“… ceft and company new york’s work for nike, US open, featuring serena williams, and their kit for supreme, featured in viction:ary’s hard -over annual of design and art direction. the high quality book is printed yearly, and features some of the finest international design and art direction for that year…”
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press: nike london olympics etiquette book featured on limite magazine
“winning is good, but looking good as you win is kinda important too. nike released this tongue-in-cheek style guide for american athletes, which provides tips on how to wear the brand’s apparel during appearances on the medal stand or around the olympic village. the hardbound volume, developed in partnership with creative agency ceft and company…”
events: timberland greenstride nyc subway oasis event
a nyc subway station was transformed into an event space for timberland jon gray co-founder of ghetto gastro collective which supplied the special snacks at the timberland green stride event nature finds its way… podiums displayed the art work, showcasing raw materials used in the latest timberland sustainable boot designs ceft and company was brought […]
film: nike master the elements fall winter “all condition” running collection film
film and still production for nike’s ACG – all condition apparel video below produced in NY by ceft and company – press play for video to begin for this winter holiday, nike introduces their latest running gear suitable for all conditions. the apparel […]
digital: nike supernatural women lookbook
olympic medalist and three-time world champion track and field super athlete allyson felix united states super athlete and national soccer team captain alex morgan united states super athlete and national soccer team captain alex morgan united states super athlete and national soccer team captain alex morgan olympic medalist and three-time world champion track […]
print: nike – the architecture of the body in motion
“mathematicians do not deal in objects, but in relations between objects; thus, they are free to replace some objects by others so lone as the relations remain unchanged. content to them is irrelevant; they are interested in form only.” -henri poincare in collaboration with nike, ceft and company helped create the platform, visuals and the […]
press: nike spsu features in v magazine
“from the game-changing studio wrap to the sportswear pinnacle collection, the nike women’s spring/summer look book can compete. these sophisticated new silhouettes featured on nike’s superhumans, including US track and field champion allyson felix and US women’s soccer star alex morgan. under the creative direction of ucef hanjani from…”
Digital: nike supernatural women: animated book featuring alex morgan, paola espinosa and allyson felix
animation of ceft and company’s digital book for nike, in collaboration with photography duo, santiago and mauricio sierra. the team’s creation was a visual platform delivering nike’s women’s spring/summer 2013 line. the result is an animated digital booklet where the images magically come to life, creating a unique and stimulating experience in the art of […]
press: nike supernatural spring/summer lookbook starring allyson felix featured in the huffington post
“nike microsite and its content created by ceft and company new york “nike is taking its apparel to a whole new level! the athletic wear mega brand has released a high-flying collection of images for its women’s latest spring/summer lookbook with help from one of our favorite olympic athletes, allyson felix, along with fellow olympians–alex morgan and paola espinosa…”
bts: on set with photographer max farago for nike london olympics
hannah holman in US flag scarf. photographer max farago (purple magazine) was commissioned for the visual language. ceft and company creative director ucef hanjani with nigel powell and nate tobecksen of nike. yuri pleskun in between takes. on set for our latest collaboration with nike – a 50’s inspired etiquette book intended for the press […]
news: ceft and company engages in nike project for the 2012 london olympics
the iconic flyknit racer is one of nike’s most eco-friendly products to date. featuring designs by HTM, it utilizes a technology incorporating fibers and yarns in strategic positions to create a featherweight second skin for runners. ceft and company new york will be involved in the creation of visuals and material for the 2012 london […]
mobile app: nike supernatural women iPad app development
the digital book for nike functioned as an animated turn-page booklet with social media features. the HTML4 version of the campaign could be viewed on iOS devices. the full-screen feature placed the image front-and-center with functionality appearing as a hidden bar at the base. the ipad version utilizes images and film clips from […]
film: nike be free campaign and imagery created by ceft and company
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 […]
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 […]
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 posters featured on design and design
top image: “the dance” poster designed by ceft and company featuring photographer ryan mcginley and icelandic artists shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir. this was one of ryan mcginley’s first commercial projects prior to w magazine editorials and levis campaigns…
press: nike 2012 london olympics etiquette book gets dissected
“this is a beautiful 1950s-inspired etiquette book.” – creativity online “i couldn’t resist the way nike has referenced an old-fashioned etiquette book in this hardback bound lookbook showcasing their designs for the USA team’s medal stand looks.” – style bubble “the book offers…etiquette along with detailed fashion advice which suggests a subtle way, the art […]
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on the luxury hub
ceft and company, a creative agency collaborated with nike recently to launch a hardbound book which is inspired by the 1950’s etiquette book. the models hannah holman and yuri pleskun are featured and their color photographs are captured by max farago with the help of creative director ucef hanjani…
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on just luxe
“…nike has created their own book of proper behavior and is giving them exclusively to attending olympic athletes and press…. in collaboration with creative agency ceft and company, nike is taking some inspiration from those days, creating a tongue-in-cheek london olympics etiquette book…
print: nike white label lookbook with terry richardson
this series was the first set of nike sponsored shoots with photographer terry richardson. the effort was targeted especially towards opinion leaders within the US; those who appreciate innovative designs that first and foremost are functional, but also happen to be stylish and chic. the focus was to create visuals that were appropriate for the […]
bts: on set with terry richardsonn for nike
terry richardson requires a massage after every shot, as holding his very large camera can be fatiguing. terry was a great pleasure to work with, both for us and for our clients. creative director ucef hanjani had this to say about terry richardson, “terry is truly one of the very few people who can create […]


















