Love: The Spoken Word
Burberry x The New York Times
How can New York Times readers explore the meaning of love and togetherness in a new and engaging way?
In collaboration with The New York Times, we created an editorial extension for Burberry's "What is Love?" Holiday 2019 campaign. To show the power of togetherness, we commissioned three emerging creatives (Kojey Radical, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Yara Rodrigues Fowler) to contemplate what love and togetherness mean in their lives through spoken-word poetry and performances in written pieces or videos, celebrating diversity in love through three very different voices and literary styles.
View Paid Post
Kojey Radical, Self Reflection & Love
Yara Rodrigues Fowler (read by Julianna Kurokawa): The Piccadilly Line Will Take You Home
We showcased their performances in two short films captured in a single take. We also created a kinetic typography animation to bring one of the pieces to life. Readers could view the performances on a custom landing page as well as on New York Times T Magazine social handles across Facebook and Instagram. The content was also distributed across Burberry's social handles.
Yrsa Daley-Ward: Love and All The Things
Love: The Spoken Word
Burberry x The New York Times
How can New York Times readers explore the meaning of love and togetherness in a new and engaging way?
In collaboration with The New York Times, we created an editorial extension for Burberry's "What is Love?" Holiday 2019 campaign. To show the power of togetherness, we commissioned three emerging creatives (Kojey Radical, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Yara Rodrigues Fowler) to contemplate what love and togetherness mean in their lives through spoken-word poetry and performances in written pieces or videos, celebrating diversity in love through three very different voices and literary styles.
View Paid Post
Kojey Radical, Self Reflection & Love
Yara Rodrigues Fowler (read by Julianna Kurokawa): The Piccadilly Line Will Take You Home
We showcased their performances in two short films captured in a single take. We also created a kinetic typography animation to bring one of the pieces to life. Readers could view the performances on a custom landing page as well as on New York Times T Magazine social handles across Facebook and Instagram. The content was also distributed across Burberry's social handles.
Yrsa Daley-Ward: Love and All The Things
Multidisciplinary creative and art director, driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture. Working in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion and editorial design.
I care about ideas that move people. Work that says something, shifts perspective, and leaves a lasting feeling. Guided by curiousity and an ambition to produce truly original work and push brands into unexplored territories. With experience in both editorial and agency enviroments, I’m able to effectively respond to briefs and work quickly to connect the dots between project ideation, production and outcome.
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
AKQA
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide/Vice Media
Selam X
Hubert & Fischer Studio
HarrimanSteel
Work mentioned in
Clients
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
Multidisciplinary creative and art director, with experience in both editorial and agency sectors, driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture. Working in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion and editorial design.
Previously
AKQA
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide/Vice Media
Selam X
Hubert & Fischer Studio
HarrimanSteel
Work mentioned in
Clients
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
Multidisciplinary creative and art director, with experience in both editorial and agency sectors, driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture. Working in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion and editorial design.
Previously
AKQA
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide/Vice Media
Selam X
Hubert & Fischer Studio
HarrimanSteel
Work mentioned in
Clients
Audemars Piguet
Adidas
Aldar
Burberry
De Beers
Leica
Nike
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Richard Mille
Volvo
Vice
A multidisciplinary art director, designer and creative consultant driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture. Specialising in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion, and editorial design, with extensive experience within the luxury lifestyle and automotive arena.
lobina.fernando@gmail.com
LinkedIn, Instagram.
Full CV and PDF Portfolio also available.
Currently Senior Designer / Art Director at AKQA London. I have previously worked in design and art direction positions at The New York Times, &Walsh, Virtue Worldwide, Herbert & Fischer Studio, Selam X, and HarrimanSteel. I also work on ongoing independent creative projects in the worlds of image direction, editorial, and brand design.
Working with clients such as a Audemars Piguet, Adidas, Burberry, De Beers, Leica, Nike, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Volvo
Mentions
Ad Age
Ad Week
Auto Express
ID Magazine
Its Nice That
Red Dot Design Awards
Tech Crunch
The Guardian
The Verge
Top Gear
Multidisciplinary art director and designer, driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture.
Specialising in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion, and editorial design, Fernando has extensive experience within the luxury lifestyle and automotive arena.
Currently:
Senior Designer/ Art Director, AKQA
Previously:
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide
Hubert & Fischer Studio
Selam X
Harriman Steel
Recognition:
Ad Age
AdWeek
Auto Express
ID Magazine
It's Nice That
Tech Crunch
The Guardian
The Verge
Top Gear
Multidisciplinary art director and designer, driven by a commitment to contribute towards contemporary culture.
Specialising in visual storytelling across the mediums of photography, motion, and editorial design, Fernando has extensive experience within the luxury lifestyle and automotive arena.
Currently:
Senior Designer/ Art Director, AKQA
Previously:
The New York Times
&Walsh
Virtue Worldwide
Hubert & Fischer Studio
Selam X
Harriman Steel
Recognition:
Ad Age
AdWeek
Auto Express
ID Magazine
It's Nice That
Tech Crunch
The Guardian
The Verge
Top Gear