after the less-than-optimum results with the last fendi fragrance, palazzo, and the withdrawal of all fendi fragrances from the markets, fendi commissioned ceft and company new york on a positioning and strategy development for an entirely new signature fragrance. with the luxury world entering a new era, fendi turned to ceft and company with very […]
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logo/identity: krug campaign
ceft and company explored fonts, pantone colors and techniques for the identity and logo development of luxury champagne brand krug. view all work related to this project.
digital: micro website for krug champagne – the making of the microsite
full screen animation upon entry. minimal navigation, exquisite taste. the history of a great brand and idea. the campaign: simply click on the items and hear the voice of anjelica huston explain the significance. or hear the voice of david lynch explaining his experience as a child and an usher at the JFK inauguration. […]
retail/space design: W Hotels engages ceft and company in a branding assignment
ceft and company has been commissioned by w hotels to work on branding and positioning for their hotels. the challenge for w arose with the saturation of the market by boutique hotels such as: the ian schrager company, andre balazs, and jt hospitality (thompson hotels) and the need for w to reassess its leadership position. […]
bts: Krug with Graydon Carter, David Lynch, Anjelica Huston, Buzz Aldrin and Jean Nouvel
le cabinet de curiosités short film includes interviews with director david lynch, editor-in-chief graydon carter, actress anjelica huston, astronaut buzz aldrin and pritzker prize winning architect jean nouvel. the film was created as part of the LVMH’s krug champagne communication effort and intended for use outside of france in various channels such as “le cabinet” […]
events: LVMH champagne krug: advertising campaign extensions
in addition to the advertising campaign created for champagne krug, ceft and company developed ideas and venues to bring the unprecedented access of the marketing campaign to life. these extensions were aimed at expanding the luxury houses’ market, and allowing an ongoing presence without compromising the brand stature and character. the core idea was to […]
press: milk x magazine feature ceft and company plus interview with creative director ucef hanjani
“what is ceft and company… it’s a question we are still trying to put an answer to. ceft and company is an oddity of sorts. we are not a design studio or an ad agency. the best possible explanations were given to us by our client at dior, which were, “a dream lab” or “creative lab”. no place i know of, can invent/implement a strategy and execute it in a polished manner as we do. it’s the brains behind the beauty that is the ultimate goal. the challenge is to create meaningful design and dialogue which will always be in demand. design and advertising as we have come to know it, is dead. brands are looking for meaningful ideas that can be implemented into marketing and operations…
film: PEPSI world cup viral spot with landon donovan of the u.s. dream team
here’s a look at an interview with landon donovan, of the LA galaxy and the US national team, where the biggest challenge posted was in persistence of patience. we wonder if that microphone is worth something now? leading up to the world cup, ceft and company new york created the above viral video for web […]
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 […]
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…
advertising: adore japan spring / summer featuring model alexandra tomlinson
ceft and company engaged with japanese fashion brand adore for their spring/summer line featuring model alexandra tomlinson photographed by stefan indlekofer + claudia knoepfel as a print and outdoor advertising campaign. view all work for adore.
digital: viral customizable video proposal for ermenegildo zegna
ceft and company helped conceptualize a viral video, envisioned to drive traffic and awareness for the launch of zegna cologna. the contest presented a chance to win a custom tailored suit manufactured by zegna. the portal site allows the user to enter a person’s name or nickname and have a customized video e-mailed to the […]
editorial: numéro homme magazine-paris – denim story design and art direction
ceft and company guest collaboration with numéro magazine for the special edition of numéro homme. cover story by karl lagerfeld, inset images by photographer karen collins. text used by permission from ‘the man who came from the past’ by george porcari. art direction/creative direction by ucef hanjani. view all work for editorial / art direction.
identity/naming: Spaceprojekt
identity and logo design for spaceprojekt. view all work related to this project.
content creation: spaceprojekt spacescent 01
the fragrance launched by brainchild brent haas; the founder of spaceprojekt and a great supporter of various good causes. the launch of spacescent led to a slew of press articles and created a lot of buzz around the store. ucef hanjani was the creative consultant on spaceprojekt and recommended fuse to be commissioned to design […]
collateral: spaceprojekt
collateral designed for spaceprojekt. view all work related to this project.
content creation: spaceprojekt spacescent 02
this was the travel companion of the original spaceprojekt scent 01 and its mammoth presence. ucef hanjani was at the time the creative consultant on spaceprojekt and recommended fuse to be commissioned to design the original bottle. the travel scent was sold online at spaceprojekt’s online store, as well as in other specialty stores in […]
collateral: shirts designed and sold at spaceprojekt
various products designed by the agency for spaceprojekt store. view all work related to this project.
digital: spaceprojekt web design and interactive online lounge and private store
the spaceprojekt website mirrored the company’s elusive presence and remains to this day one of our favorite digital sites. view all work related to this project.
collateral: spaceprojekt space sampler studio cds
cd packaging design project by ceft and company for spaceprojekt. a number of audio compilation discs were created by various DJ’s for spaceprojekt and sold exclusively through its website. here are 3 examples of the packaging design by ceft and company that created a consistent look but visually altered through various colors. view all work […]
content creation: moet and chandon radio program by ceft and company
moet & chandon approached ceft and company for the creation and production of a radio campaign for their nectar imperial, specifically targeted at urban club-goers in their 5 key states. moet’s platform had always been in fashion and style with annual sponsorships of NY fashion week and the like. cielo club new york city, to […]
content creation: henry owner/doorman of cielo club in NYC for Style Check – the Moet & Chandon Radio program created by ceft and company new york
“style check” heads to cielo club in the meatpacking district of new york city for a chat with henry, the man that can keep you from getting in. henry talks about what he looks for in order to let you walk through the door, what a bottle costs, and if he ever has to wait […]
advertising: aliph’s jawbone ad extensions
ceft and company engaged with jawbone on an extraordinary advertising campaign. this version of the ad was one of the special executions created for use in key publications in the UK, france and the US. the idea was to create alternative solutions to the main campaign that were customized for certain publications. jawbone is a product […]
content creation: legendary DJ Cypha sounds for Style Check – the Moet & Chandon Radio program created by ceft and company new york
“style check” catches up with globe trotter DJ cypha sounds over a glass of moet nectar to talk about the girls, the drinks and the music. where does today’s popular hip hop really come from? is it ever ok to ask a DJ for requests? and finally, do DJ’s really get all the girls?
content creation: designers behind blue marlin line for style check – the moet chandon radio program created by ceft and company new york
“style check” heads to the west coast to meet up with mira and eric, the designers behind the blue marlin clothing line. blue marlin is a vintage inspired sportswear line that manufactures custom made caps and jackets from the golden days of american sports. the line is available at luxury venues such as barney’s new […]
advertising: Aliph’s Jawbone ad campaign
jawbone is a product from aliph, a technology and wearable products company. aliph’s line of products include the jawbone UP wristbands and portable audio devices, jambox wireless speakers, the jawbone era and icon bluetooth headsets, and noise assassin technology. ceft and company was commissioned by aliph to create a series of visuals for their upmarket […]
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…
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case study: people and press visit NARS
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news: ceft and company involved in project with nbc
ceft and company engaged in branding and development with NBC. unfortunately, we are not at liberty to share the entire work at this time.
strategy/positioning: tory burch luxury fragrance
ceft and company engages with estee lauder in the positioning and launch plan for tory burch fragrances. the task was to create a multifaceted approach that conjures a sense of attainable luxury for every facet of ones’ life. the three phase plan was to be followed by a signature “everyday” fragrance in conjunction with an […]
awards
ceft and company has been awarded the following: the obie for best in show, obie for best campaign, obie for best outdoor, silver effie award, art directors club annual silver, san francisco show 8’s editoral silver award, san francisco show 9’s advertising silver award, APG gold, clio, RAC, graphis gold, SXSW interactive finalist, and two […]
how we work
ceft and company was created not because we too wanted an agency, but because the agency we wanted didn’t exist. in other words, we wanted a think-tank with muscle, able to produce just about anything. it is perhaps too forward to say that ceft and company “is like no other agency” or that it is […]
CHOOSE LOVE…
why do we want to stay in touch? well, to comply with GDPR consent requirements, we want to make sure you are still happy for us to send you our updates which are no more than 2-6 newsletters per year. we want you to stay in touch with us so we can keep you updated […]
the business of communication
ceft and company was established in 2003. it was created to fill a gap in the industry and offer what until then was simply unavailable. from its start, the agency focused on communication and not mediums. their projects have spanned many genres such as: strategy & positioning, product & packaging design, television, digital & social […]


