Zebra

Zebra is an independent design consultancy based in Singapore and Perth. We caught up with Co-Founder, Martin Maher. EM: Why did you start Zebra? MM: Back in 2007 Michelle and myself were both at the Brand Union in Singapore working on the branding for BJETS, a private jet company. It was an interesting project to work on and included everything from the identity right through to the plane livery design. We got on well with both the Chairman and CEO of the holding company that owned BJETS and they asked me if I’d be interested in working for them full time. The role would have been as Creative Director for the various companies they owned. I was flattered but knew I didn’t want to work for someone else again. Michelle and myself had always talked about setting up our own small studio so we decided this would be a good time to do it, so we did. BJETS’ holding company then put us on a retainer for our first year. We’ve been working with them on various projects ever since.