Benji Design

Still plenty of time to grab a "The Simple Things" calendar, makes for the perfect Christmas gift! Special thanks to everyone that has supported me already 😊

The day has finally arrived, my long awaited calendar for 2026 is here at last! I present to you 'The Simple Things' by yours truly, Benji Design.

Inspired by your suggestions as well as my own ideas, this calendar is many things. But ultimately, it's a celebration of the small joys in life. The simple everyday wonders, ordinary things or fleeting moments that we often overlook or take for granted, but if we take the time to notice and be mindful of, are actually the foundation of what makes life special.

Whether it be the sunlight filtering through the leaves, a morning ritual of coffee by the window listening to the tuis, a late night drive in the rain, a vibrant sunset by the lake or a night sky on a clear night. The Simple Things reminds us that the things that make life worth living aren't always grandiose or hard to find, but often right in front of us.

This makes the perfect gift this holiday season! If you are interested in purchasing a calendar, please feel free to message me at any time 🙂 I can do an internet bank transfer or cash. The prices are as follows (not including shipping):

A4 Wall Calendar - $30

A3 Wall Calendar - $40

I will also be offering A3 prints very soon so keep an eye out for information on them in the coming week or so.

This project has been a massive undertaking, starting in early June. It took a lot of trial and error, lots of Photoshop crashes 😅 exploring different techniques and working in new and challenging ways and I truly feel the work this time around reflects that experimentation and hard work. I am incredibly proud of what I've made ☺️ If you wish to support me, I'd be eternally grateful!

Anyway that's all from me, if you've read this far, thanks for listening to my gas bagging lol.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put a post up and make people aware. Yes, there is a calendar coming this year for the year starting 2026 and it's some of my best work. It is not far away at all!

Unfortunately I had planned to have it finished and ready to go by now. But I have run into some obstacles and delays. So my apologies for not being ready yet 🙏🏼

However there is still plenty to look forward to and I aim to be finished in the next two weeks and ready to sell! So please keep a look out and be assured it is happening 🙂

Hey everybody! I'm currently in the planning stages for my next calendar and I need your help! If you could fill out this single question form it would mean a lot to me to have your input :) There is no right or wrong answer, and you can put as much or as little into your answer as you like. Any help is greatly appreciated 👍🏼

Cheers

Calendar inquiry I'm looking for ideas and I need your help!

If you or someone you know is wanting or would appreciate a personalized portrait of their pet/pets, get in touch! Makes for a great gift or the perfect reminder of the animals in your life you care about :)

The perfect gift for that hard to buy for friend or relative! Get yours today, just send me a DM 🙂

🇳🇿 THE KIWIANA CALENDAR IS HERE 🇳🇿

Hey everybody, today I bring exciting news to you.
This year's edition of my ongoing KIWIANA calendar series for the year 2025 is finally here.

I present to you 'Doozies From Down Under: A Calendar Of Kiwi Colloquialisms'. A celebration of Kiwi's and their quirky, unique and colourful ways of expressing themselves. Doozies From Down Under brings to life the common phrases and sayings we've come to know and love, with 12 special and aptly designed illustrations.

⭐ PRICES AND SIZING ⭐

The calendar and cards are available in the following sizes and prices:

A4 Wall Calendar - $30

A3 Wall Calendar - $40

Greeting Cards - $6 each or $15 for a 3 pack

*shipping costs are separate*

If anyone is interested in picking up a calendar or some cards please do not hesitate to get in touch :) I can have them sent straight from the supplier to you.

▫️FINAL WORD ▫️

Thanks to everyone who helped with providing, feedback and encouraging input! This was a long project where I really strived to keep things fresh from design to design and challenge myself with different styles. I truly hope the final work reflects that 😊 And if you've read this far, thank you lol

If you wish to see all 12 designs in detail, you can do so at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e0zjG9b4cBI2KrhHHNUCxO8nkhfQOygF

P.S. there is a minor spelling error that has since been fixed up on one of the designs 👍🏼

Here's a couple recent book cover concepts I worked on for a client. One was unused. Meant as just ebook covers but I wanted to see how they'd look on the real deal :)

Was recently inspired by an idea I saw online to turn some of my favourite songs into book covers, so I did!

I'm interested in getting into doing book covers more so thought this could be an interesting start.

This is Bean looking rather chuffed, posing with his portrait that I designed of him at the end of last year for a family member! Would love to do more of this work, super fun and gratifying :)

Pets are becoming somewhat of a niche skill of mine, so if you're thinking of getting something done for your furry friend, get in touch!