Edge and Barrett Blog

Love you

2012-02-14T15:58:00.000Z

We really do. Merry St Valentine's one and all. As the day goes on the feelings get more impassioned. The lovers love and the haters are in full force on Facebook (a truly ridiculous notion of a day for love, so ridiculous it deserves a status update). What a waste of a celebration say we. Embrace and enjoy people, and if the postman hasn't knocked yet, then just know this. We love you baby. Always.

Valentines right now...

2012-02-14T15:55:00.000Z

Edge and Barrett love campaigns for clients we love...

Valentines from the past...

2012-02-14T15:46:00.000Z

Well the loving continues as the day goes on, and to celebrate we are sharing these, until now, unpublished designs on the Edge and Barrett blog. All by Edge for Barrett, all original, and all brilliant. We, in short, love!

Awkward Stock Photos...

2012-02-13T09:51:00.000Z

Morning all, so after Friday's time waster, Awkward Family Photos, attention has been brought to Awkward Stock Photos, (thanks Mick), which I love so much, very funny, we just keep thinking 'why?' on so many levels, why? Anyway don't look now though, it's work time people...catch you later skater...

Have a good one...

2012-02-10T17:30:00.003Z

Time waster warning, www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com...ahhh...have a good one kids, see you next week.

Iphoneography: It's all in the apps...

2012-02-10T14:00:00.003Z

So there is now there is an official course, and it has a name, fantastic. We're all about the iphone photography at the moment, saves lugging a camera around, plus it's good fun to fill time wasting minutes, in cab journeys, when your date is late etc. Special attention needs to be paid by bloggers, a shit phone picture just isn't going to cut it anymore. Unless you're a Vice type then a spruce up of mobile photography is always a good thing. So get the apps, and get playing, a course isn't needed, these things teach themselves.
So at E&B we instagram. Natch. We also like Camera + which has a good clarity device, as well as basic adjustments such as crops, borders and plus a wide range of it's own effects...we also like the lightbox feature which is easy to use and great to edit more than one photograph at a time.
Snapseed is a good app, mimicking photoshop for your iphone, it's got a good and easy to use swipe system to lighten, touch up and edit, it's got a couple of effects but this is mainly for detailed editing of the image. Edge also uses SlowShutter, for well, slow shutters...and Barrett is in love with Grid Lens...great for updating a blog post where more than one image is required, saves a whole long ream of images trailing off screen, and it looks nice and neat and tidy. Plus the graphics are very fun and jolly which is always nice...

Here are some examples of Edge's iphone photography, including a stunningly pretencious one of Barrett's head...I'm feeling it's time to re-think the knitwear...happy snapping.

Prettyism Mark 3: Oh So Pretty!

2012-02-10T10:23:00.006Z

There's that word again, but this time the trend is on it's last legs...next! So battle of the original 'Oh so pretty' Vogue and Elle covers this month, we've been debating the winner, Edge will always always go for Alexa, he hearts her (bless) but Vogue did get on to the old Lana Del Ray bandwagon sharpish, you've got to respect a seemingly new commitment to hype such a new 'celeb'. Anyway final consensus is the Elle cover wins because the design is just so lovely fresh and modern, and we're backing the blue over pink this season, we also love the alternative 'empty' cover...we're living in a 'gentlewomanly' world baby, and Elle knows it...

Introducing Marine Malak

2012-02-07T15:30:00.000Z

VIDEOPHONE from Ella Hatamian on Vimeo.

Meet the latest recruit at Edge and Barrett. We're super pleased to have Marine on board - check out this video of Marine's take on Beyonce's 'Video Phone' to see why... more about Marine below...

Where did you graduate from and what did you study?
I graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design last July with a degree
in Graphic Design Communication.

What is your favourite thing about working for Edge and Barrett?
Seriously you have to answer this...
Playing with Albert and getting him to look over my work.

Won any awards of late?
I won the Best Student Book at the British Design and Production Awards 2011
for my book, Shadow Vintage. The book is something I'd worked on as part of
my final degree project, combining my dissertation about the appeal of
vintage clothing with recreated knitting patterns from the 1940s. I had so
much fun making it so it was really nice to get some recognition for it!
( http://www.britishbookawards.org/2011/shortlist.aspx )

What personal projects have you on the go?
I was approached by a publisher about my book following the awards, so I'm
currently doing some extra research for an adapted version of the book for
them. It will involve going through the process all over again which I'm
really looking forward to. I'm also doing bits of work for friends here and
there, mostly book layouts.

Got a personal motto?
Denial is not a river in Egypt.

It's a Tumblr off... Edge and Barrett Vs The Domestic

2012-02-07T13:52:00.000Z

Uhhh, one of those couples...oh yes we have joined the forces of Tumblr, it was only a matter of time before our competitive spirit spilt over into the web. We're having a serious blog off at Edge and Barrett and here is why:

1. Edge likes pure, undiluted 'designer' images, and needs his own space to share what is in his head, and his head only. It's kind of like a control thing - and it works, looking good...check it out here http://edgeandbarrett.tumblr.com/

2. Barrett needs to get out of her system all the kiddy, domesticated stuff which is part of a life that runs parallel to working at Edge and Barrett. It's cornball, vintage, pretty shit that needs a room of ones own - you can see it here...http://the-domestic.tumblr.com/

3. The Edge and Barrett blog needs to be clutter free, it's news and soundbites on what's going on in our branding land. We're having a tidy up kids, so watch out for upcoming changes.

4. It's a great project to practice and get used to smart phone and mobile photography and media. Us experts? Edge - yes. Barrett - nearly...

5. And finally Tumblr is lot's of fun and should be embraced as the new movement in micro-blogging, it's our online mood board baby, so come share the love...

Edge style:

And Barrett style:

Station Magazine Online...last 24 hours...

2012-02-07T13:05:00.000Z

Last chance to download back issues of Station online, holding site for the re-launch goes up in under 24 hours, get downloading you guys, get thinking ideas, and get involved - email elizabeth@stationmag.co.uk.

It's cold like Stalker...

2012-01-31T12:43:00.000Z

Berrr Rerrrr...it's cold outside mush, we're all cosy indoors and thinking fashion shoots, get us out there baby we're all hyper. Here's a bit of knit from our Stalker shoot we did back in 2008, a lovely little reminder of a day down at Dungeness. One van, two models, lot's of woolly gear and an armed escort out of the area. Fun times. Anyway hope wherever you are you're toasty...

Edge and Barrett on Tumblr

2012-01-27T17:00:00.000Z

Whatcha, you can follow us on tumblr if you like, we're waiting for the delivery of our Tumblr button...any day now...in the mean time it's here http://edgeandbarrett.tumblr.com/ - all together now, Carling Black Label...have a good 'un, see you on the other side.

New books...

2012-01-27T13:15:00.001Z

Far out! We love it when someone drops by on the way to the charity, let us be your graphic design dumping ground, we love! Favourite is Typography 5 - The Annual of the Type Directors Club...the eighties, getting more beautiful the further away it gets...ain't that always the way?

Iphone on lightbox...

2012-01-26T13:08:00.000Z

oooh candy!

Ombra Bar...

2012-01-25T12:52:00.000Z

Verdict, lovely. Yes it's taken us a long time to get there (last Thursday) but it was worth the wait. Barrett's butternut squash ravioli was fab, Edge's steak nice too, although salty...the atmosphere was blinding, very jolly jolly, the service was so bonkers it was very funny by the end, bless 'em - only downer was the blinkin' over designed 'shelf' chairs, we must have pulled the short straw, have a feeling these will be fazed out... Anyway we would definitely go there again, can't wait, and am seriously thinking about starting up restaurant reviews, easiest thing in the world to criticise right? Shuddup, you know you wanna have a go too...

The Dolphin

2012-01-24T12:48:00.001Z

Dolphin stamp on the arm, locally known as the mark of a dirtbag...

Interview: Caroline Harris

2012-01-23T10:00:00.002Z

We loved the outfits in Bernard Rose's 2010 film Mr Nice, and got in touch with the films costume designer Caroline Harris for a quick Q&A:

Q: How did you become a Costume Designer? Was there a direct path so to speak, or did you get a lucky break?

I didn’t follow a direct path. I began making stage outfits for a friend. Simple dresses at first, then coats and more elaborate structures. I cut up existing clothes to examine the flat shapes and see how the pieces fitted together. Then I worked with whoever would have me, short films, full-length films, usually for little or no money.

Q: How do you go about your research to create the perfect wardrobe?

The 20^th Century is well documented in photographs. So books, libraries, museums and the Internet offer an ample resource for research. I also look at today’s fashion to get the measure what people are seeing in their everyday environment. Shapes are reinterpreted decade after decade so a classic 50’s style, for example, can also be very current and I risk losing a sense of the past.

On films set during a period that’s pre photography, I search museums and galleries for portraits, diarists for written details, and books for illustrations.

Q: Do you ever take into account the actors requests/preferences?

I always listen to actor’s opinions. They are building a character and it is essential they feel that their clothes work for the role they are about to inhabit. The director’s opinion is also important, it is their vision and the characters need to look how they imagine them to be.

On period films, the look is dictated by the era, so there are some boundaries. Most of the clothes will be handmade and during that process there is ample opportunity to make sure everybody is happy.

Contemporary films can be more complicated. There are a lot of people at the hub of a film and if they all get involved with the aesthetic, which happens, though not always, it can be a minefield. That’s the difficulty with clothes; everyone wears them so everyone has an opinion on them.

Q: What is your ideal story (book/play/film?) to dress?

Mr. Nice was ideal. It began in the 50’s and went through to the 90’s. I was able to scavenge and buy everything, chop it up and make it work. And of course, with Chloe Sevigny, I had someone who understands clothes so she was a dream to work with.

Also fantasy films are ideal when they are no specific period.

Of the books I like to read, a William Faulkner perhaps, 1930’s impoverished, rural America. Rough, dusty and filled with peculiar characters.

Q: And who would be your ideal artist?

For film, abstract art for the colors. Lee Krasner’s combinations are beautiful. And then Josef Beuys for texture, I like to look away from clothes, particularly when I’m building a concept from raw materials.

Q: Have you any industry secrets on where to source amazing costumes/samples to use?

There is no one place and no great secret. It’s about seeing the potential in a piece and transforming it. I prefer markets, Portobello is one of my favorites, dealers come in from everywhere. Rellik on Golborne Road has an exceptional selection of vintage and they are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Get off of my cloud...

2012-01-19T18:32:00.001Z

One for Edge...

Look!

2012-01-19T18:03:00.003Z

Ahhhh...

2012-01-17T16:54:00.004Z

This shop is retro-darling. We couldn't bring ourselves to take pictures inside... but we took one of the front because of our juvenile need to photograph anything with our name on it.

Dribbble...

2012-01-17T16:23:00.000Z

We're on Dribbble, come and find us...in the mean time enjoy this picture, a nice one of Javier Bardem, seriously, dribble...

Interviews...

2012-01-17T15:37:00.000Z

They will be small, they might be random, but they are little insights into those whom we love, coming soon to the Edge and Barrett blog...

ICES...

2012-01-16T13:00:00.002Z

Ices?

It's not a wheel...

2012-01-16T09:30:00.001Z

For Elizabeth Barrett from Luke Edge

The Bell, Ticehurst

2012-01-13T17:00:00.001Z

Ugh week two of the January freak out, by now you may be like us and living the most self delusional lie common of this time of year, that of 'one shall not ever drink again'...well we're two weeks in and finding it hard. A) because it's hard, B) because we're feeling all refreshed and 'healthy' after a fortnight off the sauce, so therefore fancy re-toxing and C) because we couldn't be more in love with the old local right now. They're cosy, they're full of neighbours, jolly people and we know the words to all the songs. Believe it or not we have four 'locals' - shame on us - The Kenton, home local and uber uber. The Folgate (aka The Water Poet) because it's work local and and boy those city kids sure know how to party, The Griffin, because it's where we go the most and everyone always knows your name, or recognises your hat, and finally there is our new country local, The Bell Inn, Ticehurst. It's reopened and re-vamped, and we are massively loving the open fire and good food. If you're in the area check this boozer out. The urinals are quite the talking point, although it seems a little bit of a waste to us, but we do like the booky, tweedy look and added quirkball country designs. We really liked the stuffed squirrel (not a waste as it died of natural causes unlike the poor trumpets in the boys toilets) the branding is pretty fab too. But most important is the warm atmos, just what we're after. So if you're diving off the wagon this weekend make the last couple of weeks count and do it in style...happy weekending from E&B.

Instagram head...

2012-01-13T10:09:00.001Z

Some of us have got the bug bad...follow us on Instagram, blog feed to follow...

Latest Work: Jompy Water Boiler

2012-01-12T14:06:00.003Z

What a good idea, the Jompy Water Boiler allows users to cook and clean their water at the same time...watch the video here to see how it works, and read up on the importance of clean water, especially in the third world. The Jompy is all about clever efficiency in the great outdoors, and we created a logo and banner ad campaign that demostrated this fresh, healthy and practical solution to survival...check it out.

Fifties love...

2012-01-12T13:00:00.000Z

Bespoke posters by E&B

2012-01-11T09:00:00.003Z

Last year we gifted our family with their own bespoke posters, with words to match, including 'in' jokes and characteristics we hold with affection. If you fancy putting your sentiments to the one you love in a very nice way get in touch...trust us when we say these go down a treat...

Latest Work: Unicorn Porn for Hoxton Street Studios

2012-01-10T13:57:00.001Z

Shot by Justin Mullins, designed by us...enjoy!

What did we get?

2012-01-10T08:30:00.001Z

Ok so Christmas is over, but we're still hyper about our gifts, and no we're not too old to do this...highlights for us include Muse, Logology 2, Suggestions in Design, Cut and Paste, Lego, Socks, Perfume, Seersucker tablecloths, and wait for it - Ferrari Luigi and Guido! Didn't they do well...

Sometimes...

2012-01-09T17:00:00.000Z

We want to go back...

Get scrapping...

2012-01-03T10:00:00.002Z

In 2012 we pledge to do more scrapbooking, the visual diary of our lives, and a great use for all those 'fun' flyers etc that get stuffed in the cupboard. Here are two scrapbooks we did for Alice and Beth, two gorgeous, and very cool girlies, who never fail to inspire...

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T22:00:00.001Z

Happy New Year you guys! This is postdated so hopefully we're all having a jolly old time like this girl by Anthony Lister, see you on the other side...

If I was six...

2011-12-19T13:19:00.002Z

...I would be asking Father Christmas for this Lego book, fab ideas for all your building fun...and also the gold toys/ornaments from our neighbours Moshi Monsters...addictive...

Latest Work: Form Architecture Website

2011-12-16T14:07:00.001Z

Read all about it... all live now - check it out HERE and check out the new mobile site on your smartphone too...clever eh?

How's your head?

2011-12-16T12:59:00.000Z

Uh oh, the Christmas party has truely started, two nights and one big festive studio lunch and we're freaking out...to ease the pain we're sharing these two beauties with you. We came across the first a couple of years ago, a pint of beer on a bird's head...why not? Very creative. The other one is brilliant too, spotted in a mini Elle magazine, what is blinkin' going on with her loaf of bread, bizarre...

Anyway happy weekend all, be careful out there, it's Christmas bonkers...

This time next year we will be millionaires...

2011-12-13T14:52:00.000Z

Oi oi, look who turned up in our manor, a national treasure on our road, lovely little pick me up...talking of which we're hyper by an Only Fools and Horses marathon over Christmas, the best festive TV ever, it's official...

Edge and Barrett Holiday Times...

2011-12-13T14:46:00.000Z

Oh yes, Slade is on YouTube, the champers is on ice and everyone is panic blogging...we're nearly there guys so just to warn you we're knocking off for a festive break from the 23rd December until 3rd January.

If you have any work that needs to be completed by then, please give us a call this afternoon or tomorrow morning - 0203 601 2512. Or alternatively if you fancy a hyper Christmas drink to discuss future projects for 2012, book it in now, turn that Slade up baby . . . look to the future now it's only just beguuuunnnn . . .

Look and Feel: Winter Wonderland

2011-12-12T10:00:00.001Z

Happy Christmas Shopping...

2011-12-09T17:00:00.003Z

Decorations up, next it's to the shops, to the shops! We're heading out of town this year to do charity shop treasure hunting and mulled wine drinking, ho ho ho, have a good one!

Latest Work: HMV The Next Big Thing...

2011-12-09T11:00:00.000Z

Who is going to be the next big thing next year? This is when we all start to wonder, luckily HMV are guiding us through the best of in a wicked set of dates and gigs...check it all out here...Edge and Barrett were thrilled to work with the brand again, building on last years re-branding we gave the look an 2012 update.

Latest Work: Space Station Advertisement

2011-12-08T11:29:00.003Z

Check out the latest advertisement Edge and Barrett created for Space Station, clean, simple, and true, what more could you want from getting your message across...

New Edge and Barrett Business Cards...

2011-11-24T15:33:00.000Z

Just turned up and looking fine...

Barrett Street

2011-11-24T15:23:00.002Z

Mobile phone cameras were made for moments like this...it's not the first time I've been there, but I'm always proud, and it's next to Selfridges, groovy.

Look and Feel: The Wallace Collection

2011-11-24T10:00:00.000Z

Pretty birds...

2011-11-16T13:20:00.001Z

If we had another blog it might be about pretty birds...

Latest Work: Wildwood Christmas

2011-11-16T09:30:00.009Z

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Oooh run up to Christmas and some lovely festive work to crack on with. First up is Wildwood's Christmas campaign...

Latest Work: Wildwood HTML

2011-11-15T11:00:00.001Z

Latest work included mailer for Wildwood restaurants, mmmm, sign up HERE to get the latest deals and to see the work in full...

Latest Work: Katy Offley Productions

2011-11-14T10:30:00.012Z

With clients that include GQ, Elle, Style, Mac and Fred Perry (the list goes on) this production company needed to look the business they are. E&B created a logo and brand that took into consideration Katy's pretty personality, heritage and stability, and the chic, crisp and cool world she inhabits. Check it out at www.katyoffleyproductions.com...full portfolio work coming.

Retro postcards

2011-11-14T10:00:00.001Z

If we had another blog it would be about retro postcards...

Mr Porter Style Icons: E&B Top Three

2011-11-11T15:00:00.001Z

Hello gorgeous...Mr Porter's style icons, amazeballs...so here are our top three case you were wondering. Steve McQueen because his look is an Edge special, he has this outfit weirdly...Johnny is for Barrett, I had this picture on my wall...and he looks so natural sitting on that cooker. Finally Mr Bob Dylan because he reminds us so much of Ben, and he invented punk apparently. Happy Weekend all.

Latest Work: Form Architecture

2011-11-11T14:00:00.004Z

Sneak peak (it goes live any moment) - we have just completed the website for Essex based architects Form. We re-branded Form and created a clean, smart look to compliment their work. Edge and Barrett designed the website to create a perfect space to showcase important photography and display all the relevant information on the company, clearly and effectively.

Remember...

2011-11-11T11:00:00.002Z

Friday Art: Small Foot by Edge

2011-11-11T10:00:00.004Z

Do not flush...

2011-11-10T09:59:00.001Z

Functional design from E&B...

Hyper Hyper Hyper...

2011-11-09T19:52:00.001Z

this ones for you Edge...

Friday Art: On the Tiles by Edge

2011-11-04T10:00:00.004Z

Feeling the Zine

2011-11-03T10:37:00.000Z

We've just found some doodles from the beach, (colouring in the sun is now but a distant memory) here are a couple of our ideas on our fashion zine, must get the pens out again...also 'Welcome to Soho' random zine by Andrius Valkauskas, picked up earlier this year at a zine fair in Brick Lane - we like it because it's small, crunchy and scruffy uber...

Edge by Barrett - Barrett by Edge

2011-10-31T10:00:00.000Z

Hey hey - another week, another dollar...much hilarity over here as we uncover two old 'Edge and Barrett' originals from years ago...for the record Edge isn't like a girl - not that that would be a bad thing, but Barrett's eyes do go in different directions, shame.

Friday Art: Head by Edge

2011-10-28T10:00:00.002+01:00

Station Magazine Promo...

2011-10-21T16:00:00.001+01:00

Hyper hyper hyper, oh yes many plans are being set in place for Station Magazine, contributors welcome, get involved, get emailing...not long now...

Friday Art: Kewpie Dolls by Barrett

2011-10-21T10:00:00.002+01:00

The Drums - Down by the Water

2011-10-20T13:51:00.001+01:00

We're feeling moved today, very moved...also are those shirts from Uniqlo?

Rusty Mayfair...

2011-10-19T13:00:00.001+01:00

Lifestyle envy alert, we had to give a shout out to Kerrie McGowan, Visual Merchandiser for Office/Post Mistress, artist, designer, beach babe and cutie pie. Kerrie made this headpiece (left) for our Hanako shoot last year - we love - and as well as making jewellery Kerrie also hires out vintage china for parties, too lovely for words. Check out her Rusty Mayfair website here and book now...

Look and Feel: Natural History Museum

2011-10-18T10:00:00.002+01:00

Prettyism Mark Two

2011-10-17T11:53:00.004+01:00

They've got it...have you?

Edge and Barrett Showreel...

2011-10-17T11:00:00.002+01:00

Beach Boys You Tube Party

2011-10-16T22:20:00.001+01:00

In full swing, Stella, white wine, beach balls and a giant telly - Sunday joy...

The fields in London...

2011-10-14T15:35:00.002+01:00

...are smashing this time of year, happy weekending from E&B.

Friday Art: Lady by Edge

2011-10-14T10:00:00.002+01:00

Edge and Barrett feature in Computer Arts Magazine

2011-10-12T13:56:00.010+01:00

Tips with love from us to you...Computer Arts Magazine asked us to share our top tips for graphic designers who wish to also provide photography for their clients. Here is the article for one and all, so read up baby and get inspired. And for those considering a designer for on-going projects and long term commitment do check out if they can provide photography, we are strong believers in the importance of good images to a brands identity, plus you have the advantage of getting bespoke, unique imagery for your company...it's all good. In the mean time check out Edge and Barrett's creative photography here, more commercial pictures to be posted soon.

Filming the apprentice at Westfield Stratford

2011-10-11T13:10:00.002+01:00

The lure of John Lewis got too much for Barrett today and on the way to yummy mummy Mecca we saw the filming of the next series of The Apprentice. We did feel sorry for them trying to sell food to people freaked out by the film crew, can't be easy. Talking of freaking out, we might have been caught on camera, so if you spot a mum in a football t-shirt and kid with no trousers on that would be us...we're not so John Lewis sometimes, but they can't keep us away...next project knitted bunting, bring it...

Friday Art: Duplo Lady and Gent by Barrett

2011-10-07T10:00:00.002+01:00

Dominos!!

2011-10-06T10:00:00.001+01:00

If we had another blog it might be about dominos...

Getting there...

2011-10-05T13:46:00.000+01:00

....all moved in to the new studio and hyper, now there's work to be done and mess to be made, give as a shout if you fancy a tour...

Feeling the 1950s advertising...

2011-10-04T14:51:00.001+01:00

We're all feeling a bit Mad Men in our super new shiny studio, and the move has un-earthed some wonderful sources of inspiration we forgot we had...expect a few more blog posts on what we love, we have to share, it's in our nature. Here are some pics from a coronation souvenir magazine, long live the glam...

New studio: view from...

2011-10-03T16:38:00.002+01:00

The roof garden...more to come in the next couple of days from moving in week, can't wait to have you all over...

Friday Art: Dog by Edge

2011-09-30T10:00:00.002+01:00

Look and Feel: The Kenton

2011-09-28T10:30:00.001+01:00

Look and Feel: Science Museum

2011-09-26T10:00:00.001+01:00

Friday Art: Dolls by Barrett

2011-09-23T10:00:00.002+01:00

Precious One

2011-09-22T11:20:00.001+01:00

We wish you could smell this perfume from Precious London, although smell seems to crass...experience? Yes we wish you could experience this, we're dousing ourselves in the stuff and happily losing ourselves in chic September fashion fantasies - we've even started having manicures again, it's that extreme. The perfume is a collaboration between Precious London and Angela Flanders, check out the details online at Precious London. The pictures are also in from the show at LFW held at Dennis Severs' house so go too their blog for the full breakdown of the day...not to be missed...

Brick Lane pullover

2011-09-22T10:34:00.003+01:00

If we had another blog it might be about the Brick Lane Pullover...

Look and Feel: Spitalfields City Farm

2011-09-21T12:00:00.001+01:00

Ladybird Books

2011-09-20T11:00:00.000+01:00

|f we had another blog it might be about educational Ladybird books....

Look and Feel: St Katherine's Dock

2011-09-19T12:00:00.001+01:00

Lego Store Heaven

2011-09-19T10:00:00.001+01:00

On checking out the new local Westfield we were reminded this weekend of our new favourite store. Lego have done wonders with their retail space, cute cubby holes, great displays and fantastic on brand decor. The kids have a blast and there is the wonderful create your own characters for pocket money prices. We put together 'Dalston man and his Shoreditch mates' (see above) - this feature was most popular with the 20+ people in the store, who knew sticking together little lego friends could be so fun.

Friday Art: Walkman by Edge

2011-09-16T10:00:00.004+01:00

Dolly Dingle paper dolls

2011-09-13T10:00:00.004+01:00

If we had another blog it might be about Dolly Dingle paper dolls.

Look and Feel: The Gallery Cafe Bethnal Green

2011-09-12T10:00:00.002+01:00

Have a good weekend...

2011-09-09T17:08:00.003+01:00

From Bernard the cat and all your friends at Edge and Barrett...

Friday Art: Pink by Barrett

2011-09-09T10:00:00.004+01:00

Latest Work: Form

2011-09-08T12:00:00.004+01:00

Currently re-branding the London based architects Form, also working on the website to be launched soon...watch this space...

Lucky Charms...

2011-09-08T12:00:00.002+01:00

If we had another blog it might be about luck and gold...

Latest Work: Storm

2011-09-07T12:00:00.002+01:00

Here's some new work we've been doing for the construction firm Storm. We re-branded the company, and are now cracking on with the artwork for stationary, vans, website and more...

Look and Feel: Cranbrook

2011-09-07T10:00:00.002+01:00

Latest Work: Inside Story for Precious London

2011-09-06T13:38:00.003+01:00

London Fashion Week is fast approaching, hope you're ready for the onslaught of skinny fashionistas to the capital. If you're attending good luck with the marching about, if you're not don't worry there's bound to be some fantastic coverage on Good Morning or similar...we're most excited about Precious London's show at Dennis Severs House, we created the branding for the event, emailer and invites, check it out.

Horses

2011-09-06T10:00:00.002+01:00

If we had another blog it might be about horses.

Back to School baby!

2011-09-05T09:30:00.003+01:00

Time to buy a new coat and pair of shoes, and time to get all the best stationery out. Back in the days of cutting and sticking we had lot's of fun making our school folders jolly, a really exciting part of the back to school rigmarole...these are two previously unpublished examples of Elizabeth Barrett's school collages...kinda dark, kinda square - never the coolest kid, but there was never any major bubbles in the sticky back plastic. Quite pleased with that.