We were recently passed along these pedals and graphics by a project introduced in a class. If you happen to check out music gear, often times it can be quite lack luster in the visual design department and could use a major overhaul. DRNO pedals repackaging have just that new kind of allure that is sure to attract many new folks on first glance. Now its up to the sound to be as top notch as the design motif.
Check out this video review below on the Black Magic pedal and peep the old artwork. Easy to tell that the revamp was a huge success visually. Also, have a listen to that low end fuzzed out tone, damn right!
Check out this video review below on the Black Magic pedal and peep the old artwork. Easy to tell that the revamp was a huge success visually. Also, have a listen to that low end fuzzed out tone, damn right!
Recently I created the logo artwork and packaging design for DrNo Effects, a range of vintage guitar effect pedals. It has been an absolute pleasure to work on this job as I always love to mix graphic design, custom lettering and illustration. This project had all of these elements. I started by doing some rough sketches, and created six different vintage styles, one for each guitar effect. Within each artwork, I tried to reflect the sound and style of the effect. I created custom letters to make every effect unique and special. Finally, I placed the sketches in Illustrator, traced them and added colour.
As I'm a guitar player myself I have to say these vintage guitar effects are truly amazing and really take you back in time. But I guess this goes without saying as Alain Johannes of Queens of the Stone Age is one of the many users of DrNo effects. The effects are produced using the best components and materials available, and every stomp box is 100% handmade by DrNo himself.
- Eric Van Der Boom
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