Jack Davison
Photographer · Founder
In their own words
I wanted to work on a project that spoke to my children... A celebration of aspects of life that are important to me: creativity, play, the natural world, beauty and silliness.
Articles & interviews
- Gem Fletcher celebrates 100 episodes of The Messy Truth podcast with ten of the most memorable conversations
The article marks the 100th episode of Gem Fletcher’s podcast *The Messy Truth*, a long-running series exploring the evolving landscape of photography through candid conversations with artists, curators, and critics. Fletcher reflects on seven years of dialogue that have illuminated key issues in the creative industry, from mental health to systemic change. The piece highlights ten standout episodes featuring figures like Donna Ferrato, Rene Matić, and Charlotte Cotton.
- Matt Willey's Helions Brand Emphasizes Tone Over Concept
Pentagram partner Matt Willey and designer Jonny Sikov have created the brand identity for Helions, a new publishing house founded by photographer Jack Davison. The identity draws from Davison’s atmospheric photographic style, focusing on tone and restraint rather than a singular concept. Featuring a red-and-black palette and an angular wordmark, the brand balances boldness with tenderness to complement Helions’ creative vision.
- New Logo for Helions by Pentagram
BP&O features Pentagram’s brand identity for Helions, a new photography-focused publishing house founded by photographer Jack Davison. Designed by Matt Willey with Jonny Sikov, the identity uses a custom wordmark inspired by light refractions and Davison’s photographic style. The project extends to the design of Helions’ first publications, blending tactile materials, custom typography, and a restrained color palette to reflect the brand’s experimental and collaborative ethos.
- "Rethink Combines Gourmet Mushrooms and Motorsports in Unique Branding"
The Brand Identity’s biweekly feature ‘The Edit’ spotlights five new design projects, including Rethink’s motorsport-inspired identity for gourmet mushroom brand Full Pin, HAL Typefaces’ new release HAL Magic, and branding for Spitfire Cheese and Sundry by Callin Mackintosh. It also covers Alex Hunting Studio’s launch of the art journal Footnote and Pentagram’s bold identity for photographer Jack Davison’s publishing house Helions.
- Alex Hunting Studio Unveils Creatively Rich Journal "Footnote"
Alex Hunting Studio has launched Footnote, a new journal designed as a platform for creative exchange between writers, artists, and photographers. The inaugural issue centers on a text by A.K. Blakemore, with contributions curated by editor George Upton. The design employs a restrained typographic system using Life EF, Bull-5 Mono, and AS Thermal to create a cohesive and conceptual editorial experience.