Lefft ★ Paddy Donnelly

Like real world things? I've made a few of my illustrations available as prints.

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Coffee Gauge iPhone Wallpaper

For lovers of both coffee and iPhones (there must be a few of you out there), I made a little wallpaper for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Funconf 2012 Holding Page

A little teaser page for the third installment of the mysterious Funconf. Full site on the way.
das MedienKombinat Illustrations

The guys at das MedienKombinat asked me to create some illustrations for their print material which convey various sections of their business. It was great to work with these guys and I love how the illustrations turned out.
The Hunt

I offered a custom one-off print as a prize for the @Standardistas's world famous Open Book Exam. The winner was Mr Greg Meek so based upon his favourite animal, the whale, I worked on an idea I've had for some time now.
Eastwing Podcast Artwork

Tim from The East Wing podcast asked me to create the cover artwork. The podcast is an interview series with designers discussing ideas, so I created a traditional microphone and lightbulb mashup as the main focal point.
I'm Going Freelance!

I've decided to embark on a journey into the big bad world of freelancing as an Illustrator. Exciting times ahead! Read more about my decision.
.Net Magazine Tutorial

A little tutorial I made for .Net Magazine on using Illustrator's new bristle brushes feature to create monstrous characters.
Golden - Print

Resting on an island of gold lies a city where everything is aesthetically pleasing. Population: 1.61803399. This print is now available to buy at the store.
All You Need is a Pencil

Recent generations will not understand that one pencil has the power to turn back time, unravelling the mysteries of Cher. This print is now available to buy at the store.
Space Bar

Deep in the far reaches of space, there's a bar called CVBNM where nobody knows your name. Pull up for a lonely pint of Dionysus-5 or a Laika shot. This print is now available to buy at the store.
Making Faces

Experimenting with some little faces for an upcoming application.
Tec7 Poster

A poster design to promote the tshirt giveaway on Facebook by Tec7.
Lefft Business Cards

Plucking a collection of little characters out of my head, I decided to create myself a new set of Moo minicards. Hoping to have them before the Build Conference in Belfast, so grab me then if you'd like one.
Whale Wallpaper

I wanted to work with some solid shapes, dark colours and textures to depict this whale I had in my head. After posting it on Dribbble, I decided to make the illustration available as a wallpaper.
Squidgy Characters

Instead of simply having messages to give feedback to users, I decided to create these little squidgy illustrations for a Facebook page & site.
Rocket

I used a rocket to illustrate Nascom's methodology when it comes to defining, creating and launching a project. This was part of a larger presentation that could be used in pitches.
Gorilla

Experimenting with the new bristle brushes in Illustrator, I worked on this Gorilla. It was quite an educating experience when it came to using layers in Illustrator.
Octopus

This Octopus was part of a pitch, on a visual used to display our strategy. Using blending modes and layering a variety of textures on top of the illustration I made in Illustrator helped me achieve the look I wanted.
Wee Nudge

Teach your clients about the mysteries of the web. Designed and built by Jack Osborne & myself as an aid to help web designers convince clients about the fold, whitespace and other sticky web design topics.
It Needs to 'Pop'

I take a look at that age old favourite phrase "It Needs to Pop", and make some observations on the overarching issue of trust between clients and designers.
The Importance of Doodling

Looking at the role of Doodling in a designers life, and how engaging in little side projects can keep you sane.
4 Pixels or Less

Minimalness.
Life Below 600px

Submerging myself beneath The Fold, its origins and its place in web design today. With scuba gear equipped, I look at how The Fold should be treated when designing websites.
Learn to Fucking Spell

Continually frustrated by people who intersperse 'to' and 'too' willy nilly, I created a handy guide for some of the most common mistakes in spelling and grammar, complete with adequate swearing.
Buildings

A couple of buildings from a range of illustrations for a client project.
Radio

Part of a larger banner series for Belgian Radio 2.
Same For You?

A podcast hosted by your hosts @paddydonnelly and @takete, jam packed with pun based features and drivel, all with hilarious consequences. Sponsored by animated gifs.
Razwar iPhone Application

An iPhone app designed to allow people to order blades from Razwar.
Aviobook

An electronic flight bag for pilots from Aviovision.
Deutsche Bank

I carried out wireframing and design for the Belgian Deutsche Bank website, various applications and mini sites.