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¡It’S KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSÃ

I AM NOT YOUR TYPICAL IC3

About Me


some of my work this year........
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DESIGN + ART DIRECTION GRAFFITI.


BRANDING NEW GOLDSMITHS ACS LOGO


DESIGN + ART DIRECTION PERSUASIVE PR WINTER '07 PUBLICITY


BRANDING + IDENTITY CORE MAINTENANCE LOGO


DESIGN + ART DIRECTION PRIVÉ
BRANDING, DESIGN + ART DIRECTION ESCAPE @ SUGAR LOUNGE


DESIGN, ART DIRECTION, IDENTITY TUESDAY LATE WINTER CAMPAIGN


DESIGN, ART DIRECTION CAKE VIP BBC RADIO 1 SPECIAL


WEB THE ALTERNATIF PROJECT


WEB PARKWAY THE NOVEL OFFICIAL WEBSITE


WEB BRASH MAGAZINE WEBSITE


WEB BBC/JAMES NAPIER'S THE ABANDONED SOLDIER WEBSITE


WEB PHENOMENON ENTERTAINMENT '07 WEBSITE



WEB TUGISH CLOTHING MICROSITE


WEB LISA DEE WEBSITE


web mr. play website

WEB ANGELINA WEBSITE


PRINT MY ARCHIEVE....


RECENT PROJECTS :
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WWW.LISADEE.COM
WWW.PHENOMENON-ENT.CO.UK
WWW.ESCAPE-MANCHESTER.COM
WWW.JEMJAMEVENTS.COM
WWW.LLOYDS-PG.COM
WWW.ANGELINAMUSIC.CO.UK
WWW.MUNKIDJ.COM
WWW.OFFICIALDAVIDLEWIS.COM
RECENT MYSPACE LAYOUT RETOUCHING
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WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THATSNANG
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SILKSTUDIOSMCR
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PHENOMENONENT
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ESCAPEMANCHESTER
THE STORY SO FAR.........
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1. I WAS BORN IN EAST LONDON.
2. I WENT TO ST PARTRICKS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
3. I WENT TO HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE
4. STARTED MAKING MUSIC WITH A FRIEND, HIS NAME IS DAVID LEWIS
5. DONE MY A-LEVELS, BUT BY THEN I HAD NO DIRECTION IN LIFE
6. WENT TO UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINISTER, IN THE MEANTIME STARTED TAKING MY MUSIC SERIOUSLY, WORKING WITH A FEW UNSIGNED ACTS
7. TOOK A TRIP TO MANCHESTER, THEN SAW ANOTHER SIDE OF LIFE
8. RELEASED MY FIRST GARAGE 12" VINYL "PIANO ROLL"
9. MY EYES KEPT WIDENING EACH TIME I WENT TO MANCHESTER TO SEE MY PEEPS
10. RELEASED MY FIRST E.P WITH THE GROUP 'NO REALITY'
11. TOOK MUSIC ON A HOLD, IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON UNI
12. A FRIEND, ASKED ME TO DO A FLYER FOR HIS NIGHT. HIS NAME WAS JASON NYKOU.
13. ANOTHER PERSON ASKED ME TO DO A FLYER FOR THEM, AND THEN ANOTHER PERSON
14. STARTED X! ARTWORK, A GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICE
15. X! ARTWORK TURNED LIMITED, AND GOT SERIOUS
16. STARTED TO DO WEBSITES, ALBUM SLEEVES, PRINT WORK AND THE LIKE
17. MEANWHILE UNIVERSITY FUCKED ME OVER, MAKING ME LOSE FAITH IN EDUCATION ONCE AGAIN
18. TOOK A TRIP TO LINCOLN
19. LIKED WHAT I SAW
20. STARTED A NIGHT CALLED 'HUSSY' IN LINCOLN, GAINED SO MUCH EXPERIENCE AND STRESS
21. FINISHED 3RD YEAR OF UNI
22. WROTE "THE STORY SO FAR....."


ABOUT ME.
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1. MY NAME IS WILLIAM. SOME KNOW ME AS KENZO.
2. I AM A GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PROMOTER / STUDENT
3. I RUN MY OWN BUSINESS, CALLED X! ARTWORK, OR X! FOR SHORT.
4. I AM NOT ON WASTE
5. I LIKE TO HAVE DEEP CONVERSATIONS
6. I LOVE MANCHESTER
7. I ALSO LOVE NEWCASTLE
8. I HAVE A DOMINICAN MOTHER
9. I HAVE A GRENADIAN FATHER. AND YES, THEY ARE STILL TOGETHER
10. I AINT FEELING PEOPLE WHO PLAY MIND GAMES
11. I DONT LIKE PEOPLE ON THAT INSECURE BULLSHIT
12. I DO TAKE TIME WITH PEOPLE, BUT IF U MESS ME ABOUT, THEN I C U WAS WASTE.
13. I LIKE GIRLS WITH NON-LONDON ACCENTS ;-)
14. I DONT LIKE GIRLS WHO PLAY CRYPTIC MIND GAMES
15. I CANT COOK, SO I HAVE MY DINNERS AT LOUNGE 10.
16. I AM A FIEND.
17. I'M DOWN 2 EARTH, PEOPLE SAY IM ARROGANT OR OVER-CONFIDENT. I'M NOT. THIS IS ONLY BECAUSE I WANNA ACHEIVE SO MUCH BEFORE I HIT 27/28
18. I AM JUST ME.
19. I AM KENZO.
IF U WANNA SEE MY COMPANY'S PORFTOLIO, GO TO WWW.XARTWORK.CO.UK
IF U GOT TIME TO CHAT ON MSN, THEN ADD ME.......
KENZO OUT!

My Interests

+ Graphic Design
+ Music
+ New People
+ Different People
+ Drawing
+ Music Business
+ Creative Design Business
+ Art / Make-up / Stylist Businesses
+ Chillin'
+ Getting into Mischeif ;-)
+ Magners
+ White Russians
+ Laurent Perrier Rose
+ Veuve Clicquot
+ Newcastle
+ Spunk Junkies ;-)
+ Europe
+ New things
+ Dividends
+ Religions
+ Polictics
+ The Grime Scene
+ Printing Techniques
+ Printing Finishes



I'd like to meet:


General :

Recording Artists
Bands
Managers
Photographers
Illustrators
Funky/Fresh Peeps
Chics
Fiends
Fashionistas
Make-up Artists
Hair + Beauty People
Networkers
People from London
People from Manchester
People from Newcastle
People from Bournemouth
People from Cardiff
People from Nottingham (Sin City)
People from Lincoln
People from Edinburugh
People from Brigton
And People on the lookout for graphic designers.!

particularS :

DESIGN / CREATIVE / FASHION -

MATT MAITLAND + GERRAD SAINT FROM BIG ACTIVE
STUDIO LOBSTER
UN.TITLED
ZIP DESIGN
RICHARDO FROM MODE 24
ARTNOMAD
RALPH
STUDIO OUTPUT
THE STAFF FROM ROBROOK PRESS
TIM BRET DAY
NICK KNIGHT
MATTHEW DONALDSON
benjamin wachenje
SATURDAY DESIGN LONDON
GUIKA FROM BRIGADIER
EG.G
KENZO THE FASHION DESIGNER
TOM FORD
ALEXANDER MC QUEEN
ED HARDY
KARL LARGENFIELD

MUSIC -

BABYFACE
L.A REID
JON.B
MICHAEL JACKSON
JASON FROM BRASH MAGAZINE
THEIVERY CORPORATION
THE PEOPLE FROM DA LATA
NICK HUGGETT
NOODLE FROM GORILLAZ
ARTHUR FROM ROMP

I DO NOT WANT TO MEET

Negative People in any shape or form
Model Girls who just want to be a model cos their bredwin is doing it
People who Love off West End Clubs
Layer Cakes
Anyone who is Racist
Bands who randomly add
Anyone who think the only music black people listen to is R&B
Narrow Minded indie pricks
Paula Codrington
People who think outside London is village
Anyone who wants free design work from me
Any random who loves to say 'you cant do this','you cant do that....'
Ocean Catches

Music:

_ Jon B
_ Babyface
_ Donnell Jones
_ A Tribe Called Quest
_ Nu Colors
_ Incognito
_ Oasis
_ The Kooks
_ Terence Trent D'Arby
_ Sade
_ Michael Jackson
_ The Jacksons
_ Stevie Wonder
_ Carl Thomas
_ Thievery Corporation
_ Da Lata
_ Royskopp
_ Mylo
_ Joyce
_ Zero 7
_ Nitin Sawhaney
_ Hinda Hicks
_ Sanchez
_ Elephant Man
_ Sizzla
_ Maxi Priest
_ Dennis Brown
_ JME
_ Wiley
_ Dizzie
_ Terrah Danjah
_ DaVinche
_ Miss Beats
_ N*E*R*D
_ Snoop
_ Biggie
_ 2Pac
_ Jay-Z
_ DJ Quik
_ Richie Rich
_ Too Short
_ Kelis (1st Album)
_ Cornielle
_ Angelina*
_ Sharika Medla
_ Lionle Richie
_ Cherrelle
_ Monica
_ Smooth
_ Ange Martinez
_ Joe
_ Lina



SERVICES
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* GRAPHIC DESIGN
* WEB DESIGN + PROGRAMMING
* ART DIRECTION
* ILLUSTRATION
* PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* FULL COLOR PRINT WITH SPECIAL FINISHES



SKILLS
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HTML (HEAVYWEIGHT)
JAVASCRIPT (MEDIUMWEIGHT)
CSS (MEDIUMWEIGHT)
FLASH (HEAVYWEIGHT)
ACTIONSCRIPT (MEDIUMWEIGHT)
PHP (MEDIUMWEIGHT)
SQL (MEDIUMWEIGHT)

MEDIUMWEIGHT = 1 - 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE
HEAVYWEIGHT = 4+ YEARS EXPERIENCE



CLIENTS
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- EMBASSY BAR & RESTUARANT GROUP
- VP RECORDS
- CARGO LONDON
- PO NA NA
- REVOULUTION BARS
- PAPARAZZI MANCHESTER
- THE BABY GRAND
- ANIMALNIGHTS.COM
- MANCHESTERPARTIES.COM
- J&K CLUBBING
- 4 CHANGE ENT.
- PLAY ENTERTAINMENT
- B LINE RECORDINGS
- DYNAMIX PR
- ROLLER PRODUCTIONS
- TNS PROMOTIONS
- RUSH!
- JEMJAM EVENTS MANAGEMENT
- CASTLE MEDIA
- LOOKATYOU.TV
- L.I RECORDS
- BLACK & WHITE
- AFRICAN CARRIBBEAN SOCIETY MCR
- ACS CONNEX PROJECT
- VIBEVENDOR
- MUSIC FAMILY GROUP
- BRASH MEDIA
- E-FUNCTIONS
- RESTLESS 24 / SEVEN



My Blog

PLEASE READ : I DO NOT CHECK MYSPACE REGULARLY

Just to let everyone know....I DO NOT CHECK MYSPACE REGULARLY.There's been a few dozen people a bit upset because they have messaged me for design work only for me to read their messages a week later....
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:49:00 PST

Another website designed by x! - dynamixpr.co.uk

Finally, after many complications and miscellaneous delays, we've finally finished the all new full flash website for London's profilic Promotions Outfit, DynamixPR.Even when I was first comissioned t...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:21:00 PST

New Site up + News.....

Hey family.....At last, after the long summer, from20 hour days to drinking with new clients at the Sandersons Hotel, i've finished the new company portfolio website....have a look below at the snapsh...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:07:00 PST

A Message to UK Artists out there......

This is a serious note to up + coming artist or group in the UK trying who are legitimately wants to get into the industry.I had to write this cos i was forced to delete a random artist from my frien...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:30:00 PST

WILLIAM FRANK @ X!  THE FASHIONISTA GRAPHIC DESIGNER.

WILLIAM FRANK @ X!  THE FASHIONISTA GRAPHIC DESIGNER. Many designers are faced with two problems; either finding new work from clients or trying to differentiate themselves from others to have their...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 05:04:00 PST

Kenzo's Words 2006.....

Kenzo's Words 2006.....[ UPDATED ] finally at last, i've been able to put down all the words and phrases i've been using and making up over the years at uni. people never know what...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:47:00 PST

About Me.......

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The SurveyName:William Frank AKA kenzo AKA the captainBirthday:22/Oct/83Birthplace:Walthamstow, East London (Allow Me)Current Location:Northern Quarter, Manchester!!!Eye Color...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:46:00 PST

IC3's......

i think this has to be the question of the moment :"What do you think of IC3's ?"Simply because i am just reflecting on the situation and thinkingwhat we are actually about these days. I've been havin...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:25:00 PST

From Wellington Road to Market Buildings.......

Finally, i have internet at my flat now, so if you was wondering where i've been, then that was the case..... Fuck BT though..........I have been living in my new flat in the northern quarter for 3 we...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 01:10:00 PST

I'm 23

Boy....what can i say......i'm 23 now.....im just reflecting of the highs and lows so far in the past year...HIGHS+ First interview in a magazine, highlighting myself as a graphic designer who 'threw ...
Posted by ¡ItS KeNZo!*: Th?t FaSHiONÏstA GrAPhÌ© deSîGNéR!! on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:40:00 PST