WN Interiors
We are excited to be working with WN Interiors on the evolution of their website to showcase their new penthouse apartment development in Bournemouth.
Shore Architecture
We recently kicked off a full rebrand for Dorset-based architect practice Shore Architecture and we are pleased to reveal the new direction for the Brand Identity.
Moxey
We were appointed by award-winning architect, Simon Moxey, Principal Architect of his new practice; Moxey, to design and produce the brand identity, printed collateral, signage and website. “Internationally award winning, Moxey has traditionally focussed on high end residential housing creating forever homes for people on the South Coast.”
AAKS new season, new look
We have worked with Akosua, founder of AAKS since the inception of her brand over 8 years ago and we have enjoyed seeing her brand go from strength to strength. With her new season of hand woven raffia bags ready for launch, we thought is was time for a fresh new look for her website to match the new lookbook shoot courtesy of Susa Grey.
Working Towards Zero-Waste Branding
Valuing printed matter as a studio we recently developed our in-house branding material. We wanted to produce high quality stationary whilst remaining aware of our environmental impact so chose to print with the G.F Smith Extract range, a paper made from recycled coffee cups.
Alhumaidhi Architects goes live
We were appointed by Kuwait-based architectural and design firm; AlHumaidhi Architects for the design and build of their new website. Founded in 1992 they have since established themselves through various projects both locally and regionally.
In Print
For a while we have wanted to produce a printed tabloid for the studio and thought there was no better time than with our rebrand. The tabloid provides an overview of the studio and our services along with 4 case studies to get a flavour of the work we have been producing.
Studio Study: Aesop Bath
We found ourselves in Bath for the afternoon and walked passed the Aesop store in Bath. Naturally we had to peruse… while I wasn’t personally shopping, I decided to take a couple snaps. Time and time again the Aesop brand comes into conversation when clients are asked about references or inspirations for their own brands.
Overnighter
With a heatwave upon us we decided to pack up the car and head over the chain ferry to Burnbake Forest Lodge for the night. Despite being a Monday night we knew we could be back in the office for midday Tuesday.
Cannien
We have been working with Cannien, (a UK wellness lifestyle start-up, launching natural and organic supplements) on the Strategy, Positioning, Brand identity, Packaging, Art Direction and Shopify Website for the Brand.
Ostens
We are excited to be working with Ostens on the design and build of their new Shopify website. Ostens was born from our desire to create beautiful fragrances using the world's finest ingredients in their purest form.
Booklist: Current Reads
The following is a list of books we’re currently reading in the studio.
Emptiness As Potential
“simplicity provides clarity, which is an increasingly important consideration for graphic designers and communicators.”
The Re-Brand
As the studio was about to celebrate its 10 year anniversary toward the end of 2020, I began to reflect on the work we had done and the ‘brand’ we had created as Candy Black. As with age, people (and brands) grow, develop and change and with a focus on the next 10 years, I was beginning to wonder if the Candy Black name would see me through.