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Phew

You made it to February. That took a while didn’t it? The good news is there are snowdrops in the park, crocuses poking through the grass and it’s light at five o’clock. In the studio we’ve had a couple of projects go oh hold so we’re using this time to focus on our offering and get our work out there to more people.

This month’s finds include some podcast and film recommendations, weird-looking shoes and a great example of lateral thinking. Hope you enjoy.

In studio news I’m sharing a sneak peek of our latest work with our lovely clients England Lacrosse for their Aspire athlete development programme. There will be more to share very soon.

Right, I’m off to write some lists. If you’re planning for the future too, get in touch it’s always nice to chat.

Keith / Founder

A skateboarder wearing a patterned jacket and cap is captured mid-trick against a weathered wooden wall featuring a "No Parking" sign. The skateboarder is airborne with the skateboard below their feet, showcasing their skill. — Image: Unsplash — Jhonatan Saavedra Perales

The Double Kick

Ever wondered why all skateboards look like lollypop sticks? Through iterative design and rider feedback, the skate deck has evolved to the iconic shape we know today. The 99% Invisible podcast has a brilliant breakdown of the story.

Go listen →

A grid of brush pen cartoon illustrations. — Image: Images generated by Prompt-Brush

Anti AI

Already sick of the sea of the polished, uncanny valley images generated by AI everywhere you look? Pablo Delcan is leading a one-man anti-robot revolution one prompt at a time.

Ask for anything →

A hand holds up a single, off-white, sculpted shoe with a textured surface and ventilation holes against a muted orange background. — Image: © Vibrobarefoot

Compostable shoe

Vibrobarefoot the minimal shoe company have partnered with materials specialist Balena to imagine a prototype trainer that is 3D-printed from compostable materials.

Check them out →

Two distinct scenes are presented: on the left, a yellow glove supports a cracked eggshell on a wooden rod, contrasted by a grilled cheese sandwich with stringy melted cheese being separated on the right. — Image: © Dudi Ben Simon

Creative combinations

Artist Dudi Ben Simon combines and reimagines images and objects to create pleasing artworks. There are loads of them and they are excellent!

See more →

This is a promotional poster for the Searchlight Pictures movie "Rye Lane," presented on an orange backdrop. Two individuals are shown prominently in the foreground. — Image: © Searchlight Pictures

London Love

If you’re looking for a feel good movie to banish the last of those winter blues, Rye Lane is just the ticket. The film follows the loves and lives of two South Londoners over the course of a day.

Watch the trailer →

Studio news
New project

A dark banner for England Lacrosse reads "TIME TO SHINE" in large, gold, stylized letters with white stars. A smaller image shows a lacrosse team in white uniforms with the number 16 visible on one player's back.

A bold identity extension for England Lacrosse

We’ve just handed over the artwork files for our latest project for England Lacrosse. The organisation needed an exciting extension to their visual identity to promote and support their athlete development programme.

We’ll have a full case study up on our site soon.