OWNER/DIRECTOR/DESIGNER, BOOK DESIGN, PACKAGING DESIGN, BRANDING, PRINT PRODUCTION, WEB, SALES, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA.
In 2016 The Once A Year Book won Best Australian Made Product.
The criteria included: Design innovation and originality, Quality of manufacture, Sales potential and commercial viability, Presentation and packaging, Customer appeal and value, Retail profit and potential, Marketing and merchandising support to the trade and the consumer and Wow Factor.
The Owl and Fox cover illustrations were a collaboration with Laura Blythman.
Print and Production: What makes this book such a special and unique keepsake are the beautifully illustrated, limited edition, letterpress covers, high-quality 400gsm archival paper, concertina fold and the hand binding. Printed using water-based inks, cotton rag paper, FSC-Certified paper and presented in a keepsake wooden box.
Concept: Once-A-Year Book chronicles a child’s life from birth to adulthood. Each year, from age 0 through to 18, affix a photo and document milestones from each year on the back.
The best times in our lives shouldn't be stored away on computers or phones – they should be enjoyed, displayed and loved. Life is about creating stories, making memories and sharing moments with our loved ones.
Philosophy: Utility, longevity, beauty, simplicity.
Laikonik is all about clever sustainable design paired with beautiful thoughtful products. We use traditional methods of producing keepsake and memory-based products which have meaning and purpose.
Illustrations: Laura Blythman, Josephine Palmer