It was a pleasure for icon design to work alongside the team at City Mission to design their new logo and website. We worked together to communicate their services and encourage others to get involved. The City Mission in Palmerston North supports those in need by partnering with community organisations, churches and the council. Their purpose is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable members of our community through advocacy, connection and empowerment. Visit them online: www.citymission.co.nz
Pictures speak louder than words, and we believe this is true. Taking multi page documents and translating them into captivating visuals, that convey meaning, really makes us tick. Our visuals are used on screens for web clients, in traditional print media and enlarged onto walls for bigger physical audiences. These infographics were developed for the good people at Chard Consulting.
The team at Vertical Arborists are experts in their field and all-round good people. The evolution of their logo was a happy collaboration resulting in the adaptation of the New Zealand Kowhai into the V and the A of the companies name. Now proudly wrapped around their vehicles, coffee cups and clothing, these guys are going places. Check them out on Facebook.
An effective logo will always look great in black and white. We start our design process in collaboration with clients, and work on concepts that are clear and effective without relying on colour. Once the logo design is proven to be versatile, scalable, memorable and timeless, we add a colour palette that can be consistently used business wide.
If you live in Manawatu, New Zealand you've probably seen this logo whizzing about on the side of six different vans. Preferred Plumbing has a team of experienced staff who are problem solvers and skilled tradespeople. icon design worked with John and the team to produce a look that reflects their go-ahead approach. If you need a plumber, Preferred Plumbing are your people, give John Miller a call.
icon design is proud to partner with Zoë and her Bugs Away Kawakawa Spray and Kawakawa Balms.
This effective natural insect repellent has quickly become a top seller. Both the spray and the balms are available in stores throughout New Zealand as well as on-line.
The natural insect repelling properties of Lemon Eucalyptus and Kawakawa combine to create a highly effective repellent that smells divine.
Zoe has also developed a great range of lip balms and soon to be released solid perfumes on line and in stores all over New Zealand.
Namukulu Cottages is a fabulous destination on the Island of Niue. If you are looking for an island paradise, this is for you. With their new icon design inspired brand and website, they look smart and offer the complete get-away package with the option of swimming with humpback whales. Now that’s hard to beat. Visit them at: namukulu-cottages
Te Manawa Art Society has been helping to curate art exhibitions, organise workshops and host guest speakers for over 50 years in Palmerston North. Their logo features the head of Pacific Monarch, the 4.4 metre high bronze sculpture by Paul Dibble that stands at the front of the Art Gallery. The logo has translated beautifully into the pin which is available to purchase at Te Manawa in Palmerston North.
This series of oil paintings were inspired by autumn walks on Palmerston North’s river tracks during the Covid-19 lock-down. They reflect streaming morning light breaking through the shadows. Light conquering darkness, bringing life and colour to each new day.
Limited edition signed print duos are available on archival German etching paper and also printed individually on canvases.
Annie has been practicing acupuncture for over 13 years and runs a business that is both inspiring and empowering. Her interest in herbal medicine, exercise prescription and nutrition spans decades. She is a joy to work with and creating her new brand and website was a pleasure from start to finish. Check out her gorgeous website www.thebalancepoint.co.nz
We are a company who value people and the earth we live in. This means being responsible with resources, time and using products that are sustainable. Zoe’s Kawakawa Bugs Away Spray and Balm fit our values perfectly. We are happy users, promoters and advocates of these great products.
icon design took great pleasure in developing this new logo for Jansen Web to reflect their professional and positive approach to every project. Dick Jansen has over 15 years experience in creating compelling websites for businesses all over New Zealand and is a close collaborator of icon design. We appreciate his technical expertise and willingness to iron out tricky computer glitches - which happen occasionally.
With a wealth of international experience, fifth season design offers a fresh and progressive approach to architectural lighting. They have completed projects, both large and small, in Singapore, Qatar, Spain, Mauritius and New Zealand. Their laser-cut business cards encourage clients to explore lighting possibilities of their own. Check out their website designed by icon design: www.fifthseason.co.nz
icon design was proud to be part of the New Zealand Rugby Museum website project. The NZ Rugby Museum manages the preservation and display of the history and heritage of New Zealand rugby. Our design approach was to treasure the old and celebrate the new. The website aims to make this national treasure trove of history accessible to everyone. Take a look: rugbymuseum.co.nz
The Riddet Institute is a national centre of research excellence focusing on world-class food and nutritional sciences, in collaboration with international research and higher education organisations. This project aimed to show the depth and breadth of their scope and showcase it on their folder covers.
Paula McCool's informative and well-researched book Staying Power tells the story of Woodville and Pahiatua's horse racing history. It is full of local personalities whose commitment to their sport is admirable. The book follows the Racing Club's journey through two world wars and generations of passionate members. It has been a delight to create the look and feel for such an ambitious project.
Map and guide projects are always team exercises between client and designer. We get to throw our creativity at a bunch of information to make complex data easy to read and understand at a glance.
A business card that looks and feels like a passport was a welcome challenge. It's always fun to work with special papers and inks to create a unique piece of work that reflects a business going places.
This Riddet Institute book project aimed to enhance New Zealand’s focus on the highly competitive food market internationally. Shaping the book like a digital tablet and employing specialist print finishes gave the book instant appeal.
B&M Electrical have a staff who provide excellent service for all things electrical. Photographing their staff in action and building their new website didn’t feel like work at all and using a cherry picker to take the high angle staff shot was only part of the fun. B&M are a great Palmerston North business - highly recommend! Check out their new website at bandm.co.nz
Lovers of good quality upcycled furniture are in for a treat at Fusion Furniture. Designing their new look and website was easy with such beautiful pieces of furniture to work with. The only problem was resisting the urge to purchase the lot. At Fusion Furniture they embrace the stories and origins of each piece of furniture, leaving some imperfections, yet transforming them completely with high quality paints.
Working within the constraints of a well-established international brand can still give a lot of scope for creativity. This series of promotional posters for Camelbak allowed us to vent our own love for mountain biking.
