Sublime Design

22/04/2026

Today I received this spam email with a winning proposition for any graphic designer ;-)

12/11/2024

The designer of the Nike swoosh, famously paid $35 for her work back in the day

27/06/2024

The nine stars of Matariki:

Matariki = Well-being and health
Tupu-ā-rangi = Food that comes from above
Tupu-ā-nuku = Food that grows in the soil
Ururangi = The winds
Waipunā-ā-rangi = Rainwater
Hiwa-i-te-rangi = Growth and prosperity
Waitī = Fresh water
Waitā = The ocean
Pōhutukawa = The deceased

14/06/2024

The AUM Festival 2024 theme is AUMNIBUS!

Sublime expanded on our theme artwork design to incorporate nine tomes bound in rich colours representing all the past AUM events, upon which number ten, the pop-up book, sits open. And we added a golden folded paper ribbon so the whole world knows it's their 10th birthday!

AUM says: “A new year’s celebration of our previous festival themes wrapped into one complete, leather-bound volume. AUMNIBUS is a vessel of endless possibilities, a journey through the fragments of AUM Festival’s history with each story intertwined and interconnected. It’s a tapestry of fond memories bound in a book of magic where every word and image is a heartbeat, a fairytale, a sanctuary, a reminder to smile and dance every once in a while.”

AUM New Years Festival

14/05/2024

The Te Moananui o Toi Trust was in need of a website as a platform for people to apply for funding, and to showcase what they offer. Learn about the design of the project here:
https://sublimedesign.co.nz/project/te-moana-nui-o-toi-website/

14/05/2024

The 2024 Arts Foundation Digital Auction is live. On offer are drinks on Sam Neill, a cruise to Antarctica, beautiful artworks and more. Bid your art out now!
https://app.galabid.com/thearts24/items
https://www.thearts.co.nz/

06/05/2024

Clotted cream has not been available in New Zealand since forever! Our client saw a gap in the market for those foodies and ex-pats who relish the thought of adding a large dollop of this luxurious cream on their freshly baked scones, or steak.

The brand personality is slightly punk and irreverent, indulgent, natural, a bit of luxury with a nod to tradition. Which is where the Rolling Stones-esque mouth and tongue come in, perfectly encompassing both deliciousness and punk.

Stacking the name in three lines gives a modern feel, as well as being ideal for a container lid, and the slight curvature adds movement, amplified by strategically placed splashes of cream.

The typefaces are loose and friendly with slightly traditional overtones, with the Dangerously Delicious tagline tucking in nicely to fill the gap made by the shortest word. The use of a gorgeous rich, warm colour palette ensures the brand stands out in the dairy section of the retailer.

What are you waiting for? You can satisfy your cravings now – it is rolling out this week in Farro Fresh stores across Auckland. Learn more about its deliciousness at https://www.itscreambro.co.nz/

17/04/2024

The latest Sublime Design newsletter has been out this morning featuring a great range of projects we have been working on. Have a read here: https://mailchi.mp/6c453fc.../sayonara-to-the-sublime-summer
And if you or someone you know is in need of agency quality design work at studio prices, let us know 🙂

15/12/2023

Meet Peach Fuzz 13-1023, the Pantone Colour of the Year 2024

“A velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches heart, mind, and body. Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.”

“Chosen because, at a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives, our need for nurturing, empathy and compassion grows ever stronger as does our imaginings of a more peaceful future. We are reminded that a vital part of living a full life is having the good health, stamina, and strength to enjoy it.”

14/12/2023

AUM posters out there in the world 😊

See out 2023 and welcome in 2024 at AUM New Years Festival 🎶✨

AUM is a family friendly, music, arts and camping festival held north of Auckland featuring music, performance and visual art, wellness activities and themed nights held across multiple music stages and zones.

Their posters look inviting across Phantom Billstickers network. Get your tix today https://www.aum.co.nz