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Koht På Jobben


Title sequence for Christine Koht’s series exploring life at work
Fig.01. — Zzz...


i. Project Background
         For Koht På Jobben, Christine Koht’s workplace-deep-dive series for NRK, I designed a title sequence that captures the chaos, quirks, and quiet rituals of a typical morning on the job — with a heavy nod to the brilliant comic artistry of Chris Ware, notably Jimmy Corrigan.


Fig.02. — A world asleep
Fig.03. — Coffee?



Client:
Mediecircus

Product:
Title sequence, TV

Year:
2010


Design, direction, illustration, animation:
Joseph Hodgson


Music & Sound Design:
Moments On The Air


Designed @:
Racecar


Awards:
Nominated as Best Title Sequence at Visuelt Design Competition



ii. Process & Result
         The sequence takes a graphic, comic-strip approach to storytelling, with clean lines, tight compositions, and a deadpan sense of humour that mirrors Koht’s own. It sets the tone for a show that explores what people actually do at work, apart from working, which is apparently quite a lot!

       It’s a playful, punchy intro to a series full of observational wit and human insight. Classic Koht, wrapped in a lovingly detailed sequence.

Fig.04. — The calm before the storm... 
Fig.05. — 06:59:59... Rise and shine! 
Fig.06. — Shower routine
Fig.07. — Snooze...
Fig.08. — Burnt toast

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