Week 2 — 25 Jun 2021

 

Designers secret source ➜

That's not our description, but the assertion of the recently released inspiration station Muzli. It takes the shape of a browser extension which collates, curates and compiles, into one handy view, some of the finest brand and digital projects from over 150 of the webs best loved design-inspo sites.
 

This is Glorious ➜

Talking of inspiring, Glorious is apparently on a mission to: 'Elevate and celebrate women's sport through the lens of art and culture.' Now that could come across as off-puttingly high brow, but don't let it deflect from the fact that, with some exceptionally talented writers, photographers, illustrators and artists contributing, they are sharing the stories of sportswomen, of all levels, in a uniquely creative and enthralling way.
 

Rapha's complete compliance ➜

We don't get to talk about design and cycling in the same breath too often, but continuing the sporting theme and with the Tour De France being nearly upon us, here's how Rapha (the team kit designer for pro team EF Education-Nippo) came unstuck by breaching the UCI's strict team kit design guidelines. As any designer will testify, ignoring guidelines usually ends badly, but how Rapha responded to the ruling was a creative masterstroke.
 

Cream of the crop at Cannes Lions ➜

It's the Oscars of the marketing world and this year – in a year like no other – and in what felt like a real case of pulling magic from mayhem, the creative bar was again raised. Our vote for the cleverest campaign, in the Direct category, this Gold Lion winner, ticking all the boxes for: concept, creative, audience targeting, reach and community engagement – Burger Kings Stevenage Challenge. 
 

Teams calls amped ➜

Can you remember where you were for your first Teams call? Amazing how quickly the software has become ubiquitous. Of course there are still too many calls that could have been emails, but it's become so everyday, because we rely on it, well, every day. You could probably even hum the ring tone now, right? Well, that tone just got jacked. Surely only a matter of time before Microsoft add this to Teams premium bundle.

 
 
 
The Handmaid's Tale ➜ Channel 4Season 4 of the dystopian drama broke this week and we're already hooked again. Heart racing, tense and intense – kicking harder than a caffeine buzz. If you're not up to speed, 3 seasons is no doubt a stretch to catch up on, but we'd recommend the investment.

The Handmaid's Tale ➜
Channel 4

Season 4 of the dystopian drama broke this week and we're already hooked again. Heart racing, tense and intense – kicking harder than a caffeine buzz. If you're not up to speed, 3 seasons is no doubt a stretch to catch up on, but we'd recommend the investment.

Pretend It's A City ➜ NetflixFran Lebowitz is drier than London Gin. We're not sure how she manages to be funny, friendly and formidable all at once, but she definitely does. She chats with Martin Scorcese about her life, but this is basically her love letter to New York City, the streetscapes of which (as you'd imagine) Mr Scorcese does a sublime job of filming.

Pretend It's A City ➜
Netflix

Fran Lebowitz is drier than London Gin. We're not sure how she manages to be funny, friendly and formidable all at once, but she definitely does. She chats with Martin Scorcese about her life, but this is basically her love letter to New York City, the streetscapes of which (as you'd imagine) Mr Scorcese does a sublime job of filming.

 
 

Ronin 1
by Unkle

James Lavelle's latest release is an absolute banger. He says it's a "mix tape selection". It begins chilled, then it builds and builds.

Wild ➜
by Tourist

Despite the title there's nothing but soothingly ambient vibes here. Floaty and dreamy – feels like an endlessly sunny summer soundtrack. Aperol anyone?

 
 
Social media management and PPC campaign for Cole Waterhouse's new No1 Old Trafford development  View ➜

Social media management and PPC campaign for Cole Waterhouse's new No1 Old Trafford development View ➜

RMG website – new site for this specialist STEM recruitment firm  View ➜

RMG website – new site for this specialist STEM recruitment firm View ➜

Rebranding for British Compressed Gas Association. A new BCGA website is also baking nicely in the Drumbeat oven.

Rebranding for British Compressed Gas Association. A new BCGA website is also baking nicely in the Drumbeat oven.

New website for Sonoco – creating a European site for this leading global packaging manufacturer  View ➜

New website for Sonoco – creating a European site for this leading global packaging manufacturer View ➜


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