“…the book is the work of new york-based creative agency ceft and company and was photographed by max farago and for me, is one of the more impressive bits of printed paraphernalia to have come out of all things olympics-related that have started flooding into my snail mail cubby hole. it’s suitably light-hearted and laden with tongue-in-cheek wording still, while i chortle at sentences such as ‘from the stand-up collar to the satin finish, this medal stand look takes a minimalistic approach to elegance….i’ll be witnessing some of those moments as i’ve luckily scored tickets to see all the events including the 100m womens final on 4th august and yes, i am actually…
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press: nike metro poster selected in graphis design annual
nike dance poster design by ceft and company new york as featured in graphis design annual. publishing work from some of the best talent in design, advertising, and photography, graphis is committed to embracing the entire artistic community by presenting aspiring young artists, as well as award-winning professionals.
press: nike be free featured on trend hunter
spring is a time to take flight and soar away from bad health, idleness, cold weather and more, so the nike be free ad campaign really strikes a cord with its audience. it features suspended sports models as they embrace this time to rejuvenate their bodies with top of the line gear and accessories. photographed by their spring collection, the nike be free ad campaign seems inspired by denis darzacq’s past photo series in which street dancers fake falling. considering that he was one the photographers commissioned for this campaign, i’m not surprised. the campaign was conceived and produced by ceft and company new york…
events: nike considered in new york city at the new 7 world trade center
ceft and company was assigned the design production and location sourcing of the nike considered event in nyc. the event was to focus on the environmental leadership programs at nike and the future plans for greener production. the 57th floor location at the new 7 world trade center was secured for the event and built […]
events: nike shox yoga event in new york
ceft and company designed and produced the space for a week long yoga event in new york sponsored by nike. view all work for events.
events: nike metro featuring the works of ryan mcginley and hrafnhildur arnardottir
event produced through black frame in collaboration with nike and designs by ceft and company. posters of hrafnhildur arnardottir work, created and produced by ceft and company for nike. installation by icelandic artist shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir. ryan mcginley artwork displayed at the event. see the invite and the press kit created by ceft and […]
press: nike metro posters featured on design and design
top image: “the dance” poster designed by ceft and company featuring photographer ryan mcginley and icelandic artists shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir. this was one of ryan mcginley’s first commercial projects prior to w magazine editorials and levis campaigns. shoppy created elaborate, bold yet feminine work for nike women’s line. the poster accompanied booklets and other collateral pieces created for the editors and guests. (a little fun trivia on shoppy, she uses that name because somebody once misheard her name as “shoplifter”.) design and design is an online community dedicated to design, operated by other designers. this is what the industry aspires to and considers relevant….
press: nike be free featured on graphic optimism
throughout their lives, women are confined within spaces, garments and shoes that restrict the body’s natural movement. for spring/summer, nike has created women’s training apparel and footwear that is lightweight and breathable, with minimal distraction and superior comfort. collectively, they lift women into an elevated state, so they can be free. photography was captured as a collaboration between nike and paris based art photographer denis darzacq, renowned for his work within street photography and fine art. the campaign was developed by ceft and company.”
press: nike warriors results
an edited clip of some of the coverage and news on the nike warriors effort. the above mask was created by ceft and company as a PR tool for nike during the launch of nike’s warrior campaign. one hundred masks were produced, complete with custom steel cases containing one of the one hundred numbered masks, a sample of the pro performance apparel, detailed information about the campaign and product as well as a custom kit created for the launch of the warriors campaign. the curious mask was featured in numerous press publications as well as on various news stations such as ESPN, FOX, CBS and MTV. the mask was even worn by a news announcer during a primetime broadcast, giving a new, tough disposition to…
content creation: nike warriors pro performance apparel
1 of the 100 numbered masks and custom kits created for the launch of the warriors campaign, designed and created by ceft and company for nike. each kit included a mask and a sample of the pro performance apparel by nike, detailed information about the campaign and a sample of the product. a sample of […]
collateral: nike root packaging and collateral
nike executives flew from all over the world with one purpose: to communicate with a singular voice at the core of one of the most relevant companies today. custom-made resin box which carries the digital booklet inside. the ready-to-go usb device for the wrist contains relevant information about the event. a paperless solution that matches […]
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on the luxury hub
“ceft & company, a creative agency collaborated with nike recently to launch a hardbound book which is inspired by the 1950’s etiquette book. the models hannah holman and yuri pleskun are featured and their color photographs are captured by max farago with the help of creative director ucef hanjani. the book offers some style tips and etiquette to the olympic athletes of the US. the book is just launched exclusively for the athletes attending the 2012 olympics and the press focusing on proper conduct… …the impressive etiquette book illustrates how to wear iconic attires, the way of rolling sleeves of a blazer or tying nike scarf or on the nike trainer knotting your laces etc., which…
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on just luxe
“…nike has created their own book of proper behavior and is giving them exclusively to attending olympic athletes and press…. in collaboration with creative agency ceft and company, nike is taking some inspiration from those days, creating a tongue-in-cheek london 2012 olympics etiquette book. instead of teaching how to walk with a book on your head, it offers playful (albeit a tad mocking) lessons on knotting the shoelaces on your nike trainer and how to properly roll up the sleeves on your blazer…. while the book is basically a nike catalogue, at least they’ve come up with an angle that isn’t worked often…. yuri pleskun and hannah holman are amongst the models used and the…
print: nike white label lookbook with terry richardson
this series was the first set of nike sponsored shoots with photographer terry richardson. the effort was targeted especially towards opinion leaders within the US; those who appreciate innovative designs that first and foremost are functional, but also happen to be stylish and chic. the focus was to create visuals that were appropriate for the […]
bts: on set with terry richardsonn for nike
terry richardson requires a massage after every shot, as holding his very large camera can be fatiguing. terry was a great pleasure to work with, both for us and for our clients. creative director ucef hanjani had this to say about terry richardson, “terry is truly one of the very few people who can create […]
film: nike rockstar video of workout with choreographer jamie king at DIA new york
choreographer jamie king (madonna, michael jackson, prince) created the nike dance routine, to help launch nike rockstar workout. the event took place at DIA art center in new york. location, design and production by: ceft and company new york. view all work related to this project.
collateral: nike rockstar press kit
in the spirit of 80’s dance – the kit was designed to resemble a video cassette featuring a slide insert despite its larger size and advanced, high tech, materials. collateral created by ceft and company for nike dance in the collaboration with choreographer jamie king. in the spirit of 80’s dance and the influences […]
editorial: nike rockstar story for doing bird
creatively directed by ucef hanjani, photography: karen collins, stylist: leslie lessin, set design: ceft and company, model: inguna butane, for nike, published in doing bird magazine. view all work related to this project.
bts: nike rockstar – smart ways to maximize efforts for doing bird magazine
fashion photographer karen collins was commissioned by ceft and company to photograph a story staged at the nike event venue designed by the agency. the story ran in the alternative fashion publication “doing bird” and mixed in vintage couture with nike’s latest dancewear. this was a smart way to maximize efforts in the announcement of […]
collateral: nike speed photo shoot and book design
ceft and company created and barnaby roper photographed this booklet to hand out to key press contacts and influential stylists in the united states. the lookbook was art directed and produced by ceft and company, with photographs by barnaby roper which were shot in new york under the creative direction of ucef hanjani. view all work […]
events: nike speed olympics event in new york city
the speed event was held in new york city for nike’s launch of their olympic speed suits. ceft and company was engaged in the art direction and design of the event space at the ace gallery located on hudson street. all the lighting, cabinetry and furnishings were custom designed and built. the show included commissioned […]
events: nike speed in new york city
lookbooks featuring photographs by barnaby roper. this space, secured and built out by ceft and company, was used for the nike shoot as well as for an event presenting the new line of nike sportswear to the editors of various magazines and publications. view all work related to this project.
collateral: nike serena williams card design
ceft and company designed and produced the press kit for the launch of serena williams’ US and australian open. these cards were stacked in a small white box and handed out during the 04′ US open. each card introduces a part of their new line, revealing the technology behind the moisture repelling, highly breathable fabrics […]
product/package design: nike serena williams box design
press kit for the launch of serena williams US and australian open. the press kit was given out during an event that ceft and company designed and produced. the event took place during the US open in an effort to introduce the line, and reveal the technology behind the moisture repelling, highly breathable fabrics engineered […]
