scented as no other candle can be, by fabrice penot of le labo fragrances. featuring a soft matte rubber dipped glass base, used to stabilize the candles. soft-touch packaging labels hand-pressed in pure silver inks that are individually numbered. in collaboration with our good friends at le labo fragrances, we’re proud to share the final […]
press: style.com covers net-a-porter beauty event by ceft and company
“i was defying gravity… i got some good shots after a few attempts… and the pictures seemed to be a hit on… social media channels” above image style.com contributor scott lipps, with ceft and company’s creative director and co founder ucef hanjani at the net-a-porter event. scott lipps wrote: “in this day and age of social media massively consuming our lives, which is going to emerge as the winner for brands—social media marketing or traditional print ads (or both)? when an ad executive invited me to take part in the optical illusion that was the net-a-porter upside room the other day, of course i had to see what all the fuss was about…” “now why…
editorial: anti-portraits based on flemish master paintings
anti-portrait story photographed by karen collins styling by rushka bergman art directed by ucef hanjani this editorial story under the creative direction of ucef hanjani with photographer karen collins was based on flemish master paintings, including dutch painter jan vermeer. the story demonstrates an adept play on the meaning of identity and subject matter in […]
collateral: legion paper’s designer paper sample book
legion paper is one the largest and most prestigious paper manufacturers in the world with mills in over 16 countries and over 3,000 paper options. the sample kit designed by ceft and company for legion was ‘engineered’ to allow flexibility and customization. a single folded booklet that can be tailored to any potential clients needs. […]
social media: nars cosmetics first social media campaign
fully integrated with facebook, the social media site will auto post entries on facebook. the face-pile module allows users to see like-minded friends who have also joined the experience. social media modules allow users to invite friends to the challenge or upload an entry image with comments. posted comments on the NARS site can be shared […]
print: nike – the architecture of the body in motion
“mathematicians do not deal in objects, but in relations between objects; thus, they are free to replace some objects by others so lone as the relations remain unchanged. content to them is irrelevant; they are interested in form only.” -henri poincare in collaboration with nike, ceft and company helped create the platform, visuals and the […]
Advertising: adore fall / winter featuring model saara sihvonen
the print advertising campaign featuring model saara sihvonen for luxury japanese fashion brand adore. view all work for adore.
product/package design: drakkar noir packaging design
the original package for drakkar noir fragrances by guy laroche. ceft and company’s updated design for drakkar noir via l’oreal’s luxury division. the cap from the original bottle was replaced with an integrated atomizer creating a streamline uni-body form. however the original and iconic drakkar noir bottle remained an asset, and in the process of redesigning this, it […]
press: nars cosmetics rolls out new social media strategy
“social media is a challenging medium for luxury brands. while it’s tempting and advantageous, it comes with many perils, namely lack of control and placement and associations with mass outlets. for NARS it was quite apparent that we had to start from scratch and custom build a website that was within the brands aesthetic and sensibility, while incorporating as many available social media channels as possible. we started with a custom interactive facebook app and fangate that allows NARS fans to see the top contestants in real time. the facebook app seamlessly directed traffic to the free standing website where users were able to experience NARS in its full glory. the site structure incorporated…
Advertising: hennessy paradis
experience paradis. the worlds finest cognac. hennessy paradis, opens the gates of a refined, unique and elegant dimension. paradis is the fruit of successive blends that combine more than a hundred exceptional eaux-de-vie, aged for between 25 and 100 years. the print advert above had to say so much, yet with so little, we believe […]
collateral: radio dreams film poster design for butimar productions
film promotional poster intended for the international film festival circuit. promotional film poster for radio dreams. butimar productions is a nonprofit art organization dedicated to making world-class documentary/feature films. the organization has received numerous international awards for its work, many of which were selected for screenings at the the san francisco international film festival, rotterdam […]
collateral: supreme models special fashion week ss package design and production
all cards, carefully hand-wrapped in a white soft ribbon, prepare the expectation of the one who discloses it. excerpts from models.com – of the minute: “the new team at supreme was handed, earlier this year an abrupt and challenging task, which was to re-imagine one of the most extremely creative brands in modeling. their response […]
product/package design: moda operandi
ribbon and drawer shoe box magnetic base makes the boxes stackable and stable shopping bags. jewelry or accessory box. jewelry bag. luxury wooden hangers. logo and identity design. logo-marked monogrammed packing tissue. fabric garment bags with monogram and leather zipper accent tabs. boxes and packaging design. press kit and identity folder. suede shoe cloth. moda […]
press: hypebeast on nike architecture of the body
“nike underlines movement – in its various forms – for its new lookbook showcasing forthcoming goods for fall 2015. for ladies, nike has continued to develop essential pieces that were engineered to both accentuate specific movement and create the uniform for the everyday athlete. highlights here include sculpture tights designed with bold prints for an array of expressions and sleeveless tech fleece hoodies. elsewhere, nike looks to the air max 95 and flyknit zoom agility sneakers as the basis for its brand of street style. ladies can get a feel for the collection here, and can head to nike’s website at the end of the month to purchase pieces for fall.”
press: jawbone visuals by ceft and company in british GQ
“what’s great about jawbone is that its practicality is more than backed up by its visual appeal; it is designed to look and feel like a piece of jewellry or eyewear.” ceft and company’s collaboration with jawbone produced certain visuals like the one above. these visuals were created to be offered exclusively to high-end style magazines that we saw fit to accentuate the beauty and precision of jawbone products. although we knew the images had to be ‘interesting’ and ‘different’ to boost the chances of publication, no one ever imagined receiving a full page image in such a prestigious and widely distributed magazine as GQ. the shots are proof that with a bit…
collateral: vidflow “music-video app” promotional products
custom made promotional guitar picks for with ‘taylor’… vidflows interim MC & CEO! vidflow does for our favorite music-videos, what spotify has done for music. vidflow is an elegant software developed for web and mobile devices, with additional curated channels by special guest such as DJ’s musicians, but more excitingly by cultural icons such as […]
product/package design: vidflow’s tylor portable speaker
the vidflow ‘tylor speaker’ is a portable mini speaker designed by ceft and company new york for vidflow, a music video streaming app from norway. as an extension of the vidflow music app design language, the speaker will boost the music video experience in a visual way that is consistent with the original desktop, tablet or […]
digital: modular e-commerce website for white house black market
work-kit is a line of fashion work wear created by white house black market. what is unique about the line is that all the pieces work seamlessly together. meaning, you can mix any top from the collection with any bottom and make it look like a set, with corresponding buttons and all… the modern working […]
Digital: e-com vip access catalog for white house black market
the DNA of direct-mail: an alternative proposal for WHBM’s catalog mailers as envisioned by ceft and company new york. this was intended to change the way direct-mail results works, saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars, and making the process easier for the fashion consumer. $370 million is spent annually in the US on […]
Identity: ASA north architects identity development and design
identity design and application to company vehicle, letterhead envelope and business card abort mission button randomizer membrane button design the website was designed according to the personality of the company and its willingness and desire to stand apart. you can see it in the link here. view all work for asa north.
collateral: waldorf astoria engages ceft and company in a collateral assignement
ceft and company is commissioned by waldorf astoria to work on branding and collateral for some of their core services. unfortunately, we are not at liberty to show the entire work at this time.
press: the independent features our nars social media campaign
“inspired by the makeup brand’s popular makeover books, makeupyourmind.com – launched may 6 – invites beauty fans to upload their looks in the hopes of winning a trip to new york fashion week and other prizes. in order to participate, aspiring makeup artists need to connect via their facebook accounts in order to share their interpretations of ten different nars looks. ‘follow the steps and create your own expression of the look,’ it says on the website, but: ‘no two people are alike, so let your individual beauty and creativity show.’ the community can then vote on favorites, clicking a heart-shaped button, with the most popular winning a trip to new…
press: nike spsu features in v magazine
from the game-changing studio wrap to the sportswear pinnacle collection, the nike women’s spring/summer 2013 look book can compete. these sophisticated new silhouettes featured on nike’s superhumans, including US track and field champion allyson felix and US women’s soccer star alex morgan. under the creative direction of ucef hanjani from creative agency ceft and company, shot by santiago and mauricio and styled by V magazine’s own tom van dorpe, the nike women’s spring/summer 2013 look book is innovative, functional and a little avant-garde. view all work related to this…
press: ucef hanjani featured in “the new yorkers”
ceft and company co-founder and executive creative director ucef hanjani. architect richard meier. brandon ralph from code and theory. artist christina kruse. russell simmons, founder of rush communication, global grind & phat farm. ceft and company’s creative director ucef hanjani is featured in the book, “the new yorkers”. the book is a selection of, german photographer, gerald […]
Digital: nike supernatural women: animated book featuring alex morgan, paola espinosa and allyson felix
animation of ceft and company’s digital book for nike, in collaboration with photography duo, santiago and mauricio sierra. the team’s creation was a visual platform delivering nike’s women’s spring/summer 2013 line. the result is an animated digital booklet where the images magically come to life, creating a unique and stimulating experience in the art of […]
product/package design: richemont – ralph lauren launch luxury watch collection
the ralph lauren watch and jewelry company announces the launch of its first collection of timepieces to be unveiled in january at the salon international de la haute horlogerie (SIHH) watch fair in geneva, switzerland. ceft and company is honored to be one of the only external agencies to work with ralph lauren in such […]
digital: krug champagne community website, an exclusive members-only website for “cabinet de curiosites” campaign
a printed invitation for current krug clientele, as well as select mailing-lists (amex black and platinum), requesting members to join-in on this special community site. “welcome to the krug cabinet website” where as an invited member, you are privileged to exclusive krug offerings such as: 1- uploading your own, and browsing other members “cabinet de curiosities” […]
advertising: adore beauty campaign
the beauty campaign proposal for a current fashion client aimed at expanding the brand’s ready-to-wear fashion line. the campaign focuses on single and double page advertising inserts, using the ready-to-wear collection’s color palettes and design translated into make-up. view all work for adore.
news: krug campaign wins a world luxury award
ceft and company’s campaign for LVMH’s exclusive krug champagne wins a gold at monaco’s world luxury awards.
Press: as featured in NY Times ceft and company to reintroduce revlon’s iconic brand charlie
“revlon, new york, chose ceft and company, new york, to help reintroduce the fragrance brand charlie. billings were not disclosed. the agency’s work will include packaging design.” ceft and company is thrilled to be the agency of choice for the rebranding of the iconic fragrance, charlie. charlie is one of revlon’s most iconic fragrance brands which made waves upon its original launch back in 1973. since then, the brand lost its cache and was pushed into drugstore distribution, with mainly body sprays as its core business. the original brand had such impact that even today, charlie is mentioned in nearly every fragrance launch strategy. ceft and company’s efforts will be to update…
collateral: nike revolution inside packaging
individually wrapped and sealed, the packaging and collateral design and manufacturing for nike inc. by ceft and company. “revolution inside” refers to the nike’s revolutionary structural technology inside their form-fitting women’s top that stabilizes the body, offering excellent support and minimized bounce. view all work related to this project.
collateral: richemont – ralph lauren stirrup watch announcement and press kit
ralph lauren and richemont embarked on the production of their premium luxury watches with the formation of the ralph lauren watch and jewelry company, S.A.R.L. based in geneva, switzerland. the joint enterprise was to rival the likes of patek philippe, audemars piguet, blancpain, breguet, jaeger-lecoultre, vacheron constantin, and rolex. with premium movements from jaeger-lecoultre in […]
press: PEPSI g-series pro event featured in life magazine
pepsi co. reaches out to ceft and company for their GSP launch event. ceft and company created this influencer event in new york for a select 75 guests–from the press elite, bloggers, and the world of professional sports. ceft and company turned giorgio deluca’s (of dean & deluca) penthouse apartment into a pro-athlete’s dream pad, showcasing how for a pro, sports and life are inseparable. eli manning and ladainian tomlinson battled each other over a game of foosball, and diddy took the athletes route and climbed the eight floors of stairs in order to get to the party floor and lived to tweet about it. from the event, more than 100 stories were generated, including MTV, the wall street journal and…
fashion: ceft x wardements V-3d beanie at the v magazine pop-up event
wardements pop-up shop by V magazine presented by inez and vinoodh during new york fashion week friends, georgia fowler and alexandra agoston “see the world through wards eyes” the limited production ceft x wardements V-3d beanie along with wardements deck of playing cards designed by ceft and company exclusively for the event were on hand […]
collateral: flow architech audiophile speakers
these are collateral pieces for “flow architech”, a new york based company with a focus on architecture and technology. the minimal logo and identity were featured in japanese design publication, pie books, and have been applied and created to work with c & c machines for application on material as well as for traditional print […]
strategy/positioning: revlon’s charlie – how to bring a ‘heritage brand’ back into the limelight
great history for one of the most successful fragrance brands of all time. charlie changed the world of perfume with a wink. an “a-to-z” brand stewardship is key in any revamping. plans for a limited-edition perfume launch are essential in recapturing the lead perfume position charlie once had. while charlie lost ground in the past […]
