new work – Royal Mail christmas 2013 presentation pack.

I’m really pleased to have contributed to this rather classy pack showcasing this year’s Madonna and Child Christmas stamps. The set of five (plus two extended large-letter stamps) feature depictions of the Virgin Mary and Jesus through the ages, as well as a specially commissioned (and strikingly beautiful) new painting by neo-Coptic artist Fadi Mikhail, which sits on the £1.88 stamp.

I helped Royal Mail tell Fadi’s story, including his tutelage under neo-Coptic master Isaac Fanous; his process and thinking; and the heavy symbolism of this very prescribed genre of painting. On the reverse side of the sheet, there’s a potted history of Madonna and Child paintings by art historian Rowena Loverance. You can get hold of a special Christmas presentation pack, designed by Robert Maud and Sarah Davies here. Or of course, pick up Christmas stamps for all your cards from your local Post Office.

archives by year

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National Gallery Grand Tour.

All 44 of our D&AD Black Pencil-winning cartels. They work best set alongside the relevant Old Master painting.

Cubic Guide to Branding & Design.

A small, charmingly illustrated book outlining the Nottingham-based consultancy’s ideas and approach.
Nokia Ussi magazine #1.

Issue #1 of Nokia brand magazine Uusi. Writing and editorial production by us. Shortlisted for Design Week Award.
Teatime with Crabtree & Evelyn.

A dinky booklet revealing the English tradition of tea drinking, and suggesting complementary C&E teas and biscuits.
totalcontent Monkey Posters.

Our multi-award-winning, self-promotional ‘infinite monkey theorem’ posters. Still one or two left if you ask nicely.
Paul Smith Christmas Brochure.

Featuring polished, minimalist descriptors of the fêted British designer’s Christmas gifts and accessories.

The Yellow Book.

An extended essay on AIG’s prototype wayfinding system for walking in London. It was eventually adopted for real.
H Furniture E-Catalogue.

Catalogue for Anglo-Mexican furniture designers H, covering thinking, process and collections. Design: Studio Makgill.
Orange Call Centre Tips.

Introducing ‘The Pickles’, a typical family throwing up problems for Orange call centre personnel. Illustration: Rob Ball.
Welcome to London 2012.

A commemorative stamp presentation pack for Royal Mail, written by Jim and designed by hat-trick.
Oskar Annual Report 2004.

Winner of a coveted Communicators in Business Award, here’s the Czech mobile phone company’s annual report in full.