Design Jones

Love this short film shot using a Nikon D9o DSLR. I think it works really well – in fact I’m going to have to go and make myself a latté now. Thanks to my equally coffee mad brother, Jonathan, for the link!

A Short Film About Coffee : Kaffeine from Kess Bohan on Vimeo.

A post on coffee packaging design that also features a monkey? Of course I’m gonna blog on it! Check out the full article here, I can’t wait for part two.

Starting out as a freelancer or one-man-band design agency can be quite a lonely experience. One of the greatest aspects of working within a team or large agency environment is the ability to get instant feedback and critique from those around you as well as all the social benefits of course.

It’s with this problem in mind that I’ve set up ‘Show & Tell’. Show & Tell will be a series of regular events aimed at creative people who usually work on their own, either from home or a small office. It’s a chance to recieve support, feedback and interaction with others in a similar situation. It will also be a forum for discussion, networking and of course drinking coffee.

So far we have freelance designers, writers and artists signed up to attend and I’m really looking forward to the first one in December. If you would like to know more please feel free to contact me by email or find ‘Show & Tell’ on facebook.

Tomorrow Starbucks will launch this year’s red cup. This is usually the signal that the holidays are here and a good reason to head off to pick up a venti mocha. The last few years have been really disappointing for the design of these cups so this year I’ve decided to create a few of my own. Any designers who want to create your own please feel free to submit them via email and I’ll post the best!

So far I have managed to resist the pull of the iPhone but just when I thought it was safe Genoco have developed an iPhone application making ordering your favourite beverage much easier and quicker. No word on whether or not this has been picked up by Starbucks but it certainly is a neat idea with a beautiful interface.

The first day of a new job is usually a time for nervousness and getting to know your new role and the people around you. This first day was different! Design Jones officially launched this morning and I began my new role of Managing Director, Designer, Freelancer and Tea Maker.

Having been dreaming of this day for years I was excited to get started, however, Michelle, Ray and I made sure we started things as we mean to go on; sitting down for a family breakfast with a wee drop of Bucks Fizz to celebrate!

This week is going to be a busy one but I can’t wait. Already there is the first branding project to get underway but I also have to set up the new studio, buy new software and of course a beautiful new MacBook Pro which will be the hub of all my creative activity.

It’s a tough life but someone’s got to do it and I couldn’t be happier that someone is me!

Bucks Fizz, Coffee and Pancakes!