Introducing Columns Account Director Richard Kirby! Ever wondered why creatives get into the industry? If Rich's story is anything to go by, it seems that TV has a little something to do with it... We want to know, what inspired your career in your industry? #creativeagency #designagency #londondesign #londonlife #graphicdesign #graphicdesigners #creativemarketing #marketingagency #creativethinking #creativelife #businessbranding #brandingstudio #brandingstrategy
Move over team, there's a new top dog at HQ... Introducing Dibble, who's home and chilling this evening in prep for his first full day at Columns tomorrow. Only time will tell where his talents lie, but we have a feeling he will bring plenty of havoc and mischief to the office. Welcome, Dibble! We can't wait for you to become a fully-fledged member of the team! #dogsofinstagram #takeyourdogtowork #itsadogslife #ratemydog #officepolitics #takeyourdogtoworkday #cutedogs #creativeagency #officegoals #squadgoals #dogstagram #doglife #dogsofinsta #puppylove
💡 Is it YOU we're looking for? Calling all experienced and talented Senior Designers! We’re looking for a new creative heavyweight to join our team and work on a range of exciting new projects in 2022. This is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious and established senior with strong brand experience and entrepreneurial spirit. Someone who has a vision for big, bold ideas, a voice to challenge the norm, as well as having an eye for the finer details. If this sounds up your street, apply here 👉 careers@columns.co.uk by sending your portfolio and CV (PDFs should be no larger than 4MB) and a short description as to why you would fit the part to join our growing team! #careeropportunities #jobalert #graphicdesigner #creativeagency #workopportunity #designdirector #talentbrand #visualidentity #londondesign #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
We live in a world of instant communication, and whether it’s email or Tik Tok, online shopping or sharing files via Dropbox, our social, business, and commercial lives are intertwined with digital tools. So where does that leave print? One thing we DO know is that print ISN'T dead! Yes, digital allows us to consume design and information quickly and efficiently however nothing can replace the tactile experience of holding a beautifully printed catalogue, invitation or document. Will Howard, our Head of Production and in-house printing guru, believes that print is most valuable at two ends of the spectrum: short-life print and high-end print. Short-life print, things like direct mailers, catalogues and leaflets are still incredibly valid, as the internet is great for searching for something specific, but being shown a curated selection of products you weren’t aware of is very useful. Then there’s high-end print. If you had an invitation for tea with the Queen, it’s something you might want to keep forever – the sense of occasion simply can’t be reflected in an email. So, we won’t be putting away our paper samples just quite yet! Print can make a big impression, or make people aware of product ranges and key piece of information very quickly. While digital comms have made a dent, print remains a valuable tool at every marketer’s disposal. How does your business present marketing materials? Digital all the way or do you still believe in the power of print? 📸 @greyjampress via @peopleofprint #printisntdead #powerofprint #screenprint #printspotters #printmaking #peopleofprint #yourpartnerinprint #creatingimpact #fontdesigner #marketingmaterials #creativeagency #brandingagency #branddesign #digitalagency #visualidentity #visualdesign #brandconcepts #designstudio #creativedesignagency #brochuredesign #marketingdesign #creativecampaign #designforbusiness #brandidentity #brandcollateral
✏It all starts with a sketch... storytelling through animation. We put pen to paper in a series of scamps to see just how expressive simple shapes can be, then used basic animation to test the concept. How do you make a triangle look surprised? How can a circle seem like they’re part of a community? Just a few of the creative challenges we set ourselves - what do you think? Did we nail it? #animationstudio #creativedesign #businessdesign #designprocess #creativeagency #visualidentity #brandidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Design and inspiration is everywhere, you just have to look for it ☔ We're loving this display at our local London Bridge Station - created in celebration of last months International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The 'umbrella' theme installation is one of 20 Neuro-diversity umbrella installations across the UK, with hundreds of brightly coloured umbrellas suspended above the streets and public spaces. Have you seen any others? Let us know in the comments below 👇 📸 @gumarcs #londonpopups #celebratediversity #londondesign #artinstallation #creativityfound #londonlife #lovelondon #prettycitylondon #modernart #streetart #equalityforall #disabilityawareness
Two weeks away from the Studio allowed us time to reset, recharge and (alongside developing an addiction to the darts) reflect on the year ahead. We’ve all no doubt set some personal resolutions for 2022 and not wanting to suffer from the dreaded FOMO we’ve also reminded ourselves to set a few creative resolutions too! So here you have it, Columns 5 resolutions for 2022: 1. Continue to diversify our client base, finding new and exciting challenges to take us out of our comfort zone and push our expertise in new ways to partner with existing and new clients. 2. Get out more, away from the screen, and make sure we get a hefty dose of inspiration through the year. Seeing, hearing and experiencing as much as possible to keep our minds fresh and our ideas relevant. 3. Continue our rebooted creative lunches and look for ever more unexpected areas, disciplines and experts to learn from. These are a great way to get everyone inspired and we’ll be hoping to welcome clients to them as and when we are able to. 4. Inspire our clients even more. From how we develop our work, present ourselves (watch this space), the insights and inspiration we share with them. And of course, the ideas and solutions we create for them. 5. Experiment more and utilise new technologies, pushing our creativity and thinking in order to deliver even more value for clients. Have you set any resolution for the year ahead? We'd love to hear them! #creativeagency #brandingagency #graphicdesign #positivevibes #brandbuilding #creativityquotes #brandidentity #newyearsresolutions
Everything is possible with Columns. Moving into the new year with a spring in our step and a mantra to live by from one of our lovely clients Kilburn & Strode who's marketing materials we help develop and create! Positive and powerful messaging, don't you agree? #visualidentity #positivemessaging #nothingisimpossible #creativitytakesyoueverywhere #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
💡Top marketing trends for this year... 3D Printing! This technology is making waves in everything from healthcare to housebuilding. As the tech improves it’s also diversifying. 3D printers are now capable of printing with a greater variety of materials, with metal usage growing and plastic usage shrinking. In 2022, @mightybuildings will complete a development of 15 eco-friendly 3D-printed houses at Rancho Mirage, and ICON plans to start building a community of 3D-printed homes near Austin, Texas – the largest development of this kind so far! Imagine, entire housing estates springing up in the space of a few months! 📸 @wildrosebuilds - don't know about you, but we find this just so satisfying to watch! #marketingtrends2022 #3dprinting #reducewaste #creativeagency #designagency #branding #brandingagency #smarttech #3dprinter #3ddesign #smallbizowner #biztips
What's in a font? Well. Quite a lot actually! You might think that the exact fonts you choose for your project don’t matter, as long as the audience can read and understand the information. But type does more for a design than simply share the written message. Fonts actually go a long way toward defining the tone of your piece and creating a solid brand identity. Different fonts invoke different feelings in the viewer. The style you choose for your text can let the viewer understand the heart of your message before they read a word. It can also add visual flavour to your design in a way that catches the eye without being superfluous. This is why we always put as much energy into selecting, creating and pairing appropriate fonts for our clients as we do into the rest of the design. What does your business font say about YOUR company? 📷 @einesigns - master of street art typography 👌 #typography #streetart #whatfont #designagency #creativeagency #typedesign #typeface #typographyinspired #graphicdesign #fonts #fontdesign #fontdesigner #typematters #thedailytype
📢 Calling all experienced and talented Senior Designers! We’re looking for a new creative heavyweight to join our team and work on a range of exciting new projects in 2022. This is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious and established senior with strong brand experience and entrepreneurial spirit. Someone who has a vision for big, bold ideas, a voice to challenge the norm, as well as having an eye for the finer details. If this sounds up your street, apply here 👉 careers@columns.co.uk by sending your portfolio and CV (PDFs should be no larger than 4MB) and a short description as to why you would fit the part to join our growing team! #careeropportunities #jobalert #graphicdesigner #visualidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
🎄 Alexa! Play something festive whilst we go and pour ourselves a glass of something. Our laptops are powered down and we are OFFICIALLY in holiday mode! Wishing all our wonderful clients and suppliers a heartfelt Happy Holidays, with a special shout out to the awesome Columns team for all their dedication, hard work and creativity. We know that 2021 hasn't always been easy, and plenty of challenges have been thrown our way but are grateful that there has been so much to celebrate too! So go on, eat, drink be merry and rest up! The year ahead is bright and full of exciting new projects! #christmas2021 #creativeagency #visualidentity #brandidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Beautiful @boroughmarket looking all festive and bright! We just love having this vibrant spot right on our doorstep and it always looks particularly lovely this time of year! Have you a favourite festive spot? Let us know where to go in the comments below 👇 #boroughmarket #londonbridge #lovelondon #prettycitylondon #londonlovers #londonisopen #photosoflondon #metroldn #lovelylondon #hellolondon #londonplaces #londonbaby #londonenthusiast #londongram #londononly #londonlifestyle #exploringlondon #gramminginlondon #prettylondon #prettycity #lovelondon #londonview #londoners #londonlive
Print is dead. Or so people keep saying.... When it comes to marketing, printed materials can say a lot about your brand. The haptic nature of print allows us to communicate brand values more subconsciously. Choose a paper stock with a higher weight and matte texture, and you convey luxury and expense. Recycled paper speaks of a sustainable ethos. Embossing and laser-cutting techniques can show your creative flair and individuality. Print makes a lasting impression. A visual and tactile experience that can be taken away and revisited again and again - something that cannot be replicated with emails, PDFs and digital tools. So what do YOU think? Does print still have a space in your business marketing or do you believe that print is dead? #businessmarketing #marketingplans #visualidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity #booklover #turnthepages
🎄'Tis the season for giving, and this year we've decided to send some Christmas cheer to those who need it most, by donating 40 "bags of creativity" to local charity, Little Village. Little Village's 'Merry Little Christmas Appeal' collects clothes, toys and equipment for young children across four London boroughs. It means that local families who are dealing with challenging circumstances like homelessness, unemployment, low wages and domestic violence can enjoy a little bit of Christmas magic too. Swipe to see what's inside the goody bags - and them being delivered! 👉 This year, and in the spirit of being eco-conscious, we have forgone the traditional printed Christmas card and incorporated our 'Merry Little Christmas Appeal' gif into a digital festive greeting instead. What do you think? For more on the appeal - head on over to @littlevillagehq #londoncharity #childrenscrafts #christmasgiving #supportlocal #visualidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
💡Marketing trends for 2022 - what are your predictions? The Columns team reckon that AI will continue to be a big one in 2022. Not the end-of-world, murder-robot type of AI that dominates the narrative in films, but the more sedate, algorithm-based AI that’s steadily transforming how businesses operate, where we get our insights, and how we make decisions. Algorithmic learning and analysis has shown us its incredible power in brands like @Spotify, where algorithms drive the product itself, and were also used to create their highly successful marketing campaign, #SpotifyWrapped (pictured). We have more predictions over on the blog (🔗 in bio) But what we REALLY want to know is which songs were included in your Spotify Wrapped? 🧐🎶 Tell us in the comments below 👇 #spotify #AI #marketingplan #digitaltrends #digitalmarketing #marketingtips #marketingstrategy #digitalagency#visualidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
🎄Every day we're shuffling... well, not EVERY day but yesterday evening our team gave it their best shot at the Columns staff Christmas party! Kicking off festivities at @electricshufflelondon in London Bridge for some (friendly) competitive shuffleboard action and drinks before rounding the evening off with a delicious Christmas dinner, awards, and games at the @themarketporter, Borough Market. Who was named shuffleboard master? Well, that crown goes to Dan & Jon and is thoroughly well deserved too - despite what the rest of the team might say 😉 What have you guys got planned for your Christmas party? We hope you have as much festive fun as we did! #londonbridge #boroughmarket #shuffleboard #electricshuffle #teamspirit #christmas2021 #creativeagency #visualidentity #brandidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Sometimes all you need is a little refresh. Following a respectful restoration and a reimagined menu, we worked with @simpsons1828 to introduce their brand to a new generation and re-establish their reputation as an essential London food destination. Drawing inspiration from the restaurant’s interiors, we created an identity that married the classic and the contemporary, never losing that sense of authenticity. We struck a balance between the theatrical flourishes Simpson’s is famous for (for example the iconic chess pieces) and clean, modern lines. A bespoke typeface was developed which took it’s design DNA from the original exterior of the building and gave the brand a unique distinctive asset. Our messaging focused on the continuation of the Simpson’s story as summarised by the line, ‘British classics perfected since 1828’. What do you think of the result? #branding #brandidentity #logodesign #londondesign #hospitalitystrong #wheretoeatlondon #foodielondon #visualidentity #brandidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
We're feeling mighty Christmassy here at Columns HQ! Which of our team's festive knits jingles your bells most? #ChristmasJumperDay #christmasjumper #christmasjumperday2021 #teamgoals #officeculture #visualidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
We have one specialism. Creativity! The diversity of our clients - businesses of all sizes and in every sector keeps us curious and motivated. We pride ourselves on bringing fresh thinking to any challenge our clients set us! Check out some of our favourite projects from the last few years - from iconic hotels, energy companies, start ups and hospitality brands. Our projects have led us to paint fish, create board games and try all the technologies available - as a team, our creativity knows no bounds. 💫 Let's build something great together! #creativeagency #visualidentity #brandidentity #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Happy 2nd birthday @themelusine_skd! The Melusine is a seafood restaurant based in St Katherine Dock that offers a constantly evolving menu dictated by the day’s catch. Founders Theodore Kyriakou who’s behind the success of The Real Greek, and Wade Mundford, of artisan coffee makers The Gentlemans Baristas, work directly with 15 skippers around the British Isles to ensure their food is sustainably sourced and perfectly fresh. When Theo & Wade approached us, they had their end goal firmly in mind as far as food and service were concerned, but lacked the building blocks of a brand. They needed a name, a look, and an articulation of their vision – a unique identity to substantiate their dream, and that's where we came in! You can read more on how we helped The Melusine mould their ideas into a striking visual identity over on our link in bio 👆 #sustainablerestaurant #sustainablebusiness #seafoodrestaurant #londonfoodies #toplondonrestro #hospitalitystrong #logodesign #startup #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalagency #brandingagency #designagency #branding #brandidentity #creativeagency #visualidentity #eastlondon #londoner
Our team of budding bakers would surely give Noel, Matt, Paul & Prue a run for their money. But which of these tasty treats get YOUR vote? 🧁🎂🍪🍰🥖 1: Emily's gooey brownies 2: Abby's light and airy focaccia 3: Alex's crumbly cookies 4: Candida's delightful tart 5: Will's fruity strudel 6: Rich's creamy eclairs Ever impartial, we need your help to decide. Who should we crown Columns' Master Baker? 👑 #GBBO #greatbritishbakeoff #bakeit #domesticgoddess #bakingmakesmehappy #letthemeatcake #amateurbaker #theoffice #creativemindsatwork #sweettreats #fridayfeels #sugarrush #workculture #companyculture #employeehappiness
The Savoy always looks so magical at Christmas, don't you think? 🎄 When @thesavoylondon reopened its doors after a three-year refurbishment, we were delighted to help them carry the rejuvenated iconic glamour through their brand materials and marketing. We also created their festive materials too! Have a little swipe to see the foil Christmas cards we designed for them - beautifully simple and elegant💫 #thesavoy #thesavoyhotel #christmas2021 #lovelondon #londondesign #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Cool things to do in the city: Gone, Gone Beyond! We checked out this immersive 360-degree cinematic installation at London’s Barbican Centre, and were mesmerised! The blending of fragments of familiar and experimental films interacting with song and audio clips in ever-changing, kaleidoscopic and kinetic collages was just spectacular, it gave us a lot of food for thought. Swipe to see more 👉 (We've included some snaps of the @barbicancentre too because Brutalist architecture is AWESOME 👌) With the world emerging into the “new normal”, we find that people want more from their experiences, be it immersive, 3D, tactical… something that we always consider when working with our clients. Have you seen anything recently that you’d recommend? #lovelondon #londondesign #thingstodoinlondon #brutalism #brutalistarchitecture #barbicanlondon #creativeagency #brandbuilding #brandyourbusiness #creativemarketing #brandingstrategy #businessdesign #digitalbranding #businessbranding #thinkcreative #creativemindsatwork #brandidentitydesign #graphicdesigning #visualcommunication #creativethinking #creativeinspiration #logodesigner #brandidentity #brandingstudio #thebrandidentity
Friday Fun Fact: the festival we now call Halloween has been around in some form or another since the time of the Ancient Egyptians! Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃 #fridayfeeling #funfacts101 #friday #halloweenfacts #columnscreativity
We're excited to introduce our new Creative Director, Rick Sellars. Meet Rick and find out more on our website.
We’re all excited to see art IRL back on the menu, so we braved the cold and check out Frieze London this week! Some fantastic pieces on display this year, our Head Of Artwork @emiloyxie captured some of her favourites 🧊🎨 #friezelondon #friezesculpture #friezesculpturepark #friezefair #outdoorartshow #outdoorartsuk #outdoorartinstallation #outdoorartgallery #designinstagramable #designinstallation ##designinspirationss #columnscreativity
As part of our ongoing celebrations of lovely Fiona being with us for 25 years, we thought it only right to make this animation detailing some of the highlights of her time here 🎬 #workanniversary🎉 #workplaceanniversary #fridayfeeling
We're celebrating 25 years with our lovely Studio Manager Fiona 🎂🎂🎂 #workanniversary🎉 #workplaceanniversary
Friday Fun Fact: In 2016, Tim Peake became the first person to complete a marathon whilst aboard the ISS, with a time of 3hrs 35mins and 21secs! 🏃♂️👨🚀🛰️🌍 @astro_timpeake @nasa @iss @londonmarathon #fridayfunfact #fridayfeeling #motion #design #animation #londonmarathon #space #nasa
Friday Fun Fact: To celebrate Oktoberfest kicking off, this week we celebrate the fact that almost 100,000 revellers attempt to steal the coveted giant beer mugs from Oktoberfest...not the most subtle thing to try to pinch 🇩🇪🍻🍻🍻🇩🇪 #funfactfriday #fridayfeeling #motion #animation #design #oktoberfest
We've got a new starter at Columns, and we've asked them three questions to find out more about them. Head to our website to find see what they said... ✨💫
Friday Fun Fact: London Design Festival kicks off tomorrow! We thought a classic design fun fact would be appropriate, and even better when it's one with a happy ending. What are you looking forward to seeing? @l_d_f_official #fridayfunfact #fridayfeeling #motion #design #animation #LDF21
Friday Fun Fact: The number of people who attend Notting Hill Carnival is equal to ELEVEN Glastonbury Festivals! #funfactfriday #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #motiondesign #design #nottinghillcarnival #glastonburyfestival
This Throwback Thursday we're looking back at out 2017 work for The Denizen. The City is the beating heart of London, made what it is by the people who live in it. Check out the full case study on our website! #throwbackthursday #design
It's Work-In-Progress Wednesday and we've been enjoying being back in the studio, covering the walls with inspiration and ideas. Great to be back! #branding #design #inreallife #backtowork
Friday Fun Fact: the first selfie was taken in 1839! #fridayfeeling #funfactfriday #photography #selfie #motion #design #animation
It's amazing where creativity leads you sometimes! This Throwback Thursday we're taking a look at the time we spent the day painting whole fish for the prints used in The Melusine's identity. We love having the opportunity to explore unique creative approaches, and this project gave us just that. @themelusine_skd #throwbackthursday #design #creative #branding
Friday Fun Fact: ramen noodles have overtaken cigarettes as the most common currency for inmates! #fridayfeeling #funfactfriday #animation #motion #design
This #ThrowbackThursday we're looking at the design work we did for Investment Management company Waverton in 2016. Check out our website for a full run through of the rebranding we did for them.
Friday Fun Fact: Classic Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller competed in the 1924 Olympics in Paris, winning five gold medals for the USA! #funfactfriday #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #olympics
Back in 2012 we had the privilege of being asked to help the UKAD make the London Olympics the cleanest games to date, this is when the WIN CLEAN campaign came racing out of the blocks. We are proud to have been a part of a positive message and such a momentous occasion for London. #throwbackthursday #design #olympics
Wednesday Fun Fact: mixing it up a bit and putting out an extra fact this week to make up for absence of one last Friday! Ever thought about the difference between a million and a billion...? #animation #motion #funfacts
Recently, we had rain, shine and our half-year forum. It was great to get everybody together again, and also to meet some of our newbies who started at the company during lockdown. 🌦 #StormyWeather #ColumnsSocial #WelcomeNewbies #DrinkLocal
We'll pass the 500-days-of-pandemic mark here at Columns at the end of July, and as we start to get back to normal, we've been thinking about time, How we spend it, and how we can help ourselves kick back when we're off the clock. For some of the team, the answer was new hobbies! Have you started a new hobby since last March? If so, what was it? #timewarp #lockdownlife #500days #hobbies #worklifebalance
Friday Fun Fact: the first speeding ticket issued was for going a blistering 8mph in a 2mph zone! #funfactfriday #animation #motion #fridayfeeling #history #carhistory
This Thursday we #throwback to the work we did for Husk Power Systems. Husk design, build and operate low cost, sustainable power plants and distribution networks in India and Africa. Created for customers who need flexible, 'pay-as-you-go' energy they are a game changer, particularly for rural areas. Husk came to us for a new visual look and feel, and the new identity and materials we developed helped them not only gain investors, but exceed their investment targets. #throwbackthursday #ruralpower #hybridenergy #design #branding
Friday Fun Fact: Wombats have cube shaped poo! They use them to mark their territory... Whatever works 💩◼️ #funfactfriday #animation #motion #fridayfeeling #wombat
We recently created a video for Anthony Collins Solicitors who needed help publicising their first ever Ethical Business Report. Our animation combined free flowing visuals and a compelling concept to help explain the purpose and benefits of downloading the report. It was a brilliant project to work on and we're really happy with the result, so well done to our motion department! #motion #motiondesign #animation #ethicalbusinessproject #design #video
Friday Fun Fact: researchers in Botswana have found that painting large eyes on the backsides of cattle can prevent then from being targeted by predators! 🦁👀🍑🐮 #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #cowsofinstagram #science
In the UK, 68% of the population have now had their first vaccine, so this Throwback Thursday is a celebration of science and a look back at the work we did with Elkington and Fife. A leading IP (intellectual property) firm, their clients are at the forefront of the type of industries who make vaccines possible. So to all the scientists out there, we salute you! #throwbackthursday #medicalbranding #biotech #design #thankyou
Friday Fun Fact: some jellyfish are immortal! They show no signs of being affected by aging and so may be able to essentially live forever... Until they get eaten of course. #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #jellyfish #columnscreativity
Friday Fun Fact: Saudi Arabia import camels from Australia! 🇦🇺🐪✈️🇸🇦 #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #camel #saudiarabia #australia
One of the newest members of our team is impressing us all with his design knowledge, so check out Junior Designer Alex's thought piece on Variable Type, now on our website. Link in bio #typography #designtools #motion #newtech
Friday Fun Fact: cheese is the most shoplifted item worldwide! 🧀🧀🧀🚨 #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #cheese
It's nearly summer, we've finally had some good weather, and love is in the air as weddings are back on! So this Throwback Thursday we're looking back at the work we did for The Savoy's wonderful wedding offering. Check out the full case study on our website, link in bio. #throwbackthursday #hitched #thesavoy #summerwedding #design #rebranding
Our Copywriter Sarah has been talking to our Production Manager Will Howard about the place of printed comms in a digital world. Why not take a look at our latest thought piece, now live on our website. Link in bio #print #design #paper #digitalvsprint #thoughtpiece
Friday Fun Fact: Crickets work as thermometers; you can calculate the temperature in Celsius by counting their chirps over eight seconds and adding five! 🦗🌡️ #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #nature #columnscreativity
Our friends over at @shuttersup are celebrating their 15th anniversary, so many congratulations to Ashley, Ross and the team! Great clients, with a great business – here’s to the next 15 years 🥂 #HappyAnniversary #ShuttersUp #LocalBusiness #15years
Friday Fun Fact: the British Navy have used hits from Britney Spears to repel Somalian pirates! 🏴☠️🎶 #fridayfeeling #animation #motion #funfactfriday #columnscreativity #britneyspears
Friday Fun Fact: more than five times as many people die taking selfies every year than are killed by sharks! 🤳🦈 #fridayfeeling #animation #selfie #shark #motion #funfactfriday #columnscreativity
@richardpizey our new head of motion, has written a quick thought piece on how movement can really bring a brand to life. For a glimpse into the theory behind animation, take a look at his article on our website. #animation #motion #video #createwithmovement #designthinking
Friday Fun Fact: by analysing electromagnetic radiation, astronomers report that the cloud at the centre of the milky way smells like raspberries and rum 🍹💫 #fridayfeeling #animation #space #motion #funfactfriday #columnscreativity
As part of our work on @themelusine_skd, we had great fun putting our mark making to the test, creating a set of relief prints with some of the produce from their amazing menu. We used an ancient Japanese printing technique known as Gyotaku. 🐠 #gyotaku #printmaking #printmakingprocess #londonrestaurants
Friday Fun Fact: Banana trees move position throughout the course of their lives, ending up as much as 40cm from where they were initially planted! 🍌👣 #fridayfeeling #natureisbananas #animation #motion #funfactfriday #columnscreativity
Our favourite fish restaurant @themelusine_skd opened its doors for al fresco dining earlier this month, and next month they’ll be back up and running inside too. Our best wishes to Theo and Wade and to all hospitality businesses – you’ve been through so much this last year, we salute you! 🐟🙌🏻 Here’s a #throwback to the branding work we did for this wonderful, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Link to the full case study in our bio. #FineFood #FreshandFancy #DailyCatch #DiningLondon #NoWashingUp #Branding #Design
Spring is in the air and we have some fresh faces here at Columns too. We’re all still doing our bit working from home, so our new recruits are currently operating from their home office set-ups in Bethnal Green, Chesham and Balham. Welcome to Rich, Clare and Alex! 🎉 Head to our website to find out more. Link in bio!
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns ✨🎄
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns 🎄
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns. ✨
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns. ✨
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns. ✨
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns.🎄
Here's to a very well-deserved Christmas break. Love and virtual hugs from everyone at Columns. ✨
Happy Christmas Jumper Day from everyone at Columns (including our children & special pets!)
After two weeks of working from home, it’s time to take a look back over what we’ve learnt and share some of our favourite moments so far. Find out more on our website (link in bio) #columnsopinions #collaboration #creativity #wfh #workingfromhome
It doesn't take much encouragement to get this lot dressed up in ridiculous outfits, but this year our Christmas Jumper Day is raising money for a great cause, with all donations going to mental health charity Mind. 🌲🎁
Congratulations to our senior creative Geoff, winner of the Columns 2019 Bake Off with his millionaire's shortbread! The competition this year was fierce, the judging unashamedly tactical, and the bakes outstanding. Well done everyone! 🏆🍰🍪
This year as part of the @l_d_f_official, the ‘experiential journey through the senses’ by @tomdixonstudio did not fail to impress. The Columns team had an evening filled with sensorial discovery from the tasty seasonal supplier @natoora carrot inspired cafe to Tom Dixon and Harry’s collaborative ‘create a razor bar’ that explores the tactility of shaving. #ldf19 #tomdixon #harrysxtomdixon #natoora
We've made a strategic decision...swipe to meet our new team! 🙌 We have Elisa Chiodi joining as our new Strategy Director, Tom Lees as Senior Strategist and Tamara Mearing-Smith as Strategist. Head over to the Columns website to find out more (link in bio)!
We’re delighted to be sponsoring our intrepid client @kduffwoman from Argent on her ‘Tour-de-Italy’...a 400km, 3-day charity bike ride for @coram.uk from Siena to Rome. Scroll to see her progress 👉 Well done from everyone at Columns Katie! 🚴🏻♀️ 🇮🇹 — Special mention to @clubpeloton for organising #pedElle a charity cycling club for #womeninrealestate and a huge well done to the other 48 riders who took part to #fundraise — You can sponsor Katie here: https://my.race-nation.co.uk/sponsorship/entry/169857
From an Oyster card to oyster sauce... ✈️👋 Hong Kong is about to get a little bit sunnier…ever-smiley Josie Bristow is leaving us this week to spend a couple of years out east. Very best of luck from us all, Josie AKA Mr Josie Victoria Josie (it’s a long story involving an online flight booking typo and a non-transferable ticket 🤦🏻♀️😂) - we’ll miss ya! 😘❤️
Our regular forums are a great chance to pause for breath, step away from our Macs and have an agency-wide pow-wow on progress to date and plans for the future. There were quite a few new faces to welcome this time round, too. #columns #creative
Say hello to our new Head of Mischief! 🐕 Tonka (Jules’ Blue #FrenchBulldog puppy) is a new part-time addition to the team. Based mainly from home, he comes in to the office for the occasional day of belly-rubs and wreaking general havoc. He brings a whole wealth of experience to Columns including furniture-chewing and peeing at inopportune moments. We can’t believe we’ve survived this long without his unique skill-set. Welcome Tonka! 🐶
Our favourite French lady is returning to Paris... but before she goes we wanted her to sample some of the finest British cuisine - a chocolate caterpillar cake. Nous adorons Morgane! 🇨🇵❤️
Today we are raising a glass to mark our 15th year of independence as a branding and creative communications agency. 🎉✨🥂 We are proud to work with some amazing clients and be recognised as one of Design Week’s Top 100 agencies. Here’s to another 15 years’ of success.
#HappyChineseNewYear – we’re celebrating the Year of the Pig here at Columns. 🐖🎉✨ The lovely Ling received some celebratory dumplings from a very popular client – thank you! 🥟😊🌟
Stop Russian around, get your balls at the ready - it's World Cup 2018 time! #worldcup #worldcup2018 #ballsattheready #russianaround
Dunga-threes
Flamingo twins
From first takes to final cuts. Here's the story of our film for The Denizen. See the full vid on our site now. #TBT
It's the second warmest day of the year and Lex is still cold. #sunsoutcoatsout
Alex has had to begin her birthday celebrations prematurely after this gift rocked up to the studio this morning 🙈
Thanks to @gettyimages for a top evening at #creativeinfocus last night.
The view from our office during #StormEmma #snow
#TBT to last week's shoot... stay tuned #comingsoon
Flicking through @thegourmand and we come across some of our friends from @thesavoylondon including Eric, Head bartender at the world famous American Bar. #photography #americanbar
Thanks to @gfsmithpapers for their latest samples, made entirely from recycled paper cups.
It's farewell to our favourite Canadian as we wish Mara bon voyage! Here she is being comforted after seeing her leaving card.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Columns! 🎄🎉🎁
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