Creative Director · Founder · Designer
We loved the challenge of translating a poetic idea into a physical piece. The distortions, the typography, even the production process – everything became part of the metaphor.
Creative Boom reports on 'Conversion', a collaborative artwork by writer Nick Carson with NB Studio and SEA for the Bloomsbury Festival’s 26 Bridges project. The two-metre-tall distorting mirror features a palindromic poem and raises funds for NHS skin cancer care at UCLH. The piece merges poetry, design, and perspective, reflecting the transformation of London’s Bankside and the Millennium Bridge.
The Brand Identity interviews London-based NB Studio, founded by Alan Dye and Nick Finney, about their philosophy of 'Creative Courage' and their approach to branding projects for clients like Almeida Theatre, Ravensbourne, and TypoCircle. The discussion explores their collaborative process, evolution as a studio, and emphasis on bold, flexible design thinking.
PRINT Magazine announces the 2024 class of its New Visual Artists program, celebrating emerging designers and illustrators under 30. The article highlights the legacy of the award, past notable alumni, and the Community Choice Award winner, Danu Ardhata. COLLINS designed the identity for this year’s edition, bridging the program’s past and future.