A Word

July 27th, 2021 § 0 comments § permalink

Being a company director is not the laid back, sweet and cushy role most people think it is. Tony Balfour knows this from first hand experience and decided to offer fellow directors some common sense advice. We were tasked with design and getting this little guide to print. Lisa Moes did the illustrations throughout and Chris Sowersby’s Tiempos did the typographic heavy lifting.

Not so Cloudy Bay

July 21st, 2021 § 0 comments § permalink

Marlborough is brilliant wine growing country – it’s surrounding mountains mean westerly clouds are parted to imbue the region with more sunshine hours than almost anywhere else in Aotearoa. That parting of clouds inspired the name of Tiraki, a small winey created by a new generation of an old farming family. Gas Project were tasked with creation of a brand identity and label that had one foot in the tradition of wine, and one firmly in the new world, with sensitivities around environment and tangata whenua, while also being a little adventurous. Inspired by myth, the work of artist Euan McLeod and comic books, Reuben Smith worked up the illustration while we focussed on the brand and typography (and a little wine research). Sometime we love our jobs.

Oamaru Cinema

July 20th, 2021 § 0 comments § permalink

Oamaru was without a cinema for two years before new owners took the challenge on to restore the old space and upgrade it with state of the art seating, sound system and projection equipment. We were tasked with developing an identity that would be distinctive and carry some Art Deco vibes to tie in with the interior. The idea of an owl seemed appropriate – it sits in the dark but sees everything. We had a hoot working on this one.