Board...s
Designs for soon to be avaliable Whyisbox boards.
These decks will be available from the Whyisbox Store shortly. Feel free to get in touch about them in the mean time.
NewSugar Issue 6 out now.
Bigger and bolder and rougher and tougher.
Collaborative cover design by Whyisbox and Pit and a nice monster from Dewayne Ashton adorning the home page of the NewSugar site.
Cover work for Jigsaw
Happy technology for the education edition of their catalogue.
Whyisbox recently created a cover (well a whole bunch of covers to be precise)for the giant creative supplier Jigsaw. This particular cover was created for the education edition of their product catalogue.
Milk - A graphic novel by Stref'
Two covers done for the soon to be released book
We were asked to re-work the cover for this graphic novel recently and these are two of our favourites chosen from the pretty diverse selection shown to the client.
Posters designed for special Adobe CS4 promotion
Lucky lucky students!
80% off! Not much to moan about there... erm... innit!
These are two different posters created for different environments.
NewSugar updated temporary site...
V2.0 site has been updated to include the Monstar! project.
We're certainly looking forward to the new slinky version of the site, which hopes to include an artist profile area, shop and more special features. In the mean time however, this mini update is a nice excuse to spruce up the existing pages. ^_^
NewSugar issue 5 is with us real soon too!
NewSugar co-promotes FORM[AT] with Loggerheads in Nottingham
The first FORM[AT] event is the 23rd of May 2009. New site live soon.
Keep an eye on this site for details of the website launch and event updates.
If you are a creative and would like details on showcasing your work at the open air gallery - cliff projections or participating in the live installations please contact jules@newsugar.co.uk or give us a call on +(0) 44 7971 917 999
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Monstar! A new project for a special edition of NewSugar
A digital re-make of the classic paper game, consequences...
Do you remember a childhood game called 'Consequences', where you folded some paper and took it in turns to draw a piece of a picture each, finally revealing the final image (or course you cant see what the others have done before it's finished) to reveal an awesome monster or some other bizarre creation?
Anyway, we freakin' love this game so it seemed only fitting, when looking for a collaborative art project for NewSugar, that we dragged this beast out again; albeit with a 21st century make-over.
WE NEED YOU! Over the coming weeks there will be a brand new area on the NewSugar site where you can download templates and view an interactive/randomising version of the project. However, if you would like to get hold of a template now give us a shout at oi@newsugar.co.uk and we will send you one. All the final pieces will make it into a 'Consequences' special edition.
We already have quite a few people playing... come and join in!
The piece below - 'No. 1', for want of a more imaginative title, was done as an example piece to promote the project and was created by Aaron Miller (head), Whyisbox aka us(inner) and Koodoo (body).
3D Experiment
Shapes and texture being developed for a magazine article.
Started developing some abstract 3D elements for use with additional illustration and typographical layout.
This is a concept image for an article in Shook Magazine that we're working on for a client.
More news on that soon.
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New audio project graphics for Thenorks
CD designs for single, album and EP respectively
More details coming soon but for now why not have a wander over to the bands MySpace page for a listen to some of their stuff.
Concept flyer image for an upcoming arts & music event
Illustration typography with Photoshop treatment.
Full information for the event coming soon. For now visit the Loggerheads website or check back here soon.
New temporary NewSugar site
Site goes live ready for Issue 4 of the magazine.
Still working on the all singing all dancing NewSugar site but in the mean time a lick of paint to welcome in the new issue of the happy happy mag!
NPJC '3 Favourite Tunes Night' flyer
Pro-bono flyer for the charity event
Big shout to our friends at Legwork Studios for creating these awesome characters.
Look out for a Legwork interview in NewSugar some time this summer.
If you would like to get hold of vector versions of these characters head over to the Legwork give-away's page here.
My Pocket
Illustration for Issue 4 of NewSugar magazine
We expect they probably should have paid up on time... ow!
Pretend paper logo for NewSugar
Newest logo for the awesome PDF magazine.
Although the logo for NewSugar has been changing constantly (deliberately) for the past few issues there is now a move to design one that will live a little longer than just one issue. This may be it... this may not! UPDATE: It's not... ^_^
Hopefully, if my workload dies down a little (although no complaints here), we can start the long overdue overhaul of the NewSugar site too. Watch this space, but not too closely it may be a tad like the proverbial paint drying at this rate.
Bear
Image done for a new group on Concrete Hermit
Done recently for a new group on the creative network. The group's new project 'The Brilliant Book Of Bears' should be coming to a vendor near you soon... When it's done that is. ^_^
Logo update for Whyisbox
New Ishihara style logo for Whyisbox... can you see the 'W'?
If not, there is probably just cause to get yourself down the opticians!
Cover art for Issue 3 of NewSugar magazine
Issue 3 coming soon! It's not that Christmassy though... ^_^
Image created for a new issue of the magazine. You can view that (when it comes out) and previous issues here.
Believe Nothing
Artwork for a new web project.
Image created for a new site www.believe-nothing.co.uk. Details coming... eventually. ^_^
Cover for Issue 2 of NewSugar magazine
Second edition of the new mag is out mid November.
Issue 1 of the magazine had almost 7000 downloads (from over 80 countries!) in it's first month and things are hotting up for the second installment!
If you would like to see your work feature in issue 3 take a look at the NewSugar site here for more on submitting.
Background image for NewSugar
Created for contents page.
An angry clown's wallpaper - looks even more ominous with the typography added.
Cover for NewSugar magazine
First edition cover for the new mag.
Magazine was unveiled at the beginning of October 2008... click here to see more.
Free Whyisbox desktop
Type treatment experiment turned desktop!
To download your very own Whyisbox desktop choose your monitor size from the list below.
1024 x 768 click here
1280 x 1024 click here
1440 x 900 click here
To set the image as your desktop right click on the image once it appears and choose:
Internet Explorer: 'Set as background'
Firefox: 'Set as desktop background'
Safari & Chrome: Good luck with that!
Repeating pattern
Created for NewSugar for multi-purpose use.
Pattern created for the new magazine...
Dusty Frazzle
One of our subs for the first edition of NewSugar.
The theme was No! Read more about the image and others in the magazine. ^_^
Another of my subs for NewSugar.
Self Commissioned piece for the magazine
Ziggy Starbucks
Self Commissioned piece for new print series.
New giclée print now available at the Whyisbox Shop...
Meja
Still from a Flash animation that's in the works.
Illustration still with lots of lovely Photoshop treatment.
The Fear
Illustration for the Nicely Done exhibition at Loggerheads in Nottingham.
Giclée prints of this image are now available from Loggerheads - or, you can contact us here if you would like to purchase one.
NewSugar site goes live!
Website launches for first stage of the NewSugar hunt for hot new talent!
NewSugar is a new project launched to showcase some of the hottest upcoming talent around the globe. If you would like to find out more or get involved click here.
Site design and development done by us at Whyisbox™
Lol Lol Lolly
Illustration for Freeq Magazine.
This illustration was as part of a series for a 'Great British Summer' themed edition of the magazine.
If you like this image then it is now available to purchase as a giclée print from the Whyisbox Shop.
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Poolio
Invasion of the paddling pool.
Another piece for the Freeq magazine 'Great British Summer' edition.
This lovely picture is available as a giclée print ready and waiting for you to purchase at the Whyisbox Shop!
Interesting Facts
Did you know that...?
Typographic illustration designed for an upcoming poster club event.
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Fontastic
We expect this would work bloody brilliantly as a body font... ^_^
Font (with variations) for new project.
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Lady Boards
New series of board designs.
Secret squirrel.
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Badges
Some badge ideas for a new Concrete Hermit project.
Check out their badges here. Also check out their awesome new social networking site!
The Tide
Taken from a family album.
Self commissioned piece for a new print series. Check out our shop all the way over here for giclée versions.
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Moostag
Based on Absinthe's reputation in the 21st Century with a head nod to its past.
A commissioned piece for Emerald Faerie for a Designers Are Wankers event.
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The Last Time
Referencing an odd experience on Absinthe. We'll leave the interpretation to you!
A commissioned piece for Emerald Faerie for a Designers Are Wankers event.
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Odd Couple
Long distance relationships never work.
Self commissioned illustration for a series of Giclée prints. Available at the Whyisbox Shop if you would like to buy it.
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The Last Time
Illustration submitted for a 'beast theme' issue of Turbo Chainsaw magazine.
Inspiration was from a Ray Bradbury quote (science-fiction writer,1920s).
Zombetty
Usual zombie appreciation thing.
Commissioned illustration for a print series.
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Have you lost weight?
We're positive that something is going on... they sure do spend a lot of time together.
Commissioned illustration.
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Illuminatus CD sleeve
Illustration done for Illuminatus a band from Nottingham.
Not sure if it will be used but we enjoyed the brief and enjoyed the outcome. Check out their music here.
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There must be a name in here somewhere?
Artwork Oddness.
A self commissioned illustration.
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Thenorkestra website
Home page for the bands (thenorkestra) website...
Listen to some of their music here.
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Splash Image
Old site.
Illustration developed for the original version of this site.
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Glam
Where Glam Rock goes to die.
Self commissioned illustration.
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Thenorks logo
Logo developed for Thenorks the studio based side to Thenorkestra.
Listen to some of their tunes here.
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Thenorkestra logo
Logo developed for Thenorkestra the live side of Thenorks.
Listen to some of their tunes here.
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John
John Lenon... maybe.
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Swamp
The seedy underbelly of the internet.
Self commissioned illustration.
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Wallpaper
Designed as a free giveaway.
For Dixons Group premium customers.
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Jules
Self portrait.
The wobbly face in front of the equally wobbly mind.
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Whyisbox is open for business!
Design and illustration services for the discerning client...
The Whyisbox studio is now taking on new creative projects and we are currently looking for exciting new clients to work with.
We are particularly keen to bring something special to identity, branding, typography, info-design, book design, movie titles and music industry projects, and, as obsessive illustrators we're always interested in projects that we can get our vectorised teeth into.
Specialising in design and illustration for apparel, merchandising, packaging, flyers, promotional materials, interiors and just about anything else you can think of; we can handle any design project you have be it for web or print.
If you like what you see then we would love to hear from you whether you have a full brief ready project or would just like a chat... we are looking forward to hearing from you! ^_^
More info/Contact details:
Telephone: Ask for Julian on +44 (0) 7971 917 999
Email: Via the contact form here or directly to hello@whyisbox.com
About Whyisbox
"Now, how did that all come about?"
Stopped from painting on street walls, no good at drawing bowls of stupid apples, bored of being ridiculed for drawing words and not pictures in art classes and continuously told "doodling will make you go blind" by the grown-ups; life on planet The kid Has Lots Of Artistic Potential was not looking too rosy for Whyisbox. Life in fact was looking so intolerable that it exchanged it's inner sketch pad for an inner Stylophone® and hopped on the first ship to Waster Teenage Rave DJ, one of several dysfunctional moons.
Years on now and terribly poor, but socially awesome, Whyisbox moved back to planet The kid Has Lots Of Artistic Potential and, to its overwhelming joy, discovered people now liked to look at doodles and words and wall art! "All praise the Lord of the Internet & Global Social Networking" it cried and set off to build a new home there.
This site is that place; a 'new home'! Please excuse the mess.