Some talented folks have become masters of the remix – reinterpreting, reframing and representing the output of others into new works of brilliance. Taking the familiar into fresh new formats is no mean feat, in fact it often takes more ingenuity that starting from scratch… so sit back and enjoy the masterclass we’ve put together! We’ve everything from film props & ephemera to famous design monographs to classic comic book covers.
Masters of the rebrand, NB Studio are no strangers to a challenge – but it’s taken them blood sweat & tears to produce a fitting monograph to the life and career of legendary designer and long-time friend Michael Wolff (who co-founded Wolff Olins in 1965). Clocking in at 340 pages and emerging via the formation of the studio’s new publishing arm Library Street, this labour of love ‘Leap before you look – The Zen of Branding’ is a fitting culmination of a career. Owner and Creative Director Alan Dye and Senior Designer Becky Campbell will be talking us through it, plus a handful of projects.
Local legend Doaly has carved a niche for himself in the world of pop culture, reimagining household properties including Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Flash, South Park, Rick & Morty and Star Wars. Over the years he has created artwork for a wide range of clients including the BBC, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Wired, Sony Playstation, Image Comics and Lionsgate. In recent years he has migrated his skills to comic book covers and has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, BOOM! and independents.
Bristol based Flora Fricker is a graphic designer working in Film, Television, Animation and the everyday – designing and making graphic props, from shop signage, to medicine labels and love letters. She has worked on everything from Giri/Haji to Gangs of London, from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore to Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Her CV includes time spent learning from both Annie Atkins and Minalima. Inspired by moments of nostalgia, nature, vintage typography and ephemera – Flora will take us on a journey into the world of Film & TV graphic props.
There’ll be some delicious street food available from our friends at Bundobust, and the Birmingham Design Shop will be on site supplying all your creative needs, plus we’ll be announcing a first-look at the full BDF line-up on the night!
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Doaly
Illustrator
Doaly is a UK based graphic designer and digital illustrator with a passion for story telling. His work is characterised by his bold conceptual approach to illustration and his ability to adapt his style to the most sympathetic to the subject matter.
Over the years he has created artwork for a wide range of clients including the BBC, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Wired, Sony Playstation, Image Comics and Lionsgate.
Flora Fricker
Graphic Designer
Flora Fricker is a Bristol-based graphic designer with a background in designing graphic props for film and television productions such as ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore’.
Beyond the film & TV industry, Flora provides branding services for small businesses and runs her own stationery company, where she creates thoughtful greeting cards and art prints. Flora’s work is inspired by vintage typography, ephemeral objects and moments of nostalgia.
Alan Dye
Founder & Creative Director at NB Studio
Alan is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NB, and an award-winning designer. He has over 34 years of experience leading major projects, including Crowne Plaza, Pernod Ricard, Museum of London, Mothercare, Royal Mail stamps and, most recently, Philharmonie Luxembourg.
Becky Campbell
Designer at NB Studio
Becky is an award winning mid-weight designer who first joined the NB team in 2019 as an intern. After working at some of London’s top design studios, she came back to NB Studio as a full-time designer in 2021.
Becky is driven by the prospect of helping clients disrupt the sector and defy industry norms (more awards would also be nice). She believes a core idea that flows through every aspect of the brand is key to show-stopping creative output.
She is a strong believer that design can be used to create change for good. Outside of NB she’s currently creating a magazine that champions women’s football.
Amanda Thomas
Head of Costume at Mackinnon and Saunders
I am primarily a costume and model maker, having worked for Mackinnon and Saunders for over 25 years. I have a passion for costume work, knitting, crocheting, needle felting and making in general.
I have been Head Of Department for costume for many years, starting on Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox, Isle Of Dogs background characters, and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio amongst many other commercials and children’s tv series. Before that as part of the team, I made costumes for principal characters on Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, and created the knitting patterns for The Clangers.
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