The Narrative Collective

05/09/2024

Cyan Magazine - A Magazine for creatives, by creatives.

Magazine imagery shot by Alex Lindon
Magazine designed by Elida Nikolov

05/09/2024

These discs act as phenakistiscopes. When placed on a turntable at 33 rotations per minute, you will see physical motion unfold before your very eyes.

05/09/2024

Imagine gazing into a small window that reveals an entirely new world, a world teeming with fantastical stories. My goal for this project was to enable us to witness these stories unfold before our very eyes, not merely as static images but as vibrant moving pictures.

Frames | Windows to Another WorldA Film By Alex Lindon

15/03/2024

VISION is more than just a magazine, it is a platform for filmmaking students to share their work, express their creativity, and connect with each other.

I designed this magazine whilst living in Nicosia, Cyprus. I lived in Nicosia for 1 year whilst studying at UNIC (University of Nicosia), as part of the Erasmus+ exchange program.​​​​​​​

The magazine features a variety of content, including: Articles about art, design, and culture, event listings and announcements, and graphically designed image based layouts.

15/03/2024

"The Artist" is a short promotional film and accompanying short form videos that delve into the world of .art, an artist who skilfully weaves her personal values into her mesmerizing paintings.

As the camera follows her, viewers are invited to witness a glimpse into her creative process, from the initial inspiration to the final stroke of her brush. Elida's passion for her craft shines through every frame, captivating audiences and leaving them inspired by her artistry.

This promotional video serves as a powerful tool on her social media platforms, allowing her followers to connect with Elida on a deeper level and gain insight into the motivations behind her stunning works of art.

14/02/2024

We recently had the pleasure of working on a wedding videography and photography Teo and Bogdan. They wanted to capture their special day in a beautiful and memorable way, and we were honoured to be part of it.

We used a combination of handheld cameras and tripod-mounted cameras to film the ceremony, as well as heading to a beautiful park after to capture some more special moments of the couple.

11/02/2024

In 2021, I designed Idle Noise's promotional materials alongside the release of their latest single 'Death to Modern Life' and their headline show at HMV Empire Coventry to accompany the release.

The project consisted of two single artworks, a limited edition poster, and promotional material for their headline show including tickets, a banner, social media content, and posters.

11/02/2024

Idle Noise are a Coventry-based indie rock band. Throughout 2021 and 2022, we had the opportunity to photograph and capture their live performances

11/02/2024

Terminals is a Birmingham-based metal band with lyrics that often explore dark subjects. Their album covers are equally dark and atmospheric.

This is the artwork for their fourth single "Exist." The cover features photography taken by myself from the Swiss Alps, distorted and mirrored beyond recognition.

30/12/2023

One of the most rewarding projects we have done as photographers was for Helen's birthday party. It was a 1920s themed party, and we were tasked with capturing the essence of the time through photography that acts as a valuable memento to Helen and her friends

29/12/2023

Food waste is a huge problem. One-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted each year. This wasted food ends up in landfills, where it produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Just Waste It is a simple but effective way to raise awareness about food waste and encourage people to take action to reduce it. By using shock value with its imagery, the ad has the ability stand out from the crowd in a world where people are continually inundated with advertisements.

29/12/2023

Throughout 2021, We worked as photographers and videographers for Platinum Wave Camper, a campervan conversion and sales company based in Balsall Common.

Our task was to capture the beauty and functionality of these campervans through photos and videos that showcase their features, interiors, and exteriors.

27/11/2023

Coventry Words is an annual poetry and short story competition that celebrates the writing talent of people from all walks of life. The competition is open to all ages and abilities, and the winners are published in an anthology each year.

I worked with fellow designer Mirela Lesneanu to create Coventry Words Volume 13, a collection of the winning poems and short stories from the 2023 competition. The book features a diverse range of voices and perspectives, and it offers a unique glimpse into the human experience.

25/11/2023

Alongside my Pirate Radio magazine, I also created a design for a vinyl record, tote bag, poster, and stickers.

25/11/2023

Pirate Radio is a magazine I wrote and designed dedicated to the pirate radios that broadcast just offshore of the UK in the 1960s. The magazine features articles on the history of pirate radio, the DJs, the music, and the listeners. It also includes interviews with people who were involved in the pirate radio scene, as well as reviews of books and films about pirate radio.

Pirate Radio is written in a 1960s magazine style, with eye-catching headlines and bright, colourful pages. The magazine is full of photos and illustrations from the era, and it captures the excitement and vitality of the pirate radio scene.

Pirate Radio is not just a magazine about music. It is also a magazine about the social and cultural changes that were taking place in the UK in the 1960s. The magazine explores the ways in which pirate radio challenged the establishment and gave a voice to a new generation of young people.

03/08/2021

Shots from last Saturday when Idle Noise headlined on their first show back since restrictions lifted.