Bugging Out!

I'm hugely fascinated with nature, and bugs that enter my room are always subjected to close-up photoshoots. The things you can see with a bit of zoom are just amazing. Take a look...

That hairdo! Those feelers!

This guy looks like he's back in the 80's with massive shoulder pads on his jacket.

Behind bars...

 This guy was truly fantastic - the camera doesn't do it justice. His legs were bright lumo orangey pink! The colours were amazing. He kind of looks cuddly like a teddybear but simultaneously terrifying. And look at that hair! And those legs! Kinda Dr Seuss-ey.

Fun Interactive Advertising

"To launch the high quality TV channel TNT in Belgium we placed a big red push button on an average Flemish square of an average Flemish town. A sign with the text "Push to add drama" invited people to use the button. And then we waited..."

Advertising like this is so cool - it creates a whole experience for people to play with and places it in real life and also gives you the choice to view it or not. Very clever, awesome, well executed concept!

They've also done a sequel. I think someone should do a "Push to add Happiness" button next :)

A new logo and business card for Emma Jayne

Still super busy with work - these two weeks have been non-stop GO time and although it's been tiring, I can't say I'm not loving it! I feel like once I hit these deadlines I need to have a party - a relaxation party that is... maybe blow up some balloons, get some bubbles, popcorn and choc chip cookies and stay in bed with the cats all day. And then get ready to go all over again :D

Here's another peek at some of what I've been busy with...

Emma Jayne is a proudly South African, and proudly Durban, company that produces a pretty collection of bags woven, printed and sewn locally. They're a mother & daughter team and are taking SA by storm! I was lucky enough to get to do their logo and business cards, have a look below...

I'm so glad they're happy with the results! Check them out on Facebook and Twitter. 

Bizz Bizz Bizzyness & a Wedding Invitation Design!

Shoh, what a week! The busiest I've had in a long while, so much on the go! All awesome stuff though, so loving every minute of the madness. It has taken a toll on blog posts though, but I tried to make up for it a bit by sharing some fun stuff with you on the Facebook page (go check it out and give it a like if you like what you see!).

At least the week has a more chilled and fun ending to look forward to - my cousin's getting married on Sunday! Judging by the bits and pieces I've seen and heard, it's going to be a really beautiful and special day. I was honoured that they chose me to create their invitations, and together we came up with the designs below...

The best part about it was definitely how happy they both are with the end result! 

Her: "I'm so excited about this card, it really has come together so well. Emotionally also, it really captures how far (fiancé) and I have come! Thank you for capturing the essence of us! :D"
Him: "Thank you for that awesome piece of work you pulled through! You captured the spirit we wanted in a very professional way."

I'm so glad to have been able to create what they wanted, and so grateful to have a part in their special day! Can't wait for Sunday :)

Have a fantastic weekend, whatever you do!

P.S. If you'd like to contact me about design or illustration work, please do drop me a mail at happiness.is.info(at)gmail.com :)

Yay for Edible Art

Check out this awesome installation by Chappies bubblegum! Edible art FTW. It's one of six that will appear all over South Africa, and each one contains a winning fact submitted by South Africans. It took 15 hours to create, and less than 15 minutes for people to take down!