JACKDEGRAAF

DESIGNS

AUSSIE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
WITH A FIERY HEART FOR CREATIVITY.

WHY WORK WITH ME:

Design - print or digital - It’s a powerful tool that doesn’t just help you sell products or services, it helps you tell your story to the people who matter.

WITH JDG DESIGNS, YOU’LL GET QUALITY BECAUSE I ADHERE TO STRICT RULES.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO PRODUCE A GOOD IMAGE & THAT’S MY GOAL FOR YOU.

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Designer | Digital Illustrations | Brand Logo & Business Cards | Custom T-Shirts | Social Media Editor.

A black and white snake illustration overlayed on a background of ocean waves and sand with a tan t-shirt in the upper right corner.

ABOUT JACK:

Bringing the joy and fun to creativity, this Brisbane graphic designer, conquers digital illustration, magazine publication, business card design and occasionally works remotely with companies across the world.

Passionate about using bright colours and fluidity to tell unique stories in each design, JDG Designs has a love for the more playful art styles and specializes in illustration and logo design.

Designing for and helping companies with their brand identity for over 10 years. Creating is something JDG Designs truly feels at home with.

Let’s continue helping each other bring unique ideas to reality.

Colorful cartoon letters spelling "JDC" stacked vertically on a black background.
Black and white cartoon-style illustration of two cute baby demons with horns, wings, and tails holding a sign that says "Think Outside the Octopus" in bold text with a pink accent.
A pink octopus holding two Rubik's Cubes, with smaller fish, clouds, and stars around it, against a black background.
A skeleton with a grin, sitting on a motorcycle, and a happy cartoon duck with a red cheek, floating in water.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

BRAND IDENTITY PACKAGE / LOGO GUIDELINES

STEPS TO TAKE:
A DESIGN BRIEF TO WORK THROUGH WHAT IS NEEDED / CONSULTATION / A CONTRACT TO SORT THE DETAILS / MOCKUPS TO GET AN IDEA.


I’LL BE READY TO HELP YOU THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS.

LET’S GET STARTED.

A presentation slide listing design services. The slide has a purple header with the word 'SERVICES' and a colorful cartoon skull to the right. The services listed include logos, social media banners, Photoshop design/photo restoration, app mockups, video game assets/UI, and website/landing page design.
A colorful infographic outlining four phases of a design process: Phase 1 is the creative brief, including ideas, brainstorming, and discussion; Phase 2 is creation, including sketching and design refinement; Phase 3 is feedback, including presenting designs and revisions; and the final phase is delivery, including payment, production, and receipt exchange. The background has a starry purple design.
Diagram illustrating the components of a brand identity package, including the design strategy, target audience, tone/language/purpose, branding breakdown, and logo design & typography.
A digital graphic displaying a list of design and print services on a white background with purple and starry border, next to a colorful cartoon skeleton with a green skull and bones.
A template with three sections for a business project, each with a colored header and blank space for writing. The top section has a pink header labeled 'SECTION 1: OBJECTIVES / OUTLINES FOR THE PROJECT?'. The middle section has a blue header labeled 'SECTION 2: WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS DO/MAKE?'. The bottom section has a blue header labeled 'TONE / FEELING? (IF LOGO WILL IT BE TEXT BASED OR ABSTRACT?)'. The background is a starry night sky.
Text reading 'Design Brief' in pink and red font with a small green detail
A logo guideline sheet with categories for primary logo, secondary logo, landscape, and black and white versions, including usage notes and colorful branding elements at the top.
Thank you for choosing JackdegraafDesigns. Get some awesome work!
Colorful sign with the text 'Think Outside the Octopus Designs' on a black background, featuring bold letters and a puzzle piece in the word 'Octopus'.
Skeleton sitting with a sword and shield, with a sign that says 'T-shirt & Merch Store'
Black T-shirt with a graphic of a snarling wildcat head outlined in white.

CHECK IT OUT!
THINKOUTSIDETHEOCTOPUS

MERCH STORE
MORE T-SHIRTS /AS COLOUR
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    • Printcraft Brisbane

    • Burleigh Print & Design

    • Summit Sporting Goods

    • Mail Boxes Etc.

    • Queensland Nameplates Group

    • Worldwide Printing Solutions

    • Dulux Paint

  • -Expand skills beyond Adobe program into skills for film/games/music Industries.

    -Find my footing in the design world.

    -Work my way overseas and design for companies worldwide.

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Split background with the left side in red and black, displaying the phrase 'DEVILISHLY GOOD' in white and black outline letters. The right side in gray with yellow and black text saying 'MOTIVATION!' repeated twice, with lightning bolt symbols inside the letters.
Design institute of Australia

The DIA is an organisation which helps to bring together many aspects of design such as graphics, fashion and interior. The goal is to work toward the future of design in Australia and give voice to the professional industry both domestically and internationally.

It’s all about working with clients and like-minded creatives to achieve projects and complete goals. Meeting new people is essential for the industry.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Let’s expand our knowledge.

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I THRIVE IN THE FAST PACE THAT IS DESIGN.

LEARNING NEW THINGS, TACKLING NEW PROJECTS.

Graphic design with an orange octopus and multiple Rubik's cubes on a black background; text reading 'Think Outside the Octopus' appears prominently.
A framed poster leaning against a wooden chair in a room, featuring colorful cartoon-style illustrations of cats, an octopus, insects, and text promoting stickers, badges, and more.
Cartoon skull with a rainbow-colored brain in a hand, with rainbow fluids dripping, set against a dark purple background.
Colorful cartoon illustration featuring an octopus, a cat, a butterfly, a Rubik's cube, and various abstract elements and doodles.
A graphic design promoting T-shirts with the phrase "Think Outside the Octopus". The image shows a cartoon octopus in a T-shirt and the T-shirt design featuring a purple octopus with a pink fish, a yellow fish, and a red fish.
Colorful business cards for a graphic designer on a wooden surface. The cards feature a vibrant logo with the letters 'JdG' in bright colors and geometric patterns, along with contact information and design services.
Colorful stickers spelling 'JDG' in bright yellow, pink, and blue, with business cards featuring vibrant designs and contact information.
Three purple cards with a colorful logo featuring a yellow 'G', a pink 'J', and a blue 'd' on a wooden surface.
Black keyboard key with a DNA double helix design on the surface.
Two black T-shirts with colorful graffiti-style logos featuring the letters 'JdG' in pink, blue, and yellow.
Colorful TikTok logo on white textured paper, placed on a wooden surface.
Graphic design advertisement for Jack De Graaf, a Brisbane-based graphic designer specializing in logos, print, shirts, and more. The design uses bold colors, black and pink text, and includes a URL to their website.
Orange background with black and white text saying 'Support me on Ko-fi' and a Ko-fi logo with a red heart inside a white coffee cup icon.
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KO-FI DONATION

Ko-fi is a site where the creator can receive donations for their goals.

THE PURPOSE: To reach new goals in creativity. I plan on releasing my work into the world at artist markets, hopefully I'll see you out there.

ARTIST INTRO: I'm Jack, I'm a freelance illustrator & graphic designer from Brisbane Australia, and I spend most of my time drawing, You can find me on most social media platforms as @thinkoutsidetheoctopus Thanks for stopping by.

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