Studio Slatem

Studio Slatem Hand-drawn illustration and branding for growing brands with a sense of humour :) Sydney, Australia.
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Features of the four pop-inspired artworks created for  mohair collection folders.They capture the vibrancy and colours ...
26/05/2026

Features of the four pop-inspired artworks created for mohair collection folders.

They capture the vibrancy and colours of the yarn samples inside, while featuring the iconic landscape and unique quirks of the Karoo (South Atrica’s home of mohair).

The covers tell a story of where the yarn comes trom, appealing to local and international buyers alike.

👉 Ready to create a unique story for your (or your client’s) brand?

All ideas welcome - just drop me a DM to get started!

We’re almost HALF WAY through 2026 already, and if you’re the business owner who declared, “This is finally the year I s...
19/05/2026

We’re almost HALF WAY through 2026 already, and if you’re the business owner who declared, “This is finally the year I sort out my branding!” back in January (or the January before that!)… consider this your signed-sealed-delivered reminder to actually make. it. happen!

Because somewhere between client or customer work, admin, invoices, social media, and trying to drink water like a functioning adult, your branding probably got shoved right back down the to-do list. Again.

And, fair enough. There’s always so much to do!

But if your brand makes you feel:
👎 uninspired
👎 overwhelmed
👎 or like it no longer represents the he bloody amazing quality of what you actually offer…

Then it might be time for a refresh.

With EOFY around the corner for Aussie businesses (or Q3 for everyone else), I’ve opened a couple of branding and brand illustration spots for May/June.

💡 A smart time to invest in the part of your business that is the main thing people judge you on before they’ve even worked with or bought from you.

So, whether you need:
💪 a full rebrand (if you’re pivoting) or a refresh (if you’re stuck in 2019)
✏️ custom illustrations for more personality (and new graphics to use on socials and your website)
🥂 or someone to untangle the many ideas in your head into a brand that finally feels like you…

Then let me help you!

👉 I’m booking punchy 15-minute brainstorm calls this week where we’ll chat about where you are in business, where you want to go, and what’s getting in the way of your brand getting there.

So if “update branding” has been haunting your to-do list for ages … now’s your sign.

Drop me a DM or a 🧠 and I’ll send over the booking link!

P.S. this is the first sneak peek of my own brand refresh that’s plodding along in the background.

I told myself I wouldn’t jump on the current  look-at-my-logos trend. But here we are. But in colour and a little rejigg...
15/05/2026

I told myself I wouldn’t jump on the current look-at-my-logos trend.

But here we are.

But in colour and a little rejigged, because, well, gotta keep it on brand✨.

Here is a collection of some of my fave past logos, a mix of client and concept work.

👇 Which is your fave?
(Just tryna appease the algorithm nymphs 🙃…)

Sneak peek from my brand shoot yesterday 💛✏️📸! Thanks Robs Oosthuysen, Eastern Cape Photographer for encouraging all my ...
18/04/2026

Sneak peek from my brand shoot yesterday 💛✏️📸!

Thanks Robs Oosthuysen, Eastern Cape Photographer for encouraging all my weird and wonderful ideas. I had so much fun bringing these to life!

I had a... *Don't say it. Don't say it*... WHALE OF A TIME working with Whale Tail Digital!There I said it, because I di...
17/04/2026

I had a... *Don't say it. Don't say it*... WHALE OF A TIME working with Whale Tail Digital!

There I said it, because I did!

Sez came to me looking for the "missing piece" (as she called it) for her new website update that would capture what her different services were all about, while adding in professional fun to make it all feel more approachable and, well, fun!

With accessiblity and file-size in mind, we created the illustrations to work on the dark background, and created the files as SVGs (you can ask Sez more about optimising your website for sustainability though...)

👉 Keen to add "professional fun" elements to your website that are made JUST for your brand, and speak to your customers?
Drop me a DM and let's chat!

Happy Easter to all the Hot, Cross Buns out there 🐰🥚✨Hope everyone is soaking up the long weekend and chocolate with lov...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all the Hot, Cross Buns out there 🐰🥚✨

Hope everyone is soaking up the long weekend and chocolate with loved ones.

(P.S If you feel like you’ve seen this one before, then yes. Yes you have. Nothing wrong with a bit of artwork recycling every year 🙃)

Hey now, brand differentiation just entered the chat… 🙋🏻‍♀️If you’re still sleeping on brand illustrations because:👎 you...
09/03/2026

Hey now, brand differentiation just entered the chat… 🙋🏻‍♀️

If you’re still sleeping on brand illustrations because:

👎 you think they’re not worth the investment
👎 "I'll just use AI"
👎 or, you're concerned that your industry “doesn’t do illustration”,
then your brand is missing out on one of the simplest ways to become more recognisable (and loved!).

These 'fun little graphics' give brands something distinctive and human that photography and stock graphics often can’t.

They add a visual language that is ownable, flexible and instantly associated with your brand.

Over time, those small, consistent visuals become the things people remember - creating brand assets that build recognition every time someone sees them.

👉 👀 Swipe through to see how illustration has helped shape my past clients' brands.

Want stand-out illos for your brand but don't know where to start, or how many you need?
👉 I offer brand illustration packages to get your started - Pop me a DM and I'll send you my nifty guide!

New work for Stucken Yarns, creating the new brand identity for their yarn store, selling undyed natural fibres to the l...
05/03/2026

New work for Stucken Yarns, creating the new brand identity for their yarn store, selling undyed natural fibres to the likes of home dyers and hobbyists to create something unique with.

The logo is hand-drawn to capture the feeling of creativity and care, with a touch of rustic charm synonymous with the Karoo area - home of mohair in South Africa.



📷: Stucken Yarn Store

An email is often the first point of call with new and regular clients, so why pass up the opportunity to add a touch of...
24/02/2026

An email is often the first point of call with new and regular clients, so why pass up the opportunity to add a touch of fun and novelty to make a good first impression?

I love updating my sigs on the [fairly] reg to add a fresh twist and visual interest to an otherwise boring bunch of words. 🥱

It’s also a good excuse to make something for fun for myself/my biz that can double up as a little marketing tool to show what I offer.

If you ask me, that’s a win-win! 🥇

And if you can’t draw or design your own eye-catching email sig - then just ask me!

P.S. my branding packages automatically include your very own branded email sig with a moving gif to show off your new branding.

Sound *ideal*?

Pop me a DM to find out more, or sweep my email address from the post above and send me your ✨vision✨ to my inbox.

Hey hey hey - it’s 2026! And I’m officially back in studio for the year! (Well... physically at least, my brain is still...
05/01/2026

Hey hey hey - it’s 2026!

And I’m officially back in studio for the year!
(Well... physically at least, my brain is still trying to catch up 🙈)

If you were in the depths of enjoying your festive season off-screen and missed my previous post (who can blame you!) - this post is inspired by my home country of South Africa, as I call it home once again (yup, I made the big trek across the globe...).

What does that mean for my past, current and future clients?
Not much will change besides a bit of a time difference shift, other than that - business as usual!

I can’t wait to get cracking on with my current projects on deck, as well as lining up exciting new projects this year!

👇👇👇

So if you’ve done for business goals and resolutions list for 2026 and “Levelling up our branding” or “Feel excited about my brand again” is on it - let’s get chatting!

✨ Whether it’s a bit of a brand refresh to tighten up loose ends and get clarity, or a full rebrand for a new positioning and fresh start - let’s chat branding!

✍️ Looking to finally feel like your brand is special, with your own custom illustrated elements that bring you and your customers joy and instant recognition for your biz - then let’s chat brand illustration sets!

🍟 Got a nifty new product in the works that needs to be wrapped and presented in something unique, punchy and as good as your product? Then packaging and labels is on the agenda!

** And as always: Weird and wonderful ideas are always welcome (and encouraged) - if you dream it, let’s design or draw it!

So with that, let’s kick 2026 off with a bang (and lots of coffee)!

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