Happy World Theatre Day 🎭
We love partnering with theatre brands to help share their stories, spark curiosity and bring the performing arts to more people. Here’s to the power of performance and the people who make it happen
Brilliant night at the @transform_magazine awards on Wednesday. We were lucky enough to scoop a Gold for our rebrand of the @watermilltheatre and two Silver awards for our @island_london brand identity and our @cadoganhall rebrand. Testament to our amazing clients for trusting us with their brands and helping us create award winning work and congratulations to all the winners on the night 🥇 🥈 🥈
NEW WORK: Perfectly timed for World Book Day, our third time designing the Royal Mail Yearbook — their annual, limited edition book containing a dedicated chapter on each of the year’s stamp issues.
Each year, Royal Mail releases an eclectic range of specially commissioned stamps which are minuscule by design and necessity. Collectively, these visual artefacts come together to create a bigger picture – a colourful snapshot of the richness and diversity of British life. The design of the 2025 Yearbook zooms in on the stamp subjects, offering readers a broader and more in-depth look at the stories behind the stamps.
In addition this year we commissioned the wonderful @sarahmaycock from @handsome_frank to illustrate all the designers and illustrators behind the stamp designs, we don’t scrub up too badly!
#graphicdesign #bookdesign #royalmailstamps #yearbook #editorialdesign book postcards philately worldbookday worldbookday24
NEW WORK COLLABORATION: Move aside Pantone, there’s a new swatch book in town.
To celebrate 25 years of WithPrint, we’ve collaborated to create a beautifully crafted swatch book that doubles as a perpetual typographic desk calendar.
More than just a calendar, this new edition of the iconic WithPrint calendar is a showcase of the stunning print finishing techniques on offer at WithPrint. Each page highlights a curated selection of beautiful papers from Antalis, including Olin, Rives, Curious and Keaykolour — paired with striking foil finishes from the Kurz collections.
Visit the WithPrint shop to order your copy.
Design: @commcuriosity
Print: @withprint
Papers: @antalisuk
Foil: @leonhardkurzcreative
Die formes: @ueifalcontec
NEW WORK: Colmore Life rebrand (full case study on our website, link in bio)
Colmore now has two identities: a business-facing brand for levy payers, investors, and engagement with local government, and a public-facing brand, Colmore Life which delivers events and festivals.
Colmore’s public-facing communications have an expanded toolkit to bring more energy into the streets of Colmore whilst a messaging framework born directly from the logo shows off how much more Colmore has to offer. Follow @ColmoreLife
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NEW WORK: Birmingham Colmore rebrand (full case study on our website, link in bio)
Birmingham Colmore is the cultural, commercial and civic heart of Birmingham, always open to new ideas, talent and enterprise.
As the district has grown in confidence and complexity, its identity has needed to evolve too. Colmore’s rebrand reflects a deliberate transition — from being seen solely as a Business Improvement District (BID) to being recognised as a place in its own right, with a clear sense of purpose, character and belonging. The rebrand isn’t just cosmetic. It’s a refreshed look, feel and voice to drive the new strategy for Colmore – developed with the Colmore team, alongside Rob Macpherson and Kevin Johnson.
Colmore is a place of characterful contrasts where heritage meets modernity, where tradition meets cutting edge, where culture and commerce converge. The logo, colour palette and typefaces are inspired by the contrasts found throughout the district. Follow @colmorelife
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NEW WORK: Concorde Miniature sheet — A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, include three previously issued stamp images and one never-before-seen design.
Originally commissioned for the 1969 ‘First Flight of Concorde’ issue, two are designed by influential British stamp designer David Gentleman, and one by Michael and Sylvia Goaman.
To mark this historic anniversary, we had the privilege of working closely with David Gentleman, Royal Mail and the Postal Museum to update the 1969 classics and recreate the unreleased design, originally shortlisted but ultimately not adopted for the 1969 set
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NEW WORK: Concorde Special Stamps — Eight Special Stamps marking the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s historic first commercial flight. Each stamp pairing features one of four iconic liveries throughout its years of service, and includes breath-taking imagery from aviation specialists Adrian Meredith and John Dibbs showcasing the beauty of Concorde’s groundbreaking design
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We’re delighted to share some exciting end of year news… our identities for @cadoganhall@watermilltheatre and @island_london have been shortlisted in the 2026 European @transform_magazine Awards. We’re keeping everything crossed until we find out the results next year
That’s a wrap (almost). A huge thank you to everyone we got to collaborate with along the way. Our customary look back at the years projects with a few sneak peeks at some case studies we’ll be sharing in the new year too 🎄🎄🎄
NEW WORK: Cadogan Hall Rebrand (full case study on our website, link in bio)
@cadoganhall is Chelsea’s cultural gem, where people and performance intertwine to create deeply connected, unforgettable shared live moments.
Cadogan Hall holds a special place at the heart of Chelsea, renowned for the exceptional experiences it offers both on and off the stage. However, After a phase of research involving longstanding and first-time audiences, the area’s culturally engaged public, and senior cross-sector stakeholders it became clear that a new brand identity was needed to ensure that Cadogan continues to reach new audiences.
The rebrand needed to honour the Hall’s exceptional setting while also reflecting the breadth of performances, cultural events, and attractions that take place on its iconic stage.
This understanding led to a refined brand positioning: ‘Chelsea’s Cultural Gem.’ A statement that captures the Hall’s cultural significance while reflecting the outstanding quality and richness of experience it delivers — a place to experience it all.
The new logo draws inspiration from the venue’s striking stained-glass windows, reinterpreting their geometric, Celtic knot–inspired design into a bold, contemporary mark.
The distinctive ‘C’ emblem is more than a logo — it’s the foundation of a cohesive, flexible design system. Its central diamond shape inspires a graphic language of faceted frames, borders, and panels that structure content and bring clarity across all materials.
#branding #brand #brandidentity #identity #identitydesign #typography #logo #logodesign #colour #graphicdesign #designinspiration #theatre #arts #artsandculture #cadoganhall #designlovers
It’s CChriiisssstmassss! We’ve gone early this year, the CC Christmas party hit the Emerald Isle this weekend for fun, feasts and 1 or 2 pints of the local tipple
