the film shot at the st. regis hotel in new york, premiered on the occasion of the 69th venice international film festival, where bruno magli presented the film made in collaboration with the american photographer karen collins. the short film, performed at the red carpet lounge in front of the palazzo del casino, introduced the new […]
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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 […]
logo/identity: moda operandi
logo and identity design for moda operandi. moda operandi is an online luxury retail destination that allows you to pre-order looks from top labels such as missoni, ungaro, preen, marc jacobs, narciso rodriguez, and the like, before they become available in stores. black & white logo and other color combination with in the approved system. […]
Product/package design: spectral signature in fragrance packaging
silicone shell with a velvety-soft-touch finish. glass fragrance flacone. product design by ceft and company new york for fragrance packaging on behalf of revlon international. the elegantly folded shapes on this limited edition silicone shell not only protect but also display a beautiful glass fragrance flacone inside. the spectral signature shell is made of flexible […]
product/packaging design: revlon charlie rio rebel
rio rebel limited edition body spray packaging design by ceft and company for revlon charlie charlie “rio rebel” – naming by ceft and company for phase II of packaging work for revlon we created a range of 12 body sprays (see body spray range) and 4 eaux de toilette (see EDT work here) in various colors […]
testimonials
remi fritsch business director and director of bespoke berluti, paris – france “ucef has an outstanding understanding of brand dna’s and founding stories, as well as a natural affinity with luxury brands. a strategic thinker, he brings tremendous value in early stages of brand strategy work. he is also able to source remarkable talent for […]
product/packaging design: re-design of the world luxury awards monaco – monte carlo
the WLA “grand prix award” designed by ceft and company new york. “the world luxury award, held annually in monaco, is an independent forum committed to recognizing creative excellence in the field of communication. WLA honors the companies and individuals responsible for the worlds best luxury communication. awards are presented to outstanding work in advertising, […]
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” […]
Product/Package design: le labo scented candles for ceft and company
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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…
ADVERTISING: DONALD PLINER “THE ART OF FUN” S/S CAMPAIGN VIDEO
“the art of fun” S/S video – bts “the art of fun” has returned for the summer. the whimsical theme has continued, this time with a resort collection leading the way. the bright vivid colors pop with a floral resemblance against the lush greenery. the imagery was inspired by the playful patterns and choice […]
advertising: fan di fendi fragrance
ceft and company is commissioned to ideate the next advertising campaign for fan di fendi perfume. view all work related to this project.
digital: dl fit iphone app featuring daniel loigerot
daniel loigerot, the renowned pilates trainer behind dl fit, who trains not only the girls at victoria’s secret but also a long list of celebrities, has finally launched an app for the the general public. the app is for those who simply cannot afford the time nor the expenses this requires. ceft and company is […]
collateral: daruni book design and production for artist hadi tabatabai
cover and back of book design for hadi tabatabai’s limited edition book. 750 copies, hand numbered, with the first 50 signed by the artist himself. floor piece #5 – wood, thread, acrylic paint and plywood (3x). floor piece #3 – wood, thread and plywood (3x). wood and thread #2 – wood and thread on plywood. […]
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…
press: la times highlights pepsi’s g-series pro event
“eli manning attended a gatorade g series pro bash in new york with NFL comrades including ladainian tomlinson and d’brickashaw ferguson. the athletes were treated to a tasting followed by foosball with about 100 guests at a loft in soho, where sean “diddy” combs made a cameo. we’re told that diddy–in an attempt to keep up with the sports stars?–skipped the elevator and opted to hike the eight flights of stairs to the loft space.” – the LA times 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 &…
product/package design: maharam aromatic interior sprays
these product conception and design proposals were originally intended for maharam design studios. curated from natural plant base scents, the interior sprays seek to bring the spirit and experience of maharam’s unified patterns to life through the other senses. maharam is recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment to design as a leading provider of […]
news: revlon engages ceft and company on brand relaunch
ceft and company new york is commissioned by cosmetic and fragrance company revlon for a positioning and strategy project for one of its iconic international brands. more details on this very exciting project to come. view all work for revlon.
collateral: good charlotte album cover sony BMG
american pop-punk band good charlotte’s engagement with ceft and company new york and their pursuit of completing the perfect album cover for “good morning revival” for sony BMG.
awards: creative director ucef hanjani to judge the 2012 world luxury awards in monaco
the world luxury award honors companies and individuals responsible for creative excellence in luxury communication, awarding outstanding work of advertising, design, and multimedia. held in monte carlo, monaco, it is the only international awards program focused exclusively on the global luxury sector. members of an international jury from 10 countries evaluate entries in 14 categories. having won two golds in previous years (2009: krug campaign, 2011: nars campaign), ceft and company’s creative director ucef hanjani has been appointed to the jury for the 2012…
press: bruno magli’s premier fashion film 603: featured on models.com
bruno magli’s premier short film, 603 as featured on models.com. the film was directed by karen collins and features models heidi mount and matt clunan. ceft and company collaborated and advised on the idea stages and assisted in the post with edit, music and titling. the film is the first of its kind for the luxury fashion house, and surely paved the way for works to come. the film premiered on the occasion of the 69th venice international film festival, where bruno magli presented the film made in collaboration with the american photographer karen collins. the short film, performed at the red carpet lounge in front of the palazzo del casino, introduced the new identity of the historic brand…
digital: nars cosmetics “makeup your mind” ipad optimized website
while not an ipad app, the NARS website (www.makeupyourmind.com) coding was done in a manner which allowed users to interact, view, vote and comment on the site using an ipad or smart device. the website, designed and produced by ceft and company new york, was the answer to NARS’s desire to broaden its audience and create […]
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 […]
case study: white house black market coco rocha tap dance commercial
ceft and company collaborated with fashion retailer white house black market for a span of approximately 14 months, producing three television spots. the spots proved to be successful for the company, boosting traffic to their stores and creating brand recognition in the industry. the company’s stock skyrocketed within 12 months of partnership, and while not […]
product/package design: revlon’s charlie redesign proposal for body fragrance
ceft and company new york was engaged by revlon UK for the relaunch of charlie fragrance brands. the agency created a 5-year plan that included positioning, identity, brand partnerships, exclusive distribution plans, scent creation, as well as packaging design and limited edition bottles. the first element due to be revealed to the UK public was […]
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.
press: charlie packaging selected in graphis design annual
revlon’s charlie new design packaging 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. view all work related to this […]
