11/03/2026
💪WE'RE BACK (Sort of)👶
Back in October 2025 I hit pause on OJR Design to attempt something far more complicated than throwing some unit logos together.... learning how to raise a newborn.
So while OJR Design has been a little quiet publicly, there have been the occasional late-night design sessions squeezed in between helping the wife with the young fella, training, and trying to remember what a full night’s sleep feels like.
Which brings us to this project.
A huge thank you to Kim and the Gold Coast Scientific Section for their patience while we slowly chipped away at their unit logo across the past few months. Kim and the team were incredibly supportive while myself and the wife navigated the new reality of tiny humans running the schedule.
With Kim’s direction and the input from her office, we’ve put together a design that we think is a fitting tribute to the work the Gold Coast Scientific Section does every day. The logo gives a nod to some of the core business of the unit, crime scene examination, blood spatter analysis, cannabis crops, and the unfortunate reality of homicide investigations, all wrapped into a single design that reflects the professionalism of the team behind it.
The design also features one of my typical “jacked” (Not too jacked Kim!) mascots, and for their mascot the team settled on a platypus. An Australian native that may appear quiet and reserved, but beneath the surface is highly resourceful and perfectly adapted to navigating complex environments. A fitting symbol for the Gold Coast Scientific Section and the way they go about their work, methodical, resilient, and quietly getting the job done.
I'm incredibly proud of how this one turned out, given it was my first attempt at a platypus (and a Scientific Section logo!) and grateful to Kim and her office for trusting OJR Design to help bring their vision to life.
So while I may still occasionally operate on “new dad time”, we’re slowly getting back into the swing of things.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you are seeking a design for your unit, social club or business!