Print

Print

Print

Made to exist in the real world. Designed to be held.

Made to exist in the real world. Designed to be held.

Made to exist in the real world. Designed to be held.

Made to exist in the real world. Designed to be held.

OVERVIEW

Print demands a different kind of attention. There is no scroll, no click, no second chance at a first impression. The piece either holds up or it does not. That constraint is what makes print one of the most creatively rewarding mediums to work in, and one of the most unforgiving to get wrong. Every print project here, whether it is a brand identity system, a capabilities document, packaging, or a campaign piece, is designed with the understanding that physical materials carry a weight that digital cannot replicate. The paper stock, the finish, the way a fold reveals information, these are not production details. They are creative decisions that shape how a brand is perceived in the hand.

Print demands a different kind of attention. There is no scroll, no click, no second chance at a first impression. The piece either holds up or it does not. That constraint is what makes print one of the most creatively rewarding mediums to work in, and one of the most unforgiving to get wrong. Every print project here, whether it is a brand identity system, a capabilities document, packaging, or a campaign piece, is designed with the understanding that physical materials carry a weight that digital cannot replicate. The paper stock, the finish, the way a fold reveals information, these are not production details. They are creative decisions that shape how a brand is perceived in the hand.

01

A product catalogue that feels less like a specification sheet and more like a design object in its own right. Every spread was considered as a visual experience, balancing lifestyle imagery with clear product information in a layout that reflects the premium positioning of the brand. The kind of print piece a client keeps on their coffee table long after the sale is made.

02

Technical content does not have to be dry. This barista course manual takes the full process of specialty coffee, from roasting to cupping to blending, and translates it into something visually compelling and engaging to read. Bold typographic choices and an editorial layout make the information feel as interesting as the craft it is teaching. Proof that function and design are not in opposition.

03

More journal than brochure. This piece was designed for a niche audience who already understands the category and needed to be spoken to accordingly. The content was written and structured entirely in house, capturing the essence of a new product range in a format that feels elevated, considered, and worth keeping. The kind of print piece that builds client loyalty not through persuasion but through the quality of the experience itself

04

A capabilities brochure designed to do real sales work. The content strategy, copy, and layout structure were all mapped and written from scratch, building a document that takes a potential client from introduction to confidence in a single sitting. Every section was sequenced to build trust progressively, giving field reps a tool that does the heavy lifting before a conversation even begins.

05

A brand that does not take itself too seriously needed a brochure that matched its energy. Bold, fun, and full of personality, this piece organises complex service information into something people actually want to read. The design captures the irreverence and confidence of the business while making sure every piece of information lands clearly. Branding and communication working together, exactly as they should.

Each project here was built to last, designed to hold up over time, across every touchpoint, every format, and every person who encounters it.
Yours can be too.

Each project here was built to last, designed to hold up over time, across every touchpoint, every format, and every person who encounters it. Yours can be too.

Each project here was built to last, designed to hold up over time, across every touchpoint, every format, and every person who encounters it.
Yours can be too.

Each project here was built to last, designed to hold up over time, across every touchpoint, every format, and every person who encounters it.
Yours can be too.

Each project here was built to last, designed to hold up over time, across every touchpoint, every format, and every person who encounters it.
Yours can be too.

About

The Approach

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Contact Me

mikayla@ilonotia.com

072 332 9611

Cape Town, South Africa

About

The Approach

The Work

Let's Connect

Contact Me

mikayla@ilonotia.com

072 332 9611

Cape Town, South Africa

About

The Approach

The Work

Let's Connect

Contact Me

mikayla@ilonotia.com

072 332 9611

Cape Town, South Africa

About

The Approach

The Work

Let's Connect

Contact Me

mikayla@ilonotia.com

072 332 9611

Cape Town, South Africa