Johnnie Walker, via Love Creative UK, has commissioned some of the worlds best illustrators to recreate epic journeys that the Striding Man made around the globe. Tony Graystone was chosen for the journey to Auckland and the resulting Dutch-inspired limited edition porcelain bottles are truly beautiful.
The clever folk at Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland recently created copy for Tui and called on the genius hand of Max Thompson to produce the accompanying illustration. Created specifically for the Hawkes Bay market, famous for it’s Pinot Noir, the Tui heartland series has been a smash hit.
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of photographer Vanessa Lewis to the IR team. With a wealth of experience garnered under still life specialist Guido Mocafico, Vanessa is an award winning food photographer who brings a fresh and sophisticated style to her imagery. Her passion for good food and photographic excellence has led her to publishing numerous cookbooks, photographing celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Roger Vergé, along with regular commissions from clients such as Colman’s, Ferrero Rocher, Intercontinental Hotels, KFC, McDonalds and Nando’s. (more…)
JWT Auckland recently commissioned Gerad Taylor to create a logo and bus sides for the Contact Festival Playground held in Wellington earlier this year. Gerad has a strong background in traditional illustrative work, but is also highly sought after for his 3D realism, logo illustrations and augmented reality work.
Illustrator Jeremy Kyle felt privileged to have been asked to create a series of illustrations for the United Nations recently. The aim was to visually communicate the 5 key ideas behind Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s ‘Agenda for Humanity‘, which when collectively undertaken will provide the shifts the world needs. Jeremy’s signature watercolour style is catching the attention of international clients. His commissions this year include the Chicago Bulls, New York Times and the United Nations, along with his recent interview on Seven Sharp. His UN Campaign, featured on CNN, has an accompanying video which can be viewed below.
VTNZ teamed up with photographer Kristian Frires and digital agency Gladeye to develop content for their latest campaign. The imagery was used across their new website, billboards and other branding collateral. Exuding the warmth and approachability associated with the tagline ‘we’ll help you get road ready’, the campaign used a combination of talent and VTNZ staff sourced from nationwide casting. (more…)
10 stunning Aotearoa inspired designs make up this beautiful book of wrapping paper, all hand drawn by illustrator Sara Mutande. Designer wrapping at the ready.
Mokshini aka Nadeesha Godamunne landed an illustrators dream job with Ralph Lauren in New York. She can be live drawing at a fashion show one day and sketching design ideas the next. (more…)
Photographer Kristian Frires recently teamed up with the clever folk at Unsworth Shepherd and Brandology, creating conceptual portrait imagery for the new Sorted.org.nz website and brand collateral.
After working for some of South Africa’s best advertising agencies, we’re happy that award-winning art director Minky Stapleton has made the moved to New Zealand and freelance illustration. A multifaceted talent, she has a range of styles from serious to silly, all with a heavy dash of dark humour.