Caitlin McCarthy
Animator
In their own words
This film actually came about out of frustration at myself for not making more personal work in the past few years.
Obviously, that has grown into resentment for the process of doing them so it felt like a good topic to make something nasty about.
I guess most of what I make is trying to balance and contrast those two themes!
Articles & interviews3
- Caitlin McCarthy’s Nail Horror Animation Turns Manicures Into Nightmare Fuel
The article profiles London-based animator Caitlin McCarthy and her new short film 'Full Set', a darkly humorous 2D animation exploring the horrors of self-manicures. Drawing inspiration from Japanese gore films and personal frustration, McCarthy transforms the beauty ritual into a surreal body-horror narrative. The piece highlights her signature blend of cute and grotesque aesthetics and her return to personal creative work.
- New Logo & Branding for Agua de Madre by Chris Chapman
BP&O features a bold rebrand of London-based water kefir brand Agua de Madre by designer Chris Chapman. The new identity embraces maximalism through layered sticker motifs, vibrant colors, and a mix of retro-inspired typefaces, while retaining the brand’s original wordmark and Madre illustration. The result is a joyful, tactile, and contemporary visual system that redefines health drink branding.
- Agua de Madre Unveils Nostalgic Branding Celebrating Mother Culture
The article profiles London-based designer Chris Chapman’s rebrand of Agua de Madre, a sparkling water kefir brand. Drawing on childhood nostalgia and the drink’s ‘mother culture’, the identity uses a mix of vibrant colours, eclectic typefaces, and sticker-like graphics to convey playfulness and taste. The result is a joyful, contemporary brand that stands out in the health drink market.