Hello! I’m Rudi de Wet,
a graphic artist and illustrator :)
I create bold, colourful and energetic artwork that celebrates craft, character and joy. My work spans illustration, hand-drawn lettering, character illustration, pattern design and large-scale interior artworks.
For commercial project enquiries, contact my agent at:
The Jacky Winter Group
rudi@jackywinter.com
Rudi de Wet Studio is an independent creative practice producing distinctive, handcrafted visual work for brands, publications and spaces worldwide. From concept to craft, the studio collaborates with agencies and clients to deliver vibrant, thoughtful design across media and environments.
Biography
After completing a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication at Stellenbosch University, Rudi co-founded the Cape Town-based studio Am I Collective (now known as Bewilder), where he developed a love for bold ideas, collaboration and craft-led design. He later moved to Australia, working with various agencies in Brisbane and Melbourne before establishing Rudi de Wet Studio in 2008.
Over the years, he has collaborated with clients and agencies across South Africa, Australia, Europe and the United States, creating expressive, colour-driven work that bridges digital and handmade approaches. Now based in Cape Town, Rudi continues to produce distinctive, characterful artwork that brings energy and joy to every project.
Biography
After completing a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication at Stellenbosch University, Rudi co-founded the Cape Town-based studio Am I Collective (now known as Bewilder), where he developed a love for bold ideas, collaboration and craft-led design. He later moved to Australia, working with various agencies in Brisbane and Melbourne before establishing Rudi de Wet Studio in 2008.
Over the years, he has collaborated with clients and agencies across South Africa, Australia, Europe and the United States, creating expressive, colour-driven work that bridges digital and handmade approaches. Now based in Cape Town, Rudi continues to produce distinctive, characterful artwork that brings energy and joy to every project.
Selected Clients
Apple • Airbnb • Coca-Cola • GQ • Guinness • Penguin Books • Puma • Uber Eats • Unilever • Vodacom • Capitec • Mr Price Home • Virgin Active • The University of Sydney • Vida e Caffè • Thames & Hudson • Canon • Huawei • Exclusive Books • Design Indaba • Between 10 & 5 • The British Council
Features & Publications
Communication Arts • IdN Magazine • Computer Arts • Los Logos • The Design Kids • Between 10 and 5 • Design Indaba • NiceFuckingGraphics • Pìcame • African Digital Art • Choi’s Gallery • Desktop Magazine • Design Work Life • The Design Federation
Selected Exhibitions
The Art of Craft, Cape Town • Secret 7”, London • Risographica, Melbourne • Sketch, SMITH Studio Fine Art Gallery, Cape Town • Oh Hello, The Drawing Room, Cape Town • Toffie Pop Culture, Cape Town • Paper Planes, Design Indaba Expo • Alphabetica, Sydney • The Endless Hugeness, Melbourne • Carry Table Exhibition, Design Indaba Expo
Credits
This website is running on the Cargo2 platform.
All work and text © Rudi de Wet Studio, unless otherwise indicated.
Apple • Airbnb • Coca-Cola • GQ • Guinness • Penguin Books • Puma • Uber Eats • Unilever • Vodacom • Capitec • Mr Price Home • Virgin Active • The University of Sydney • Vida e Caffè • Thames & Hudson • Canon • Huawei • Exclusive Books • Design Indaba • Between 10 & 5 • The British Council
Features & Publications
Communication Arts • IdN Magazine • Computer Arts • Los Logos • The Design Kids • Between 10 and 5 • Design Indaba • NiceFuckingGraphics • Pìcame • African Digital Art • Choi’s Gallery • Desktop Magazine • Design Work Life • The Design Federation
Selected Exhibitions
The Art of Craft, Cape Town • Secret 7”, London • Risographica, Melbourne • Sketch, SMITH Studio Fine Art Gallery, Cape Town • Oh Hello, The Drawing Room, Cape Town • Toffie Pop Culture, Cape Town • Paper Planes, Design Indaba Expo • Alphabetica, Sydney • The Endless Hugeness, Melbourne • Carry Table Exhibition, Design Indaba Expo
Credits
This website is running on the Cargo2 platform.
All work and text © Rudi de Wet Studio, unless otherwise indicated.
