Hot Chip

Went to see Hot Chip at the Brixton Academy on Friday night! Great gig, they sound even more vibrant playing live. Lots of dancing, balloons and lasers as you can see from the photo.

An artist called Max Tundra supported the band and he was absolutely mental. He fused electro with drum ‘n bass with kids instruments. I will try and have a look for his myspace page to link it up.

Work

One of my work colleagues just walked into my office and said, “I don’t suppose you’ve seen a sticker with my password on it…” I keep on typing and without lifting my eyes respond “The new guys took your screen, it had a post it note on it, but your password is arsehole” He sighs, stops rummaging round the shelves and says seriously “ah right. Was it arsehole or arseholes?” I look at him, “just one hole”. He smiles, thanks me and walk off…

It’s great to work somewhere where this type of conversation is normal.

House of cards

Radiohead’s latest video is stunning – the first of its kind to use no camera or lighting, just scanners and lasers. Watch the video first and then making-of. Digital entertainment at its best.

A quick update

Since leaving Mook I’ve been at Saint, rkcr y&r’s lovely digital agency based in Camden.

Been working on some great accounts such as Lloyds and the COI Knife Crime. As soon as the work starts going live I’ll post them here.

Oh and I’ll be moving home soon… fingers crossed!

Everyone is an artist

Nowadays, it feels like everyone has to have a say…

Tmagic Art

Feed your obsession

An integrated campaign I worked on for Foot Locker and Nike to promote the launch of an exclusive range of trainers. The campaign was coined Feed your obsession, inspired by the young avid trainer consumers, hungry for the latest trends . Here are some photos of the in-store stuff we created.

Conquer every corner

I produced  a campaign for Foot Locker and Puma a while back to promote the launch of new Puma trainers inspired by Ducati bikes. A friend of mine bumped into a poster in Vienna – it looks quite coo!

Gym

Went to the gym for the first time today – it felt great to feel that sporty, sweaty, tiredness again (although I’m sure I wont be saying the same tomorrow when I wake up unable to move any muscle). So, for about an hour and half, we worked out on the bikes, treadmills, leg muscle machines, arm and bum toners and even the tummy muscle cruncher machine ( i have no idea what they are called). I’m happy that finally, after about a year of ‘we need to join the gym’, it finally happened. The only slightly annoying thing is that the environment is very male and slightly intimidating – i guess it just takes a bit of getting used to until you forget about the muscle wackos. Will update on muscle pain…

Meat in a bottle

Yes yes, it ACTUALLY exists, a Fish ‘n Chips flavoured drink, come to delight Britons’ taste buds and quench their thirst for all things battered. But if Fish and Chips isn’t your thing, KrautKrämers‘ meaty beverages cater for every meat lover’s delectable palate – from the classic Cheeseburger to the more exotic Tandoori Chicken.

How I feel when I read a book

I absolutely love to read. Living a stressful life in London makes you value the special moments when you can indulge in a book and escape reality – on the train on the way to work, in bed before you sleep, on the couch on a Sunday. I am one of those people that try and convert everyone around me to this hobby… I offer books for Birthdays and Christmas even if the person doesn’t like to read… it sounds weird (and possibly a slightly bit annoying I know) but I always feel that there is a book for everyone, a book that will make a non-reader feel the magic and embark on a reading trip forever. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t either way, I value the lessons books can pass from reader to reader. So anyway, I wrote all of this because I stumbled upon these photos tonight, by a designer called Mladen Penev, that visualised how I feel when I read a good book bang on the nail. A great read engulfs you, the words leap right out of the page and hug you and it makes for one of the most special experiences ever. Have a look at Penev’s photos, they are perfect!