Tracy Graffin - Graphic Designer » Work

Thunderbirds – a Retro Metal site

Tracy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:23:44 +0000

Working with possibly the best client ever (no changes, free rein, and a wealth of images), I’ve just completed this website dedicated to Thunderbirds in general, and Perth Thunderbirds in particular.

The site went from concept to live in less than a week. It’s built on the OM4 platform, naturally, with more features than a ‘64, and is gonna run a lot faster too. The site can be updated easily by the mechanically-savvy but technically-naive Paul, it runs the metal-heavy photo galleries like a charm, and you can subscribe free! And who doesn’t want to know when the next TBird Pancake Run is going to be held?

Jump into some retro styling, and maybe learn a bit about distinguishing the chrome detailing of the ‘56 from the ‘57. See it here.

OM4 – What goes round…

Tracy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:56:00 +0000

Glenn Nicholas at OM4 has created a web platform that caters to just about every small business need. And you don’t have to be a tech geek to run it yourself (I’m testament to that!).

We’ve had our heads together for a little while to facelift the corporate identity.. the website will be madeover next. The guys have just moved into new premises and even chose tiles to match the OM4 orange.

This simple, vibrant card was printed one metallic colour, 2 sides, with an emboss.

Printing Experiments

Tracy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:54:32 +0000

Every so often there’s a chance to slide the chair away from the computer and slop around some printing ink. Here’s a sample of some monoprint experiments.

Your Dream Business

Tracy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:45:21 +0000

There’s a mini-boom in new business launches, as retrenched execs take the leap to start their own businesses.

I read about one such entrepreneurial lady who developed a successful range of pre-packaged fresh baby meals. She had been toying with the idea for some time, but being retrenched while on maternity leave provided the impetus.

If you are in a similar situation (but you don’t have to be pregnant!), consider investing in some professional design to get your brand right first. I’ve worked with some great clients who are just starting out, who were surprised that graphic design services could be so affordable. Read some of their comments here. View some identity samples here.

Drop me a line if you are interested in investing in design to bring benefits to your new enterprise. Maybe we can get together for a chat over a coffee.

Sebastiano’s Outdoor Kitchens

Tracy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:17:12 +0000

I love BBQs (I’m a recovering vegetarian!), chilled sauv blanc, summer, G&Ts… and clients that are a delight to deal with! The recently-completed brand for Sebastiano’s incorporates a spatula/sun metaphor, 2-colour metallic printing, finished with a detailed emboss.

Seb & Tash offer a comprehensive, customised outdoor kitchen design and construction service, and are passionate about every project. If you think grilling stuff on summer evenings, cold beers in the fridge and pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven could be your outdoor utopia, check out their website.

Iconic Images

Tracy — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:20:39 +0000

The branding programme for Iconic Images International is just rolling out. The logo symbolises the collaborative nature of the photographers partnership, via a trio of interlocking landscape/portrait frames.
Folder printed in one special mix colour with a large blind emboss.

The partnership combines the talents of 2 photographers – Nick Melidonis and Denis Glennon – who are embarking on various inspiring photographic projects to ‘link nature and knowledge’.

See the site and keep up with developments here.

Sites were built by OM4 in their usual rapid, proficient way.