rockface

Some type I made whilst working on the new Global Goon lp.
Didn't end up using it though.

typographic photogram

A photogram made by exposing the paper through acetates with collaged type

typographic moodboard

A collection of interesting type from various different sources. Including 'ABZ more Alphabets & other signs', 'The typographic experiment', 'Die neue typographie', 'Handwritten', El Lissitzky and Piet Zwart.

lego

london road carpark

dvd designs

design development for Flies, Guys and Choirs dvd

badges for dancers

sun, sea, sand...

autospray identity

Corporate identity for a vehicle respraying company including stationary and van livery.

axolotyl heads

Some sneak previews from the photoshoot for the new Irmin Schmidt & Kumo album. Design and Art Direction from me and Colin Taylor. Photography by Matthew Andrews.

off to print today!

12" record sleeve for the new Global Goon lp, titled Saint Aime. Designed by me and Colin Taylor.

southampton concrete

Photographic mish mash

dewdrop

A little drawing of the Dewdrop.

turtle mania

A little turtle arrived at my house just a couple of weeks ago and here he is surfing the waves of my bedsheets. He's handmade by Asia Werbel. She takes super cute photographs and makes super cute soft toys. Check out her photos here. 

hello blog

Here's my blog Daruma doll. I've coloured in the left eye as a statement of my intent to this blog and my intention to finally start building my website. He can sit here as a little reminder to push myself towards my goals when I feel like putting off the hard work!

Daruma dolls are a Japanese tradition where the pupil of one eye is drawn in when you set yourself a goal. You then keep them in a prominent place in order to inspire you to strive towards your objective. When your resolution is fulfilled you can proudly colour in the other eye.

Daruma was the founder of Zen Buddhism and legend has it that he meditated in a cave for nine years until his arms and legs shriveled and fell off. He also reportedly cut off his own eyelids in frustration when he accidently fell asleep. Fortunately he did achieve enlightenment at the end of it all, although minus his limbs and eyelids. This is why he has come to represent strength of spirit and determination to the Japanese people.

It is also worth noting that from his discarded severed eyelids grew the first green tea plants. Yum.