Side Projects


Difficult Is Worth Doing
A bespoke, laser-etched skateboard deck exploring the intersection of creative industry and skate culture through the maxim “Difficult is Worth Doing”. The typography was inspired by the movement of skateboards, creating a kinetic visual language. The board is on permanent display in the entrance of the Wieden+Kennedy London office.
Agency → Wieden+Kennedy
Role → Typography, Design, Art direction

Andy Bow Lecture Series
An ongoing series of promotional and collectible posters for lectures by my father, Andy Bow, senior partner at Foster+Partners. Each lecture is titled “Andy Bow on…”, with posters inspired by the content of that particular talk, combining architectural insight with playful graphic design.
Role → Design Director, Art Direction, Design, Typography


Secret 7” – Primal Scream
Created for Secret 7”, this artwork interprets Primal Scream’s track Damaged, reimagining the classic Screamadelica artwork from which the song was lifted. The vinyl was displayed at the Secret 7” exhibit and auctioned to raise funds for charity.
Client → Secret 7”
Role → Art Direction, Design, Photography

Fedrigoni 365
I contributed to the Fedrigoni 365project with a piece for May 26, interpreting the theme of a marathon. The work was published in the Fedrigoni 365 book and exhibited at the project’s opening, showcasing a conceptual approach to movement, endurance, and design.
Role → Typography, Art Direction, Design,

Thank You
A series of shareable graphics thanking essential workers during the coronavirus crisis. The designs reinterpret recognizable logos from public and private sector organisations, delivering messages of gratitude in a format that’s instantly familiar and shareable.
Agency → Creature
Role → Art Direction, Design, Typography, Motion Design
Launch → 2020


& So On & So Forth
A commemorative plaque honoring the former head of design at Wieden+Kennedy London, featuring one of his signature catchphrases and his distinctive profile. The piece is on permanent display in the agency’s London office.
Agency → Wieden+Kennedy
Role → Typography, Design, Art Direction
© Michael Bow 2026
Side Projects


Difficult Is Worth Doing
A bespoke, laser-etched skateboard deck exploring the intersection of creative industry and skate culture through the maxim “Difficult is Worth Doing”. The typography was inspired by the movement of skateboards, creating a kinetic visual language. The board is on permanent display in the entrance of the Wieden+Kennedy London office.
Agency → Wieden+Kennedy
Role → Typography, Design, Art direction

Andy Bow Lecture Series
An ongoing series of romotional and collectable posters for a series of lectures from my father, Andy Bow, a senior partner at Foster+Partners architects. The talks within the series are always entitled “Andy Bow on…” and each poster is inspired by the content of that particular talk.
Role → Design Director, Art Direction, Design, Typography


Secret 7” – Primal Scream
Created for Secret 7”, this artwork interprets Primal Scream’s track Damaged, reimagining the classic Screamadelica artwork from which the song was lifted. The vinyl was displayed at the Secret 7” exhibit and auctioned to raise funds for charity.
Client → Secret 7”
Role → Art Direction, Design, Photography

Fedrigoni 365
I contributed to the Fedrigoni 365project with a piece for May 26, interpreting the theme of a marathon. The work was published in the Fedrigoni 365 book and exhibited at the project’s opening, showcasing a conceptual approach to movement, endurance, and design.

Thank You
A series of shareable graphics thanking essential workers during the coronavirus crisis. The designs reinterpret recognizable logos from public and private sector organisations, delivering messages of gratitude in a format that’s instantly familiar and shareable.
Agency → Creature
Role → Art Direction, Design, Typography, Motion Design
Launch → 2020


& So On & So Forth
A commemorative plaque honoring the former head of design at Wieden+Kennedy London, featuring one of his signature catchphrases and his distinctive profile. The piece is on permanent display in the agency’s London office.
© Michael Bow 2026
Side Projects


Difficult Is Worth Doing
A bespoke, laser-etched skateboard deck exploring the intersection of creative industry and skate culture through the maxim “Difficult is Worth Doing”. The typography was inspired by the movement of skateboards, creating a kinetic visual language. The board is on permanent display in the entrance of the Wieden+Kennedy London office.
Agency → Wieden+Kennedy
Role → Typography, Design, Art direction

Andy Bow Lecture Series
An ongoing series of promotional and collectible posters for lectures by my father, Andy Bow, senior partner at Foster+Partners. Each lecture is titled “Andy Bow on…”, with posters inspired by the content of that particular talk, combining architectural insight with playful graphic design.
Role → Design Director, Art Direction, Design, Typography


Secret 7” – Primal Scream
Created for Secret 7”, this artwork interprets Primal Scream’s track Damaged, reimagining the classic Screamadelica artwork from which the song was lifted. The vinyl was displayed at the Secret 7” exhibit and auctioned to raise funds for charity.
Client → Secret 7”
Role → Art Direction, Design, Photography

Fedrigoni 365
I contributed to the Fedrigoni 365project with a piece for May 26, interpreting the theme of a marathon. The work was published in the Fedrigoni 365 book and exhibited at the project’s opening, showcasing a conceptual approach to movement, endurance, and design.

Thank You
A series of shareable graphics thanking essential workers during the coronavirus crisis. The designs reinterpret recognizable logos from public and private sector organisations, delivering messages of gratitude in a format that’s instantly familiar and shareable.
Agency → Creature
Role → Art Direction, Design, Typography, Motion Design
Launch → 2020


& So On & So Forth
A commemorative plaque honoring the former head of design at Wieden+Kennedy London, featuring one of his signature catchphrases and his distinctive profile. The piece is on permanent display in the agency’s London office.
© Michael Bow 2026