In a flash ⚡️

• A sea change in Plymouth

• Raised eyebrows from the design team

• Simon turns up (barefoot) everywhere

• Salt Run: 100 marathons with historical context

• See the world seven years late in Slow Light

• Climate action lit up on the White Cliffs of Dover

• A new framework for valuing what matters

STUDIO

A sea change in Plymouth

We’re excited to be working with the UK’s first National Marine Park, helping shape how it tells its story, connects with people and builds a movement of sea-lovers in Plymouth and beyond.

It’s early days, but the work is already sparking big questions, like, how do you foster a sense of connection to the sea in a city?

More soon. For now, lots of tide-turning thinking is underway.

Sneak peek – Raising eyebrows

Our design team’s been experimenting with character design and animation for a super special project behind the scenes.

This cropped clip is one of our early tests – exploring how expression, personality and movement can help bring a big idea to life.

Valuing what matters

The launch of the Capitals Coalition’s Integrated Decision-Making Framework marks a big moment for the future of our global economic system.

We’ve been proud to support the Coalition as creative and communications partner, helping shape the design, messaging and motion around this major release. Helen joined the team in London last week, for the launch event, which also marked ten years of building the tools to get us here. The next chapter is all about action and implementation.

Learn more about the Coalition’s work

Simon hit the road (and the sand) – shoes optional

Our MD’s been out and about – from cave exploring in Charlestown to London Climate Action Week, and a good few stops in between.

He’s been spotted in his natural environment, dressed in full Cornish uniform, at:

• The first-ever B Leaders Collective gathering in Reading

• BIMA’s Sustainability Peer Network roundtable, sharing thoughts on transparency and influence in the agency world

• London Climate Action Week, catching up with Goodfest friends including the formidable Clover Hogan

• A regenerative economy research gathering at Falmouth Uni

• Local sustainability socials

And probably a few more. Plenty of big ideas, salty air and sandy toes.

INSPIRATION

Salt Run

The lovely Hannah Cox – founder of the Better Business Network and the Better Business Summit, Goodfest speaker and friend of Leap – is setting out to run 100 marathons in 100 days.

Project Salt Run will follow the 4,200km route of the old Inland Customs Line, a forgotten colonial boundary once used to enforce a brutal salt tax. Hannah’s retracing it as a path toward connection, equity and action.

It’s part ultramarathon, part moving call for a more sustainable and purposeful future. One to watch, support and be inspired by.

SENSES

Slow Light

What if it took seven years for light to reach your eyes?

Slow Light is a short animated film about a boy born blind, who begins to see the world, but only as it was, years ago. His vision lags behind reality, leaving him forever out of step with the present.

Directed by Kasia Kijek and Przemek Adamski, the film mixes tactile, handcrafted animation with 2D sequences to show how memories blur our perception of time.

It’s so beautiful, a treat for the eyes that might make you thankful for yours.

Watch the film

Lobbying with love

For this project led by The People’s Picture and the Climate Coalition, thousands of people across the UK shared photos of what they love – places, people, moments they want to protect.

All these images were brought together in a huge public artwork, projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover earlier this year. They acted as a backdrop for the message that 89% of people want their governments to do more to tackle climate change.

Check out the artwork up close