REDBULL X RUSS HENSHAW

HELMET ILLUSTRATION

BRIEF

Worked closely with Russ Henshaw to develop a one-off helmet graphic that feels distinctly Australian, built around animals and cultural references that matter to him. The key was balancing storytelling with clarity, keeping the layout bold and readable, and ensuring every element still sits comfortably inside Red Bull’s branding guidelines and sponsor visibility requirements.

OUTCOME

A custom artwork concept combining Australian identity with a punchy, high-contrast graphic language, featuring kangaroos, a kookaburra and a Ned Kelly nod. The final design keeps the Red Bull marks hero, while the supporting illustration and patterning adds depth, movement and a bit of attitude without getting visually messy.

APPLICATION

Final artwork was applied to Russ’s Red Bull helmet via a drip-print / wrap process, conforming the design cleanly across the curves and vents. Finished as a durable, high-impact product piece that holds up in use and photographs well from multiple angles.

CLIENT

Front view of a Red Bull helmet with blue and silver custom graphic artwork and Red Bull logo centred on a black textured background.
Side view of a Red Bull helmet with yellow circle and red bull icon over deep blue and grey custom graphic design on a black textured background.
Side view of a Red Bull helmet with metallic silver and deep blue custom graphics and large Red Bull wordmark on a black textured background.