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.
3 January ’12
The whole building is shaking in the wind and we’ve had to turn up the music to drown out the...
The whole building is shaking in the wind and we’ve had to turn up the music to drown out the lashing rain. A miserable first day of 2012.
4 January ’12
The carnival is over: the decorations are down, boxed and packed away for another 11 months.
The carnival is over: the decorations are down, boxed and packed away for another 11 months.
5 January ’12
Michael spent the morning at Royal Academy of Dance, meeting with Anne Hogan, Melanie Murphy and Luke Rittner.
Michael spent the morning at Royal Academy of Dance, meeting with Anne Hogan, Melanie Murphy and Luke Rittner.
6 January ’12
We were in early; we had work to do on a pitch presentation, to be made later this morning.
We were in early; we had work to do on a pitch presentation, to be made later this morning.
9 January ’12
After a long search for the perfect pencil case, John now comes armed for work with an illustration tool-belt.
After a long search for the perfect pencil case, John now comes armed for work with an illustration tool-belt.
10 January ’12
A beautiful, clear day; a flock of pigeons bathing in the sunshine on our shutters.
A beautiful, clear day; a flock of pigeons bathing in the sunshine on our shutters.
11 January ’12
We’re working on a big signage and wayfinding project; Mike spent the day getting us up to speed on their...
We’re working on a big signage and wayfinding project; Mike spent the day getting us up to speed on their plans.
12 January ’12
Branding was big news today, with news of a dropped apostrophe at Waterstone’s / Waterstones.
Branding was big news today, with news of a dropped apostrophe at Waterstone’s / Waterstones.
13 January ’12
Mike and Michael went on a research visit, to National Maritime Museum, with Canterbury Museums’ Jo Jones and Caroline Cooper.
Mike and Michael went on a research visit, to National Maritime Museum, with Canterbury Museums’ Jo Jones and Caroline Cooper.
16 January ’12
Ocky’s been working with a sign-writer to create this hand-painted, removable sign for outside the Charles Dickens Museum.
Ocky’s been working with a sign-writer to create this hand-painted, removable sign for outside the Charles Dickens Museum.
17 January ’12
We’re delighted to welcome back ex-Cogger Elke Pettitt, who’s here as a freelancer for the next couple of weeks.
We’re delighted to welcome back ex-Cogger Elke Pettitt, who’s here as a freelancer for the next couple of weeks.
18 January ’12
One of the quirks of working with Sony, in Poland, is that we occasionally get these interestingly addressed letters.
One of the quirks of working with Sony, in Poland, is that we occasionally get these interestingly addressed letters.
19 January ’12
Michael and Ocky spent the day in Canterbury with The Marlowe team – Ben Travis, John Baker and Helene Skoge.
Michael and Ocky spent the day in Canterbury with The Marlowe team – Ben Travis, John Baker and Helene Skoge.
20 January ’12
Michael’s computer is deleting and removing incoming email. We don’t know what’s wrong but the problem must be in here.
Michael’s computer is deleting and removing incoming email. We don’t know what’s wrong but the problem must be in here.
23 January ’12
First client meeting of the week was with Wonderbird’s Jo Hunter and Rosanna Marsh, talking about Winning Words
First client meeting of the week was with Wonderbird’s Jo Hunter and Rosanna Marsh, talking about Winning Words
24 January ’12
It’s always flattering to be featured in the press. Today we were in Digital Arts. Here’s John looking at himself.
It’s always flattering to be featured in the press. Today we were in Digital Arts. Here’s John looking at himself.
25 January ’12
David Smith popped in to the studio to chat about more website improvements for the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
David Smith popped in to the studio to chat about more website improvements for the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
26 January ’12
January’s Cognight was the retrospective about the architectural practice, OMA, at the Barbican.
January’s Cognight was the retrospective about the architectural practice, OMA, at the Barbican.
27 January ’12
We’re working alongside Casson Mann on a museum refit. Mike and Michael were at their offices (with their intimidating trophy...
We’re working alongside Casson Mann on a museum refit. Mike and Michael were at their offices (with their intimidating trophy cabinet).
30 January ’12
On the mantle, at the Incorporated Society of Musicians, Michael spotted the DBA Design Effectiveness Award we’d won with them.
On the mantle, at the Incorporated Society of Musicians, Michael spotted the DBA Design Effectiveness Award we’d won with them.
31 January ’12
Ocky and John have taken over our meeting room and covered the walls in their thinking about a new project...
Ocky and John have taken over our meeting room and covered the walls in their thinking about a new project for the British Library.