From playful characters to bold editorial artwork,
Lani Castles Creative illustrates designs that captivate, connect and tell meaningful stories. Whether it's a bespoke commission, a creative brand collaboration, or a ready-to-hang print, every piece is thoughtfully designed with purpose and personality.

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Projects

Gewürzhaus Spice House

A person opening a Christmas advent calendar with numbered doors, showing festive holiday illustrations of a kitchen, living room, and dining area decorated for Christmas.

I partnered with Gewürzhaus to illustrate a festive Advent calendar that celebrates the joy of spice and the magic of Christmas. Each day revealed a beautifully designed ‘spice present,’ wrapped in charming box artwork inspired by the traditions of Paris and Sweden. With a focus on warmth, wonder, and whimsy, I brought a global holiday spirit to life—delighting spice lovers one day at a time.

Decorative cardboard house resembling a festive building with illustrated people, windows, and a rooftop, placed on a kitchen counter with eggs, black mixing bowl, sugar sprinkles, and a person in the background mixing ingredients.
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Bark Avenue

For Bark Avenue, I created an illustration-led brand identity that blends premium elegance with a chic, dog-loving spirit. Drawing inspiration from the client’s own beloved pets, I developed a hand-drawn style that feels personal and refined, perfectly suited to dog owners. The illustrations were designed for versatility, finding their place across packaging, tissue paper, and business cards—bringing a touch of sophistication and warmth to every customer experience.

illustration of three dogs sitting on a park bench, with a box labeled 'BARK AVENUE' nearby
A woman walking a dog on a leash along a city park with a city skyline in the background. The dog is wearing a vest and the woman is wearing high boots, sunglasses, and a beige coat. There is a park bench with a red polka dot backpack and flowers on it, and a snack cart with a striped canopy selling popcorn, pretzels, drinks, and ice cream. A street sign marked "Bark Avenue" is on a pole with a bird sitting on top, and the Statue of Liberty is visible in the distance.
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Allee Espresso

I teamed up with Allee Espresso to bring a little extra magic to their holiday season through a playful illustrated campaign. For 12 days leading up to Christmas, I created a festive advent calendar where each day revealed a new surprise ‘present’—from sweet deals to giveaways—all brought to life with a cast of charming, hand-drawn characters. The campaign added a warm, whimsical touch to the café’s seasonal promotions and invited customers to return each day for a dose of holiday cheer.

Boxed gift presents wrapped in colorful paper with various patterns and ribbons, numbered from 1 to 12, with some tags attached.
A red plastic crate with a cup of coffee, a bag of coffee beans, a small stack of cookies, and a bird nearby.
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A cartoon brown dog wearing a birthday hat with blue dots and a blue pom-pom, sitting next to a pink present with yellow ribbon, with a festive background of colorful confetti

Lani Castles Creative

From branding and greeting cards to personal passion projects, I bring a diverse range of illustration styles and outcomes to life.

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