for this winter holiday, nike introduces their latest running gear suitable for all conditions. the apparel utilizes heat dispersion technology as well impressive reflective qualities that insure runner visibility and safety in the dark. the outer shells are of course rain and snow proof and yet deliver superior breath-ability. ceft and company new york collaborated […]
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Events: nike serena williams us open event in new york city
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 by nike. the research and development was all done to keep athletes comfortably cool on the court, despite the controversial black outfits. in the 100+ degree heat of […]
collateral: nike olympics etiquette book
nike uses a special reflective material in their olympic line which is extremely difficult to reproduce in photographs and in print. due to ceft and company’s close working relationship with its partners the team worked extensively prior to the shoot with the photographer, crafting the lighting technique. furthermore tests and discussions whre conducted with their retouchers and printers in separation of the files and the blending of […]
print: nike running collection for fall winter
master the elements: the nike running collection FW – above: women’s shield flash max jacket. still frame from nike’s “master the elements” film created and produced by ceft and company new york. men’s shield max jacket. women’s flash tight. women’s rain runner jacket. women’s rain runner jacket / women’s shield tight / women’s free 5.0 […]
events: nike soccer event in new york city
“…the world of football, one pitch at a time. those touched by the sport know what elevates them from the rest. it is the passion they bring to the pitch or street each day from manchester to buenos aires, from soweto to brooklyn, nike has found inspiration in the most soulful elements of the world’s […]
event design and production: compilation video
view the full ice sculpture installation here. this compilation of our work includes a few of ceft and company’s collaborations with nike, LVMH, pepsi, nars along with other international brands. the diversity in each production or event is as eclectic as the challenges we were presented with. if there is an overarching sense of “style” […]
press: collaborations in art, fashion and advertising – interview with creative director ucef hanjani
“for hanjani, uniting separate forces to create a more effective and result is a mantra. during a project for the nike free women’s apparel, which included print and film, he was determined to choose a photographer that would complement the brand. ‘nike’s inspiration comes from the streets and the sports that propel everyday people into global athletics,’ hanjani explains. ‘to express this, we contacted the gallery of a french art photographer, denis darzacq, who had no agent or commercial representative…we arranged a shoot that was not just in line with denis’ work, but true to nike’s brand.’ the ad features a woman dressed in the relevant…
digital: nike supernatural women lookbook
here is ceft and company’s latest installment for nike, in collaboration with photography duo, santiago and mauricio sierra and styled by tom van dorpe. 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 […]
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 […]
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: 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…
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 […]
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: nike SB lookbook with terry richardson
the nike lookbook was art directed and produced by ceft and company for nike. the agency contacted terry richardson making this terry’s first collaboration with nike in a series of projects that followed. view all work related to this project.
collateral: nike brazil featuring loro piana cashmere capsule collection
when you open the kit, the first card introduces where the cashmere pieces were inspired from and the evolution of knits from 1958 to today. the exterior of the kit is perforated, giving the package a nice texture and feel prior to opening. specialty papers and processes where used in the production of the collateral. […]
collateral: nike joga bonito with photographer mark borthwick in play beautiful
the words “joga bonito” translate roughly into the “beautiful game” and it was first uttered by none other than brazilian legendary footballer pelé. with world cup approaching, nike commissioned ceft and company for the creation of this booklet, showcasing street players from around the world, often sporting their own nike apparel augmented with nike’s latest […]
press: nike supernatural spring/summer lookbook starring allyson felix featured in the huffington post
nike microsite and its content created by ceft and company new york “nike is taking its apparel to a whole new level! the athletic wear mega brand has released a high-flying collection of images for its women’s spring/summer 2013 lookbook with help from one of our favorite olympic athletes, allyson felix, along with fellow olympians–alex morgan and paola espinosa. the ladies, who nike refers to as “superhumans,” displayed their world class athleticism and style by leaping, soaring, jumping and bending in a range of the brand’s newest threads. and “soaring” is a pretty accurate way to describe allyson’s career. not only did the 27-year-old track and field sprinter add two olympic gold…
BTS: nike rockstar event with jamie king at the dia new york
nike new york event: space design above and collateral below as one of nike’s creative agencies, ceft and company has worked with nike on a range of projects including the event for the launch of nike’s dance apparel. nike embarked on the creation of the “rock star workout”, a workout routine that would change gym-routines […]
press: nike warriors featured in the ny times
“…the game faces presented in a 60-second commercial that began running yesterday on networks including CBS, ESPN, FOX and MTV are in the form of stark, even startling masks that are intended to personify the transformation of six professional baseball and football players from mild-mannered men into steely competitors.” 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 and were included in a kit with a sample of the pro performance apparel by nike, detailed information about the campaign and the product. the project was featured in numerous press…
press: nike 2012 london olympics etiquette book gets dissected
“this is a beautiful 1950s-inspired etiquette book.” – creativity online “i couldn’t resist the way nike has referenced an old-fashioned etiquette book in this hardback bound lookbook showcasing their designs for the USA team’s medal stand looks.” – style bubble “the book offers…etiquette along with detailed fashion advice which suggests a subtle way, the art […]
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on creativity online
“creative agency ceft and company, in partnership with nike, created this beautiful 1950s-inspired etiquette book for athletes going to london 2012. the book features models like yuri pleskun and hannah holman, photographed by max farago. the “etiquette” in question isn’t about not being the stereotypical boorish american, but about athlete-type things like how to knot your laces or roll the sleeves of a blazer. there’s a glossary that shows you nike’s latest innovations and how athletes can use them. check out more pictures on the right.”
press: nike be free in top 10 fashion films
nike: be free film by barnaby roper for ceft and company makes the cut on the “fashion film network” top 10 list of fashion films, losing the number 1 spot to lady gaga’s “born this way” video filmed by nick knight.
logo/identity: development of nike assets for london olympics
ceft and company collaborated with nike in the creation of an “etiquette book” aimed at audiences in UK during the london olympics. the collateral book that include the identity development work featured here was distributed amongst the athletes, as well as the press, and was revered as “one of the more impressive bits of printed […]
print: nike white label lookbook with martien mulder
six spreads from the lookbook designed and produced by ceft and company for nike. photographer martien mulder was chosen for the 3 day shoot, while kenji toma was selected to shoot the still visuals. the line included nike’s exclusive white label and skateboard lines which are targeted to a more chic and forward international audience. […]
bts: nike SB lookbook with Terry Richardson
the nike lookbook was art directed and produced by ceft and company for nike. the agency contacted terry richardson making this terry’s first collaboration with nike in a series of projects that followed. view all work related to this project.
collateral: nike metro featuring the works of ryan mcginley and hrafnhildur arnardottir
nike art collaboration with photographer ryan mcginley and icelandic artist shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir during new york fashion week. poster image by artists/photographer: ryan mcginley this was one of ryan mcginley’s first commercial projects prior to w magazine editorials and levis campaigns. icelandic artist shoppy a.k.a. hrafnhildur arnardottir created elaborate, bold yet feminine work for […]
collateral: nike revolution inside lookbook and press kit
the lookbook designed for nike was titled “revolution inside” which refers to nike’s revolutionary structural technology inside their form-fitting women’s top. this technology stabilizes the body, offering excellent support and minimized bounce. the art direction and design, not unlike nike’s technology, was based on function first. the CD containing media and information was placed front […]
bts: on set with photographer max farago for nike 2012 london olympics
hannah holman in US flag scarf. photographer max farago (purple magazine) was commissioned for the visual language. ceft and company creative director ucef hanjani with nigel powell and nate tobecksen of nike. yuri pleskun in between takes. on set for our latest collaboration with nike – a 50’s inspired etiquette book intended for the press […]
press: nike london 2012 olympics etiquette book featured on psfk
“the olympic medal ceremony provides the ultimate stage for winning athletes to be celebrated for achievement in their respective sports….or so says nike in its latest piece of olympics marketing, a slightly tongue-in-cheek style guide for american athletes, which provides tips on how to wear the iconic brand’s apparel during appearances on the medal stand or while on the scene in the olympic village. the hardbound volume, developed in partnership with creative agency ceft and company, is a throwback to earlier handbooks that doled out fashion advice alongside proper etiquette and conduct. the book’s chapters feature line illustrations accompanied by slightly over the top prose, as well as…
identity/naming: Nike Root
naming by ceft and company new york. “nike root” was created for nike inc. as the entity that included the core executives from nike stationed across the world. the root program connected them all and focused on a singular message rooted in nikes DNA. the custom made nike root band, designed and produced by ceft […]
logo/identity: nike root
ceft and company created the nike root collateral material. ceft and company was also responsible for the nike root website. ceft and company was also responsible for the nike root event in portland, oregon. nike executives flew from all over the world to gather around one purpose: to communicate with a singular voice what exists […]
press: nike spsu featured in freshness mag
“putting other models to shame with their pseudo hops and jumps, some of the world’s top female athletes literally flip and soar for nike women’s spring/summer 2013 lookbook wearing the brand’s latest line of hi-tech gear inspired by superhuman abilities, some of nike’s own superwomen, including 4-time gold medalist sprinter allyson felix, alex morgan and paola espinosa, fully embody the flow, energy and flexibility in this acrobatic preview of some of the swoosh’s most innovative apparel to date. under the direction of ucef hanjani from creative agency ceft and company, plenty of new sneakers, track jackets, track and yoga pants, tees, backpacks, and other accessories…
press: highsnobiety on nike architecture of the body
“nike womens drop their fall 2015 lookbook, which celebrates the athlete’s architecture of movement. accommodating a variety of sports, the collections have been designed to not only encourage the best possible performance, but physically emphasize it for aesthetic value, too. that includes garments such as sculpture tights featuring bold prints or semi-transparent paneling, loose fit tanks and sports bras as well as nike’s flyknit zoom agility sneakers. the full collection is available from july at selected nike retailers and nike.com.”
