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Restaurant Branding in Shanghai – Pizza!
So, I’ve been wrapped up in this project lately, and I figured I’d share a bit about what I’ve been up to. Remember how I mentioned working in branding? Well, this recent gig was quite the ride. Picture this: a pizza joint over in China called Homeslice Pizza. Yeah, they serve up some pretty tasty…
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Mavis gets a website update!
Mavis Chen, a London-based Art Director & Multi-disciplinary Designer, announces her diverse expertise in Art Direction, Branding, Digital Marketing, Digital Design, Content Creation, Photography, and Styling. With a focus on delivering results and creating impactful visual experiences, Mavis Chen’s portfolio reflects a commitment to quality and collaboration. For more information, visit wavymavy.com
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New Painting – Intimate Reverie
“Intimate Reverie” is a captivating, vertically elongated painting that captures a moment of vulnerability and affection between a young woman and her canine companion. The artist masterfully blends realism with a hint of dreamy abstraction, inviting the viewer into this tender scene.
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What am i painting?
Something that started off as a doodle i guess!
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Breathing New Life into Botani Villa:
A Look at the Renovation Project in Bali Hiding out in Bali during the pandemic, i’ve been doing this! Follow the updates on insta https://www.instagram.com/botanivilla/ Nestled amidst the lush greenery and picturesque landscapes of Bali, Botani Villa is a dream getaway for many. This hidden gem has long been a popular choice for tourists and…
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Is it possible to quantify branding?
Bali or Shanghai a conversation that comes up a lot while we’re talking to clients is how can we quantify value for money? And it’s a great question, no doubt branding is the number one differentiator for a business in the market, especially if your product or service is not unique. But if you have…
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Just about the best thing we’ve ever made
Just bumping up a listing here. https://www.campaignasia.com/agencyportfolio/Company/6560,advertising-agency,thread-design.aspx#.Xv1HWygzZnI
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Beast of the East, a Branding project in Shanghai
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but this one is worth a look. Who doesn’t love craft beer branding.
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10 years of Thread
I can hardly believe it, it’s been a decade since I started an agency! And now almost 12 years in China. How did that ever happen?
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First Article in STATUS magazine by city weekend.
Was recently asked to write and article for a local publication as to how Thread approaches wechat marketing. Full text will in web format on Thread’s website.
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Disney Princess Party in Pu Tuo Shan!
It’s been a while since I took the team on holiday, this year we decided to take a bus five hours from shanghai down to pu tuo shan, dress up as princess’s and play board games. obviously!
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Mercedes Me Launch in Beijing
Probably the biggest project over at Thread, I’m massively proud of the team for this one. A few pictures below of a real milestone in our evolution.
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Thread still going from strength to strength
I’ve not posted here for a while, Shanghai is so full of distractions. Social media all but negates the use of private blogs, however I have no intention of turning off mydot. I bought this domain in 1999. OLD SKOOL. I’ve been in China for 11 years now, everything here as changed, my street, my…
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Having fun with Fat Wow signage
Fat Cow is a burger bar we designed in 2014, this is one of the last things i design 100% myself. Bless my ever tolerant production manager, Lisa, for my sense of humor. If you want to try their burgers, you can find them here.
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The eternal traveller syndrome
For those of you who are travelling, feeling the urge to travel, or are questioning where home really is… take 14 minutes to let someone beautifully explain it (in spanish).
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A letter to my clients at Thread, predictions for the Year of the Horse.
I wasn’t excited about the Year of the Snake, but the Year of the Horse – my Chinese zodiac – fills me with anticipation! Allow me, if you will, to make some predictions for the year ahead. I predict a tumultuous year, a stampede of exciting developments and a few troubles in the paddock too.…