"The jazzy, layered and rhythmic pattern lends itself to evening drinks with a DJ by capturing the feeling of evening networking. The overall effect is more energetic and expressive."
NETWORKING DRINKS
"The spherical nature of this design nods to the very notion of a ‘round table’, and it has a spacious layout which speaks to the nature of conversation hosted in these events. The calm balance mirrors the more reflective tone of these sessions."
BREAKFAST
ROUNDTABLE
"This composition allows for flexible cropping and framing across formats, making it adaptable for multiple speakers while maintaining consistency. The visual rhythm echoes amplification and signal, reinforcing the idea of insight being shared outward."
INSIGHTS
SPEAKING EVENT
NIKKEI Tea House 2026
The 2026 FT x Nikkei Teahouse at Cannes takes a closer look at the Nikkei and FT partnership. The Teahouse explores patterns revealed by data from the future of work and social media, to the growing impact of polarisation around the world.
Roller banners, posters, invites, merchandise, screens and digital communications.
"Providing a closer look at the ongoing partnership with Nikkei as both organisations have a shared history of 150 years, using journalism and data to tell stories."
Treating each set/event as a micro story, Sharpe worked alongside the designers who built the original branding, helping bring these monumental, bold geometric designs to life.
Each design brings data to life through colour, composition and form. Sharpe was responsible for executing these designs for FT Commercial Marketing purposes.
Together with on site creatives, the designs form a singular visual system.
NIKKEI Tea House 2025
In 2025 Sharpe produced an aesthetic in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the Nikkei and FT partnership.
In collaboration with Aston Martin Formula One Team.
For “The Tea house” event he examined the patterns behind the partnership through colour, composition and form. Alongside a showcase of hanging Japanese fabrics, the creatives composed a visual system with traditional Japanese patterns and a nod to the race car tire tracks with gold foil.
Roller banners, posters, invites,
screens and digital communications.
Financial Times, NIKKEI, IPA,
Aston Martin Formula One Team
Lunch with the FT 2024
In 2024 Sharpe took a traditional illustrative approach to the annual “Lunch with the FT” in Cannes, producing a graphic that recognised the beginning of a partnership with Aston Martin Formula One Team, conversation and open space for collaboration at the Contagious Villa.
Roller banners, posters, invites, screens and digital communications.
