Dusted ink

Dusted ink Wild card creative for hire! Insta : Wild ideas from a wild card collective.

Dusted Ink provides high level graphic and digital design, "out the box" concepts, campaigns and strategies to boost your brand and/or business through inventive and progressive marketing.

Talk about cutting it fine. Really had to sneak in the time for this one but hey I dropped my proof of purpose for ya....
18/12/2025

Talk about cutting it fine. Really had to sneak in the time for this one but hey I dropped my proof of purpose for ya.

23:18pm 18 December 2025. Few minutes to spare.

Introducing BADA BING Pizza Shop! This was so much fun!I love these kinds of projects where there is trust in the creati...
25/11/2025

Introducing BADA BING Pizza Shop!
This was so much fun!

I love these kinds of projects where there is trust in the creative process and a willingness to play while going on adventure of “what if?”

The brief, “A retro funky, fun brand that lives between contemporary pizza culture and traditional American corner Pizzeria.”

Think I nailed it?

Go give them a follow as they close in towards launching in the Durban Area. Thank you for your crust 🙏🏻🤣

SHENANIGANSIt’s all one big show. Calling out the circus that is reality. A ring leader made to entertain/distract peopl...
13/10/2025

SHENANIGANS
It’s all one big show.

Calling out the circus that is reality. A ring leader made to entertain/distract people, while the shenanigans go on behind the scenes.

Available in multiple colour on T-shirts, raglans and trucker caps in collab with (give em a follow if you can)

Go to merchbox.co.za and select collections on the homepage drop down menu. Scroll down to Dusted Ink for my full product range right now. So many more ideas brewing. While you there have a dig around and browse all the other creatives and their collections for some independent and alternative threads. There are so many different types of styles available.

Yes, I’m that guy. No, I do not use AI in my work.Yes, I know, I’m going to be “left behind”…BUT I still value work for ...
02/10/2025

Yes, I’m that guy.
No, I do not use AI in my work.
Yes, I know, I’m going to be “left behind”…

BUT I still value work for the effort it took me to create something. For the time I have to spend researching, applying conceptual thought and imagination, crafting the whole package to be its own thing. A from scratch, new to the world creation that stands on its own with nuance and personality that’s shaped by a journey of play and discovery

This is not a condemnation of those who use the tool, i get it. I understand why in today’s world it’s crazy not to go down the AI path. How this is a risky decision when everything needs to be faster and cheaper. I get I’m an outlier.

However, creating things and making them a reality by my own mind and hand is the reason I chose the creative path in the first place. To bring emotion, expression and life to the world through design and illustration

So having said all that, if you’re looking for a wild card, hands on, conceptual thinking, experienced and efficient designer/illustrator to get funky with a project, but doesn’t use AI, I’m that guy.

HERE… WE… GO! The first items are now up for sale on the Dusted Ink Merch store (link in bio) in collaboration with Th...
08/08/2025

HERE… WE… GO!
The first items are now up for sale on the Dusted Ink Merch store (link in bio) in collaboration with

This is just the beginning. The ideas are bursting after this first round. Please share and follow if you like what you see. All support is very much appreciated in advance. 🙏🏻😎🤙🏻

Only available in South Africa. (For now🤞🏻)
DELIVERY NATIONWIDE.
Images are for illustration purposes only.

LETS GET CUSTOM!Looking for something completely new and maybe a little wild? Something with life and character and mayb...
07/08/2025

LETS GET CUSTOM!
Looking for something completely new and maybe a little wild? Something with life and character and maybe a bit of magic? If yes then RAD, that’s maybe why you ended up here.

Hi, hello there, that’s such a coincidence cause that’s exactly what I love to do. Weird.

While you here, if you really do love the idea of getting artistically expressive with your project maybe give me a shout. I’m always looking for more fun to get stuck into.

Otherwise, thanks for coming either way, glad you atleast had a look around and know where to find me.

Stay safe and stay smiling. ✌🏻

IT IS TIME | DUSTED INK MERCH IS COMINGWild card creative you can own. I am going to be launching an online merch shop i...
07/08/2025

IT IS TIME | DUSTED INK MERCH IS COMING
Wild card creative you can own.

I am going to be launching an online merch shop in collaboration with very very soon.

This is where I will be putting all my extra ideas and concepts to good use by producing 100% custom illustrations and designs for all kinds of apparel and extras.

It’s the start of another exciting adventure of expression and imagination and about time I started putting time into my own art again.

Keep your eyes pealed for the drop happening South African soon soon. Like just now but like now now just now.

SOUTH AFRICA ONLY (for now🤞🏻)
NATIONWIDE DELIVERY.

Store link coming soon.


OPEN FOR WORK AND LOOKING FOR SOME FEEDBACK ON AN IDEA… My schedule has opened up and I’m looking for new creative proje...
18/11/2024

OPEN FOR WORK AND LOOKING FOR SOME FEEDBACK ON AN IDEA…

My schedule has opened up and I’m looking for new creative projects to get wild on. Whether it’s design, illustration or creative consulting, I’d be happy to start a conversation.

On a seperate note, I’m working on getting started on a podcast. With the trajectory of of my two decade career and the stage of life that I’m in, I’m looking to diversify into doing a long form podcast.

As I get older I seem to only have more questions and a deeper hunger to understand and process the world from as many points of view as I am able. A search for truth, understanding, knowledge and joy. The focus would be on things that are not just interesting to me but that I (and my audience) can learn something from and hopefully gain a broader and better understanding of all things.

From the biggest questions to the most enchanting alternative topics, stories, practices and beliefs, I’d love to get some ideas on what YOU would love to learn more about, as I go on this adventure of discovery. What are some of the topics or podcasts that most peek your interest ?

Please don’t be shy. If you have a moment I’d greatly appreciate your input.

Much appreciated kimosabis

# illustrator

AI WANTS YOU! The current situation. Ai is hitting the creative industry hard in a variety of ways but I still believe i...
04/07/2024

AI WANTS YOU!
The current situation.

Ai is hitting the creative industry hard in a variety of ways but I still believe in the human connection when it comes to something as personal as branding these days. It requires an understanding of emotion and subtlety.

I have another account that’s purely my illustration work but whether it’s through Dusted Ink or Dud Illustrated ( dudillustrated )we aim to break boundaries and push creativity. If you know any brands or companies who are looking for some “wild card” ideas. You know what to do.

The human touch. The message below is why I truly believe that design, art, creative endeavors as a whole, should always...
04/07/2024

The human touch.

The message below is why I truly believe that design, art, creative endeavors as a whole, should always have a human touch. Working with Clients like the team at SACanegrowers Association is why I do this.

Thank you for trusting me with your brand and having faith in my guidance along the way.

“When I say thank you for what you have done, it comes from all the sugarcane growers in SA. They all love the design and the new image. You have been amazing in the rebranding process and have gone the extra mile to assist us. Well done and what a great project to work on with you! We will definitely contact you towards the end of the year when we do our annual report. We are also working towards the 100 year event, which you will have to be part of.

From all of us at SA Canegrowers.
Thank you and well done.”

Dr Thomas Funke
(CEO)

ABOUT BRAND TIME!The brand behind the branding.I’ve never spent enough time developing my brand. It always went to the b...
19/06/2024

ABOUT BRAND TIME!

The brand behind the branding.

I’ve never spent enough time developing my brand. It always went to the bottom of the pile when there was client work to get to, bills to pay and a kid to feed, but as I get older, “wiser”, more experienced, I finally decided it was time to really give it some love. I was also more aware than ever about how I want to convey myself to my audience and possible clients. “The cobbler with broken shoes” wasn’t going to fly anymore. It was time to be better.

I was always attracted to the octopus as a symbol of what I do. It embodies so many of the qualities I wanted to incorporate in my brand. They are intelligent, creative, flexible, masters of camouflage, multi taskers, incredible problem solvers and let’s not forget the “ink”. They fascinate me.

The logo was always strong in my opinion and I really didn’t feel it needed much of a change. Adding a bolder font definitely was a move in the right direction. But, there wasn’t much else behind that. It was kind of a “add a little here and there” approach over the last few years. This has now changed. I have finally been immersed in my own brand. And it was time to move into the next phase as I hit the 20 year mark of using Dusted Ink as a platform to grow and become the designer and illustrator I am today.

Might even be some merch in it after having some fun with those concepts.

No matter what we face in the creative industries at the moment (Ai, cheaper online services, smarter apps) I, for one, am doubling down on pushing myself to better and to accept the challenge of having to be the most creative I’ve ever had to be.

Hooked on a feeling. Pro tip: The freshest fish doesn’t smell fishy. In other words it was time to get fresh. I had the ...
23/05/2024

Hooked on a feeling.

Pro tip: The freshest fish doesn’t smell fishy.

In other words it was time to get fresh. I had the opportunity to update a brand that I had designed the logo for almost 10 years ago. The company, Sportex, were hitting their 10th year since acquisition and wanted to relook at their branding. By my own admission they were not wrong and it was way overdue.

Taking into account that they are a manufacturer and supplier in the fishing industry for premium gear and tackle and their 10 year milestone, I crafted a subtle mix of the two to arrive at this sharp, clean and oh so sexy result. X marks the spot on the map for the biggest catch with this one.

Nothing fishy about that at all.
[The pun game is strong today]

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