Research - Search

 

Just a couple of typographical posters designed as part of a go away gift. I was commissioned to design a poster using a quote that a PhD supervisor always seemed to use when her research group from the Malaghan Institute were stuck with an unsolved problem. Science!!

Rey - Star Wars

 

After watching the latest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, it was almost imperative for me to draw Rey. So many questions arise from this character, it will be interesting to see how she develops. So glad that we finally have a Star Wars movie that's worth watching over and over again. I've Jedi minded myself to ignore episodes 1-3, hehehe.

Renee Coffey, North Island Rodie Tour, closing gig poster

This poster was specifically designed to celebrate the closure of the Renee Coffey North Island Tour, 2014. Using a warm color palette, the poster conveys the sensation of being in a warm lazy summer evening. The double exposure effect gives a certain feel of intimacy and introspection, which is well suited for this private event.

 Detail

 Original files

Left poster used for the duration of the tour. Right poster was an early conceptual design.

Making waves!

Just came across "The Roundup Blog... an online collection that delivers the web's most interesting content." (They're words, not mine ;) ).  I believe this is the first time my work has been published on a design blog without me having to submit it.  :D

Thanks to RoundUp for considering my work! Hit the link to see what other interesting and cool things they have put together.

Cheers guys!

THEROUNDUP

Renee Coffey - North Island Roadie

 

Summer! Nothing like hitting the beach, catching some waves, drying yourself under the sun and then relaxing in the evening listening to some cool live music. If you find yourself in the North Island of New Zealand during the month of March, you might as well catch one of Renee Coffey's gigs. She'll be hitting most of the surf towns on her tour, so soak in the sights and listen to some good tunes while you're at it. Proceeds will go to Renee's charity called Running with Purpose which works through World Vision.

I am stoked with the way it turned out! This poster looks awesome in a large format version, the colors are so crisp that it really stands out. I think the illustration I made pretty much captures the idea of the tour. I also designed a special version that will be used to commemorate Renee's final concert when she comes back home. Until then, enjoy!

Wellington, New Zealand

Need I say more about beautiful sunny Wellington? I have been thinking long and hard about what identifies Wellington, what makes it unique, what makes it so special. Other cities rely on their architecture or monuments and as soon as you see them, you can identify the city immediately. The mere mention of the Eiffel Tower and you'll be thinking of Paris, people riding bicycles with baguettes in their baskets and little cafes on the sidewalks. Big Ben will evoke images of black taxis and the Thames River, 5 o'clock tea and maybe a rainy foggy day in afternoon. The Chrysler building brings the iconic yellow taxi stuck in traffic amongst other 50 yellow taxis and the Statue of Liberty in the foreground perhaps. The list is long and I could go on forever... Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Tower of Pisa, etc.

So what could I use to illustrate Wellington that makes it so iconic? The Beehive perhaps? The cable car? The Brooklyn turbine? Maybe... all of these are options but it's not something that stays with you forever. You may come to the coolest little capital in the world and enjoy the vibe of the city, the excellent coffee options you have at arms length, the relaxed atmosphere... but does that really identify Welly?

And then it hit me, like a storm on a clear sunny day! Why the weather of course!! That is one thing that will always be talked about. No matter if you've been living here all your life or you've been here for a day, the weather is something that will always be discussed at some point. There's no escaping it, it makes Welly what it is and the way people go about their everyday activities.

Tip: Umbrellas not recommended

Best Poster Ever

OK maybe I'm exaggerating a bit but there's no denying that the simplicity of this illustration reflects so much! What evil machinations is this little guy pondering about? That's besides the point, the point is that this little guy is savoring a moment. He's in total peace knowing that he has in his possession a carton of milk. As soon as I saw this image, it struck a chord in me. How can I forget coming back from school and enjoying a tall glass of cold milk? Or having 25 cents in my pocket during elementary school so that I could buy a carton of milk from the school cafeteria?

I have no idea who made this illustration but it is totally Awesome!!! I've been searching for the illustrator/artist who came up with this image but have come up empty handed so far. I would love to have this little guy living somewhere in my flat. I may have to make a reproduction myself, although would love to give credit to the guy who came up with this masterpiece.

Those who know me, are aware of the importance of milk in my life, hehehe

Mmmm.... milk!!

Eating Dirt, Sweating Mud

I was approached by a group of Theater students from Victoria University to help them out with the design of a poster and a flyer for a series of plays that they will be performing. The title that encompasses these plays is quite clever for it reflects all of the knowledge that they have been digesting and assimilating over the years and that they now have to reflect in the plays that they are presenting.

Regarding the design, the chosen colors relate to earthy tones which one can associate with dirt and mud. Dirt being dry has a lighter tone than that of mud which becomes darker when mixed with water. The stressed grungy font helps to convey this feeling of hard work. The torn paper are elements that give us the feeling of something that has been put together in a very hands-on kind of way. Nothing is clean and precise which transmits the sense that people have actually been working on this project; blood, sweat and tears have been poured into this showcase.

The best of luck to all of them!

 

Syudent Symposium 2011

W.I.P. Here's the illustration I've been working on these past few weeks, it will be used to identify the Student Symposium that the MacDiarmid Institute organizes each year. On this occasion, the theme of the Symposium focuses on the options that Alumni encounter after focusing on their studies.

The characters depicted here are the same that have been used for the previous Symposiums although there has been an evolution. You can notice that the characters seem more mature, the style of drawing although far from being realistic, is less caricature than previous versions. Elements from the previous years have been used and incorporated in order to have a sense of continuity.

There are a lot of details that still have to worked on before I can consider this illustration as completed, however, I'm really stoked with the result so far. It's quite fun to see how everything begins to fall into place, especially when you only have a rough idea of what you want to accomplish.

Previous Student Symposium illustrations:

The Cutting Edge

$cience

Prime Minister's Emerging Scientist of the Year Award

UPDATE: I had previously posted this entry but I was asked to remove it during the voting process. Unfortunately, Mark wasn't selected to go on to the final round but we're both really happy with the poster anyway.

For the past couple of weeks, I've been helping out my friend Mark Hunter on the design of this scientific poster. He's competing for the Prime Minister's Emerging Scientist of the Year Award... wow! what a mouthful. We didn't have much time in reality since we both were busy with our jobs and what-not and we found ourselves meeting up at lunch time a couple of times to talk about the progress of the poster. We're both quite pleased with the result and hopefully Mark can go on to win the prize.

Working for the MacDiarmid Institute has given me the opportunity to be part of some really cool projects. Even though I'm not really contributing with scientific knowledge, it's quite satisfactory to know that I am contributing in a way through my designs. This poster is aimed at high school students and if at least one of them understands the principle that is being explained, I can say that we did a good job!

By the way, not only is Mark waiting on the result of this competition but he's also waiting to be a dad for a second time any day now. Whilst working on the poster, we were expecting at any moment to get a call from Jillian (his wife), fortunately we were able to finish without any major events getting in the way.

Kudos Mark!

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