will add all sorts of development soon. (i cant do it from here)

Sumo - Internships.

Started my first (of many) placements overt the next few months. I was given a quick tour of the studio, then I had to more or less had to hit the ground running. Sarah Hanley (the Creative Director) took me thought the brief I would be working on over the coming week.

was asked to develop and present 3 initial design concepts that should help portray the overall experience of the concerts. There should be an instant excitement for the stylish fun of the concerts that appeal to the full demographic.

also asked to try and bring the brand to life. to refresh the image/move the branding forward into 2010

Target audience

The English Heritage Picnic Concert Series (London) has a broad appeal for people of all ages given the diverse artist program.

Tone

Stylish, Accessible, Social, Contemporary, Enjoyable, sophisticated.

Background

concerts running for 57 years.

concert goers relax and picnic in idyllic ground in summer estates.

sales exceed 110.000 tickets annually.

Here is the exiting solution created by SUMO. (the illustrations are by Michael Sutton) and the website was created in-house. check it out (I think it won an award?)

English Heritage picnic concerts.

Creative Director

You Delicious Bastards.

Rick Nunn

ken wong

Daisy Argyle

West Dickens,

New Growth

My Ex IT Dude/all round nice chap (he is now a full time lecturer) From Leeds College of Art and Design - David Thompson sent me a lovely idea for a business card. This "Pop out Mustash" was sent to me in the post. he sent them to many people and asked them to send back photos of themselves wearing the foam Tash. Here is my conurbation.

Champions Breakfast.

I Adore this Charming little illustration, Can't remember who designed it, but I am Fairly sure he is form the North East. will update it as soon as i find out.

Alexander Pietrovito - Hobbit?

the followong photos were al taken by "Susie Hamilton" using her out of rate roles of 35mm film on her lovely Canon.
My housemate Xander made this sick (as in good) costume for a friends 21st Birthday party.

Additional Animal Faces

some face time with the wall.
Brutally honest dung facts.
this is a mongoose, not a meerkat.

Unwanted ducks/Duck Discrimination.

In and though-out the park there are various signs explaining how incredibly detrimental feeding the animals can be to their health and overall well-being. The Zoo keeper said we could feed these animals as they are " Not Welcome in the Zoo"

Chester Zoo.

Here are a few images from Chester Zoo. Many people seem to think that once you have visited one Zoo you have more or less "seen 'em all". I this case I feel that for once Expectations of what the Zoo could offer were aligned with Reality.