Shortlisted for the BIID
The hotly-contested BIID Interior Design Awards 2023 shortlist is out, and we’re excited to be nominated in the Central London category for our design of Paradise Green, in the heart of the City. Our biggest ever hospitality design project, Paradise is truly epic, with three distinct bars, restaurants and private dining under one roof – […]
Colin bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant designIntroducing Heartbreaker
Unveiling our latest hospitality design project – a super-fly cocktail bar called Heartbreaker. The venue is set to launch next week in Worthing, the pretty seaside town in West Sussex being dubbed the new Brighton. It’s the brainchild of Ben Thompson, indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club’s drummer. The project is a true collaboration between our […]
Colin bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant designOur first Domestika Course – Brand Design For Hospitality
Last year I got asked to do a course for Domestika, and it has just gone live. If you want to know more about designing brand identities for restaurants and bars (and other social spaces). I will talk you through our methodology, our design process. Then we’ll follow a project from concept to creation. Have […]
Chris branding, Graphic DesignDRINK
What makes the perfect place to sup your favourite tipple? Depends on the dram you might say. We brand and design drinking dens which pack a punch, from look-at-me cocktail bars to tiki bars, urban speakeasies, screened off private spaces, cozy pubs, artisan coffee shops and al fresco raise-a-glass hangouts. We’re also working on a […]
Chris bar design, branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant designEAT
Restaurants, hotel breakfast lounges, bakeries, food markets and street food pop ups. From soul food to top notch fast food and the latest casual dining hot spot, everything from date-night-romantic dinners, award-winning cuisine and hearty gastro fayre, to small plates and sharing platters with friends and families. Made to be savoured in stylish eateries, boutique […]
Chris branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant designBrand Design For Hospitality
Hello! I have been been busy working away on something special. A branding course that is going to be available on Domestika later this year. In the course I’ll talk you through our creative process, our methodology – how we approach our branding projects. I’ll share tips, advice and strategic food for thought (excuse the […]
Chris branding, hospitality, Our Process, Press CoverageSite Of The Day
Thanks to the folks at Mindsparkle for making Coal House their Site Of The Day today! Over here. Check out the website over here: coalhouse.co.uk
Chris branding, website design, workspaceCoal by name, green by nature
A year in the making, our latest workspace project, Coal House has just gone Live. Coal House is an inspiring and progressive workspace, with an industrial-chic aesthetic. It’s undergone a stylish refurbishment to give sustainability-conscious businesses the opportunity to thrive in an ultra-green environment –with all the perks. Working closely with developer Create, we created […]
Colin branding, website design, workspaceAnd now for something completely different
Although we’ve specialised in hospitality and workspace projects, that’s not to say we can’t work outside of these industries. We were recently tasked with creating a brand and website for a new family law practice called Bloombudd. View the site over here. Founded by Zoë Bloom and Hannah Budd, BloomBudd is a new boutique […]
Colin branding, website designMaking Cinemas Part II
Brandwork for a new boutique cinema project. Taking a heavy dose of inspiration from Art Deco Cool and the quirk of Wes Anderson.
Colin branding, hospitality
