It's not all Black + White

Black Canvas gets a shiny new website!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:36:42 GMT

We’ve recently celebrated our 15th Business-Birthday!
To celebrate this milestone we’ve treated ourselves to a new website.

We’re so thrilled to unveil the exciting new look of Black Canvas’ online presence!

Our refreshed website highlights our graphic design expertise, featuring everything from beautiful logos to striking animations. Whether you’re looking for a polished website or engaging infographics, we’re here to help. Explore our portfolio and discover how we can transform your vision into reality. We are eager for you to be inspired by what we can create together!

For many years, we have collaborated with web developers to bring our branded website designs to life. With a long-standing desire to take control of this service for our clients, we are excited to now offer custom website design and development in-house. This means we can assist you from logo design to branding and establishing a vibrant online presence.

Reach out to us to begin the process of refreshing your website!

The sound of summer!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:32:30 GMT

As the heat of the season kicks in, nothing beats the sweet relief of a cool, creamy treat. Try flicking through the summer Home Ice Cream catalogue without drooling—it’s impossible!

These mouthwatering delights are featured in a vibrant 6-page brochure, packed with bright, eye-catching graphics that capture the essence of sunny days and summer fun. Designed by Black Canvas of course!

From classic cones to decadent sundaes, each page offers the perfect way to keep cool when the temperature rises.

Keep an ear out for that familiar Home Icecream bell—your next refreshing treat is just around the corner!

Ding! Ding!

Cool new website is now live!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:29:07 GMT

We’re excited about the fresh vibes and animated roll-overs on the newly revamped Coldshield website. We’ve had the privilege of designing for Coldshield since 2010 and have witnessed the impressive growth in their business over this time.

The new website is a fantastic showcase of the products and projects that make this Toowoomba-born business an innovative industry leader.

Australian Ginners’ Association

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:27:33 GMT

We were thrilled to assist Australian Ginners’ Association to craft a brand that’s all about approachability and industry connection. We wanted the logo to be warm and welcoming, like a handshake - speaking to all involved in the cotton supply chain.

Our logo is inspired by the infinity symbol, with a twist! We added a third circle to make the shape into a cotton boll. The top circle has been given a ‘saw’ edge - an important part of the ginning process where fast-moving circular saws grip the fibres and pull them through narrow slots to separate seeds from the fluffy white stuff. This logo shows this process in a simplified and symbolic way.

So, if you’re ready to spin success in your own brand, our logo designs are what can set you apart from the rest!

Say G’day to Nautical Concrete Pumping

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:25:28 GMT

Servicing the Lockyer Valley and surrounding areas, this family-run business has worked in the concrete industry for over 15 years and understands that the success of construction projects depends on having concrete poured on-time and within budget. Nautical Concrete Pumping is dedicated to getting the job done smoothly, safely, and efficiently every time.

The new logo, brand and website reflects these high standards of professionalism and commitment to innovations in concrete pumping that will transform building practices.

Watch this space with the expansion of the Nautical fleet into the future and the company’s progress that strives to consistently push boundaries and points northward.

Introducing HL Court and HL Cycle by Heritage Lanes

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:22:54 GMT

Fancy a spot of Basketball, Pickleball or Soccer on the new free-to-use undercover community Sports Courts at Heritage Lanes? The revitalised public space at the Turbot Street Underpass provides new and exciting amenity for Brissie locals.

Black Canvas have helped with logo and signage to show association with Heritage Lanes whilst also standing apart as its own brand identity.

HL Cycle is an exciting reusable cup program to reduce waste and increase sustainability in the Heritage Lanes precinct. We loved putting together co-branded cups, drop-pods and informational elements to promote the program.

Drink it! Drop it! Do it again!

Waffle Day

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:20:45 GMT

Waffle what are you waiting for? Celebrating Waffle Day with some delicious waffles beautifully presented in Black Canvas designed packaging for Kialla Pure Foods.

Kialla’s Organic Waffle Mix makes it so easy-peasy to produce perfect waffles that are extra crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside. So hard to decide between Classic or Chocolate!

Find them online, at organic retailers and selected Coles Stores - look out for the scrumptious packaging!

Black Canvas has a new home!

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:18:37 GMT

After 14 years of calling the White Horse home, Black Canvas is getting a new home at 15 Isabel Street. We are so excited to be moving into this beautiful piece of Toowoomba history, and hope you can drop by soon!

Schools Back!

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:17:27 GMT

St Saviours College is looking the part with a Black Canvas designed school crest and refreshed branding. The “Resolve” Strategic Plan directs the college’s creative thinking for the coming years and drives innovative action to resolve to do good today, and better tomorrow.

The school community is very proud of the tradition, reputation, achievements, culture and spirit of the school. What more fitting way to express this than through a revitalised brand!

A+ for presentation girls!

My Wellness Clinic

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:03:41 GMT

Look out for this new business coming in the New Year!

My Wellness Clinic is a new holistic wellness clinic that provides hope, support and skills to assist recovery from eating disorders. We love this colour combination of teal, apricot and smoke that invokes feelings of energy and balance.

Venn Financial Group

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:02:27 GMT

Venn Financial Group is an exciting new business advisory firm for our region. With a focus on relationships and people-first thinking – Venn offer a wealth of knowledge for continued financial success for their clients.

The logo has been designed around the concept of a venn diagram, where intersecting circles are used to illustrate logical relationships between sets of items. Wealth generation is a combination of many moving parts – and Venn Financial Group can help navigate those complexities using relatable concepts and holistic strategies.

We love the logo solution – it is bold, bright, and stands apart from the crowd!

logo and brand for the hemp CRC

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:00:03 GMT

Black Canvas recently designed the logo and brand for the hemp CRC (Cooperative Research Centre), a program with a bold vision to build strong foundations for a secure and sustainable hemp industry for Australia and the world.

The interconnected, stylised leaflets visually show collaboration and connectedness between growers, researchers, suppliers, policy makers, local and national bodies and end users. The overall symbol looks like a star representing excellence and quality. We love how the logo and its branding application have worked together to give hemp CRC a bold and confident look to advocate hemp as a versatile product and key crop for the future.

Quarter Acre Cafe

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:58:03 GMT

It’s no secret that we LOVE coffee so it was a dream for us to design the logo for a new local coffee shop – Quarter Acre Cafe. The logo (just like the coming café) will have an emphasis on quality and sophistication, along with a drool worthy colour palette. Quarter Acre is sure to become our future destination of choice.

Stay tuned - coming very soon!

Aus Cotton Conference

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:52:14 GMT

The Aus Cotton Conference is currently underway on the sunny Gold Coast. We have worked with our cotton clients to design documents and displays ready for them to put their best foot forward. In particular, we designed this logo and animation for Cotton Australia. They are celebrating 50 years this year – what an achievement!

Aurora Hill

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:49:30 GMT

We have been busy behind the scenes helping Aurora Hill get ready for the release of Stage 5 and 6 of their development at Mt Rascal. From brochures to billboards – we have loved assisting the new estate to look professional in their presentation. We are so excited to see a growing number of families choosing to call Aurora Hill, Estate ‘home’. Exciting things on the horizon!

Hampton Festival

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 01:46:54 GMT

It’s a very good weekend to get a taste of the good life! Hampton Festival! Logo design by Black Canvas.

Same local company. New fresh look.

Sun, 08 May 2022 01:44:30 GMT

A lot can happen in 10 years and that has certainly been the case for Action Electrical. They have grown exponentially in size, services and staff throughout this time. To reflect that growth, the company once again engaged Black Canvas to design and refresh their visual identity.

The update is in line with the previous logo which assists with brand connectivity - keeping a similar brand presence yet allowing it to evolve and stay current. The colour palette was retained, while the shapes and fonts were treated to a stylish and sophisticated Black Canvas brand makeover. The update has been a seamless move forward - eyes on the future with a nod to the past.

Top Paddock Clothing - high quality clothing for Pittsworth

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:41:01 GMT

Introducing Top Paddock Clothing - a local supplier of high quality formal and casual clothing for Pittsworth and the surrounding communities. The logo solution is simple, stylish, and sturdy – just like the offering at Top Paddock Clothing! How fantastic to have the local convenience of quality, comfortable clothing, close at hand.

Royce Auto Electrical + Air Conditioning.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 03:10:26 GMT

We LOVE logos. This is a logo we recently put together for our friends at Royce Auto Electrical + Air Conditioning.

The objective for this logo was to convey Royce’s dedication to high quality work and visually show their core values of sincerity, professionalism and reliability within their field.

Kialla Pure Foods rebrand!

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:08:38 GMT

Our brief was to give focus to Kialla’s mission to create simple, honest, healthy food products, and also modernise the existing packaging and keep it cohesive.

We stuck to natural textures, rich earthy tones and illustrative touches to produce a handcrafted feel throughout the brand. We made sure that the logo and packaging, whilst new, still bare some resemblance to the original.

Healthy never tasted so good! (Or looked so good!)

Wagtail Yarns

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:07:26 GMT

We LOVE seeing our work out in the wild. Special shout out to Wagtail Yarns for trusting us to bring their yarn labels to life.

How fun are these winter colours!

Another logo in the wild! This beauty is for Mariposa Pocket

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:05:41 GMT

Mariposa Pocket is a brand new community offering scenic acreage blocks from $229k in the foothills of the Toowoomba Range!

The illustrative element of this logo gives a spontaneous, creative and laid back feel to the development’s presentation. Teamed with a bold and modern serif font – the logo, though delicate, has strength and confidence of presence.

Kilalah Park Estate in Highfields

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:14:03 GMT

We’re so delighted to share the logo we designed for the beautiful Kilalah Park Estate in Highfields!

The Jacaranda tree represents wisdom, rebirth, wealth and good luck which is a fitting symbol for this quality premium estate and those looking to make Highfields their home.

Pancake Day

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:10:37 GMT

What better day than Pancake Day to show off the new pancake mix labels we designed for Kialla Pure Foods.

We recently completed a full brand makeover for Kialla and we’re stoked with the outcome!

New Year, new campaign!

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 02:09:34 GMT

Our friends at Wintergarden are celebrating Lunar New Year tomorrow with a gift voucher giveaway, and enlisted our help to craft some cracking designs for their campaign collateral.

My eDocs

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:38:08 GMT

New launch alert! The National Grower Register's My eDOCS is a brand new digital document management tool for growers and buyers. As a return client to Black Canvas, we are so happy to have designed the logo and branding for NGR's new venture.

FREE Recipe eBook Download

Sun, 10 May 2020 13:38:08 GMT

Mother’s Day is almost here, and to celebrate, we have put together a little recipe book with a collection of recipe-memories from our mums. We hope that you enjoy some baking over the weekend and share it with your family.

~ The best memories are made around the table. ~

Engagement Branding

Tue, 05 May 2020 13:38:08 GMT

The only thing we love more than a wedding is a destination wedding!

After creating her engagement party invitations and branding, Rachael called upon our design skills again to help summon her bridal party in style - with gold foiled, personalised passports no less.

Rebecca Vonhoff for TRC

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:39:50 GMT

Say hello to Toowoomba Regional Council's newest councillor, Rebecca Vonhoff. We may be biased, but Rebecca's hard work paired with our logo design and accompanying branding made for an unbeatable election campaign. Congratulations Rebecca!

Good Samaritan College

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:42:41 GMT

This local Toowoomba school prioritises the well-being of all members – spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally - all with the mission of 'Success through industry'. We were thrilled to assist in their rebrand - including logo, stationery, signage and templates. Good Samaritan College has a brand that its students and staff (and we) are proud of.

The logo shape created for Good Samaritan College is made up of open hands that are offering help, and also visualises flames of the Holy Spirit and togetherness. The colours used represent land, earth, sand, and sky. Each shape within the symbol is a different colour in order to show that each person is unique, but when they come together it creates unity.

Easter Colouring In

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:18:27 GMT

Would you like some Easter colouring in to entertain the kids, or even yourself? Make sure you take photos of your artwork, and tag us on Instagram @black.canvas #blackcanvasgraphicdesign

We've also create a large egg for you to colour in and stick to your front window or door, so that everyone has a chance to hunt for Easter Eggs this weekend.

Pauline's Quilters World

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:50:49 GMT

Just like quilting, hours of labour and love go into every logo we design. This little one looks great across every branding element of Pauline’s business - product labels, expo banners, gift vouchers and website.

This logo consists of a geometric symbol of overlapping threads. The linear symbol represents the coming together of various people and organisations at trade events and in learning groups - while also being symbolic of shapes and pieces of quilting patterns. Being a leader in the industry with innovative products and techniques, we wanted to visually represent innovation and collaboration for Pauline's Quilters World logo.

Australian Secondary Principal’s Association (ASPA)

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:45:54 GMT

Black Canvas rejuvenated the ASPA brand with a new youthful logo, whilst maintaining the original colour palette for an easy transition from old to new.

This logo features a stylised 'Australia' symbol that visually shows that the Association incorporates all of Australia, and is fitting with the ASPA mission - 'to encourage members to work together to achieve excellence in Principalship for the benefit of young Australians'. An Aboriginal dot pattern has been used in the branding to give connection to the strong indigenous links of the organisation.

Toowoomba Retina and Eye Specialists

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:52:50 GMT

Simple yet effective! Black Canvas created the brand identity for this Toowoomba local, including logo, corporate stationery and website.

This logo is designed around the shape of an eye with mirrored halves to represent the way the eye and brain work together to form visual images. It reflects the relationship between GP and Surgeon, and vice versa. It also represents balance, harmony and precision.

Precinct Urban Planning Website

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:02:37 GMT

We love giving websites an online-lift, and were thrilled to assist Precinct Urban Planning with theirs. With their already established and well-known brand, Precinct wanted a responsive, fresh and stylish website that showcased their projects and services.

Wagner Corporation

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:22:22 GMT

Simple and clean design has the power to stand out of the crowd. Wagner Corporation's website delivers this with the launch of their new site to showcase their impressive infrastructure and property development capabilities.

Russell Mineral Equipment (RME)

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:07:18 GMT

Russell Mineral Equipment wanted an up-to-date and relevant website to reflect their cutting edge mining equipment, technologies and service. We love the new design which has a high focus on people and their products.

Rural Economies

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:19:16 GMT

Rural Economies (a collaboration between four Universities) asked Black Canvas to design a logo, branding and website for their initiative. The shapes used have been designed to represent digital connectivity within the rural community and the role that Rural Economies will have in serving, strengthening and bringing together various entities for the economic benefit of all involved.

Ten years of Black

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:32:24 GMT

10 FOR TEN :: CELEBRATING TEN CONSISTENCIES THAT HAVE HELPED US THRIVE (WELL SURVIVE) IN TEN YEARS IN BUSINESS.

1. TEN YEARS OF BLACK

Everything you want is on the other side of consistency.⠀

This month – we are celebrating ten years. Wooo. We couldn’t let this milestone go by without a little bit of reflection and reminiscing. Black Canvas. Founded in 2009. TEN YEARS! More than ability, more than creativity, more than business-know-how, we are proud of our consistency. We show up. We keep going. We work hard. We have ah-mazing clients who are our brand ambassadors, who keep coming back for more and who tell others about what we do too. Our team are certainly 10 out of 10ers. And our friends and family have helped and cheered us on the whole way. We don't do life alone. Success comes in the steps of those who walk with us. We can do more together than we can apart. Thank you all for playing a special part in the Black Canvas journey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Celebrating ten years of Black! ��

2. TEN YEARS OF LOGO LOVING

Our all-time favourite part of this creativity gig is to design logos and develop brands.

Our style is simple and streamlined. We love that when we help in this early phase, a platform for all future communication is created and helps bring confidence of presentation to everything that follows. We have designed at least a logo a week for the last ten years and are proud to say that many of our designs are still going strong. The logo process is an exhausting but a rewarding one – so many hours invested into such a small mark!

Here’s to ten years of logo-designing! ✎

3. TEN YEARS OF SISTERHOOD

One of the greatest constants we have had in our ten year journey is sisterhood.

We are a proud sister-run-biz. We don’t fight. We finish each other’s thoughts. We have complementary strengths. We are different, but similar. We answer when you call us the other one’s name. We fit together well. It works. Love our sister duo. Celebrating this sister act and our consistent companionship along the way. How crazy good that we both chose the same career! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Yay to ten years of sisters-in-business!

4. TEN YEARS OF THE WHITEHORSE

We are lovers of our hood.

Toowoomba has so many exciting things happening in this part of the world right now - it’s fantastic to be amongst it. And... for ten years we have called the Whitehorse building home. Our little studio is where the creativity comes!

A place close to our hearts! ✦

5. TEN YEARS OF COOL CLIENTS

We are super thankful for our very cool clients. ��

We love to serve through design and we are grateful for the trust placed in us for projects and brands, both locally and far afield. We really value relationship and connection, and some of these connections have lasted all of those 10 years. Now that is worth celebrating!

So thankful for each and every client! ✩

6. TEN YEARS OF TEAM

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

Design is a team sport. We love each of the contributors to this Canvas. Here’s cheers to our 10 out of 10 team. And ummm… you know what… there happen to be 10 of us! Kristy・Anna・Claire・Lindsey・Laura・Ash・Sarah・Alyssa・Deneise・AND our brave boy – Bunsom. Teamwork makes the dream work.

Go TEAM Canvas!

7. 10 CONSISTENCIES WE TRY AND BRING TO THE TABLE WITH EACH PROJECT WE WORK ON

Easy going. We have a ‘can do’ attitude. We’re flexible and easy to deal with. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Creative. We are creatively wired and specialise in creating distinctive and unique solutions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Experienced and efficient. We have many years of design experience. We live and breathe design and use the programs daily.

Extra mile. We love going the extra mile. We stay up-to-date with new technologies and efficiencies to streamline the design process.

Reliable. We have a fast response time. We deliver on promises. We have a team of professional designers so our workflow is efficient and thorough with an end product that looks a cut above the rest.

Consistency. From your logo to your print collateral, to your online presence - we do the lot. We love seeing a brand seamlessly transition from one element to the next.

Passionate. We work hard, we have fun and we love what we do. We bring enthusiasm, passion and a can-do approach to each job we work on.

Problem Solvers. We see possibilities in the problem, not problems in the possibilities.

We listen. We have a heart to serve through design. It is our purpose and passion.

Design thinking. Good design takes great thought.

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8. TEN YEARS OF BUSINESS + MOTHERHOOD

Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work. ⠀

We are mums. We work. We multitask. It can be a juggle. But we are so thankful for the colour and chaos they bring. Our littlun’s are what make this Canvas so worthwhile. We are super thankful for our husbands, Mums, Dads and in-laws who help us do this!

High five to ten years of juggle! ��‍♀️

9. TEN YEARS OF CREATIVITY

Just doing what we do, cause we were born to do it!

The creative industry is the best industry. We are problem solvers and solution seekers. Our friends and family don’t totally know what it is we do – but let’s just say there is a lot of clicking, chuckling and chocolate involved in the creative process. We love to serve others through design – it’s our passion and purpose. It is so good to help give businesses and organisations a confidence boost by making them look as good as they feel.

We love our canvas ��

10. TEN YEARS WORKING ALONGSIDE MARKETING PROFESSIONALS

We oh so love working with marketing experts! When fantastic ideas are executed in a dynamic and visual way – well that is a winning combination. We work with an amazing range of people, departments and industries - each day is a surprise!

So thankful for the opportunities and trust our partners place in us. ✬

Aurora Hill Development

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:25:13 GMT

Are you looking for land? Well, we might just have found it for you! Aurora Hill located at Hodgson Vale boasts premium, elevated, acre lots with scenic easterly views. Black Canvas has helped with logo, colour palette, and a complete branding package. Such an exciting project to be involved with!

BRIZSTAR ~ New Logo

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:26:42 GMT

We were tasked with designing a logo for Brisbane’s newest café offering coffee, beverages and food-on-the go. The brand identity created around the logo is strong, simple and stylish all in one! We love seeing logos come to life!

HumeRidge Church ~ New Look

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:41:11 GMT

HumeRidge Church were looking for a fresh face for their brand. The goal was to create a logo that conveyed simplicity and strength, passion and purpose, warmth and friendliness - with the cross at the heart and centre. We love the result and the ah-ha moment when you see the cross!

Shop Bne City Activations

Thu, 30 May 2019 00:34:53 GMT

Queen St Mall’s biggest retailers banded together in September to hold Shop BNE City - Brisbane’s biggest shopping party! The Myer Centre hosted a number of in-centre brand activations, which allowed shoppers to engage with brands face to face. We were lucky enough to create the design collateral for Cloud 9, Brisbane’s most instagrammable space, and The Sweet Suite, a delicious doughnut giveaway. Super sweet!

Aussie Outdoor Products

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:37:23 GMT

Check out this little ripper of a website we designed for Aussie Outdoor Products! If you’re in the market for outdoor living products, navigate your way around the interactive home page features and be inspired.

Aurora Marketing Animation

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:51:10 GMT

Aurora Marketing renowned as Australia’s leading team of tender experts asked us to create a cool little animation inspiring bid whips and bid writers to join their rapidly expanding team.

Aus Organic Feeds

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:43:52 GMT

Aus Organic Feeds have been keeping us busy with packaging designs for their range of Certified Organic Poultry Feeds. The range includes sacks of 20kg, 10kg and 5kg, created to help happy, healthy birds to grow and produce healthy chicks and eggs. Good for your birds, good for you!

Diabetes Hub

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:47:11 GMT

The Diabetes Hub is an online resource of the very latest information from leading experts in the Diabetes field. This program provides information for people living with diabetes, people who are helping someone with diabetes, and information for medical professionals. Black Canvas worked on the name creation, logo design, branding and website design for this service - and we just love the result, and know it will help so many people!

Peak2Park

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:53:25 GMT

We are loving this year’s refreshed brand for INTERSPORT Toowoomba Peak2Park. Black Canvas are proud to be foundation sponsors for the community event, and have reached the 10 year milestone supporting this fantastic local fundraiser! Participants who braved the grey skies and drizzle, raised just under $30k for Eva’s Place, Hope for our children, and Hope Horizons. Well done to everyone involved in making this event a huge success once more.

Fruitorama Website

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:59:00 GMT

Fruitorama, sister of The South Australian Potato Co., is all about family business and providing fresh fruit and veggies to customers nationally. We couldn’t wait to freshen up their website with delicious images and bright pops of colour inspired by their range of fresh Australian produce, making it user-friendly, simplistic and inspiring to visitors.

Wintergarden Christmas ATM

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:55:39 GMT

What a treat to design Wintergarden's Christmas promotion - the Wintergarden Christmas ATM! With instant prizes and a fun, interactive display, this is surely a unique shopping experience. We love the graphics which are so festive and fun!

Shop Brisbane City Black Friday

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:01:27 GMT

The Myer Centre Brisbane, Wintergarden and QueensPlaza collaborated together on another successful Shop Brisbane City event with the Black Friday Sale. How exciting to work on the brand development for this one, right from logo to brochures to social media.

SA Potatoes

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 01:05:48 GMT

Fresh off the ground – the South Australian Potato Company’s website is now live, along with a yummy suite of packaging in Aldi stores nationally! We are so pleased with the results and are totally inspired by the humble spud and its versatility. Taters for tea is a must!

Wagtail Yarns

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:03:31 GMT

One of our first and favourite brands have just revamped their web presence. We love journeying with our clients as they grow, expand and evolve. Wagtail Yarns now ship their quality mohair yarns world wide – all made possible through their online shop.

Tenfarms website

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:31:01 GMT

What happens when you get fruit lovers to design a fruit website? The result is a delicious success! Tenfarms is a wholesome, honest, Australian fresh produce company delivering 50,000 tonnes of fresh fruit annually from field to pantry. The new site reflects this authenticity and is bright, fun and engaging for visitors to the site.

It's a Bloke Thing

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:08:29 GMT

A fresh new site has recently been launched for It’s a Bloke Thing. This inspirational charity raises an amazing amount of money for Prostate Cancer and each year continues to gain momentum. The aim of the charity is to grow awareness, initiate discussion on the topic and help men overcome “fear of the check-up”. We are so proud to be involved with this hugely popular annual fund and awareness-raising event for research, care and education. [The 2017 luncheon raised over $1.5M!] Toowoomba has such a generous heart!

FixIt Mould and Restoration

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 01:11:32 GMT

New brands always excite us! Say hello to the new business Fixit Mould & Restoration. With a focus on renewal and restoration, Fixit Mould are a solutions-focused service giving new life to damaged or dirty products or environments.

Select Seeds

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:38:41 GMT

Selected Seeds came to us looking to modernise and simplify their logo and brand. In operation since 1970, this family-owned company needed a refresh to reflect their strong ideals and focus on quality, innovation and production. The simplified brand is versatile and fresh and looks fantastic across all mediums and branding applications.

MYER CENTRE BRISBANE - AUTUMN/WINTER CAMPAIGN

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 01:33:09 GMT

The BC gals had so much fun working on the Myer Centre Brisbane’s Autumn / Winter Fashion campaign for 2018! Black Canvas were asked to create large scale hoarding and signage, featuring trend-tips for cool weather dressing by some of Brisbane’s style leaders. The graphics created are glamorous and playful – we love seeing our designs in-store and larger than life!

DYNAVYTE

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:35:32 GMT

Dynavyte sell sustainable wellness products for animals big and small to custodians with conscience. Black Canvas have helped create a suite of new packaging, print materials and an online presence to reflect this unique and natural product range. The soft pastel colouring helps to visually convey the product emphasis on balance, synergy, sustainable wellness and animal welfare. When passion and purpose combine – the result is always spectacular. Dynavyte is a true example of this power combination!

WINTERGARDEN - 3D PRINT STUDIO

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:45:05 GMT

Wintergarden’s latest pop up promotion, the 3D Print Studio is a fun space where you can design and 3D print your own jewellery. Black Canvas were asked to help with the graphics to make the space eye catching and reflect the fun of designing, watching your piece being created, and then wearing your own unique designed jewellery. Bright and colourful shapes have been utilised to reflect the ultimate experience in personalisation and 3D print technology. How fun!

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:41:01 GMT

What a privilege it as been to be involved in this exciting project – we proudly designed the logo, branding and original website for our airport at Wellcamp. This endeavour has opened up many opportunities for our region and we love to be able to fly direct from Toowoomba. The logo and brand features bold areas of colour and is bright, modern and energetic. The website has recently gone through a design transformation – as the airport and its services have expanded, the website also needed to evolve to reflect this growth. Toowoomba is really going places! Up, up and away!

CDRC

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 01:43:02 GMT

In a bold move away from the Government Crest – the Cotton Research and Development Corporation needed a strong and refreshing presence for their new look. And we were happy to oblige! CRDC were looking for a strong, unique and flexible brand to represent the corporation as the global leader in rural research and development. CRDC are a partnership between growers and Government and are all about collaboration, investment, innovation and impact for the Australian Cotton Industry. We love the new brand and think it says all of this and more…

Delite Mandarins

Thu, 31 May 2018 01:53:58 GMT

Our designs for Delite Mandarins are in Woolworths stores nationally. The eye-catching school bus bin looks great in store – so keep your eyes peeled and grab some healthy, sweet treats when you see the Delite Mandarins display. Children love these these tasty, seedless lunchbox snacks and Mums love them too – so easy!

Toowoomba Christian College

Thu, 17 May 2018 01:48:42 GMT

Black Canvas was thrilled to work on some new branding projects for Toowoomba Christian College, including website design (website development by the awesome guys at Indigo Web); pull up banners and logo designs for their sport houses. We just love the outcome of their fresh look, and their new sports house logos look fantastic on their new shirts.

Acumenis

Thu, 03 May 2018 01:51:16 GMT

Acumenis are a new local company that ensure data remains safe through security technologies and strategies. The new brand is sleek, clean and conveys trust and professionalism of service. We love how this logo has translated seemlessly to all branding elements.

92.9 VOICE FM

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 01:55:40 GMT

The team at 92.9 Voice FM approached us for a fresh and updated brand. The logo concept features a love heart shape that represents a V (for Voice). We just love this fun and vibrant logo that gives a visual representation of Voice FM's catch cry - 'Loving Life'.

WINTERGARDEN - SPEND TO VEND

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:57:43 GMT

When the brief came through to design a wrap for a vending machine we were rapt. It was a Black Canvas first and we love the result. The design then flowed seamlessly onto other components, from print, to signage and online. Another fun and creative campaign for Wintergarden.

Darling Downs Ice Cream Company

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:03:13 GMT

Toowoomba is home to the amazingly delicious Darling Downs Ice Cream! We had the pleasure of working on new packaging to feature products in Metcash’s IGA stores across Australia. Make sure you check out the exciting range in store now!

Thaibault & Donaldson

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 01:59:53 GMT

A custom pattern, a stylish logo and classic colours have been combined to create this exquisite brand. Thibault and Donaldson are all about unique furniture, fixtures and fittings to create inspired spaces. Make sure you pop into their retail showroom on Bridge Street for some interior inspo.

Brisbane Valley Protein

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 02:10:01 GMT

Black Canvas was excited to be involved in the rebrand of Brisbane Valley Protein. Launching their premium quail and chicken into the Asian market required a fresh and engaging logo and brand. We are looking forward to see the opportunities ahead for this expanding company.

Home Ice Cream

Thu, 04 May 2017 02:03:48 GMT

How fun to help out our very own Toowoomba-based, nation-wide, Home Ice Cream with some sweet designs for their latest catalogues and menu boards. We are all a little bit ice-cream keen here at Black Canvas, so we are pretty excited to help out with this. Be sure to check out our latest designs when you next hear the iconic bell ringing!

Quick n Cool

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:07:22 GMT

Giving a tired brand an overhaul and making it look shiny and new is something we get really excited about. When Quick & Cool approached us to create a new look for their fresh food courier service, we couldn’t wait to set the wheels in motion. We were keen to deliver something fun and memorable that would connect the good name established by the previous company to the new Quick & Cool. What better way to inject new life and love into a business than with a refreshed re-brand.

Rosemont Cottage

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:02:14 GMT

We love the earthy, tactile brand for Rosemont Cottage. This kindergarten and long day care centre encourages children to develop their own individuality, self-esteem and interests. The new brand reflects this safe environment where our little people feel loved, valued and have a sense of belonging.

Only About Kids

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 02:13:04 GMT

Only About Kids (OAK early education) opened their doors last month - and the brand and building look sooooo classy! Renae has done an amazing job renovating this beautiful building on Jellicoe Street, all while incorporating the logo and brand colours throughout. Ohh those lucky little kiddies who get to play, grow, develop and learn in such an environment!

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:06:32 GMT

We've had the privilege to rebrand the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools - right from logo and stationery, to website, and everything in between. We just love how the brand has come together

Wintergarden - Shop the City

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 02:11:12 GMT

The Black Canvas gals got an outing to Brisbane's Wintergarden in late November to attend Wintergarden's Shop The City event. What a buzz it was to see all of our designs in real life! Be sure to keep an eye out for the next one - it's a must do!

Hip Hip Hoorah - it's our seventh Birthday!

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:05:18 GMT

Happy Birthday to Black Canvas - our baby business is growing up, now 7 years old! We're so thankful to our amazing staff we get to do life with each day, our incredible clients who entrust us with their brands (which we just adore - thank you!), and for our family and friends who support us daily. We've been celebrating birthday month in style with lots of chocolate (of course), coffee, and an amazing lunch at Zev's Bistro.

New website for Wagners

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:09:38 GMT

We were thrilled to work on the website redesign for Wagners - one of our region's largest and most forward thinking companies. Their shiny new website is bold and strong, and visually conveys their reputation for delivering high quality products and services internationally.

We just love their new look and were so excited to see their new site launched!

Cotton Research and Development Corporation

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:21:50 GMT

Black Canvas has had a long relationship with our friends in the cotton industry, and we have worked on many booklets and documents for them. Recently, CRDC (Cotton Research and Development Corporation) celebrated 25 years in the industry - and we were proud to assist in the production of their publication that looks back on their achievements over the last 25 years.

Chinchilla Family Chiropractic

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:19:27 GMT

How delightfully cute is the new logo for Chinchilla Family Chiropractic. We set out with the intent to create a brand that is unique, flexible, fun and one that connects personally to the individual. The logo has been designed from a stylised bottle tree and the varying leaf sizes represent family members each at different stages of growth and development.

Janke Constructions website design

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:12:05 GMT

We are so excited for Nelson and Elyse and their recent 'Sustainable Living' win at the 2016 Master Builders Award for Excellence. We would love for you to check out the new Janke Constructions website that showcases their beautiful residential constructions.

Snap + Win at Wintergarden

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:23:19 GMT

We have just finished a fun promo for Wintergarden where customers were invited to take a snap of their food whilst dining at the centre, then post it on instagram for a chance to win. The brand for the event extended from initial logo through to - hoarding; table prints; instagram videos; facebook tiles... a promo with the works

Garden City Eye Clinic

Mon, 09 May 2016 03:32:18 GMT

Garden City Eye Clinic also opened at the beginning of the year in St Andrew’s Hospital. Dr Michael Statham specialises in cataract surgery and offers specialist services in glaucoma, comprehensive ophthalmology and the treatment of macular disorders. We really do love all our logos equally - however we hold a soft spot for this one - it’s kinda special. The brand looks fantastic in all applications and yet remains calming, reassuring and professional all in one.

Sunrise Farms

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:07:32 GMT

Sunrise Farms supplies Australians with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bananas, avocados, citrus, berries and cherries from our growers across Australia. We were just thrilled to work on their unique branding - we love the solid shield that is so versatile across all forms of branding.

Just Add Kale

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 06:30:37 GMT

It’s that time of year when we say hello to our summer selves (eepers!) and eat healthy things like Kale. We just finished this gorgeous promotion for Hydro Produce that promotes fresh Kale as a nutritional powerhouse and a super versatile leafy green - think green smoothies and green salads. The designs include a recipe booklet, demo stand and website. Look out for the Kale bouquets in store at your local Woolworth’s now. What a buzz to see our designs in stores nationally.

Hello Hearing

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:25:53 GMT

Black Canvas were asked to developed a fun and friendly brand for this experienced and caring team of audiologists at Hello Hearing. A speech bubble symbol was used inside the O of ‘hello’ as a symbol of communication and socialisation. We just love this bright and engaging brand.

Red Rose Ball 2015

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:19:33 GMT

The Red Rose charity ball was held recently raising dollars and awareness of the work for the Pyjama Foundation. Black Canvas were honoured to again be event partners for 2015, which saw $50,000 donated to this worthwhile cause. Each year, a different theme is created helping to set the tone and atmosphere of the night, ensuring each ball is a unique and memorable event.

Wintergarden - Winter Fashion

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 02:09:09 GMT

How fun to work on the Winter Fashion Campaign for the Wintergarden shopping centre in the Queen Street Mall. This fantastic VIP event was held in-centre - complete with a life size snow globe, free flowing Moet, ice-blue themed nibbles and plenty of VIP shopping specials for guests.

Hampton Festival

Tue, 12 May 2015 02:22:15 GMT

To get a taste of the good life, attending the Hampton Festival really is a must for the month of May. The unique escarpment positioning of Hampton sees an abundance of delicious produce grown and Sunday May 17 will be a celebration of these gourmet, artisan grown, culinary delights. There must be something special in the soil, for the 'high country' is also a rich breeding ground for artists and creatives alike. Black Canvas were honoured to be asked to revamp the logo for what will be the festival's 13th year. The very welcoming village at Hampton has invited us all to come along to enjoy party.

Live Life Physio

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 02:24:50 GMT

We have loved working on the new brand for Live Life Physio. Lauren is a passionate physiotherapist and has recently opened her practice in Dalby. She has an impressive resume having been the physio for the Winter Olympics team (Sochi 2014) and now offers her expert services to little ol' you and I. How cool. We really resonate with her take on life - "It's time to start living the life you love".

The Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Education, gets a brand refresh!

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:26:48 GMT

We were approached to tweak and simplify the Cross and the shape of the flame that represents the Holy Spirit for the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Education. We love the new brand - fresh and vibrant, whilst remaining faithful to traditional values held by the Diocese.

The Power of a Portfolio

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 02:29:26 GMT

At Black Canvas we are very aware that our portfolio is our biggest asset. Everyday someone phones, emails, drops in, or enquires through our website after checking out our online gallery. This is the biggest blessing to us because, by nature we are shy, introverted and not ones to sell ourselves or blow our own trumpet. So how do you overcome the great divide between natural born UN-salespeople and getting work through the door? Our tool of choice is a powerful portfolio. One that sells for us. Its big, bold, extroverted and out-there – all the things that our personalities are not. This is true of any business, and in no way exclusive to our industry. It doesn’t matter if you are in construction, consultancy or cake decorating… evidence of your experience is a powerful tool when marketing to potential new clients. By showcasing what you can do and what you have done previously, you establish credibility in your industry. A portfolio is testament of your abilities and helps reach those who might want to engage your services or utilise your product for the first time.

In today’s new world of buying and selling we have so much choice before us. Before a commitment to purchase is made, there now comes an important phase of the buying process… research. During the research phase, consumers seek confirmation of their purchase decision through reviews, testimonials, case studies, imagery or videos.

A big investment of time and energy goes into preparing a portfolio - but the rewards will make it all worthwhile! So, take the time to record the work you have done. If you are an architect, schedule an appointment to take photographs of the building you designed at a later date when landscaping has been established. If you are a cake decorator, take a moment to record your creation before it gets devoured. Better yet, why not request a few photos be taken at the event that shows your cake at centre stage and the delighted looks on the faces of guests. If you are a hairdresser, see if your client won’t mind getting before-and-after shots to share on social media. Show others the transformation you can create by a visit to your salon. It is all about inspiring others with what you can do and telling them about the impact of your product or service.

If you are in an industry where visuals won’t work, use words to paint the picture. Case Studies, for example, help tell the stories of your customers by giving a real-life scenario. These experiences can be compelling because they are engaging and help relate a potential client to what you can offer. Describe who your client is, set the scene of their situation or difficulty, finally describe how your product or service helped save the day. The inclusion of testimonials can provide additional evidence. If those testimonials come from companies, display their logos to further enhance credibility and connection. Having a third party endorse your brand for you, can mean a great deal more than when you say it yourself.

Your portfolio of past experience is a powerful marketing tool and time needs to be invested into showcasing what you can do. We do this by utilising moments of down-time in our business and taking advantage of opportunities as they happen. By having a clear focus and defined procedure in place – any member of staff can be called upon to help achieve the end vision of a powerful portfolio. Start 2015 with a plan and get all team members on board with the end result. Use quality imagery and keep design simple, cohesive and in line with your brand. Don’t leave customers guessing as to what it is you do, who you have helped previously and how you might be able to assist them into the future.

Intrepid Projects

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 03:28:17 GMT

Young and vibrant construction company, Intrepid Projects, are a great example of how a logo and brand refresh can give a business a great new dimension. Their philosophy is that communication builds quality. We couldn’t agree more!

SQS rebrand

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 02:31:41 GMT

SQS or (South Qld Soils) have just undergone a schmick corporate rebrand and the whole company is now looking soooo good. Their geotechnical knowledge is second-to-none while their service is delivered with reliability, accuracy and quality.

Robertson Scannell get a brand tweak

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 03:35:04 GMT

More and more we are getting the directive to “overhaul our brand” BUT “don’t touch our logo”. So much is invested in a logo that it is not always feasible to make the upgrade. Robertson Scannell asked us to do just that. By adding a bit of the Black Canvas magic to their brand – we have given the Toowoomba based accounting and financial planning firm a fresh new look – without touching their corporate colours or logo

Brandon & Associates

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:48:58 GMT

Brandon & Associates approached Black Canvas to develop an identity that would help take the organisation forward in a bold and exciting way. They employ a dedicated team committed to delivering innovative and practical civil, structural and geotechnical engineering solutions across Southern and Central Queensland. Their new logo highlights this dedicated service area on a simplified symbol of Queensland and these shapes also are symbolic of the lowercase
letters ‘b’ and ‘a’.

Tulait Consulting Architects

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:50:46 GMT

We are very excited to introduce to you our first ever international client. Welcome Tulait Consulting Architects! Tulait, a Papua New Guinea based firm, was started by three good mates who studied together at University. The name 'Tulait' means new dawn, which is fitting for the three friends who worked throughout the night to finish off their assignments. Tulait Consulting Architects specialise in providing architectural designs and construction project management services across the Pacific. Black Canvas have helped create a fresh new look for the young and ambitious team.

Caterpillar Classroom

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:52:19 GMT

What a fun and cute project this has been! One of our very good clients AgBiTech asked us to create a logo and website for a new project they have recently launched - Caterpillar Classroom. This educational program aims to provide packs for schools to research and study all about the lifecycle of the Helicoverpa Caterpillar.

Wellcamp – New Airport for Toowoomba

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:55:11 GMT

We kicked off the year with a really exciting project – designing a logo and brochure for the new airport at Wellcamp, an impressive project being undertaken by Wagners. This will be Toowoomba’s first jet-capable airport, expected to be operational in 2014. The new logo features bold areas of colour and is bright, modern and energetic.

How did Black Canvas get its name?

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:58:54 GMT

We have been asked a lot lately how we came to be known as Black Canvas… Well the boring truth is… it wasn’t given too much thought really! Blank Canvas was typed into the government search incorrectly and wha lah… Black Canvas was born. The name was available, we thought it sounded ultra mysterious – so we decided, ‘yep, we’ll go with that’.

The criteria for us was…

A. Do you say it how you spell it? / Is it easy to say?

(And yes, this did involve brain-storming sessions whilst clapping out syllables)

B. It should not include our own names (anonymity is a wonderful thing for us shy, retiring types)

C. We don’t care if it doesn’t say what we do (our brand can do that)

D. Is it memorable and unique? (without being crazy-weird)

In our very humble opinion, we think that it is not so much your name, but the brand behind the name that makes a business sing. The brand is the way you present yourself, it is the promise you give your customer, it is in the culture and atmosphere created around the product you sell. The name-game can halt the process of starting a business, before it has even begun. What a tragedy!

But really, we like our name because we do love our ‘canvas’. We all have various ways of expressing ourselves and for us, it is through design. Although not visual artists, our canvas is of a different kind… we love to use our time and talents to serve others through design, helping give businesses & organisations a confidence boost by making them look as good as they feel. (Who doesn’t love a make-over!) A blank canvas or empty piece of paper – can sometimes be a daunting thing. Where do I start? How do I fill this space? In one way or other – we hope to help do that for you. We have lots of experience and creative talent to ‘fill the page’ – hence the reason why our canvas is ‘black’. We’re not blank.

We love our canvas… what’s yours?

It's not all Black + White

Black Canvas gets a shiny new website!

We’ve recently celebrated our 15th Business-Birthday! To celebrate this milestone we’ve treated ourselves to a new website.

We’re so thrilled to unveil the exciting new look of Black Canvas’ online presence!

The sound of summer!

Cool new website is now live!

Australian Ginners’ Association

Say G’day to Nautical Concrete Pumping

Introducing HL Court and HL Cycle by Heritage Lanes

Waffle Day

Black Canvas has a new home!

Schools Back!

My Wellness Clinic

Venn Financial Group

logo and brand for the hemp CRC

Quarter Acre Cafe

Aus Cotton Conference

Aurora Hill

Hampton Festival

Same local company. New fresh look.

Top Paddock Clothing - high quality clothing for Pittsworth

Royce Auto Electrical + Air Conditioning.

Kialla Pure Foods rebrand!

Wagtail Yarns

Another logo in the wild! This beauty is for Mariposa Pocket

Kilalah Park Estate in Highfields

Pancake Day

New Year, new campaign!

My eDocs

FREE Recipe eBook Download

Engagement Branding

Rebecca Vonhoff for TRC

Good Samaritan College

Easter Colouring In

Pauline's Quilters World

Australian Secondary Principal’s Association (ASPA)

Toowoomba Retina and Eye Specialists

Precinct Urban Planning Website

Wagner Corporation

Russell Mineral Equipment (RME)

Rural Economies

Ten years of Black

10 FOR TEN :: CELEBRATING TEN CONSISTENCIES THAT HAVE HELPED US THRIVE (WELL SURVIVE) IN TEN YEARS IN BUSINESS.

1. TEN YEARS OF BLACK

2. TEN YEARS OF LOGO LOVING

3. TEN YEARS OF SISTERHOOD

4. TEN YEARS OF THE WHITEHORSE

5. TEN YEARS OF COOL CLIENTS

6. TEN YEARS OF TEAM

7. 10 CONSISTENCIES WE TRY AND BRING TO THE TABLE WITH EACH PROJECT WE WORK ON

8. TEN YEARS OF BUSINESS + MOTHERHOOD

9. TEN YEARS OF CREATIVITY

10. TEN YEARS WORKING ALONGSIDE MARKETING PROFESSIONALS

Aurora Hill Development

BRIZSTAR ~ New Logo

HumeRidge Church ~ New Look

Shop Bne City Activations

Aussie Outdoor Products

Aurora Marketing Animation

Aus Organic Feeds

Diabetes Hub

Peak2Park

Fruitorama Website

Wintergarden Christmas ATM

Shop Brisbane City Black Friday

SA Potatoes

Wagtail Yarns

Tenfarms website

It's a Bloke Thing

FixIt Mould and Restoration

Select Seeds

MYER CENTRE BRISBANE - AUTUMN/WINTER CAMPAIGN

DYNAVYTE

WINTERGARDEN - 3D PRINT STUDIO

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

CDRC

Delite Mandarins

Toowoomba Christian College

Acumenis

92.9 VOICE FM

We’ve recently celebrated our 15th Business-Birthday!
To celebrate this milestone we’ve treated ourselves to a new website.