Logo, Flyer & Content Design
Content Design
Client Challenge: To design a key visual/poster that will be translated into other branded collateral.
Our Solution: By combining illustration and photography, we created quirky unique visual elements that tie in with the comedic talent of Trending Comics.
Dave’s approach
I tried to make the imagery light-hearted with my whimsical illustrations to overlap the photography.
Packaging – Gift Box
Client Challenge: Crisis Action is a non-profit organisation that aims to protect civilians from armed conflict. Following on from the 2017 Annual Report that we designed, we were commissioned to design a gift box for the organisation to send their annual report to their stakeholders and supporters.
Presentation Design
We were lucky enough to be involved in a few touchpoints at the One Source Live Festival, read about our collaboration below:
Client Challenge One: VWV Group, a global brand experience agency, required creative direction, input, design and layout for a pitch presentation for Absolut Vodka’s inaugural One Source Live Festival. Our ECD SJ was part of the brainstorming phase, while Dave designed the presentation under the direction of the one and only creative genius Takunda Bimha who headed up the winning strategic team.
Our Solution: Our team designed the layout and style of the creative pitch proposal, drawing on the highly-conceptual future-Africa theme of the One Source Live brand in South Africa, while incorporating a fresh and futuristic approach on all visuals.
Dave’s approach
The simple vector linework, coloured in-line with the Absolut’s corporate identity, had to be set against darker backgrounds like charcoal and black for it to stand out and have a bit of character, while keeping in mind the contemporary, clean but creative approach of the client’s signature approach to their visuals.
SJ’s thoughts
I love being involved in a project’s ideation phase and then seeing a team bring it to life in the way this event was organised. Takunda Bimha, Chrissy Dransfield and the VWV team paid the highest attention to detail, paying homage to the artists and creators who exhibited and performed on the day. Plus, I had such a blast at the event itself. Levels.
Read all about Once Source Live here
Watch to find out what it was all about:
Client Challenge Two: We were asked to design an artwork for the official T-shirts at the One Source Live experience. We killed it. Thank you to Takunda and Chrissy for your belief in Team Suketchi. Cava the T!
Apparel Design – Hoodie branding
Apparel Design
Client Challenge: Daily Maverick is a popular daily online newspaper, we were approached by Styli Charalambous, the founder, who needed us to create an iconic illustration on hoodies for the staff.
Our Solution: Because words are so important in journalism, we created an illustration that is composed of word clouds. The words that make up the final image are things that embody the Daily Maverick brand.
Dave’s approach
I focused on words that best describe Daily Maverick based on our research, and used these to build an image of the eagle.
Illustration Digital Single Cover
Client Challenge: Motswako rapper Khuli Chana, had a single release on Africa Day and asked us to design artwork for the single called “Tlekeke” with a very short time to turn it around. We brought it, for a fierce Motswako Originator who we are proud to call our friend and client.
Our Solution: Inspired by the African continent, we created artwork that included the featured artists on the single. It was released on Africa Day. We incorporated bold visuals and colours to be inline with the message the artists wanted to get across.
Dave’s approach
The brown background represents the earth and African land. This is juxtaposed by my signature, unapologetic, bright painted typography effect that gives credence to featured artists’ own colourful and lively approach to the song.
Listen to Tlekeke by Khuli Chana featuring Sho Madjozi, DJ Buckz and Shareen
