I met Natalie Green over the phone over 2 years ago when she was writing a story about Heartfelt (previously the Australian Community of Child Photographers). We both ended up volunteering at the organisation at the same time and have been able to collaborate on a few projects over the past couple of years.

Nat is a writer at heart. The way she is able to string words together, or spot a gramatically incorrect sentance astonishes me anew each time we work together. In the last year or so, we’ve had a chance to collaborate more, with Nat doing writing and proof reading for both my corporate and small business clients. So when she asked me to produce her logo and identity I was thrilled at the prospect!

A business name like ‘Colourful Words’ should be the first clue that Natalie isn’t like other writers. She is funny and quirky and pedantic and not afraid to showing a bit of spirit. I loved working with Nat as she had a clear sense of her own strengths and what defines her business. That alone makes for a challenging yet highly conceptual design outcome – the very best kind! She also trusted me to do my job and to do it well for her and her business.

The final outcome is a play on the double meaning of ‘colourful words’ – in part as the literal interpretation as well as the implication that there may be  some unexpected language involved! I LOVE the final outcome and am really pleased with the overall look and feel. Nat is still working on finalising the blog interface, but I am sure that will happen in good time. You can check Natalie out on her blog – http://www.colourfulwords.com.au/

All the best for the coming year Nat – I am so excited to be a small part of your journey in 2011!

Posted by Netra on Jan 25th 2011 | branding - card - corporate - design - graphic design - logo - marketing - print design
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Nicole Lloyd was referred to me by Fiona Rogerson of Evoke Art whose branding I did not so long ago.

Nicole had an amazing birth experience where she felt the sound from her crystal bowl helped her focus and be calm through the challenges of labour and birth. She is passionate about all things birth-related and was very keen to share this experience with other women too. Taking advantage of her background in music, Nicole has started Sound Birth to do exactly that as well as encourage other forms of music and sound therapy for labour and relaxation.

If you have no idea what I am rambling on about (indeed, I had to google ‘crystal singing bowls’ myself before taking on the project) you can check out photos on the Sound Birth Facebook Page or on the Sound Birth website. Good luck with your new venture Nicole!

Posted by Netra on Jan 17th 2011 | branding - card - design - graphic design - logo - print design
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