Annie Atkins
Designer · Graphic Designer · Speaker
4 articles · Jun 2024 — Mar 2026
Quotes
“Designing film props is like specialising in forgery.”
Articles & interviews
- Annie Atkins on how designing film props is like specialising in forgery
It's Nice That · Mar 20, 2026
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk in London where designer and author Annie Atkins discussed her career in film prop design. She shared stories from working on productions like BBC’s The Tudors and with director Wes Anderson, and spoke about her book 'Fake Love Letters', which explores the art of creating believable graphic props for film. Atkins described the craft as a form of creative forgery, blending design precision with storytelling.
BBCeditorial - Annie Atkins, Liang-Jung Chen and Derek Ridgers: Tickets now available for February’s Nicer Tuesdays!
It's Nice That · Jan 15, 2026
It’s Nice That announces the February 2026 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event, returning to London’s EartH Hackney. The lineup features artist Liang-Jung Chen, photographer Derek Ridgers, and Academy Award-winning graphic designer Annie Atkins, each discussing their creative practices across art, photography, and film design. The event promises an evening of talks, Q&A sessions, and networking with drinks sponsored by El Rayo Tequila and Lovecorn.
It’s Nice Thatevent - Studio NARI’s Eye-Catching Identity for Living Things Featured in The Edit
The Brand Identity · Nov 6, 2024
The Brand Identity’s biweekly feature ‘The Edit’ spotlights five global design projects, including Studio NARI’s lively identity for the prebiotic soda brand Living Things. Other highlights include Maniac Studio’s nostalgic branding for La Martinuca, Barkas’ Italian-inspired identity for Graziano, Addikt’s unifying Pride Amsterdam 2024 visuals, and PHORM’s collaborative exhibition design for Birmingham Design Festival. Each project showcases distinctive cultural and aesthetic approaches across branding, packaging, and event design.
- Luke Tonge and Daniel Alcorn unravel the making of Birmingham Design Festival and its global reach
The Brand Identity · Jun 4, 2024 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Birmingham Design Festival co-founders Luke Tonge and Daniel Alcorn about the 2024 edition themed 'Process.' They discuss the festival’s growth, its inclusive curation, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into organizing one of the UK’s most beloved design events. The conversation highlights their volunteer-driven approach, local collaborations, and the festival’s role in fostering community and creativity.
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