Blast from the past

May 19, 2025

My first graphic design position at The Sticker Company – 1997!

Check out my small square box computer and all the clients artwork was stored alphabetically above on floppy disc’s on the shelf. No email back then, I had to fax a black and white proof for approval, before setting the colour artwork up for print!

Jeanette Maynes, graphic design, website design, hervey bay, fraser coast

Fraser Coast Small Business Awards Winners, The Sticker Company – 1997!

Jeanette Maynes, graphic design, website design, hervey bay, fraser coast

Save Torquay Caravan Park

March 23, 2025

Save Torquay Caravan Park, Hervey Bay

DONATION: Save Torquay Caravan Park, Hervey Bay from Closure Corflute Signage

Save Torquay Caravan Park Artwork donated by Design House, print & corflutes kindly donated by The Sign Doctor for this community cause. 

PETITION DETAILS here, please sign and share:
https://www.change.org/p/save-torquay-caravan-park-hervey-bay-from-closure

Sign Lorna Webster’s paper petition at Torquay Beachside Markets. Saturday 8 – 12.

Save Torquay Caravan Park, Hervey Bay

DONATION OPERATION HARD YAKKA

March 8, 2025

DONATION: LOGO DESIGN & ARTWORK for OPERATION HARD YAKKA.

Robert H Davis (Bob) runs a life changing program with a 90% success rate at Susan River, Hervey Bay – “Operation Hard Yakka has been in operation since July 2008, providing quality and effective training and development programs in a safe but challenging environment.

Oz Adventures- Operation Hard Yakka is a military style youth diversion training program. We aim to instil respect, correct attitudes, confidence, self control, anger management, self belief, anti bullying, etc.

Operation Hard Yakka is not just a military boot camp for troubled teens, but a positive youth development training program following a military style strategy.”

More info here – https://ozadventures.com.au/

DONATION OPERATION HARD YAKKA, Susan River, Hervey Bay

Donation Operation Hard Yakka, Susan River, Hervey Bay

Rebranding

March 7, 2025

TIME TO REBRAND YOUR BUSINESS?

Your brand’s your public face … is it keeping up?

A dated logo, business card or stale website might not match today’s trends. Design House refreshes your look with modern graphic design, websites, and branding.

Why rebrand?

• Stand out in the market

• Match your current vibe

• Stay fresh and relevant

• Gain competitive advantage

Ready? Email Design House for Australia-wide solutions – info@designhouse.com.au !

Rebranding Design House, Graphic Design

ABC & QCWA Weather Calendar 2025

August 19, 2024

My sunset photo at Scarness jetty made the May page, the only pic for the Fraser Coast!

Available here.

ABC & QCWA Weather Calendar 2025, Scarness Jetty, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, photography, graphic design

AUSKERBS CONCRETE EDGING GOES LIVE!

December 13, 2023

Business Starter Package – Logo Design, Business Cards & Website!
“Sam is focused on providing expert services and quality product from skills of the trade passed down from his Dad and Uncles. He offers the highest level of customer satisfaction and goes above and beyond to meet his customers expectations. With a variety of offerings, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with AusKerbs..” – www.auskerbs.com.au

AUSKERBS CONCRETE EDGING GOES LIVE - Kerbing, edging, commercial, fleck, paver design, random rock, roman cobble, slate impressions

CJRVS WEBSITE GOES LIVE!

October 29, 2023

Business Starter Package – Logo Design, Business Cards & Website!
CJ RVS pride ourselves in providing the highest quality fit outs with a strong focus on practicality, safety, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Having a thorough understanding of the practical design of recreational vehicles for comfort, safety and our Australian environment ensures our output is aligned to customer expectations, practicality, budget and timeframes.” – www.cjrvs.com.au

Website Design Portfolio here.

RV fit out, Camper fit out , Motorhome, Van life, Caravan restoration, campervans, recreational vehicles, LDV Deliver 9

CJRVS WEBSITE GOES LIVE, RV fit out, Camper fit out , Motorhome, Van life, Caravan restoration, campervans, recreational vehicles, LDV Deliver 9

1ST EVER BUSINESS CARD PRICE INCREASE IN 18 YEARS!!

January 23, 2023

SORRY EVERYONE, 1ST EVER BUSINESS CARD PRICE INCREASE IN 18 YEARS!! 😮
I’ve done my absolute best to absorb the print & supply increases till now but due to my printers experiencing the following, I have had to adjust my costs: “The cost of media has gone up 25%. The price of our consumables has risen by almost 18%, international freight costs have increased 95%, electricity costs are up 20% and our average wage has jumped by over 5%.”
1,000 Gloss front business cards, full colour both sides NOW $165 (+ freight) …. Includes Awesome Design, servicing clients statewide and nationally.
Contact Design House today: www.designhouse.com.au or email: info@designhouse.com.au
• design • print • websites • hosting • business cards • logos • billboards • social media & more!

POSSUM PARADISE LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

May 16, 2022

POSSUM PARADISE LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES WEBSITE GOES LIVE!

Welcome to Possum Paradise Landscape Supplies – We specialise in providing high-quality products to the public and trades alike; stocking products suited to all your gardening, landscaping, bricklaying and concreting needs.

With an extensive range of gravels, screenings, decorative stones, concrete, pre-mix, mulches, barks, sands and soils…. you’re sure to find all the landscaping materials and supplies you need for your next project.

Products are available in bulk or pre-bagged quantities, depending on your requirements. Delivery is also available to your home or work site if needed.

We also stock a large variety of blocks, pavers, edging and bush rocks that will complement any landscaping project, as well pine and hardwood sleepers, and Koppers® logs.

At our landscaping centre you will find a selection of ceramic pots, pest deterrents, fertilisers, potting mixes and garden tools, perfect for ensuring landscaping success. A select range of flowering plants, small shrubs, vegetables and herbs are also available.

We pride ourselves on our friendly customer service and product knowledge, so come in and say hello.”

More info here: www.possumparadise.com.au

Website Design Portfolio here.

Possum Paradise landscape supplies, nursery supplies, soil, mulch, rocks, sand, bark, pebbles, fertilisers, insecticides, sleepers

WEBSITE REVAMP Eden by the Bay

May 10, 2022

Eden by the Bay WEBSITE REVAMP … just ‘another day in Paradise!’

BOOK NOW – www.edenbythebay.com.au!

“Eden by the Bay is pure style, featuring spacious, light and airy apartments with broad balconies. Beautifully landscaped areas in the Atrium & Pool area provide guests with a soothing and relaxing haven for their holiday.
Designed to take advantage of one of the city’s greatest features, Eden by the Bay captures delightful views over the Pacific Ocean and Hervey Bay’s bustling Esplanade. Shopping, dining and entertainment are on your doorstep. This is Hervey Bay accommodation at its finest.

Perfectly situated in a brilliant location on Queensland’s east coast, Hervey Bay offers an abundance of natural assets. It has an idyllic climate where summer is cooled by gentle ocean breezes and winter is pleasantly mild. It really is perfect by nature and another day in paradise!”

Eden by the Bay Website Revamp / Design Portfolio here.

WEBSITE REVAMP Eden by the Bay, accommodation, book now, scarness, beach, ocean views, one bedroom, two bedroom, studio, hotel room, apartments, pool, sauna, lift, holiday, corporate, hervey bay