June 2011
11 posts
Ottolenghi
I feel like London is Ottolenghi crazy at the moment. It’s everyones go to place for simple delicious food. I was there for breakfast and wish I had picked up some takeout for tonight!
Thursday
Chinti and Parker - design story
I thought it would be interesting to look over some of the concept work created for British ethical/luxury cashmere and jersey brand Chinti and Parker. This work dates back to early 2009 and was a super fun project to work on. As an ethical company it was important to research recycled paper stocks, vintage fabrics and responsible production techniques. Inspiration came from vintage Savile Row...
Father's day plates
I hand painted silhouettes onto plates for father’s day. One better than the other but both better than none!
Happy Sunday
I love animated gifs - here are some of my current favourites
This is how I feel today...
Day….. after day…… rain rain go away!
Laura Lee Charm School
A sweet edition to the existing logo for the new diffusion range. Blush pink and grey.
Look book and postcard coming soon…
Vintage type
I love vintage typography, packaging and letters. Here are some of my current favourites
Zara Fragrances - Design story
I have recently been working a new range of fragrances from Zara alongside a fabulous cosmetic/fragance packaging company. There was no particular brief but the starting point was the redesign of some existing fragrances which sit as a family of 3 and are sold on the counter.
The chosen design is currently in-stores throughout London which is completely thrilling. I am wondering if they are...
Chelsea Flower Show
I spent a very relaxing and inspiring afternoon at the Chelsea Flower Show last week. It is an huge annual event in London showcasing the best in garden design and planting. The set up takes weeks and a plain patch of land is transformed into the most amazing gardens and show tents full of perfect blooms waiting to be judged. A week later the whole show is dismantled and everything gone…...
Silhouettes
I have been designing and selling silhouettes for several years now. I like how silhouettes immediately capture the essence of a person in a graphic way. There is an instant connection in recognising a face recreated in the simplest of forms.
