for the spring/summer efforts on nike apparel, ceft and company engaged veteran french art photographer denis darzacq to create a series of magical and enigmatic images. the idea for the concept sparked from the apparel and the amazing technologies incorporated in the designs. it featured footwear that flexed and bent to simulate the feeling of […]
collateral: nike be free material designed and produced by ceft and company
the art folio consisting of specially ordered paper with rubberized coating and blind embossing with fabric spine and metal aglet, custom eyelet and cord closure. the art folio, unlike a typical booklet would open to reveal twelve 23″ x 16″ limited prints of french art photographer denis darzacq. insert detail of the front folio. the […]
product design: nike limited edition leather suede and rope tote bag designed and manufactured through ceft and company
custom made shoe leather bag for “nike free” laser etched nike logo on the thick base leather two-tone contrast stitching all around custom silk label created for the project custom initials hand painted on each of the bags – corresponding to each fashion editor the challenge was to design and create a seemingly unisex tote […]
product/package design: flow architech speakers and logo application
the modified logo in application, for use on material such as corian and other similar materials. you can view the work created for flow collateral and flow identity. view all work related to this project.
identity/naming: seed
naming by ceft and company new york. a company’s name is the first point of contact with the outside world. it’s the first chance to show the world who they are and what they stand for. the right name can give you a strong, clear voice in a crowded market. naming, at its best, should […]
press: maria sharapova nike event invitation featured on design and design
ceft and company surpassed expectations with the invite for maria sharapova’s dinner announcing her professional relationship with nike. the physical invites were created to ensure they would be noticed, and were hand-delivered to key fashion editors in new york…
editorial: 37 degrees designer swimwear story
a unique and visionary editorial design and art direction for swimwear. the story features pieces by michael kors, hugo boss, diane von furstenberg, dolce & gabbana and prada sport; put together by creative director ucef hanjani in collaboration with photographer mathias kessler. view all archived editorial work.
press: charlie packaging featured in the dieline
quotes from the dieline: “the relaunch program encompasses; positioning, exclusive distribution, naming, scent creation, packaging design and a flagship limited edition bottle that will be introduced across a 3 years plan and had begun in 4th quarter of 2013. in it’s phase 1, the packaging of charlie eau de toilettes and body fragrances was completed…
product/package design: michael kors very hollywood proposal
hollywood’s cliche image is of course the red carpet and the velvet rope. however there is another more intimate side to hollywood which is the writers and actors who make hollywood what it is. “very hollywood: story” packaging sported a glass bottle embedded in a die-cut script format. ceft and company teamed up with estee […]
press: vidflow featured on oslo folk collective
Founded by Nassir Achour and Shire Marius Standnes in 2012, vidFlow has burst on to the Norwegian streaming market with its music video service this month. They’ve combined their love of music videos with an efficient tool designed to allow the consumer to browse through a never ending archive of new and old classics…
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on style bubble
“…the book is the work of new york-based creative agency ceft and company and was photographed by max farago and for me, is one of the more impressive bits of printed paraphernalia to have come out of all things olympics-related that have started flooding into my snail mail cubby hole…
press: nike metro poster selected in graphis design annual
nike dance poster design by ceft and company new york as featured in graphis design annual. publishing work from some of the best talent in design, advertising, and photography, graphis is committed to embracing the entire artistic community by presenting aspiring young artists, as well as award-winning professionals.
Press: our nars social media contest has a winner
self-expression through makeup; playing with pigments to show the true you is paramount in my book! mega-makeup house NARS cosmetics has this very same philosophy; the company recently concluded the makeup your mind: express yourself game, which invited everyone to recreate makeup looks from makeup artist francois nars’ new beauty tome, makeup your mind: express yourself…
press: 5 reasons our nars social media campaign is loved
ceft and company’s social media campaign for NARS cosmetics as featured in coco & creme blog. “5 reasons we love: NARS’ new makeup your mind: express yourself site. 1. you will not have to worry about makeup ideas for the rest of 2011. there are twelve looks shown in total which gives you enough makeup ideas for the rest of the year…
product design: 1906 genius water bottle
ceft and company designed the full product line for 1906 plant-based cbd drops and products, which includes this travel metal water bottle. the bottle was designed using the clean product language developed for 1906’s drop tins the bottle highlights 1906’s plant based ingredients used across all their cbd products ceft and company made sure to […]
press: target, one of the best spots according to adweek
“a man unloads empty tide containers from a compact car and places them at precise intervals on the road. next scene: the car, in racing mode, weaves in and out of the plastic bottle, which represent traffic pylons. graphic: ‘prices so low. you don’t have to hold back’.”
strategy/positioning: marni fragrance launch
ceft and company was commissioned by estee lauder for the positioning and a three-year launch plan for marni fragrances. the select group of women who wear marni are distinct individuals, and their perfume should reflect that. thus the project entailed brand study, consumer insight, and positioning development. the deliverables included launch ideas that translated into […]
strategy/positioning: drakkar noir fragrance
ceft and company engages with l’oreal luxury division, the stewards behind brands such as viktor & rolf, stella mccartney, kiehl’s and maison martin margiela. the project was to re-imagine the iconic and profitable drakkar noir line, and to modernize its masculine image. the presented challenge included a positioning that would encourage new users while retaining […]
press: nike be free featured on trend hunter
spring is a time to take flight and soar away from bad health, idleness, cold weather and more, so the nike be free ad campaign really strikes a cord with its audience. it features suspended sports models as they embrace this time to rejuvenate their bodies with top of the line gear and accessories…
events: nike considered in new york city at the new 7 world trade center
ceft and company was assigned the design production and location sourcing of the nike considered event in nyc. the event was to focus on the environmental leadership programs at nike and the future plans for greener production. the 57th floor location at the new 7 world trade center was secured for the event and built […]
press: our men’s fragrance product design for V&R featured in gallery design annual
ceft and company’s men’s fragrance product design for viktor & rolf fragrances featured in the ‘world’s best graphics gallery magazine’…
press: net-a-porter beauty event as featured in fashion bomb daily
“beauty isn’t really my bag, though i’m starting to dip my toe in it because it’s fun, attainable, and let’s be honest: who doesn’t like to shine? i was invited to net-a-porter’s beauty anniversary yesterday, and in addition to taking snazzy pix like the one below, i was able to find out about a few fabulous products that i’ll have try out soon…
strategy/positioning: fan di fendi – the new fragrance by fendi
after the less-than-optimum results with the last fendi fragrance, palazzo, and the withdrawal of all fendi fragrances from the markets, fendi commissioned ceft and company new york on a positioning and strategy development for an entirely new signature fragrance. with the luxury world entering a new era, fendi turned to ceft and company with very […]
case study: people and press visit NARS “make up your mind” micro site
ceft and company engages on an exclusive fashion week social media contest with NARS cosmetic for the launch of NARS “make up your mind” make-up tutorial instructional book the interactive social media site, makeup your mind, was based on the instructional beauty bible by francois NARS with the same title. the micro site’s main purpose […]