Phone Upgrade

'In with the new and out with the old', 3 have given me the new N86 8MP. I'm not entirely taken by it. I think that the N95 8GB aesthetically felt and looked cooler and the user interface was massively better designed. It feels like I'm stepping backwards and the only thing that has improved is the camera. But as far as Mega pixels go, 5MP on the N95 was impressive enough. Not sure what else to say, it was that or the Blackberry Bold. What would you have picked?

Basic Shapes: Typeface design

'Basic Shapes' was inspired by the use of geometric shapes. As part of a pitch for Kingston University Degree Show, I was experimenting with the idea of illusion, depth of field and perspective. By overlapping the shapes I was able to create this interesting typeface.

Blok Typeface Alphabet: Logo Design

The letter forms interlock allowing children to build structures encouraging them to learn the basic rules and words within the English language, essentially building their vocabulary. Below is a key highlighting the different categories of words...

PJ Chorus: Typeface design

To accompany the new logo and Identity for PJ Chorus, I have designed this custom made typeface, 'Untitled' as of yet. The bold dots form the letters with a glow representing light and shadow. For the time being there is only one weight in uppercase. Numerals and commonly used puntuation marks are also included.

CV: Update

It is increasingly more important in todays economy when trying to find employment to keep your CV up to date. If you are a designer like myself then you will also want to keep your portfolio update. If you aren't working on live briefs or lucky enough to have freelance work, keep yourself and your mind active by setting yourself briefs or taking part in competition briefs. An employer wants to see self motivation and the desire to work.

FCUK Christmas

I was recently asked by French Connection UK to design their Oxford Street Christmas shop windows. I spent an intense one week working on it and on Tuesday 18th August I presented my 3 uniquely different concepts to their Head of Graphics, Graeme Williams. As soon as I can I will upload some visuals for you all to see.

Landor

I was recently asked by Landor, Hamburg to visit their studio and present my work, with the possibility of working with them for a 6 month period. Unfortunately I wasn't selected on this occasion but the experience of traveling to Hamburg will never be forgotten. I received really good feedback on my portfolio and was able to explore the city for the day.

Paradise Island

St.Lucia 2009... What an experience! I strongly suggest that if you haven't been, GO! Definitely make it there at some point in your life. In the year there is a lot going on around May time, The Jazz Festival is on and the Carnival is at the end of July. There isn't much in aid of creative inspiration, its the complete opposite. I think your mind will actually begin to shutdown if you stay there for too long. Relaxation is constantly, consciously and subconsciously on the agenda, for the locals and the visitors.

K_fFrench-James Website: Under construction

My website is currently under construction and will be ready to view hopefully very soon. Teaching yourself Dreamweaver is no easy task, believe me...

Lily Kitten: New work

Recently designed Logo and Trade show invitations for new clothing brand Lily Kitten. Part of Lulu & Red, Lily Kitten is aimed at a more kitch and playful younger female market. The logo is designed to be a bit edgy and work alongside the current Lulu & Red logo. Invitations printed on GFSmith Fuchsia Pink using Black Foil. New website and other collateral for Lulu & Red coming soon...

PJ Chorus: New work

Over the last few months I have been working with my brother Ross to produce the logo and identity for his music production company PJ Chorus. It's a family led business specializing in a mixture of sounds with influences from Jazz, Soul, R'n'B, Hip Hop and House music. Ross is currently studying for his degree in Music Technology. He works in his home studio based in North West London and has been working on a number of tracks with a wide range of artists including Coree from Damage. The logo is near completion and just being art worked. I will update the blog as soon as the rest of the collateral is printed and ready for distribution. Check out the video for 'Lost Without Reason' produced by PJ Chorus in 2006.

Creative Writing Workshop

Charlie Dark founder of Run Dem Crew, DJ, peot and all round really nice guy, held a half-day creative writing workshop set up by Protein at Nike Sportswear's Shoreditch studio, gallery space and concept store 1984 in East London on Saturday 15th August. Which was I must say was quite interesting. We ran through a couple of his techniques that he uses in his lectures. It was a bit quick paced and a lot was crammed into a small amount of time but I definitely left with a few things to think about. A DVD will be produced of the day which I will be sure to try and post.


In association with Nike Charlie recently produced a video for their 'I AM1 Journey' campaign. Take a look at the video and also look at the website, it's pretty cool.

W+K Platform

I produced this short 3 minute video for Platform. A Creative careers development program set up by Wieden + Kennedy. The brief was simply to introduce myself while also answering 5 all important questions. Take a look, you should hopefully get a couple of laughs out of it...