Aries Moross Explained

Aries Moross
Birthname:Kate Moross
Alma Mater:Camberwell School of Art
Occupation:Graphic designer, artist, illustrator, art director
Notable Works:Studio Moross

Aries Moross, formerly known as Kate Moross, is an English graphic designer, artist, illustrator, and art director based in London. They mostly focus on lettering and typography in their works of art. They have also directed music videos, and acted as art director for singer Jessie Ware. They have their own studio, Studio Moross, founded in 2012.

Early life and education

Moross attended South Hampstead High School in North London for primary and secondary school, where they were inspired by their art teacher, and became proficient in the use of computers for creating art. They became proficient in using Photoshop and Dreamweaver, and interested in animation and rotoscoping.[1] After completing school at South Hampstead in 2004, they went on to study art foundation at Wimbledon School of Art.[2] In 2005 they did a short course at the London College of Communication, where they met Neville Brody.

They then completed a BA degree in graphic design at Camberwell School of Art in 2008.[3]

Career

Isomorph Records

In 2007, while still studying, Moross launched vinyl-only record label[2] Isomorph Records, set up in order to explore further the relationship between design and music.[4] The label released tracks by Cutting Pink With Knives, Hearts Revolution, Midnight Juggernauts,[5] and Apes and Androids and Pictureplane.[6] [7]

Illustration and design

Moross is known for typographic illustration. Their achievements include a nationwide billboard campaign for Cadburys, a signature clothing range for Topshop.[8] and illustrations for Vogue magazine.[9]

They have worked in London and New York, and other clients have included Virgin, Glastonbury, Paul Smith, and Kiehl's.

Music videos and related work

In 2009 they were appointed art director for Simian Mobile Disco, developing album artwork, music videos' and live performance visuals.

In 2010, Moross became a director at Pulse Films, where they directed several music videos.[2] [10]

Moross has directed other music videos,[11] including for Alpines in 2011.[12]

In 2012 they acted as art director for Jessie Ware[13] and has directed several music videos for them, including "Running",[14] "Wildest Moments"[15] and "If You're Never Gonna Move" (2012).[16] [17]

Studio Moross

In 2012, Moross founded Studio Moross, which focuses on music-based projects.[18] Through their studio, they have worked as creative director as well as more hands-on work as illustrator or designer.[4] By 2021 the studio had a staff of around ten people, and had created music graphics for pop singers such as Anne-Marie and The Spice Girls on tour, as well as festivals, including Parklife (for at least five years). Their clients and work included a Manchester club for The Warehouse Project; branding for the British Film Institute's Flare Festival for LGBTQ+ films in 2020; animated titles for American children's TV show All That; Nike; Billie Eilish; and MTV.[4]

Other activities

Moross sat on the jury for the D&AD Awards in 2012.[19]

In 2014 they published Make Your Own luck: A DIY Attitude to Graphic Design, with foreword by Neville Brody.[20] [21] [7]

Recognition and awards

Moross has been featured by Creative Review, who selected them for a Creative Futures bursary in 2007.[22]

In 2008, Moross was named at number 18 in the NME's Future 50 innovators driving music forward.[23]

Moross ran with the Torch in Lewisham for the London Olympics 2012.[24]

Moross has been profiled in Dazed & Confused,[25] and Vice magazines.[26]

Personal life

Moross is transgender and non-binary[27] and uses they/them pronouns.[28] They came out around 2017 or earlier.[27] [29]

They were previously known as Kate Moross.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aries Moross talks us through teenage rebellion and what they learnt at school . It's Nice That . 29 October 2014 . 19 July 2025.
  2. Web site: Inspirational Alumnae . South Hampstead High School . 15 May 2024 . 19 July 2025.
  3. Web site: BA (Hons) Graphic Design. University of the Arts London. 22 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121216035623/http://www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk/courses/courses-by-level/undergraduate/ba-graphic-design/#career . 16 December 2012 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  4. Kate . Moross . Moross: The hands-on boss . . 29 July 2021 . 19 July 2025. First published in Eye no. 100 vol. 25, 2020.
  5. http://www.factmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=991&Itemid=26 "New Isomorphs!"
  6. Web site: Isomorph Records . Discogs . 21 April 2008 . 19 July 2025.
  7. Web site: Make Your Own Luck. Kate. Moross. Neville . Brody. Neville Brody. 2014 . 19 July 2025. Foreword by Neville Brody.
  8. Web site: KATE MOROSS IN TOPSHOP!! . . 17 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090103042640/http://www.topshop.com/blog/2008/01/Jan_25.html . 3 January 2009 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  9. Kate. Moross . Harris . Sarah . Kate Moross . web.archive.org . 1 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110831215422/http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/the-knowledge/kate-moross-interview . 31 Aug 2011 . unfit . 18 July 2025.
  10. Web site: Pulse Films . Pulse Films . 19 July 2025.
  11. Web site: Directors Corner // Kate Moross = . The 405. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120719221635/http://thefourohfive.com/news/article/directors-corner-kate-moross . 2012-07-19.
  12. Web site: Alpines' Ice And Arrows by Kate Moross & Hans Lo . PromoNews . 16 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110424195738/http://www.promonews.tv/2011/03/16/alpines-ice-and-arrows-by-kate-moross-hans-lo/ . 24 April 2011 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  13. Web site: Jessie Ware Interactive Billboard . blogs.arts.ac.uk . 28 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904115950/http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/camberwell/2012/08/28/jessie-ware-interactive-billboard/ . 4 September 2012 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  14. Web site: Jessie Ware 'Running' by Kate Moross . promonews.tv . 17 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120221084523/http://www.promonews.tv/2012/02/17/jessie-ware-running-by-kate-moross/ . 21 February 2012 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  15. Web site: Battan . Carrie . Jessie Ware: "Wildest Moments" . Pitchfork . 10 September 2012 . 18 July 2025.
  16. Web site: Red Bull Media House Webhosting. 30 January 2014. 5 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405215407/http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Article/Jessie-Ware-021243200980898. dead.
  17. . Jessie Ware, 2012.
  18. Web site: Aries Moross and studio just keep on producing bigger, better work . It's Nice That . 17 October 2012 . 18 July 2025.
  19. http://www.dandad.org/awards/professional/2012/juries/grpd/graphic-design/223/kate-moross Graphic Design Juries 2012
  20. Web site: Make Your Own Luck by Kate Moross . Hunting for George . 19 October 2014 . 19 July 2025.
  21. Web site: Publication: Aries Moross presents their brilliant first book, Make Your Own Luck . It's Nice That . 20 February 2014 . 19 July 2025.
  22. Web site: Creative Futures Bursary Project: Kate Moross . . 11 August 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170313214349/https://www.creativereview.co.uk/creative-futures-bursary-project-kate-moross/ . 13 March 2017 . unfit . 18 July 2025.
  23. Web site: Heartsrevolution, Kate Moross & Franki Chan in NME Future 50! . iheartcomix.com . 26 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100104135755/http://iheartcomix.com/blog/franki/heartsrevolution-kate-moross-franki-chan-nme-future-50 . 4 January 2010 . dead . 18 July 2025.
  24. Web site: Torchbearers. . london2012.com . 13 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120913153559/http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/community=the-london-borough-of-lewisham/ . 13 September 2012 . dead . 19 July 2025. Kate Moross; Carrying the Flame through: The London Borough of Lewisham; Carrying the Flame on: 23 July 2012; Age: 26 .
  25. Web site: Kate Moross at Topshop. 2008-01-31. 2021-01-20. Dazed. https://web.archive.org/web/20190424041614/https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/391/1/kate-moross-at-topshop. 2019-04-24. live.
  26. Web site: LONDON - SCREEN-PRINTING WITH KATE MOROSS. 2008-10-09. 2021-01-20. Vice Magazine. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128164842/https://www.vice.com/sv/article/4w45nd/london-screen-printing-with-kate-moross . 2021-01-28 .
  27. Aries. Moross . Ted . Gioia. 'I hate the homogenisation of design' – Aries Moross on how their non-binary identity influences their work . It's Nice That . 2 July 2017 . 18 July 2025.
  28. Web site: About . Aries Moross . 18 July 2025.
  29. Web site: Moross who? Aries Moross on the challenges and rewards of changing your name . It's Nice That . 29 July 2021 . 18 July 2025.

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