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Keeper of the Inn

09.08.10 Posted in web design by

tintegel guesthouse neslon new zealand

My new design studio also comes complete with a stand-alone luxurious guesthouse.

The Tintagel Guesthouse is set within park-like grounds only 5 minutes walk from Nelson CBD.

Yesterday I launched the Tintagel website. I designed this site in WordPress and it took me just a day to produce. Comes complete with image gallery and auto response Booking form. My WP skills are pretty slick these days!

Check it out www.tintagel.co.nz

As always, if you need something like this for yourself, I am happy to help design for you.


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GelaSkins pimp my tech

07.29.10 Posted in GelaSkins, simon owen by

gelaskins nz

GelaSkins NZ store now open at www.Pimped.co.nz

DOWNLOAD THE GELASKINS NZ 2010/2011 PRICELIST

Like a lot of people these days, I love gadgets. I also love design and originality. This is where GelaSkins manifest themselves as my new-found love affair.

GelaSkins are removable vinyl skins for protecting and customizing portable devices. They feature stunning photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to comtemporary urban images designed by a growing family of artists from around the globe.

As well as original artists, the Canadian-based GelaSkins company are collaborating with some of my drop-dead personal favourite illustrators from around the globe (left). Including Dr Grordbort’s, Tragic Toys, BustedTees and Hellboy!

GelaSkins are thin, laminated vinyl decals designed as scratch protection for your tech devices against everyday wear and tear. They feature a removable 3M adhesive that won’t leave any residue behind should you want to remove it.

When I got my shipment of skins and slapped them on my stuff (PSP, MacBook, PSP3 and controllers) the result was simply outstanding. Being the creative person that I am, GelaSkins help my gadgets stand out from the crowd – big time.

Wall Of Birds UnconditionalI Like Birds

Little Red Red MetalGuitar In Sea Major

The GelaSkins catalogue is extensive and the finished results are absolutely amazing. I’m quite taken with this product and, as a result, am now an Authorised NZ GelaSkin Reseller. I have plans to open an online NZ based store later this year. My fellow trendy kiwis – here are some big saving to be had on shipping costs!



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Inspiration from Asian pop art

06.28.10 Posted in creative, envisage design, simon owen by

I am a huge fan of urban Asian pop culture, and if there is one thing I miss about living in the city this is it. The illustrative style, cuitsy-pie graphics and bold design technique never fail to inspire me. Of course the wide variety of merchandise available is a bonus!

My current fave is tokidoki and my studio wall is endorsed by a huge poster as pictured above. I believe that as a creative person it is important to surround myself with objects and artwork that continue to inspire me.

TokiDoki posters are available for sale from LiveWire in SkyCity Auckland. Learn more about tokidoki here.


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