Wrecks and Relics
A fresh new logo design for a legendary over-50s surf comp in Noosa.
Our Client
Wrecks and Relics is a much-loved two-day longboard surfing event run by the Noosa Malibu Club for surfers aged 50+. Held in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, the competition celebrates community, camaraderie, and the enduring love of longboarding.
With hundreds of surfers and supporters attending each year, the event is quickly becoming a staple in the Australian longboard scene. And with the addition of the Gaffer Tape event (the rules are flexible, but I believe at least one bone or joint replacement is a prerequisite for entry!), it’s an event that’s here to stay.
"Phancybox did an amazing job producing our logo. Judy provided us with a range of options and was extremely attentive throughout the process. She really listened to our needs and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. The final design was clean, creative, and high quality. Highly recommend Phancybox for logo and branding work."
Sally Munn
Wrecks & Relics, Noosa
The Brief
As active members of the Noosa Malibu Club committee, we saw an opportunity to support a surfing event that will hopefully still be running when we qualify for entry.
In previous years, a new logo was created for each event, but the club was ready for a more consistent and effective identity. They wanted a permanent logo that could be used seamlessly across merchandise and marketing, regardless of t-shirt colours or seasonal themes.
The key request: make it cool, modern, and unmistakably retro.
Our Approach
Typography with a vibe
We carefully selected fonts that reflect the laid-back, beachy, and slightly retro tone of the event. The final logo design uses a mix of Double Bass Bold, Long Beach, and Summer Stussy to evoke that youthful surfer energy while still being easy to read.
Branded event artwork
We also designed a secondary graphic for use on the back of event t-shirts. This version introduced arched text and included the Noosa location, adding a little extra flair without complicating the main logo. It helps merchandise pop while still keeping things cohesive and on-brand.
A logo for all seasons
The logo needed to work primarily in white, as it would appear on merchandise in various colours each year. We stripped the design back to its essentials: clean lines, strong lettering, and no dependency on colour. The result is a timeless logo that will remain consistent across years of use.
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