Neasden Control Centre
Stephen Smith, founder of Neasden Control Centre, is an illustrator with a unique style that blends hand-drawn elements, organic patterns, vibrant colours with analogue and digital techniques. His work has a distinct visual language, often characterised by a whimsical yet thought-provoking quality, that evokes emotions, sparks imagination, and challenges conventional norms. He is based in the South of England.
Stephen's portfolio spans a diverse range of projects, including large-scale murals, editorial illustrations and branding concepts for global campaigns. He holds degrees in illustration from the University of the West of England and Brighton University and has a background in art direction and graphic design.
Notable collaborations include his work for Kiehl’s 'Loves' Worldwide Campaign, where he created bespoke artwork for 42 cities, and the 100th anniversary celebration of Dixie Cups, which involved animated illustrations for Droga5 in New York. His conceptual and visual storytelling skills are showcased in projects like the All Good Organic cereals branding and the rebrand of Man Culture, a male allyship network addressing violence against women and girls. He also designed the Robert Johnson Club with his murals!
You can find out even more about Neasden Control Centre in our interview with him!
