the brand’s original shoe box pursuant to our agency philosophy that every touch point is an opportunity to engage the consumer into the DNA of the brand, we embarked upon the “donald pliner art box” social media contest. turning a simple disposable packaging item into a brand message, and giving it a post consumer “afterlife”. […]
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advertising: adore spring / summer campaign with model tanya dziahileva
advertising campaign for adore – japan – with model tanya d model tanya dziahileva strikes a pose (or three) for japanese fashion brand adore’s print and outdoor advertising campaign for their spring/summer line. view all work related to this project.
Product/Package design: le labo scented candles for ceft and company
scented as no other candle can be, by fabrice penot of le labo fragrances. featuring a soft matte rubber dipped glass base, used to stabilize the candles. soft-touch packaging labels hand-pressed in pure silver inks that are individually numbered. in collaboration with our good friends at le labo fragrances, we’re proud to share the final […]
editorial: anti-portraits based on flemish master paintings
anti-portrait story photographed by karen collins styling by rushka bergman art directed by ucef hanjani this editorial story under the creative direction of ucef hanjani with photographer karen collins was based on flemish master paintings, including dutch painter jan vermeer. the story demonstrates an adept play on the meaning of identity and subject matter in […]
product/package design: moda operandi
ribbon and drawer shoe box magnetic base makes the boxes stackable and stable shopping bags. jewelry or accessory box. jewelry bag. luxury wooden hangers. logo and identity design. logo-marked monogrammed packing tissue. fabric garment bags with monogram and leather zipper accent tabs. boxes and packaging design. press kit and identity folder. suede shoe cloth. […]
ADVERTISING: DONALD PLINER “THE ART OF FUN” S/S CAMPAIGN VIDEO
“the art of fun” S/S video – bts “the art of fun” has returned for the summer. the whimsical theme has continued, this time with a resort collection leading the way. the bright vivid colors pop with a floral resemblance against the lush greenery. the imagery was inspired by the playful patterns and choice of […]
digital: nars cosmetics “makeup your mind” ipad optimized website
while not an ipad app, the NARS website (www.makeupyourmind.com) coding was done in a manner which allowed users to interact, view, vote and comment on the site using an ipad or smart device. the website, designed and produced by ceft and company new york, was the answer to NARS’s desire to broaden its audience and create […]
logo/identity: supreme show-kit for new york fashion week
ceft and company new york collaborated with supreme model management in selection of model images, post production to create cohesive images out of disparate existing visuals, as well as the design and printing of the box and contents with in. view all work related to this project.
Advertising: Donald Pliner “The Art Of Fun” F/W Campaign Video
donald pliner menswear brand video “the art of fun” F/W video – bts ceft and company new york has brought “the art of fun” to life once again for fall winter. this time, introducing the pliner brands latest designs through a playful video in an artistic gallery setting. inspiration from the unique brands latest designs […]
press: krug campaign features in gallery design annual
the campaign for krug champagne was featured in the “world’s best graphics” gallery design annual’.
editorial: supreme models for v magazine 73
ceft and company design and editorial contribution to v magazine for supreme models. “under new direction as of the spring of 2010, and with a client roster made up of some of the most sought after models working today, supreme management’s focus is on discovering new talent and trasforming them into working superstars. the agency’s […]
press: our men’s fragrance product design for V&R featured in gallery design annual
viktor & rolf men fragrance product design featured in the ‘world’s best graphics gallery magazine’.
editorial: featuring actress chloe sevigny
feature story with actress chloe sevigny creatively directed by ucef hanjani. due to the exponential growth of chloe’s fame and the intimacy of the interview, this issue eventually found its way on ebay and was auctioned for a serious sum. view all work for editorial / art direction.
advertising: salvatore ferragamo campaign as it appeared in american vogue
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collateral: gallery brochure and artist booklet design
design and production of the booklet that was translated into english and german. non-bound and folded to display artists hadi tabatabai and nelleke beltjens with an essay by peter lodermeyer. view all work related to this project.
logo/identity: adore
ceft and company engaged in the logo design and identity for luxury japanese fashion brand, adore. view all work for adore.
editorial: big magazine
big magazine, is the prestigious art & design and fashion magazine that collaborates with the best creative talent globally. previous issues were designed by creative giants such as, peter saville, marc atlan, david carson, doug lloyd (lloyd and co), swillingham & spalding. big magazine’s big report featured a series of spreads from elite global creatives […]
advertising: adore intimates
advertising: adore fashion accessories campaign featuring model reid kastyn
photographed by glen luchford, two models were used and repeated in post to create this series of ads. this created a thread from ad to ad for adore’s debut hosiery line. view all work for adore.
editorial: numero magazine – the house
editorial story for numero magazine paris. quest art directed by ucef hanjani. view all work for numéro.
editorial: actor / director / musician vincent gallo photographed by terry richardson
cover story and feature interview with actor, director and musician vincent gallo. the story was creatively directed by ucef hanjani, and photographed in los angeles in vincent gallo’s home recording studio by fashion photographer terry richardson. view all work related to this project.
editorial: 5 O’Clock Hero with photographer Russ Flatt
rock chic editorial shoot for soma magaizne art direction by ucef hanjani. photographed by russ flatt. view all work for editorial / art direction.
press: the alternative pick magazine features ceft and company new york
in today’s fast-paced, time-conscious world, many have forgotten the power of one-on-one client collaboration. when assignments get saturated in committee politics and red tape, an overabundance of uninspiring and mediocre print, broadcast, and electronic communications floods the marketplace. after more than 10 years, ucef hanjani just got tired of the heavy-handed bureaucracy of agency work and sought to build a high-end, luxury-driven creative office that provides a more personal, hands-on approach with clients. by taking a leap of faith, the former creative director moved out of the agency rat race and started his own venture. a small, but very active, new york based firm, entitled ceft and company, was…