Metropolis Branding

31/08/2023

We love extreme makeovers. This rebrand turned out stellar. The entire portfolio was retouched as well. Nothing but perfection here. It is hard work, but so worth it! 😉 🙌🏻

11/03/2022

❤️🙏🏻🇺🇦

27/08/2020

Stunning Rolls-Royce rebrand is a detail-driven triumph

We love a well-executed rebrand.

Classic leading edge is our motto!

Kudos Pentagram 🙌🏻

Blending the luxury and contemporary.

04/08/2020

Branding Series #1
Nothing like the smell and feel of a fresh batch of for our clients.
High-level

Yeah, it’s in our name.
It’s what we do. 😎

16/07/2020

TBT SERIES 1
With a publication design background in our veins, we love providing stunning print ad campaigns with iconic photography by + writing reader-driven feature articles about + being lucky enough to MAKE COVER on an issue of
Looking back at selected cover shots, ads and features we’ve created for


We ♥️ what we do!! 😃

05/07/2020

Proud of my second acquisition of a painting!

“Southern Gothic”

01/07/2020

Hot off the press! The 2020 Web Design Award Annual by GDUSA. The submissions of 86 design firms, ad agencies, and in-house departments selected from 2,000 entries. We are so happy to join this distinguished group once again! Congratulations to you all with a special shout out to the design school winners: School of Industrial + Graphic Design College and last but not least
Client:

24/06/2020

Printed masks put smile on Belgian faces as lockdown ends

Pretty cool photo booth idea!
Creative entrepreneurs always come up with something! 👍🏻

Entrepreneurs convert photo booth to print lower face, and welcoming grin, on a face mask for use by medical workers and others

19/06/2020

The History of the Color Green: From a Poisonous Pigment to a Symbol of Environmentalism

Color theory has always been fascinating, but its history is even more so.

"Historians believe the pigment caused the death of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1821, as his bedroom wallpaper featured the deadly hue."

Did you know there are still some dyes and pigments today that use poisonous materials to create their green hues?

11/06/2020

Pepsi’s $32 Billion Typo Caused Deadly Riots

The one thing not addressed in this article: Was this indeed an accidental error at the bottling company or something more insidious?

How they accidentally made a promise they couldn’t keep

09/06/2020

Hanifa’s virtual 3D fashion show is haunting, beautiful, and brilliantly executed

Hauntingly beautiful, but very cool.

You really get a feel for the article of clothing itself, without the distraction of other visual elements.

Anifa Mvuemba is using technology to turn the fashion industry on its head.

09/06/2020

New Black Mirror Series 6 Netflix poster is terrifying yet genius

https://www.creativebloq.com/news/new-black-mirror-series-6-poster-is-terrifying-yet-genius?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=18979&utm_content=080620_GC+&utm_term=202638&m_i=vHKFccfy3ZzODE21bvbIx7UoP_TNJTV6%2BlAXHCaLaR08BcG0UIizbiOHBhHdC%2BQY7VbEnA3r6sqTyQWcvPmLy4O5UkwQox1vvY&M_BT=20562399289

And you're in the starring role.

04/06/2020

Select full-width pages of our award-winning client website for Gerrard Builders. GD USA Magazine

04/06/2020

We are excited to announce that Metropolis Branding has been named a winner in the 2020 American Web Design Awards as a returning winner yet again! This nationwide 20th annual competition showcases the power of design to enhance online communications and experiences. Entries rose to two thousand – a record – with a highly selective top 10% recognized. Congratulations to all our peer winners!

Many thanks to Gordon Kaye for his leadership in recognizing areas of excellence and opportunities for creative professionals.

Congratulations and many thanks to Bryan Gerrard for trusting our creative direction 💯!!!














Winning client website:

https://gerrardbuilders.com/ @ Charlotte, North Carolina

17/04/2020

Our current print ad in features an illustration we commissioned for a client in New York. It holds even more meaning now for all of us. For the world. Soon humanity will be set free and Charlotte residents will get back out there!

@ Charlotte, North Carolina

11/04/2020

People all over the world are recreating works of art while staying at home with found objects. Creativity abounds and we are loving it!

https://mymodernmet.com/recreate-art-history-challenge/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_term=2020-04-09

03/04/2020

Today we contacted all our from the to to ask about their families and loved ones. Thankfully they are all well and staying at home. Some asked for prayers 🙏🏻

Never has there been a greater common denominator amongst us and never more horrible.

Together we wait for better days and freedom from the grip of this frightening

27/03/2020

Jure Tovrljan redesigns iconic logos to reflect a world under coronavirus

What a uniquely inspired group of professionals we are! ;-)

Jure Tovrljan has redrawn the logos of brand including the Olympics, Nike and Starbucks to show how the coronavirus has impacted our everyday lives.

25/03/2020

Construction set to begin on Frank Gehry's long-awaited Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Another reason to go back to the UAE!

The Guggenheim Foundation has revealed that the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in the UAE is "on track" to complete in four years time.

20/03/2020

Adobe gives Creative Cloud users 2 months free - here's how to get it

Spread the word to creative professionals out there.

Low-key discount comes into force amid Covid-19 outbreak.

02/02/2020

PANTONE Joins In On Super Bowl After 2 Rivaling Teams Have Similar Color Schemes - DesignTAXI.com

This is the first time that the NFL Super Bowl teams have similar kit color schemes! Pantone will be commenting live throughout the game...LMAO!

PANTONE is making a “ ” during the Super Bowl to celebrate the first time such an occurrence has happened.

20/01/2020

How great to start the new decade with this fun article about and in magazine! This first spread layout is the 💣! at its best 🏆

Exquisite work by and

📸 Metropolis Iconic Shots

20/12/2019

Excited for our client to debut in one of the most anticipated issues of every year! This cover puts us in a holiday mood... 🎄👏🏻


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Look who has matching blues in the beautiful festive 🎄issue of 😃 We are so happy to be welcomed in this premier Queen City magazine and look forward to 2020! Season’s Greetings!


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13/12/2019

Burger King trolls banana artwork with a French fry

Bahahahaha!! Well done!!

The ad advises: Do not swallow anything.

31/05/2019

Thank you for a wonderful last night!
😘🍸🍺🥂🤙🏻🌜


@ Fahrenheit-Charlotte

14/04/2019

What a cover 👍🏻
Glad to be a part of this amazing

Print ad 📸

04/04/2019

New branding and a truly fun print ad now featured in the 2019 Charlotte Scout Guide for our awesome 👏🏻 client Thank you 🙏🏻 for trusting our 👁 and hosting a stylish launch party 🎈 xx

Party 📸
Print Ad 📸
Water ski chair by

@ Charlotte, North Carolina

31/03/2019

We liked how well this ad turned out! Always top-notch printing quality by 👌🏻👏🏻

20/01/2019

Our 10th consecutive year being recognized by the American Design Excellence awards. Why stop now? 😎

18/01/2019

Love our first ad of the New Year in the incomparable featuring a custom designed silk scarf for a global consultancy annual meeting. Ties for the gents and scarves for the ladies. Designed with the shapes of Calder-inspired mobiles used in their brand strategy-driven marketing materials.