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Volicol is a UK design collective with solid experience in web and video and the arts.

Right now, we're photographing diversity events, making 1000 paper origami cranes (58 so far! 942 to go!), making flash video apps, designing more websites(!) and planning to move ;)

At some point we should definately sort our own website out... This lot last updated 31/01/2010

We're currently on a brief, personal hiatus after an extremely busy 2009, but we're always looking for interesting branding to tackle, print design to layout, music videos to shoot, dvds to author and stories to animate.

So if you believe you have a challenge for us, would like to join us, want to criticise us or perhaps just fancy a coffee some time, feel free to get in touch using the information at the foot of the page.

Recent Work

Some visual snippets of projects we've been working on.

'Marojin' Short Film Poster Concepts

Working on a new short with Spiderhouse for director Graeme Beech. Early teaser poster design below.

Spiderhouse Short Film Marojin

Photographing Diversity - 'Does God Exist?' Event

Was lucky to be asked to do some lighting and photography work with a colleage (Yacine Helali) for an event about the existence (or not) of God. The event was presented by the IDC.

It was tricky due to the situation and low light, as well as becoming penned in a back corner. It stretched my meagre gear to it's limit.

I have to say the turnout of people was a really uplifting and inspiring sight.

So thanks to everyone who came out, and for allowing me to photograph so liberally.

Spiderhouse Short Film Marojin

Reed Ingram Weir Photography

A nice, quick website and identity for a local photographer. See the full webpage at http://reedingramweir.com/, or more of Reed's work at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reedingram/

Film Art at Design Event

We've recently been very lucky to have been asked to exhibit work as part of Design Event at Washington Arts Centre. The event was themed as 'The Uses of Intelligence', a topic about CCTV and surveillance culture.

This matched the theme of a feature film we're developing at Spiderhouse called 'SIMOX' and some of the early concept work by Joel Weaver is being shown along with some teaser posters.

Simox Teaser Posters Simox Character Design

Special thanks to Susannah Aynsley for the opportunity and James Smith for singing our praises. The full size, original works are being shown until November 21st at the Arts Centre.

Poster and Fliers for Blank Studios

A few expressive designs building on their branding and website to help promote the studio opening.

Blank Studios Flier

The wires and cables were arranged and shot individually with a dSLR on a makeshift lightbox and composited together.

The seemingly useless "Box-O-Plugs!", comprising of about 30 orhpaned power cables finally found some use.

Interactive Art Project with James Suret

Recently worked on an interactive installation titled 'Dasein' with materials artist, James Suret. It involved recording people travelling through a custom made tunnel with CCTV cameras, and then projecting their journey through a glass lens at the end.

Dasein: James Suret's Interactive Art Installation

It was pretty tough but very rewarding. We also made a short promo film for the arist and hosted everything online at: http://dasein.volicol.com

There was also some great work displayed by the other participants.

Felss Website

We're beginning work on Steven Porter and Joel Weavers interactive AV site http://felss.co.uk

Felss: 01 Placeholder Image Courtesy of Steven Porter and Joel Weaver

More to follow soon.

Moorfields for Moko

A nice little webskin we did for a school in Leeds, working for Moko Digital.

'White Belt Yellow Tag' Music Video

Hired out some gear and helped with a music video for 'Tell Your Friends (It All Worked Out)' and took a few stills on location.

White Belt Yellow Tag

It was a night shoot and there was all manner of smoke and crazy lights in the woods. Met some really nice people and it was a pretty enlightening experience, for various rasons.

I don't think the video actually worked out in the end, shame as there was a lot of hard work put in by everyone involved. That's how things roll sometimes I suppose.

There's more info on the band here on their myspace (I'm amazed people still use myspace) and other info on wikipedia.

Inkspot Promo Animation

A simple little motion graphics promo we did for Inkspot with Corona Films. We also created and introduced Chest Rockwell, Ph.D!

Chest Rockwell, Inkspot Animated Character

Blank Studios Branding, Website and Posters

Recent work for a new audio production company. Concepts from sketch, to concept to completion.

Shudder Films Branding and Website

A challenging project with local Producer Jack Tarling. The final website is now online and Jack is extra confident with his new identity.

Volicol on Film: 35mm / Medium Format Photography

Recent experiments with medium format and old 35mm SLR cameras. Great fun and some interesting results.

Tuned Branding

Recent work for a custom, fit out, high performance, vehicle workshop (oooh)!.

Katie Doherty Brand and Promo Pack

The very talented (and award winning) Katie Doherty got in touch asking for some help with a brand and a promo pack. You can find out more about Katie at her myspace, or buy her CD 'Bridges' here.

England Athletics North East Promo

A collaboration with 2XS Films and Twentyseven design for a short video to promote regional athletics. We developed the edit, grade and motion graphics.

'Hannah' Performance Piece

New kit needs to be tested, so it's a good oppurtunity to get some friends and colleagues together to make an impromptu short film over a rainy afternoon, right? Well, we learnt plenty, got soaked and ended up with an interesting piece of work.

Watch this at: http://spiderhouse.co.uk/projects/hannah/

'Departure' Short Film

A recent short film made by Spiderhouse Productions. Lots of art, lots of challenges, great people and an arresting end result. More at: http://spiderhouse.co.uk/projects/departure/