Jim Rokos - News

'Cat flip' features on 'The Apprentice', Thursday 7th May 2009, 11:20pm
BBC Two, Series 5, Episode 7
"It is week seven, and only nine candidates remain in the battle to become Sir Alan's apprentice. Following their early morning wake-up call, everyone is excited when they are told they must pack an overnight bag. In a task designed to test their sales skills, Sir Alan sends them to the North of England, where they must select two new innovative products to sell to trade. Determined that everyone should sell, Sir Alan gives each candidate their own individual order books with strict instructions to notch up as many orders as possible. But in these tough economic times, can everyone live up to his expectations? As ever, Nick and Margaret are on hand to observe and report back to Sir Alan in the boardroom, where he will cross-examine the teams before deciding who gets fired..."

Installation for Michael Anastassiades, September 2008
Designer Michael Anastassiades asked me to build a cardboard model of the Sigmar gallery, for the planning of an exhibition running over London Design week 2008. I was also responsible for planning and overseeing the installation of the work. See model and installation here.

Pulse, June 2008
Earls Court, London
The Cat-Flip and Mirror Mirror join University of the Arts graduates for this exhibition. With thanks to Tim Hoar of the Innovation Center.

Winner for ‘Think Again’- Recovery from mental illness, RSA 2008
Winning entry 'Mindplan' is a method for people recovering from a life changing illness, to maintain a healthy life balance.

'Everyday Delights', 23-26 September 2010 Tent London, Truman Brewery, Stand G01 JJAM curators collective challenged London based designers to reinvent the classic yellow duster in a way never imagined before. The project aims to expose the creativity of London's contemporary design scene. 'Home Sweet Home' was designed in collaboration with Vasso Asfi.

New packaging for the 'Cat flip', July 2009

'Cat flip' features on 'The Apprentice', Thursday 7th May 2009, 11:20pm BBC Two, Series 5, Episode 7 "It is week seven, and only nine candidates remain in the battle to become Sir Alan's apprentice. Following their early morning wake-up call, everyone is excited when they are told they must pack an overnight bag. In a task designed to test their sales skills, Sir Alan sends them to the North of England, where they must select two new innovative products to sell to trade. Determined that everyone should sell, Sir Alan gives each candidate their own individual order books with strict instructions to notch up as many orders as possible. But in these tough economic times, can everyone live up to his expectations? As ever, Nick and Margaret are on hand to observe and report back to Sir Alan in the boardroom, where he will cross-examine the teams before deciding who gets fired..."


Social Innovation Camp, 5th - 7th December 2008 Designing a web tool to create social change.

'Cat flip' pop up shop, 5th September - 22nd October 2008 Designersblock had a pop up shop inside Selfridges, selling the Pedal Bowl, which ran over the London Design Festival.

Installation for Michael Anastassiades, September 2008 Designer Michael Anastassiades asked me to build a cardboard model of the Sigmar gallery, for the planning of an exhibition running over London Design week 2008. I was also responsible for planning and overseeing the installation of the work. See model and installation here.



Pulse, June 2008 Earls Court, London The Cat-Flip and Mirror Mirror join University of the Arts graduates for this exhibition. With thanks to Tim Hoar of the Innovation Center.

NESTA's 'Innovation Edge' Conference, May 2008 Royal Festival Hall, London RSA Design Directions award winning Mindplan, on exhibition at NESTA's flagship conference.

Discover Europe International Design Festival, April 2008 Hangzhou, China Mirror mirror, Cat-Flip and Mindplan take a trip to China.


Winner for ‘Think Again’- Recovery from mental illness, RSA 2008 Winning entry 'Mindplan' is a method for people recovering from a life changing illness, to maintain a healthy life balance.
Hidden Art, December 2007 Rich Mix, London Shortlisted for Best Appearance during London Design Festival Awards Exhibition.

Dott 07 Festival , 16 - 28 October 2007 Baltic Square, Newcastle Revealing the Invisible celebrates the forgotten lead mining industry of Allendale. Blue light art installations reveal the ruins true to their form. The result of a Sustainable Tourism Design Camp as part of Dott 07 (Design of the Times).

Designersblock, September 2007 London

DOTT Design camp, 12th - 21st July 2007 Allendale, near Newcastle roll over image

Shortlisted for Design Parade, 7th – 8th July 2007 Villa Noailles, Hyeres The ‘Blindspot’ range is short-listed for the second Design Parade festival.e festival.

Innovation Center, opening 15th May 2007 Central Saint Martins, London The ‘Blindspot’ range is exhibited in the launch of the Innovation Center’s new exhibition space.

British Design Day Al Consolato-Generale Britannico, Thursday 19th April 2007, from 10am to 6.30pm 4th Floor, Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 10, Milan Jim Rokos was invited by the British Consulate in Milan to exhibit Blindspot at the Ambassadors private residence for a special British Design Day promoting British Designers during the Salone. On the occasion of the Milan International Furniture Fair, the British Consulate-General, together with UK Trade & Investment, invite you to their BRITISH DESIGN DAY a presentation of furniture and furnishings by young British designers.

Designersblock, 18-23 April 2007 Studio Romeo Gigli, Via Angelo Fumagalli 6, Milan