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Nature inspired brand identites & Festival Design Projects

A selection of projects spanning surf, outdoor, cultural and place-based work. From festival identities and illustrated campaigns to murals and brand visuals, each project is designed to feel rooted and clear in purpose.

my work

A small handful of projects i’ve worked on. The story, the brief, the development and deliverables.

Surf and Skate Festival merch designs by Rays Thing for Boardmasters 2025

Event identity, poster, merch, mural design

boardmasters festival

Boardmasters 2025 surf competition identity, merch design and mural artwork, inspired by Cornwall’s coastline and surf culture.

Illustrative hand-drawn brand identity for a slow living coastal clothing branding Agua Sole - Created by Rays Thing

Brand identity

Agua Sole brand identity

A hand drawn coastal identity inspired by earthy tones, natural materials and the dreamy pace of slow living. Created to feel relaxed, radiant and effortlessly wearable.

Rays Thing specialises in hand-drawn brand identities, custom illustrations, visual systems, websites and murals for outdoor brands and businesses.

Event identity, Poster, Merch

Outside Days Festival

Outside Days is a Denver-based festival celebrating music, adventure and outdoor culture. I created a series of custom illustrations and merchandise graphics inspired by the festival’s adventurous spirit.

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Illustration work

I work with a range of different businesses to create custom illustrations that capture the story behind their brand. Turning ideas, adventures and values into artwork, products and merch that people connect with.

creative services

I mostly work with surf shops, festivals, independent clothing brands, cafes, ethical businesses, outdoor-led projects, venues and public spaces that want artwork and design rooted in place and lived experience. If your brand cares about people, place and planet – I think we are a good fit.

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