World leaders launch Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) to accelerate momentum to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030
Logotype, brand guidelines, venue graphics and PPT slides were created for the FCLP launch at the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference (COP 27),
Apothic Wine wanted to create an online social presence to promote their Apothic Red for 2019.
The brief was to develop an ‘Instagrid’ that created an aura of the brand ethos through multi-layered textures. Themes and ingredients weaved around the brand logo to produce a dark and brooding online campaign.
‘There's A Ghost In My House’ a song by R Dean Taylor (1966). Hand-drawn typography to illustrate a Northern Soul favourite.
Work in Progress.
Rebranding for B.O.B, which stands for “Best of Breed”. B.O.B is a CGI management company, rather than a representation agency.
The key difference is that an agent will source talent and pass on the work, having very little knowledge of the creative and technical process.
The network of talent under the B.O.B name are some of the finest and most highly awarded art and animation teams in the world.
The marque is based on a Fox head and is subtely made up of the letters ‘B’ ‘O’ ‘B’.
The graphic style is a nod to polygons that are used in computer graphics to compose images that are three-dimensional in appearance.
The Fox head also ties in nicely with the company name ’Best of Breed’ while ‘Fox’ is the the Managing Director’s surname.
Incorporated originally by Mr John Corby in Windsor, England in 1930, Corby began life as a manufacturer of garment care products in particular the trouser press. Over the years we progressed into the manufacture of electrical products within the garment care category and we proudly became a household name in the 1980s as our products began to be sold into thousands of hotels around the world.
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Singha, the popular Thai beer, hosted an event named ‘Discover the Hidden Secret’.
Brick Lane’s Vibe Bar was transformed to create an immersive experience bringing Singha’s Thai heritage to life. My core creative was integral in presenting the theme of discovering the hidden secret. This was highlighted by instigating the idea of using UV ink banners, tattoos, masks and graphics so the ‘secret could be revealed’ at the venue.
A self initiated project for an apparel range for the Modernist woman.
More to follow.
Aurora, the UK's premier supplier of quality fires and fireplaces.
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To launch Smirnoff Norsk vodka, a graphic novel was created which would tease the interest of key media personnel prior to sampling the actual product.
Chocolatiqué is a standalone WDFG store in Helsinki Airport. Selling luxurious chocolates from some of the finest chocolatiers around the world.
The logo was hand crafted to convey the idea that it was written in chocolate with a piping bag.
The logo was then applied to the store fascia, instore POS and staff aprons.
The brief from World Duty Free Group was to illustrate their programme of engaging events throughout the year. Events tapped into the seasonality, passenger types and ‘buzz’ of travel and complemented the overall marketing and creative strategy for the group. The illustrations created were animated for in store screens, online adverts and emails.
Created by Heineken International, Thirst is a ground-breaking, global, dance-music tour that mixes big name DJ's with the best local talent discovered via a worldwide search.
I was commissioned to design and art direct the campaign look and feel for the 32 markets over a 4 year period. Each identity I designed was used across POS, merchandise, advertising and event collateral. An online style-guide intranet site was designed and built so that each market could download the relevant assets needed to create and tailor both local and national campaigns.
This commission was to design a unique logotype spelling ‘Durham’ (the birthplace of the client). Hand-rendered type was drawn onto vintage paper.
Chateau de Minargent offers the finest facilities for an idyllic retreat. Set in the region of Charente Maritime, south West France, this lovingly restored mansion has been designed for sophistication and comfort in mind.
I was asked to create a new logo which needed to include the building itself.
I created a line drawing of the Chateau to give a modern but sympathetic illustration that architects would draw at the time of the buildings design.
Samples to follow.
T-shirt design for the UK based graffiti writer crew - Simply Rockers.
7th Voyage of Sinbad
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
The brief was to create two limited edition prints for Boxbird’s ‘CinemaScope’ exhibition in May 2009. The prints could be based on any film of your choice and must either depict a scene, character, location, or be your own version of the film poster.
The screen printed posters can be purchased from my shop https://www.laki139.com
A type treatment for an editorial piece covering the Bucharest subway graffiti scene.
A commission for AURA_Graffiti Journal.
A live music and art event created by the tequila brand Jose Cuervo to celebrate Mexico’s national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
I researched the Mexican themed brief to design appropriate graphics based on wrestling poster styles. This was further developed to accentuate the Mexico v’s UK art and music promotional event.
A series of seven books for Rotovision Publishing. The books cover innovative design of CD covers, magazines, books, promotion, DVD covers, logos and posters. I art directed and designed the whole series. CD-Art - the first book in the series was a best seller for Rotovision Publishing.
T shirt Design for LAKI 139.
Style name LAKINDY.
More to follow…
The brief was to design four walls for BD Network's new bespoke meeting rooms. The typography needed to be sympathetic to the old Tea Building whilst introducing a modern twist reflecting the ethos and future drive of the company.
AURA_1 brought together twelve artists (old friends and new), with similar souls, but with unique personality in their work. This numbered limited edition book of 139, has been individually folded, hand-crafted, varnished and stitched. Each cover is unique, making this a highly collectible and rare first edition.
The book and poster can be purchased from my shop https://www.laki139.com
I was appointed head creative for the World Duty Free Group account. I have overseen and created in-store media, advertising campaigns, motion graphics, brochures, experiential marketing, branding and visual merchandising to bring their worldwide marketing plans to life and strengthen their position as one of the world’s leading travel retailers.
The brief was to create a piece of direct marketing collateral to communicate the brand heritage of Smirnoff Red to key bar staff to encourage them to act as brand ambassadors. We created a 1970s style series of James Bond posters depicting the mythologies and increased the longevity of the piece by incorporating the posters into a staff rota calendar with cocktail recipes.
Natural Self has been producing music for over fifteen years, making music heavily influenced by hip-hop, funk and Latin styles for the record labels Tru-Thoughts and Breakin’ Bread.
Natural Self was looking for an artist with real calligraphy skills but with a modern sensibility.
I formed a successful partnership, producing Natural Self a visual and unique personality in the music market.
AURA_2 presents twelve European graffiti writers ranging from well-established train painters to those pushing a strong graphic sense through their lettering. There is a special feature on the Bucharest subway scene and a one day reportage of Lisbon’s hall of fame and street bombing. Delve into the massive collection of Koot Eindhoven’s photographs and take a look at some tasty retro bananas from the 1990s...
Books can be purchased from my shop https://www.laki139.com
Courvoisier sponsors the annual Future 500 event, a unique network for rising stars across the UK in a wide range of disciplines. This is the accompanying, promotional booklet used for 2010 which I designed the layout and map graphics.
A one-off poster for the married couples wedding gift. I incorporated a hand-drawn logotype based on their initials. This work was published in ‘Poster Art’ by Rotovision Publishing.
AURA_2 Collectors' Edition is presented in a handmade wooden pine box and housed in foam for protection. The box set was designed and constructed by the artist. The sliding steel covers were assembled and painted by LAKI 139. Each box and steel cover are stamped with the edition number. The poster booklet shows you how each steel cover fits in relation to your purchase.
AURA_2 presents twelve European graffiti writers ranging from well-established train painters to those pushing a strong graphic sense through their lettering. There is a special feature on the Bucharest subway scene and a one day reportage of Lisbon’s hall of fame and street bombing. Delve into the massive collection of Koot Eindhoven’s photographs and take a look at some tasty retro bananas from the 1990s...
Box sets can be purchased from my shop
http://laki139.com/shop
Re-branding for the Brighton (UK) nightclub. My vision was to utilise hard hitting, eye catching photography and imagery to galvanise the links of the Union brand with its industrial perception. The project was successfully completed on a limited budget by my use of economical, appropriate pictures.
‘Lewes’ Ambigram logo creation.
Annual Open Art Show in support of Lewes Community Football Club. 45% of all sales go to support grass roots football projects.
Event photography by Rob Read.
Worked on every aspect of the Animée branding and design. Completed all work for the leading supermarkets and bar promotion work (including votives, bottle holders , ice buckets etc). I was the brand guardian and was also responsible for supervising the artworkers.
Dennis Publishing commissioned me to design a necklace for Sophie Ellis-Bextor that would be worn for a fashion shoot and to appear in their men's lifestyle magazine Maxim.
The Pinksheep Printing Service is your one-stop print shop, delivering top quality print at fantastic prices.
Simultané is a clothing label and store based in Brighton, UK. It was established in 2003 by Sarah Arnett along with her business partner Simon Beales. Specialising in Bridal wear, her ready-to-wear collection now sells in over 100 stores worldwide including Harvey Nichols and Fenwick. Sarah Arnett Bride is available in 20 stores in the UK, Ireland and USA.
The brief was to produce a clear, concise and modern brand for the clothing label that would be used across all mediums.
Working with the copywriter we co developed the department name for A&N Media’s new innovative IT section. I then developed the logo, signage and stationary based on the original concept.
Too often publishing companies are rigid, organised in silos, slow to react and to innovate. At A&N Media, which comprises Metro, the Daily Mail, MailOnline, Northcliffe Media and more, it is Sam Duncan Brown’s job as Head of Innovation to make this new culture of innovation stick.
The idea behind InnovationLab is to implement new technologies that have the greatest business impact but come at a low cost.
A selection of 26 letters taken from various projects.