Creative matchmaking
Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture with the O2 Concept Store at The O2 (Greenwich Peninsula, London, UK)
JPDA were selected from an agency shortlist created for O2 by GDR. This new section of The O2 introduces visitors to the sponsoring brand through a range of interactive experiences, including a retail concept, bars and interactive lounges.
(See left-hand image below).
Roy Design and Base Design with L'Oreal (Beverly Centre, Los Angeles, US)
GDR shortlisted this agency alongside four or five others. Lindy Roy was not known to L'Oreal before GDR's introduction.
Daisy de Villenneuve with Moët & Chandon
This limited edition gift pack for Moët Rose Imperial has been illustrated with an elegant tulip motif and shades of pink to reflect the diversity and of the three grapes used. Moët were introduced to illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve through GDR.
Jim Smith and M&S
Artist Jim worked on kids packaging character designs for Marks and Spencer. (See right-hand image below)
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Marks & Spencer
United Kingdom