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 April ’12
Today we took delivery of our brand guidelines for Official London Theatre. Five month’s work in one small book.
Today we took delivery of our brand guidelines for Official London Theatre. Five month’s work in one small book.
3 April ’12
Michael’s been to Downing Street (in Cambridge). He was presenting our credentials to a potential client – Cambridge Corn Exchange.
Michael’s been to Downing Street (in Cambridge). He was presenting our credentials to a potential client – Cambridge Corn Exchange.
4 April ’12
April’s Cog Night. Steve Jobs’ biographer, Walter Isaacson, talking at the Royal Institution. Our special guest, ex-Cogger, James Hurst.
April’s Cog Night. Steve Jobs’ biographer, Walter Isaacson, talking at the Royal Institution. Our special guest, ex-Cogger, James Hurst.
5 April ’12
Nicola bought us all eggs, Michael got us wind-up chicks. Here they are, in our garden with our gnomes.
Nicola bought us all eggs, Michael got us wind-up chicks. Here they are, in our garden with our gnomes.
10 April ’12
Our studio has been dominated by the design of the latest season brochure for The Marlowe Theatre, now it’s filled...
Our studio has been dominated by the design of the latest season brochure for The Marlowe Theatre, now it’s filled with printer’s proofs.
11 April ’12
How many designers does it take to unpack a new iMac? Three, apparently.
How many designers does it take to unpack a new iMac? Three, apparently.
12 April ’12
A big job (like the signage and wayfinding design of The Beaney) takes a lot of planning; here’s Mike, assessing...
A big job (like the signage and wayfinding design of The Beaney) takes a lot of planning; here’s Mike, assessing the project timetable.
13 April ’12
Ocky’s first meeting with the writer, Jo Murphy, who we’re working with on an exciting new commission for Arts Council...
Ocky’s first meeting with the writer, Jo Murphy, who we’re working with on an exciting new commission for Arts Council England.
16 April ’12
Kick-off meeting with a new client. Michael and John in Cambridge for an early morning meeting at the Corn Exchange.
Kick-off meeting with a new client. Michael and John in Cambridge for an early morning meeting at the Corn Exchange.
17 April ’12
Our team has swelled with two of our Associates, Dave and Elke. They seem to be hogging the heaters in...
Our team has swelled with two of our Associates, Dave and Elke. They seem to be hogging the heaters in today’s cold snap.
18 April ’12
Lunchtime and a flying visit from Clair Chamberlain and Tom Large from (the exceptional arts PR and marketing company) The...
Lunchtime and a flying visit from Clair Chamberlain and Tom Large from (the exceptional arts PR and marketing company) The Corner Shop.
19 April ’12
Mike and Michael have been to The Beaney. They were left alone to run amok in the empty galleries.
Mike and Michael have been to The Beaney. They were left alone to run amok in the empty galleries.
20 April ’12
Kim from ISM, meeting with Mike; Mohammad from Kaizen IT, doing a systems audit; Nicola, updating our site; John making...
Kim from ISM, meeting with Mike; Mohammad from Kaizen IT, doing a systems audit; Nicola, updating our site; John making lots of tea.
23 April ’12
John and JMW Turner’s birthday. One said ‘the sun is God’ the other is our Little Miss Sunshine.
John and JMW Turner’s birthday. One said ‘the sun is God’ the other is our Little Miss Sunshine.
24 April ’12
John, projecting type onto folded paper and photographing the result. Techy-kit, typography and mucking about.
John, projecting type onto folded paper and photographing the result. Techy-kit, typography and mucking about.
25 April ’12
Just arrived from Poland, the most recent of our series of CD designs for the composer Zbigniew Preisner.
Just arrived from Poland, the most recent of our series of CD designs for the composer Zbigniew Preisner.
26 April ’12
Thursday night is football night for Dave. Kit on, fuel in hand, he rushes out and leaves us to our...
Thursday night is football night for Dave. Kit on, fuel in hand, he rushes out and leaves us to our evening’s lethargy.
27 April ’12
Sometimes, design can cause frustration. Today, we received this card to thank us for our patience during a long, detailed...
Sometimes, design can cause frustration. Today, we received this card to thank us for our patience during a long, detailed proofing process.
30 April ’12
The first sighting of our new campaign for the British Library’s Writing Britain exhibition, at Angel tube.
The first sighting of our new campaign for the British Library’s Writing Britain exhibition, at Angel tube.