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Aries Moross

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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.

Aries Moross
Aries Moross in 2022
Born
Kate Moross
Alma materCamberwell School of Art
Occupation(s)Graphic designer, artist, illustrator, art director
Notable workStudio Moross
Websitewww.ariesmoross.com

Early life and education

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Moross attended South Hampstead High School in North London for primary and secondary school, where she was 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.[3]

They then completed a BA degree in graphic design at Camberwell School of Art in 2008.[4]

Career

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Isomorph Records

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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.[5] The label released tracks by Cutting Pink With Knives, Hearts Revolution, Midnight Juggernauts,[6] and Apes and Androids and Pictureplane.[7][8][3]

Illustration and design

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Moross is known for typographic illustration. Their achievements include a nationwide billboard campaign for Cadburys, a signature clothing range for Topshop.[9] and illustrations for Vogue magazine.[10]

They have worked in London and New York, and other clients have included Virgin, Glastonbury, Paul Smith, and Kiehl's.[8]

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In 2009 they were appointed art director for Simian Mobile Disco, developing album artwork, music videos' and live performance visuals.[8]

In 2010, Moross became a director at Pulse Films, where they directed several music videos.[2][8]

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

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In 2012, Moross founded Studio Moross, which focuses on music-based projects.[18] Through her studio, she has worked as creative director as well as more hands-on work as illustrator or designer.[5]

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.[5]

Other activities

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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][3]

Recognition and awards

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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

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

They were previously known as Kate Moross.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Aries Moross talks us through teenage rebellion and what they learnt at school". It's Nice That. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Inspirational Alumnae". South Hampstead High School. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Moross, Kate; Brody, Neville (2014). "Make Your Own Luck" (PDF). Foreword by Neville Brody. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  4. ^ "BA (Hons) Graphic Design". University of the Arts London. 22 September 2015. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Moross, Kate (29 July 2021). "Moross: The hands-on boss". Eye Magazine (Interview). Retrieved 19 July 2025. First published in Eye no. 100 vol. 25, 2020
  6. ^ "New Isomorphs!"FACT magazine Archived 5 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Isomorph Records". Discogs. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d "Pulse Films". Pulse Films. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  9. ^ a b "KATE MOROSS IN TOPSHOP!!". Topshop. 17 July 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ^ Moross, Kate (1 October 2012). "Kate Moross". web.archive.org (Interview). Interviewed by Harris, Sarah. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Directors Corner // Kate Moross =". The 405. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012.
  12. ^ "Alpines' Ice And Arrows by Kate Moross & Hans Lo". PromoNews. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Jessie Ware Interactive Billboard". blogs.arts.ac.uk. 28 August 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Jessie Ware 'Running' by Kate Moross". promonews.tv. 17 February 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ^ Battan, Carrie (10 September 2012). "Jessie Ware: "Wildest Moments"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Red Bull Media House Webhosting". Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  17. ^ If You're Never Gonna Move on YouTube. Jessie Ware, 2012.
  18. ^ "Aries Moross and studio just keep on producing bigger, better work". It's Nice That. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  19. ^ Graphic Design Juries 2012, D&AD website Archived 14 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ "Make Your Own Luck by Kate Moross". Hunting for George. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  21. ^ "Publication: Aries Moross presents their brilliant first book, Make Your Own Luck". It's Nice That. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  22. ^ "Creative Futures Bursary Project: Kate Moross". Creative Review. 11 August 2008. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  23. ^ "Heartsrevolution, Kate Moross & Franki Chan in NME Future 50!". iheartcomix.com. 26 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  24. ^ "Torchbearers". london2012.com. The London Borough of Lewisham. 13 August 2012. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2025. Kate Moross; Carrying the Flame through: The London Borough of Lewisham; Carrying the Flame on: 23 July 2012; Age: 26
  25. ^ "Kate Moross at Topshop". Dazed. 31 January 2008. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  26. ^ "LONDON - SCREEN-PRINTING WITH KATE MOROSS". Vice Magazine. 9 October 2008. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  27. ^ a b "Moross who? Aries Moross on the challenges and rewards of changing your name". It's Nice That. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  28. ^ a b Moross, Aries (2 July 2017). "'I hate the homogenisation of design' – Aries Moross on how their non-binary identity influences their work". It's Nice That (Interview). Interviewed by Gioia, Ted. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  29. ^ "About". Aries Moross. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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