Hullo. Ben here. Michael Bierut, Pentagram partner, very kindly popped in to the office today to show some of his work and talk design. And about New York, the recession, architecture, Brick Lane, team structure, building regulations – all sorts. Amazing, inspiring, refreshing talk. Thanks Michael.

We're shooting a new TV ad for Lurpak. Above: W+K's own Mat Kramer gets gets his 'sexy-time' face on for the crucial mashing scene in the new spot.