Director of CHK Design studio + Art Director of AD Architectural Design magazine.
Art directed and launched various magazines such as: make, Miser & Now, UPSTREET, Palladium, Sluice. Founder of Acme Fonts, an established digital type foundry. Lecturer on the MA Communication Design course at Central Saint Martins College (UAL). Author of 'Restart: New Systems in Graphic Design' (Thames & Hudson). Conceived, curated and designed 'Design Now – Graphics' at the Design Museum, London.
Projects
- CHK for Atlas SpaceTo reflect their visionary approach, CHK was tasked with creating a bold new visual identity and website. The site features a non-linear structure, deliberately steering users away from conventional navigation. Rather than merely finding what they seek, visitors are invited to explore uncharted territory — uncovering unexpected content and experiencing a diverse range of thought-provoking art, from poetry and sculpture to painting. At the heart of the new identity is a logo inspired by a compa
- CHKDesign for AD MagazineSharing a curated selection of AD covers that we art-directed and designed between 2000 and 2024. The iconic AD logo, which symbolises the start of CHK Design’s collaboration with the magazine, is rooted in modernist design principles, incorporating geometric shapes like the triangle, square, and circle.
- CHK Design for Wholetalk Magazine@chkdesign designed the magazine as well as the new logo. A special thanks to the editor @Espedelafuente@esperanzadelafuente_ for all your ideas, support and most importantly your patience. The Longevity issue deals with the the complexities of ageing. “Ageing is, after all, a natural part of life and, as much as we don’t like it, there’s no remedy for it. Our desire isn’t just to extend our years, but to enhance their quality as well.” – Esperanza de la Fuente ++++ Editor and Creative Direc
- CHK Design designed the new Poetry School logo and visual identity.The new Poetry School logo and visual identity explore the interplay between abstraction and meaning in poetry. The logo features abstract letter shapes that mirror how individual words function as abstract concepts until combined to create meaning. This approach reflects the essence of poetry, where words are carefully chosen and arranged to evoke emotions and ideas. Poetry School CHK Design
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Work history
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DirectorCHK design
London, United KingdomFull Time
CHK Design is a London-based creative visual communications studio.
We work across all media – from digital to analogue; from corporate, web and app design, to magazine, book and exhibition design.
Our approach to design is analytical and research-based with an intuitive element to all our designs.
We work collaboratively with our clients; context + concept + collaboration = communication.
Our clients include: SONY Playstation, Design Museum London, Alexander McQueen, Vespa, Design Museum London, Thames & Hudson, Whitechapel Gallery, Tiffany & Co, Architectural Association, University of the Arts London, University Of Westminster, Arup Associates, Greentomatocars, Aspex Gallery, Sluice magazine and gallery, UFA TV & Film Production, Filmarmalade, Refugee Week and Architectural Design magazine.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Graphics
- Branding
- Web Design
- Typography Design
- Editorial Design
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Visual Identity
Education
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MFAYale University
- New Haven, United States
Graphic Design
Awards
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Art Direction & DesignCreativepool Awards
For our work on Sluice magazine. Please check: https://creativepool.com/chk-design/projects/sluice-magazine-aw-18-inter-nationalism-issue-design-and-art-direction-