conceived and produced by ceft and company “when concept and imagery connect with a product, it produces advertising genius.” – s.garcia of graphic optimism. “throughout their lives, women are confined within spaces, garments and shoes that restrict the body’s natural movement. nike has created women’s training apparel and footwear that is lightweight and breathable, with […]
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bts: adore fall / winter with models egle and ieva
on set for japanese brand adore with models egle tvirbutaite and ieva laguna for ceft and company’s shoot with photographer karen collins. view all work related to this project.
Product/package design: Revlon’s Charlie all white holiday gift pack
charlie white-on-white holiday gift pack. “the right attitude will get you everywhere…” “… here are three to start with, chic, black, and pink” holiday gift packaging for charlie fragrances intended for the UK market. the packaging utilizes pearl-finish foil, along with emboss and deboss patterns, to create a clean white-on-white gifting item for the holidays. […]
logo/identity: nylon magazine for limited edition issue
ceft and company collaborated with nylon magazine’s founder marvin jarrett in the creation of a limited edition issue, featuring actress olivia wilde. the new logo and identity were applied to limited edition box sets that contained the magazine and limited production t-shirts for promotion, and guest bags at the launch of their flagship issue. view […]
mobile app: nike be free ipad/iphone app development
the two iphone and ipad apps were developed for nike by ceft and company to showcase the SS2011 line up and technology in an entertaining, informative and yet emotional manner. in addition, a limited number of ipads were customized and programmed by ceft and company to be shared with key editors around the globe. that […]
print: nike be free realization and production
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 […]
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 work for editorial.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
digital: krug champagne ambassadors micro website – content and interviews
the interviews with krug ambassadors, including david lynch, jean nouvel, anjelica huston, gradon carter and buzz aldrin, were intended to be shared exclusively on the krug micro website. teasers and clips from the interviews were also used on social media and in teaser ads to direct traffic… here is a quick demo showing […]
logo/identity: krug cabinet de curiosites campaign
krug branding and identity for the cabinet de curiosites campaigne ceft and company explored fonts, colors and techniques for the identity and logo development of luxury champagne brand krug and its campaign that the agency cast for and photographed and produced. the subsequent krug campaign created by […]
editorial: numéro hommes – men without women
editorial story art directed by ucef hanjani for numero homme paris. view all work for numero.
events: nike shox yoga event in new york
space created for nike shox – private one on one yoga lessons with nike ambassadors in chelsea new york towels – candles and magnolias ceft and company designed and produced the space for a week long yoga event in new york sponsored by nike. view all work for events.
events: nike metro featuring the works of ryan mcginley and hrafnhildur arnardottir
event produced through black frame in collaboration with nike and designs by ceft and company. posters of hrafnhildur arnardottir work, created and produced by ceft and company for nike. installation by icelandic artist shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir. ryan mcginley artwork displayed at the event. see the invite and the press kit created by ceft and […]
film: Krug with Graydon Carter, David Lynch, Anjelica Huston, Buzz Aldrin and Jean Nouvel
LVMH krug champagne – a lesson in luxury marketing le cabinet de curiosités short film includes interviews with director david lynch, editor-in-chief graydon carter, actress anjelica huston, astronaut buzz aldrin and pritzker prize winning architect jean nouvel. the film was created as part of the LVMH’s krug champagne communication effort and intended for use […]