Sheppard Robson

A leading London-based architectural practice, with its own interiors department ID:SR.

Collection of postcards with abstract orange, black, and gray geometric designs and architecture themes, scattered on a white surface.
Collection of postcards with abstract orange, black, and gray geometric designs and architecture themes, scattered on a white surface.

The challenge

Sheppard Robson and ID:SR required continuous support to not only help shape the practice’s brand identity and marketing collateral as one of the UK’s leading architectural and interior design practices, but also for the documents, presentations, and occasionally wayfinding, signage & supergraphics for client projects.

The solution

Various marketing and client-facing briefs I’ve worked on during almost four years as an in-house graphic designer at the practice – from leaflets and invitation designs to bid and later phase document templating, design and delivery.

Scope

Artworking, Creative direction, Editorial design, Icon design, Illustration, Image retouching, Infographics, Print design, Presentation design, Print production, Supergraphics, Templating, Wayfinding and signage

A modern school building with brick and wood facade, large windows, and a night sky in the background. Also includes interior shots of a bright corridor, staircase, and a room with shelving.
Map of a section of a city showing streets, buildings, a highway, train tracks, and subway stations labeled White City, Westway, Wood Lane, and an unnamed station on the London Underground symbol. The map highlights a course in orange passing through the area.
A diagrammatic infographic showing different modules for laboratory workspace design, including sections labeled 'Measuring,' 'Making,' 'Modeling,' and 'More Efficient Use of Space,' with illustrations of people working at desks and equipment.
Timeline graphic with icons illustrating the history and future of the College of Chemistry, including images of buildings, a microscope, science symbols, and handshake, with text describing the college's founding, growth, scientific advancements, and future goals.
Diagram showing core chemistry fields such as earth sciences, environmental policy, physics, chemistry engineering, medicine, life sciences, materials, aeronautics, and more, with the central concept of making, measuring, and modeling molecules.
A digital illustration of various stylized buildings and structures, including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings arranged in rows with some trees and outdoor elements.

I had the opportunity to sink my teeth into a wide variety of project work from concept to delivery – including wayfinding, signage and supergraphics for clients like BBC, Battersea Spa and Fitzroy Place.

Design plans and renderings for signage and branding materials for Fitzroy Place, a development located in London. Includes photos of the building exterior, street views, and various signage prototypes.
A woman in glasses and a white jacket standing and talking to a seated woman with short blonde hair in a black top in a modern office conference room with a wood table and black chairs.
Indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a man standing near the reception, modern lighting, and minimalistic design.
Students walking in a school corridor near course directory sign and science department sign.
Three colorful school subject booklets labeled 'G', '3', and '2' with a school crest and subjects 'Science', 'Maths & Computing', 'Humanities', and 'Sports' printed on each.
A graphic with categories labeled Science, Math & Computing, and Sports, each accompanied by a leaf-shaped icon containing related symbols, on a light gray background.
Display board shows timeline of Sheppard Robson architecture firm with dates from -55 to 50 years, featuring architectural images and diagrams.
Invitation or announcement for the AUDE Conference on April 10-11, 2017, mentioning Sheppard Robson and other speakers, with a colorful and abstract background featuring large numbers 2 and 5.
Collection of abstract art prints with geometric shapes in shades of orange, red, and black, scattered on a white surface.
Event poster for Sheppard Robson Architects' summer charity gig at Dublin Castle on July 6, 2016, supporting LandAid, featuring live DJ sets and performances by various artists.
Event poster for a showcase presented by Sheppard Robson Architects, celebrating musical talent within the office, featuring bands The Iterations, Superstudio, Breaking Dad, and guests, happening on September 28, 2017, at the 100 Club.
An orange invitation for an event celebrating Sheppard Robson's 80 years, with black silhouette of London skyline at the bottom, featuring Tower Bridge and other landmarks, and details about the event's date, time, and location.
A multi-story modern apartment building with brick and metal exterior, glass balconies, and large windows, with trees and people walking or cycling in front under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern multi-story apartment building with brick and glass facade, trees in front, and a blue sky with clouds.
Modern building with glass windows and a "Citizen" sign, located between brick and historic ruins, with pedestrians walking nearby under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern building with glass windows and the word 'citizen' on top, located between a brick wall and ancient ruins, with people walking on the sidewalk in front, under a partly cloudy sky.
A large white building with columns and a glass entrance, situated behind three trees with green and yellow leaves, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.
A city street scene with a historical building featuring a columned entrance and a tall clock tower, trees with green and yellow leaves, a sidewalk with a stroller and pedestrians, and black trash bins in the foreground.
Modern staircase with black metal railings and white marble steps inside a building with large windows and marble wall panels.
Interior view of a modern staircase and marble walls in a building lobby with large windows and a woman walking down the stairs.

Design takeaways

  • A proactive, versatile and hands-on role, working with Sheppard Robson and ID:SR allowed me to hone many skills notably editorial design, information design, illustration, icon design, image retouching, print reproduction and wayfinding. This was especially invaluable for the start of my design career, being entrusted with a wide scope of creative briefs across project teams, with commercial impact for the practice.

Let’s work together

If you have a similar project you’d love a new design perspective on, get in touch with me at hello@chromakane.com – I look forward to finding out about your brand’s story.