Tarryn Blackwood
Co-Founder · Managing Director
In their own words
By giving each insect personality, rather than simply decoration, they become advocates for their own habitats.
We wanted to shift the perception from ‘Ew, get that off me’ to ‘That’s beautiful.’
Three represents the three founders and the idea of having three core team members.
Some projects take months. Some have over 10 rounds of revisions on logos. But sometimes, you need something by Friday.
Articles & interviews
- Punk Branding "Underbug" Champions Overlooked Insects
Twice Shy developed a punk-inspired brand identity for Underbug, a project creating 3D-printed clay habitats for urban insects. The identity draws from zine culture and protest aesthetics, using GT Pressura Mono and a beige palette referencing reused paper. Illustrated insect characters and urban photography bring empathy and activism to the brand’s packaging and storytelling.
- Twice Shy Simplifies Kobase's Design with Minimalist Approach
Twice Shy developed a refreshed brand identity for Kobase, a hybrid agency and tech platform, focusing on a modular system inspired by the number three. The design uses minimal elements, a black-and-white base with vibrant accents, and dynamic 2D/3D animations to express seamless collaboration. Typography by Displaay Type and a flexible visual system reinforce Kobase’s digital-first, adaptable ethos.
- "Twice Shy Creates Strong Brand for Cinematographer Tobias van Daal"
The Brand Identity features Twice Shy’s new brand identity for Amsterdam-based cinematographer Tobias van Daal. The project centers on a bold custom wordmark inspired by brutalist aesthetics and cinematic nostalgia, complemented by a minimalist website design that subtly references early motion picture devices. The identity balances youthful energy with professional refinement through 3D renders and structured layouts.
- Like product like brand: FCKLCK’s to-the-point identity for Süti sets off its PhoneBacks’ design
FCKLCK created a minimalist, Swiss-inspired brand identity for Süti, a lightweight iPhone accessory brand, in just three days. The project included naming, positioning, and packaging design, with 3D renders by Marc Ferrer Vives helping visualize the concept quickly. The identity uses Suisse Int’l and a bold custom wordmark to complement the product’s sleek design.