Beach club furniture from Java!
I recently work on the Fira Phuket Beach Club project involved extensive design and sourcing, including furniture, lighting, and interiors,
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
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
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
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 have even one competitor, it’s your brand that will ultimately set you apart from them. And if you think it’s price, think again!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Having fun with Fat Cow signage
Bless my ever tolerant production manager, Lisa, for my sense of humor. If you want to try their burgers, you
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).
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. With rising wages and slowing manufacturing, graduates and factory workers alike will be struggling to find jobs, possibly more than ever in the last decade. Expect angry people making business owners nervous…
New logo for health
After some fascinating conversations with Ms Amy Lauren Smith we had a glass of wine and created a new logo
Screen print book cover
Spent the day in a screen printing workshop today. (always nice) Producing some artwork for upcoming book by the talented Mr Watkins.
Shanghai at night and sunrise.
Taken from the top of the crack towers on Wulumuqi Lu, This shot is made up of eight 14MP photos
2 sides of my personality
As an Ex Gemini I’ve always wondered if the concept of split personalities is something we’re born with or if
Thread gets a new website!
To be honest i’m pretty excited about this. Mostly because it’s taken me about 9 months to make. Thanks
The Bali Story (in full)
I went Bali to escape from Chinese new year in Shanghai. One week lounging by a pool with a friend and 8 days as a backpacker. Week one went roughly as expected, the second week did not. Just your normal travel adventure, but might be interesting if you know me!
Office Party
So not really a mydot party, so i should be blogging about this over at Thread..
Any Rubber Stamp Will Do.
So i’ve started blogging for The Drum A UK design publication. from time to time i’ll duplicated my posts here.
Exploring Quirky Buildings – Bardon Manor
This is one of the most quirky buildings i’ve ever had the pleasure to explore.
After the Renovation
If you haven’t already seen the pictures or the little video of this place when i found it, take a quick look at the previous post, Shanghai Home Improvements. If you need a number of a great contractor, let me know.
Shanghai Home Improvements
So the shanghai property market has doubled in the last 3 years (kicking self). property prices are now similar to London, but rental is hasn’t caught up, and renovations are cheap. So i’ve rented a 1980’s workers building and i’m having some fun with it. Well at least thats the plan…
One Night Design Salon
So I’ve have the honour of speaking at the One Night Design Salon happening this Friday at Node, a club
JZ Jazz festival photos
So i bought myself a new camera, the Canon 60D and i’m just loving the 50mm prime lens. Great stuff
Life within the design industry in China, A Questionnaire.
“My name is Jonathan Mckee, I’m a student from the University of Ulster in Ireland and recently studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai. I’m preparing to write my final year essay on the graphic design industry in China”
I found his questions interesting and well written, I thought the conversation may also be interesting for others!
Light of the cheese grater
Designed in google sketch up! Paint wires and graters from Ikea Drilled by my local metal worker 1 garden table
“Harass” by the Australian prime minister
Saw this the other day. Made me laugh. Always fun to go into Lawsons.
Hipstamatic photos on the iphone 3GS
Lomo for me was always something to take out on a day if travelling, or going somewhere interesting. take a
Love Your Home For Less
A quick napkin logo design for the lovely lovely people at loveyourhome4less.com
Cornwall panoramic
Not too many photos this year. but put this one together. look for mystery boobs in the cliff face. Click
CIPEA Hotel and Resort
CIPEA is a art, architecture, exhibition and hotel complex built in 22 separate chalets, each one designed by it’s own
Thailand. East Islands. 2007
Welcome to thale bungalows! red sign Full Gallery
japan japan oh my god japan!
So my flight is cancelled out of china, in true Chinese style, the girl at check in doesn’t seem to
Advantage, advertising agency, Bermuda.
Contacted to make a simple clean flash for the AdVantage advertising agency in bermuda. i was hoping they’d invite me
qingdao
the idiots all go to qingdao. hi, i’d like a bag of beer please! click for full photo.
Ride Designs design
give me a chance and i’ll tell you all about this soon



















































