Leading the organisation of Spain’s first Letterheads event.
Projects
Projects delivered by Sam Roberts.
Ghost Signs: A London Story
Researching and writing the definitive book about ghost signs.
The Showcards Book
Producing an artist’s retrospective book.
Sign Painting Book
Ghost writing a definitive ‘how to’ craft book.
Sign Painting Workshops
Producing an international workshops programme.
Lockdown Letterheads
Leading the delivery of a 24-hour virtual conference.
‘When Better Letters Met’ Films
Producing a series of short films.
London Letterheads Conference
Leading the delivery of an international conference.
Mike Meyer’s Morgue Files
Producing two graphic inspiration books.
N.E. Signs Survey and Zine
Leading a local historical research and publishing project.
Glowing Alphabet Peep Show
Producing a modern curiosity cabinet full of glowing letters.
Advertising and Public Memory
Co-editing an international academic book.
Good Luck Hope Murals
Delivering a series of large-scale faux ‘ghost’ signs.
Light Capsules (London)
Producing a series of light projection installations.
Advertising Industry Job Descriptions
Writing series of generic industry job descriptions.
Sign Painters Screenings
Hosting the London screenings of Sign Painters.
D&AD Professional Development
Consulting for creative industry professional development programme.
Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie
Self-publishing my first book.
Cambodian Rural Development Tours
Supporting the launch of a social enterprise in Cambodia.
History of Advertising Trust Ghostsigns Archive
Curating a national online archive using crowdsourcing.
Adland’s ‘Brain Drain’
Investigating careers and talent management in advertising agencies.
National Training Awards
Researching and writing a winning National Training Awards entry.
Bristol University Radio Station
Leading the revival of a university radio station.