Candy Black

Coast has opened its doors

2012-05-18T08:33:00.001-07:00

Coast opened its doors a couple of weeks ago and we went around and took some initial shots of the coffee and surf shop. We are very pleased with the outcome of the interiors and branding and looking forward to doing a full photo shoot and film in conjunction with the launch of the new e-commerce site_

Herman Miller / Lifework studio tour feature

2012-05-16T02:14:00.001-07:00

We were recently asked to do an interview for Herman Miller's Lifework blog by doing a studio tour of the Candy Black space, take a look at the interview and the main site as there are some great pieces to compliment any space!

Detail AV website

2012-05-14T07:58:00.001-07:00

We have recently started the website design and build for Detail AV, a London based company specialising in bespoke home technology. We aim to create an elegant full screen portfolio site to maximize the client's beautiful photography and level of detail in service_

No Cure magazine / Issue 2

2012-05-05T02:14:00.002-07:00

No Cure magazine has successfully released its second issue with another great curation of articles and interviews. Thanks to the No Cure team for featuring us in the studio section of the mag View it online here_

No Cure Magazine interview

2012-04-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

We were excited to get the opportunity to interviewed by No Cure Magazine an Australian based online and printed design journal for their creative studio space section for their second issue coming out soon_

Lana Fern Blog

2012-04-21T08:04:00.003-07:00

We did a little blog setup for Katies sister, Lana, a 15 year old sponsored kitesurfer and rad little skater/surfer - check it out here_

Coast shop update

2012-04-17T08:45:00.003-07:00

With things moving quickly as Coast approach the launch of the shop, we have decided to keep the rest of the interior a secret from now until the opening. Already the new floor is almost all down and the interior decorating and merchandising is scheduled in for next week! We have allot of work to do with the website and signage coming up!

New Home

2012-04-17T08:39:00.001-07:00

With all the craziness already going on in the studio we decided to move home too - which meant Katie finally got her smeg..!

Coast coffee cup

2012-04-02T09:13:00.001-07:00

We recently had a delivery of 5000 takeaway coffee cups that we designed for the new Coast surf, ride, skate and coffee shop, cant wait to drink my first brew from there!

Sandra Dieckmann x Coast

2012-04-02T08:51:00.001-07:00

Beautiful work by Sandra Dieckmann, a talented illustrator we teamed up with to produce some work for the new Coast shop, heres a glimpse of what she has produced with the full piece being revealed at the launch!

Graduate Fashion Week website goes live!

2012-03-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

We are excited to say that the new Graduate Fashion Week website has gone live. We tailored the design and build of the fully content managed website to fit the needs of the client and that of the up and coming event 10-13th June 2012. Take a look at www.gfw.org.uk

Sandbanks Boating

2012-03-19T05:38:00.001-07:00

We have recently started work on a refreshed venture for one of our clients 'Sandbanks Boating' that are one of the South Coast premier training and chartering services ranging from personal watercraft to luxury motor boats. The project is going to consist of full branding and website design and build. Here is a look at the new logo we have designed for them_

H2O Sports / Rebrand

2012-03-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

We were recently asked by Coast's new neighbors, H2O Sports, to refresh their logo and branding for the refurbishment and launch of their new shop looking to launch in a couple of weeks. H20 are a leading water sports store offering everything from Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and SUP's, and have been situated in Poole for the last 10 years. Here's an example of the new logo, more to come soon___

Coast shop update

2012-02-27T11:53:00.003-08:00

The boys have been working hard to get the shop refurbished, things are moving quickly and the space is starting to take shape. Here is a look at the front section, shot from the entrance, which is going to house the coffee bar and will then lead into the shop toward the back through the doors. The industrial windows and new roof have been put in this week which gives the space loads of natural light, perfect for the summer ahead.

Graduate Fashion Week

2012-01-30T13:57:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Candy Black will be producing the new website for Graduate Fashion Week due for launch at the end of February.

Coast Shop coming soon!

2012-01-30T13:06:00.000-08:00

We have been working on the branding and strategy for the new Coast shop looking to open in Spring of this year in Poole, Dorset. We will be designing all branding, signage, packaging, advertising, digital media and the interior / exterior. Looking forward to seeing the end product of our biggest project to date!

A before and after visualisation of our shop front proposal

Back from the snow

2012-01-03T05:41:00.000-08:00

We have just got back from a great 2 week break in Verbier with amazing snowboarding and weather. Will officially be back in the studio this week to kick off 2012 for Candy Black.

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

Ex Events

2011-12-12T10:08:00.000-08:00

Over the past few months we have been working on developing a new website for London Events company, Ex Events. The site is looking to launch very soon in time for a new look for 2012. With an integrated content managed system, Ex Events are given the flexibility of having total control over the website, keeping the content as new and exciting as their events. More on this soon_

Dezignate

2011-12-05T08:17:00.001-08:00

We recently started on a branding project and will be moving onto the website early next year for a client offering a range of interior furnishing packages in the London area. Here are the logos we put forward and the final choice - The client was looking for a simple type logo ideally incorporating the number 8.

Kite Lab Website

2011-11-22T07:56:00.001-08:00

We recently got a call from our friends over at Kite Lab South Africa to design their website after having successfully completed their branding, the site should be launching soon in time for the summer season out there...

Coast Christmas

2011-11-17T08:55:00.001-08:00

We recently did a refresh of the Coast site for the lead up to christmas, a stripped back cleaner look for the new year too -

Stand Out Signs

2011-11-17T08:43:00.001-08:00

We have been busy here in the studio with a bit of a mad rush before the new year, here are one of the projects hoping to be completed very soon - the Stand Out Signs website, they have been our first port of call for all our signage solutions, glad we can help them out with a fresh look for 2012 -

The Vintage Media House

2011-10-24T03:44:00.000-07:00

We have been doing some logo designs for Toby Thomas and his new photography and film studio - The Vintage Media House, here are some examples of what we put forward and what the final choice was_

James Guy / Interior Design

2011-10-11T02:16:00.000-07:00

We have recently started a branding project for an Interior Designer working mainly in the London area. The project will consist of a microsite, stationery and logo design.