Behind CJ Ink Designs

The Man behind the Brand

I’m Clinton Connelly, aka CJ born and raised in Bondi J, Sydney.

For over 15 years I worked with my hands as a woodworker and cabinetmaker building joinery, installing furniture, shaping timber,

and learning the value of quality, detail, and precision.

When an injury pulled me out of the workshop, I found my way into design. The tools changed, but the mindset didn’t. I still see every project as something to be built with care, something that has to last.

CJ Ink Designs is my way of bringing that maker’s spirit into visual identity. Today, I help small businesses, startups, and professionals turn their ideas into brands that feel solid, distinct, and true to who they are and what they share with our communities.

VIEW THE WORK IN ACTION

What I Stand For

Every brand I design starts with a simple belief: it should feel true, be built to last, and give you the confidence to grow. My approach is grounded in design that’s purposeful, collaborative, and crafted with the same care I once put into the workshop.

CJ Ink Designs Value Mark: Clarity, Collaboration, Creativity