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Observations from dan day, a designer*

Backpackers Buddy wins Business awards…

We are proud to announce that our long standing client Backpackers Buddy won the Outstanding Tourism Award at the Local Business Awards Ceremony last night. Its been a fun journey helping them get back on their feet and we look forward to helping them grow into the future. Well done to the whole team!

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Is more better than less?

I read a very interesting chapter in John Maeda’s book ‘Simplicity’ today, it spoke about how in some cases, a certain kind of more is always better than less–more care, more love, and more meaningful actions. In the design world that I live in, I work to the mantra that less is more–less words, less [...]

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Painting on a knife’s edge…

Amazing oil paintings by Parisian artist Francoise Nielly, who uses a palette knife to achieve the dramatic textures and bold line work that punctuates her portraits. Check out her website to see how she paints so dramatically. Oh so talented!!

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We welcome TPP internet…

TPP internet, the 3rd largest provider in Australia have come to us to help with a brand re-fresh and concept ideas for their entire brand, a fun project that has us exploring all manner of communication avenues. Stay connected to see the new direction…

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We welcome the Department of Education…

We are proud to be working with the DET team on the look and feel of their intranet, internet and related online portals. The team includes some fantastic minds which makes our job even more exciting as we get to learn loads along the way. Thanks Julian for choosing us.

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Happy New Year…

A quick message of hope and happiness to all for 2010, its going to be an exciting year with the start of kindleman and we look forward to helping you all with your great ideas.

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We think, therefore we Google…

In these slightly uncertain times, it seems as if we still want answers and who better to provide them than Google. As a daily Google user I am not surprised that its brand value has risen by 25%, there really does not seem to be any other search engine on peoples lips! Be sure to [...]

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small is beautiful…

I regularly follow the great advice by the guys over at Flying Solo and this one by Zern really struck a chord with me so I thought I would regurgitate some of his fine words so others could benefit. The conventional business world is obsessed with big. The prevailing myth is that bigger is better [...]

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New Melbourne identity…

The city of Melbourne has recently  unveiled its new logo, the big M. Designed by Landor Associates in Sydney the Lord Mayor had this to say: ‘The new design will become an icon for Melbourne, synonymous with the modern, vibrant, cool city Melbourne is today and will continue to be in the future.’ There has [...]

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Backpackers Buddy launches new branding

We have been working alongside the guys behind Super Return for over 5 years now, so we were delighted when they came to us to help them re-brand and re-launch. Apart from brand development and strategy, we helped with all forms of communication material from everyday tax forms to posters, signage and website. So pass [...]

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