Loom X Honest
2012
Character Design, Product Design
Our winning entry for the Loom X Honest chocolate wrapper competition.
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We created a series of patterns for Johannesburg based industrial design studio RAW. These illustrations form part of their ikonik range and are applied to the surface of their wood lockers.Graphic Design, Illustration, Pattern Design2013 -
We created this series of portraits in tribute to three infamous villains of the classic James Bond movies. They are Blofeld, Jaws and Largo. We enjoyed these so much we hope to add to the series soon!Digital Art, Illustration, Painting2013 -
We created a custom design for Cape Town surfboard manufacturer Dutchie. In the past surfboards were hand painted but through the use of new techniques we were able to have our vector artwork reproduced perfectly onto the board.Illustration, Pattern Design, Product Design2013 -
We created a series of three continuous patterns for Interprint, one of the world's leading decor printers. The artworks are designed to create a seamless pattern to be applied to various surfaces.Graphic Design, Illustration, Pattern Design2013 -
Series of editorial illustrations themed around arts and culture in the Middle East. Created for Brownbook, an urban lifestyle guide for that region.Editorial Design, Icon Design, Illustration2013 -
We took part in a group show of typographic pieces at Salon91 in Cape Town. The exhibition was themed around custom typography and signage.Fine Arts, Illustration, Typography2013 -
We created a series of three infographics for Condé Nast Traveller, revealing the stats behind the scenes of a pool boy, cocktail waitress and housekeeper at their respective hotels in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Chicago.Icon Design, Illustration, Information Architecture2013 -
We created an illustrated cover for British Airways inflight magazine, Highlife SA. The illustration was themed on things to see in Mozambique's capital Maputo. We also did a series of drop caps which were used for the accompanying articleEditorial Design, Illustration, Typography2013 -
We worked with Domino Digital Design Co. to create the illustrations for a role-playing Facebook app called Werewolf.Game Design, Illustration, Typography2013 -
We worked with Joseph & Joseph in the UK to create this illustrated worktop saver, inspired by the packaging of vintage sardine tines.Illustration, Product Design, Typography2013 -
We worked with Fuel Design to create posters for the Wavescape Film Festival and Art Board Exhibition 2012.
In addition we customised a surfboard which was auctioned in New York, with proceeds going to the Hoops for Hopes organisation.Illustration, Product Design, Typography2013 -
We hand illustrated this retro bike frame, taking inspiration from African patterns. The custom build was done by the guys at Woodstock Cycleworks in Cape Town.Illustration, Pattern Design, Product Design2013 -
We worked with online clothing retailer Stylemology to create a series of designs and illustrations for Brenham, their motorcycle-inspired menswear brand. Below are a series of logo variations and t-shirt illustrations. This range was loosely inspired by a retro-styled journey through mexico.Fashion, Illustration, Typography2012 -
We created a series of icons and illustrations for Agile customer insight. They analise data from retail business and provides insight into improving consumer offerings.Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
We worked with Black River FC in Johannesburg to create a booklet for Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken Restaurants. The idea behind the illustrations was to create a series of evolving scenes portrayed around a cuckoo clock. The scenes played with the notion that life was too fast and one should slow down to have an appetiser at a Nando's restaurant. The booklets were supplied to the various chains and contained a CD with more details on the new campaign.Character Design, Illustration, Typography2012 -
Work for various editorial pieces in issue 35 of Brownbook, a magazine focussing on lifestyle and culture in the Middle East. We created an icon set and map for an article on an Adventure Water Park and two illustrations for an article on entrepreneurs.Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
WooThemes asked us to create an infographic for the 1st anniversary of their WooCommerce division.Graphic Design, Illustration2012 -
We were asked by Greenhouse to create a series of characters, each representing a stereotypical music genre. The idea was for these characters to be in agony as they would only hear R'nB on Heart FM. We also created a wallpaper to suit each character, with icons that reinforced the genre. The artworks were used as billboards and decals for taxis.Character Design, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
We were asked by Just design to create a cover for local media, marketing and advertising magazine, Advantage.Illustration, Typography2012 -
Joburg Liaison commissioned us to create a portrait of Nelson Mandela in an African barber shop style.
The magazine was published to co-inside with Madiba's birthday and the inside spread mapped his life journey in South Africa.Illustration, Typography2012 -
We worked with Openco in Johannesburg to create a typography-based illustration for Muv-U, a South African community driven, music and style platform. Our illustration traces the origins of Kwaito, a unique local music genre.
The posters were printed A1 with a spot varnish to give a sheen to the 'gold' colour.Illustration, Typography2012 -
We were asked by Marie Claire to do an illustration for their fashion editorial.Drawing, Fashion, Illustration2012 -
A small icon set created for Brownbook #34, focussing on the Olympics and athletes in the Middle East.Graphic Design, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
Combining elements from South African tribal culture and referencing religious icons, we came up with our version of an "African Madonna".Digital Art, Illustration2012 -
Here's our take on Medusa, the Gorgon from Greek mythology.Digital Art, Illustration2012 -
A series of typographic headlines and phrases for this non-profit organization.
The Hope Factory aims to support previously disadvantaged South Africans in growing their businesses.
The type needed to be clearly visible and bold whilst retaining a sense of being crafted by hand.Typography2012 -
An infographic exploring the beliefs of evolution vs creationism in the United States.Graphic Design, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
We were commissioned by Saatchi & Saatchi in Johannesburg to develop three illustrations based on classic tales.
We portrayed Oliver Twist, Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels.
The illustrations play with the idea of each story being recorded with various sound devices.Advertising, Digital Art, Illustration2012 -
This was our submission for #27 of iJusi magazine. The brief was to re-design an old LP cover. We chose Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse's single Jive Soweto.Icon Design, Illustration, Typography2012 -
We worked with Just Design in Stellenbosch to create four label illustrations and refine the logo for Devil's Peak, a Cape Town micro brewery.Drawing, Illustration, Packaging2012 -
Our second customised room for the Illville Hotel, an online meeting place for artists and Illustrators to collaborate and network.Digital Art, Drawing, Illustration2012 -
We created a series of icons for the 2012 special edition annual of Brownbook, a publication focussing on style and creativity in the Middle East. In the first set, each icon represents a designer and something they are known for. The second set is a series of landmark icons.Editorial Design, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
Some pitch illustrations we created for PayPal in Australia. The brief was to create icons for objects relating to a variety of online purchases. We needed to integrate a smiling face into each of them, keeping the look naive, fun and playful.Graphic Design, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
We took part in an exhibition curated by Durban-based 'Working Class'.
Artists from South Africa's three main cities, Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town were asked to create an illustration that speaks about the place they call home. Each group was given a a two colour palette to work with and the posters were silkscreened in a limited edition of 30, with 10 made available for the shows in each city.Icon Design, Illustration, Typography2012 -
We worked with Tribal DDB in Toronto to create this infographic for Canadian Tire. It highlights the benefits of earning points on your Money Advantage card.Advertising, Icon Design, Illustration2012 -
We came up with this illustration for some tote bags we've produced. It's based on some of the birds you find in our South African cities.Typography, Illustration, Product Design2012 -
We were invited to create an illustration as a pull-out poster in Where It's At, a publication exposing talent and creativity in South Africa. We decided to illustrate a phrase taken from the classic Dr Alban track 'Hello Africa". Where It's At was curated by Richard Hart of Disturbance.Editorial Design, Illustration, Typography2012 -
We created an artwork and conceptualized a window display for 'The Fringe on Kloof', a Cape Town gallery and shop. This project was a collaboration between us and our friend, ceramic artist Belinda Ormond.Ceramics, Crafts, Illustration2012 -
We created two Eastern-inspired murals for the WooThemes offices. We've included some of our initial concepts we pitched and then the final illustrations which we painted over a few days.Illustration, Design, Icon Design2012 -
We were asked to create a cover image of Steve Jobs and a typographic poster for the Design Times.Drawing, Illustration, Typography2012 -
WooThemes did a survey to find out what designers and developers want from WordPress. We used their findings from over 100 000 users to create this infographic.Graphic Design, Icon Design, Illustration2011 -
We created this illustration for fashion brand Fabiani.Fashion, Illustration, Digital Art2011 -
We exhibited these prints at a group show at Salon91.Illustration2011 -
We created these two illustrations for Migrate, the official magazine of The Loerie Awards. The theme was 'curious'.Typography, Character Design, Illustration2011 -
Twofold, a UK based magazine asked us to make an illustration for their first issue. We decided to make it about one of our favorite South African pastimes: braaing or shisa nyama. Otherwise known as a barbeque to the rest of the world.Illustration, Typography, Digital Art2011 -
We teamed up with We-are-awesome to customise these toy Camels.Toy Design, Pattern Design, Illustration2011 -
The Illville project is an online 'hotel' where artists are given the opportunity to customise a 'room' and share the overall space with other artists for collaboration and networking. This illustration was inspired by the Durban beachfront hotels and Zulu crafts.Typography, Pattern Design, Illustration2011 -
We took part in an exhibition bringing art to the streets.
Big paste-ups of the artworks were placed in the city and Khayelitsha. Take a look at the video of the event to see some of what went down.Illustration, Typography, Street Art2011 -
A collaboration with local illustrator Jean de Wet.Illustration, Digital Art, Character Design2011 -
A Cape Town group show themed on Norse mythology. This illustration depicts the god Odin and his two crows, Hugin and Munin. A simplified version of this design was printed on limited glassware.Design, Illustration, Character Design2011 -
One of five finalists in the Southern Comfort Creative Exchange competition. The theme was to create an illustration which captured the spirit of Mardis Gras and New Orleans.Illustration, Typography, Design2011 -
One of three winning entries to design a coffee cup sleeve for Vida e Caffé.Typography, Illustration, Packaging2011 -
Illustrations for a group show at Salon91.Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts2011 -
Illustrations for a group show at Salon 91.Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts2011 -
Etchings for a group show with Warren Editions.Illustration, Typography, Design2011 -
Custom toys illustrated for a group show with Am I Collective.Illustration, Typography, Toy Design2011 -
Cover illustrations for Pezula Magazine.Illustration, Design2011 -
Cover illustrations for UK financial magazine Global Trade Review.Design, Illustration2011 -
Various artists were commissioned to create a range for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa.
Featuring work by Clinton Campbell, Justin Poulter and Jean De Wet.Design, Fashion, Illustration2011 -
Several artists at Am I Collective were asked to create illustrations inspired by our home continent.
Featuring work by Clinton Campbell, Miné Jonker, Jean de Wet, Ruan Vermeulen, Rudi de Wet, Emma Cook, Kronk, Jagabomb, Elise Wessels and Sindiso Nyoni.
Director Robert Nichols made a viral video for the launch, with music by DJ Remy Gold.Illustration, Typography, Fashion2011
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