to us!
26 January ’15
Lydia raised the height of our macs today in a bid to improve our posture. We’ve also discussed the possible...
Lydia raised the height of our macs today in a bid to improve our posture. We’ve also discussed the possible chocolate storage opportunities it provides underneath.
27 January ’15
Michael and Ross are at Making Music for a ‘website discovery’ session. 8hrs was a very long (and fruitful) day....
Michael and Ross are at Making Music for a ‘website discovery’ session. 8hrs was a very long (and fruitful) day. Ross enjoyed it so much that he’s going back tomorrow.
28 January ’15
Erica’s in the UK for a couple of days and the digital team are working hard on lots of new...
Erica’s in the UK for a couple of days and the digital team are working hard on lots of new projects.
29 January ’15
Erica’s in the UK for a couple of days. There’s never enough time during the working day so she, Becca,...
Erica’s in the UK for a couple of days. There’s never enough time during the working day so she, Becca, Sam and Michael are out for dinner, catching up about digital projects and life in the Berlin studio.
30 January ’15
Croissants and hot drinks at the ready, the Cog team settled down for a big planning session (minus most of...
Croissants and hot drinks at the ready, the Cog team settled down for a big planning session (minus most of the male members of the team).