
Ellesse — SS26 Campaign
Part of an ongoing relationship to redefine and rebuild the Ellesse brand world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Photography art direction + Shoot production + Campaign marketing toolkit for SS26. Photography: Mark Arrigo

Ellesse — SS26 Campaign
Part of an ongoing relationship to redefine and rebuild the Ellesse brand world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Photography art direction + Shoot production + Campaign marketing toolkit for SS26. Photography: Mark Arrigo

Ellesse — SS26 Campaign
Part of an ongoing relationship to redefine and rebuild the Ellesse brand world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Photography art direction + Shoot production + Campaign marketing toolkit for SS26. Photography: Mark Arrigo
Ellesse — SS26 Campaign — Brand Film
Part of an ongoing relationship to redefine and rebuild the Ellesse brand world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Film and art direction + Shoot production + Campaign marketing toolkit for SS26. Photography: Mark Arrigo
Ellesse — SS26 Campaign — Social Assets
Part of an ongoing relationship to redefine and rebuild the Ellesse brand world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Film and art direction + Shoot production + Campaign marketing toolkit for SS26. Photography: Mark Arrigo

Ellesse — Brand Identity
Working with Ellesse and Pentland Brands to reorganise and rebuild their visual world. To remind a generation of their forgotten legacy by expressing and amplifying an unmistakable Italian flair and unique social view on sport. Establishing design systems and strategic trading stories. An exciting and characterful approach to future photography art direction. Redrawing the legacy mark and even developing a whole new asset and logo in ‘Perugia 1959’ — all brought to life with newly established brand behaviours and cemented into a brand world document.

HEAL’S — Where Design Lives
Design and execution of Heal’s brand platform and campaign ‘Where Design Lives’. Producing brand assets and creative direction for OOH, digital, documentary film and social touchpoints. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

HEAL’S — Where Design Lives
Design and execution of Heal’s brand platform and campaign ‘Where Design Lives’. Producing brand assets and creative direction for OOH, digital, documentary film series and social touch points. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

HEAL’S — Where Design Lives
Design and execution of Heal’s brand platform and campaign ‘Where Design Lives’. Producing brand assets and creative direction for OOH, digital, documentary film and social touchpoints. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

Seraphine — Brand identity
Introducing a whole new visual world, logotype and the strategic brand platform “life changing style,” completely modernizing the maternity fashion label’s identity. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism
LYST — Brand Development — Don’t Shop Around
A new organisational vision, attitude + culture-facing brand idea: Don’t Shop Around brought to life with a more elevated, more confident, more differentiated brand world + more distinctive visual and verbal codes. Applying the new approach to a fresh set of signature acts and deeds that position LYST where the heat is in the category. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

LYST — Brand Development — Don’t Shop Around
A new organisational vision, attitude + culture-facing brand idea: Don’t Shop Around brought to life with a more elevated, more confident, more differentiated brand world + more distinctive visual and verbal codes. Applying the new approach to a fresh set of signature acts and deeds that position LYST where the heat is in the category. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism
LYST — Brand Development — Don’t Shop Around
A new organisational vision, attitude + culture-facing brand idea: Don’t Shop Around brought to life with a more elevated, more confident, more differentiated brand world + more distinctive visual and verbal codes. Applying the new approach to a fresh set of signature acts and deeds that position LYST where the heat is in the category. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism
LYST — Brand Development — Don’t Shop Around
A new organisational vision, attitude + culture-facing brand idea: Don’t Shop Around brought to life with a more elevated, more confident, more differentiated brand world + more distinctive visual and verbal codes. Applying the new approach to a fresh set of signature acts and deeds that position LYST where the heat is in the category. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

Church’s — Brand Development
Modernising the visual codes of Britain’s oldest luxury shoemaker. Subverting the dusty visual codes of legacy to speak to a new audience, responding to the newer expressions and image of visual culture. Offering a new approach to photography art direction and re-designing brand assets with new behaviour. Work completed as Design Director at Portas Agency.

Church’s — Brand Development
Modernising the visual codes of Britain’s oldest luxury shoemaker. Subverting the dusty visual codes of legacy to speak to a new audience, responding to the newer expressions and image of visual culture. Offering a new approach to photography art direction and re-designing brand assets with new behaviour. Work completed as Design Director at Portas Agency.

Salted Books
An independent English-language bookstore founded by Alex Holder & Mark Thompson. Located in Lisbon’s vibrant Santos neighbourhood. The shop specialises in a carefully curated collection of contemporary fiction, indie press titles, and translated international works. More than just a store, it serves as a warm community hub hosting regular book clubs and literary events for locals and travellers alike.

Salted Books
An independent English-language bookstore founded by Alex Holder & Mark Thompson. Located in Lisbon’s vibrant Santos neighbourhood. The shop specialises in a carefully curated collection of contemporary fiction, indie press titles, and translated international works. More than just a store, it serves as a warm community hub hosting regular book clubs and literary events for locals and travellers alike.

Radley — Campaign — Brand world
With a refreshed design vision and a rapidly changing accessories market, the brand needed to evolve beyond its traditional image while staying true to its British heritage.
Working closely with the leadership team, we repositioned Radley for a new generation — elevating its identity, sharpening its point of view, and creating a more confident, culturally relevant brand platform. From brand world development right through to campaign photography art direction. Photography by Phil Dunlop. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

Radley — Campaign — Brand world
With a refreshed design vision and a rapidly changing accessories market, the brand needed to evolve beyond its traditional image while staying true to its British heritage.
Working closely with the leadership team, we repositioned Radley for a new generation — elevating its identity, sharpening its point of view, and creating a more confident, culturally relevant brand platform. From brand world development right through to campaign photography art direction. Photography by Phil Dunlop. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

Radley — Campaign — Brand world
With a refreshed design vision and a rapidly changing accessories market, the brand needed to evolve beyond its traditional image while staying true to its British heritage.
Working closely with the leadership team, we repositioned Radley for a new generation — elevating its identity, sharpening its point of view, and creating a more confident, culturally relevant brand platform. From brand world development right through to campaign photography art direction. Photography by Phil Dunlop. Work completed as Creative Partner & CCO of London based strategy first agency Tomorrowism

Berghaus — Lonnen Brand Identity
Berghaus blends Northern outdoor heritage with modern techwear design. Built from lightweight, performance-driven fabrics, the collection delivers all-weather comfort, mobility, and understated style for life on the move — inspired by the North, designed for everywhere.

Barbour x Alexa Chung
Brand communications for the ‘The Edit by Alexa Chung’ for Barbour. Part of an ongoing relationship with Alexa Chung and team on brand communications
Sunday — Website
Part of a larger brand project to redefine traditional car culture through “slow journalism,” prioritising artistic narratives, design, and lifestyle over technical specifications. A gender-neutral perspective, it blends striking photography with reflective storytelling to appeal to enthusiasts interested in the soulful side of driving and travel.

GAP — Indigo
Photography by Laurence Ellis, styling by Julian Ganio. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

GAP — Indigo
Photography by Laurence Ellis, styling by Julian Ganio. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

GAP — Indigo
Photography by Laurence Ellis, styling by Julian Ganio. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

GAP — Indigo
Photography by Laurence Ellis, styling by Julian Ganio. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

E.Tautz — Brand Identity
Brand identity for Savile row tailor Patrick Grant and his luxury British ready-to-wear menswear label. The brand mixes traditional heritage tailoring with strong military and sporting roots. Developing a logotype and suite of assets that built the visual world of a very modern tailored gentleman.

E.Tautz — Brand Identity
Brand identity for Savile row tailor Patrick Grant and his luxury British ready-to-wear menswear label. The brand mixes traditional heritage tailoring with strong military and sporting roots. Developing a logotype and suite of assets that built the visual world of a very modern tailored gentleman.

E.Tautz — Brand Identity
Brand identity for Savile row tailor Patrick Grant and his luxury British ready-to-wear menswear label. The brand mixes traditional heritage tailoring with strong military and sporting roots. Developing a logotype and suite of assets that built the visual world of a very modern tailored gentleman.

E.Tautz — Brand Identity
Brand identity for Savile row tailor Patrick Grant and his luxury British ready-to-wear menswear label. The brand mixes traditional heritage tailoring with strong military and sporting roots. Developing a logotype and suite of assets that built the visual world of a very modern tailored gentleman.

Gap — Pavilion
Photography Jack Davison. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

Gap — Pavilion
Photography Jack Davison. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

Gap — Pavilion
Photography Jack Davison. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

Gap — Pavilion
Photography Jack Davison. Part of a larger publication project showcasing the unique heritage and contemporary relevance of the high-street fashion brand Gap.

Sunday — Issue 01
Redefining traditional car culture through “slow journalism,” prioritising artistic narratives, design, and lifestyle over technical specifications. A gender-neutral perspective, it blends striking photography with reflective storytelling to appeal to enthusiasts interested in the soulful side of driving and travel.

Sunday — Issue 01
Redefining traditional car culture through “slow journalism,” prioritising artistic narratives, design, and lifestyle over technical specifications. A gender-neutral perspective, it blends striking photography with reflective storytelling to appeal to enthusiasts interested in the soulful side of driving and travel.

Sunday — Issue 01
Redefining traditional car culture through “slow journalism,” prioritising artistic narratives, design, and lifestyle over technical specifications. A gender-neutral perspective, it blends striking photography with reflective storytelling to appeal to enthusiasts interested in the soulful side of driving and travel.
Prada — Holiday 2022
Part of a larger seasonal Prada campaign delivery and working into the creative direction of Ferdinando Verderi

The Brunswick Centre — Brand Identity
Bridging its historic post-war architecture with its role as a modern urban lifestyle destination. Moving away from past perceptions of Brutalism as cold or dated, the visual identity embraces the building’s striking geometric lines and sloped concrete terraces, turning these unique architectural features into a bold graphic logo and a clean, modernist aesthetic. Positioning the landmark not just as a shopping centre, but as a vibrant, community-focused hub where heritage, upscale retail, and culture seamlessly intersect.

Timberland — Paninaro
Photography Samuel Bradley styling by Elgar Johnson. Part of a larger editorial project and publication celebrating the iconic boot’s heritage, 1990s music culture, and global style impact.

Timberland — Document
Magazine and editorial project to celebrating the iconic boot’s heritage, 1990s music culture, and global style impact. The project features insights from designers such as Ronnie Fieg, Hiroki Nakamura, and Nick Bower.

Timberland — Document
Magazine and editorial project to celebrating the iconic boot’s heritage, 1990s music culture, and global style impact. The project features insights from designers such as Ronnie Fieg, Hiroki Nakamura, and Nick Bower.

Head Shots of Hand Models
A photographic series and book created by Alex Holder and photographer Oli Kellett. The project pulls back the curtain on a hidden, highly lucrative industry by capturing the faces of the UK’s top hand models from the Hired Hands Agency.

Superior — Brand Identity
Brand and packaging for hand sanitiser for a post-chemical pharmacy Biocol Labs. It creates plant- and mineral-based health supplements with a primary focus on liver health, metabolic function, and daily wellness essentials designed to offer natural alternatives to conventional pharmaceuticals.
Kickers — Forty
A specially commisioned retrospective zine created for the 40th Anniversary of the Kick-Hi boot. Featuring interviews, fashion editorial shoots and work by the likes of Simon Foxton, Dean Mayo Davies and James Pearson-Howes, in tribute to a street style icon that is sure to be around for many more decades to come.

Sunday — Car Fragrance
Part of a larger brand project to redefine traditional car culture through “slow journalism,” prioritising artistic narratives, design, and lifestyle over technical specifications. A gender-neutral perspective, it blends striking photography with reflective storytelling to appeal to enthusiasts interested in the soulful side of driving and travel.

Pommona — Brand Identity
Logo mark and brand visual world for the hand made luxury candle company MAO.
A purposely small and agile creative practice led by Mark Geoffrey Thompson, specialising in branding, design and art direction. With a profound and nuanced understanding of visual culture he has helped lead and shape the visual codes and brand worlds of some of the most culturally tapped-in luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands. Driven by curiosity, collaboration and an obsession to create beautifully crafted visual communication. enquiries@mgthompson.com
Services:
Art direction
Advertising
Branding
Campaigns
Content
Editorial
Graphic Design
Shoot Production
Print Publishing
Clients:
Adidas
Alexa Chung
Armor-Lux
Bally
Bang & Olufsen
Barbour
Belstaff
Berghaus
Bumble
Church’s
Clarks
Coutts
Deutsche Bank
Dunhill
E.Tautz
Ellesse
G.F. Smith
Gap
Grey Goose
Gucci
H.R.Owen
Hugo Boss
Jessica McCormack
Kickers
Karen Millen
Land Rover
Lexus
Lindex
Louis Vuitton
Lyst
Miami Design District
Prada
R.M.Williams
Radley
Rankin
Rolls Royce
Speedo
Stella McCartney
Sunday Motoring Club
Timberland
Victoria Beckham
Volvo
Woolrich
About
With over twenty one years experience in the creative industry Mark has served in CD / DD / AD management positions at some of the most revered and awarded design practises and creative agencies (ex: Wednesday, Made Thought, Moving Brands, BBH, Mother).
With a practice rooted in uncompromising craft, spanning brand design and art direction, he has helped define the brand worlds of some of the most culturally influential names in luxury, fashion, and lifestyle. enquiries@mgthompson.com
In addition to his independent practice Mark is Partner and CCO at the London based strategy first company Tomorrowism.
Founder of Lisbon based English language bookshop SaltedBooks.