Rain Lyall
Senior Creative
Did you know Rain was named after the classic Milli Vanilli song “Blame it on the Rain”? Jokes. Rain is far, far too old to be named after a song created in the 90s.
In fact, Rain has been designing for over 25 years and all the millennials in the office respect her as an elder - especially when her notable client list includes Boags, Blundstone, Alphapharm, Universal Music, Diageo and Nestle.
Finding a way to get to the real core of design problems (both simple and complex) keeps her enthralled by design. The real motivation for Rain is the expression on a client’s face when they realise that she has completely nailed their brand or has somehow read their mind.
More than just someone who can make something look good, Rain is also pretty handy at concept and brand development, copywriting, retouching, client and supplier liaison. These skills set almost makes up for the fact that she has a shocking taste in music and won’t eat bacon. Almost.
Also, Rain loves hugs. Try it.
Notable clients
Boags, Discovery Early Learning Centres, Healthy Mind Centre, Diageo (Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Guinness etc.), Southcorp Wines (Penfolds, Lindemans, etc.), Nestlé and Universal Music.
![S Staff RGB 300dpi 8](https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=880&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1320&s=18aeb4b38766b6b4542178e61990d7f3 1320w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=661&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&w=992&s=9a35c3ceb8a04fbcad363e4e0c42af51 992w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1323&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1984&s=eb829fa933d56c5be548e84d2cea5592 1984w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=768&s=118cc996df05d78233d5db8c719534da 768w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1536&s=5f4ed605b0db98fb88e0d94c505820ff 1536w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=426&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=640&s=89371dee69c9fd6729a7b5b0a8e0a922 640w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=346&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=520&s=88b3fe618b03273e4702b6db6dc62c17 520w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/S.Staff_RGB_300dpi-8.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=693&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1040&s=df70678ed85e3f4c0fe1ce9726c4c85f 1040w)
Qualifications + Experience
Industry Experience
Former Art Director
— Sydney (various places)![Missiondale RGB 300dpi 022](https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=880&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1320&s=00348b23f9274f7c24ffd119141a11bd 1320w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=661&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&w=992&s=d118bd10a77298666901c8b614d585d0 992w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1323&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1984&s=8c579487d12a07aaf84872c8e6585b2e 1984w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=768&s=1dee5cae3c9a72762c5c8b48076abe9b 768w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1536&s=6f454013e7f3242e45be8529dbb0b091 1536w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=426&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=640&s=bd83452594797d18f63df7c104341d7b 640w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=346&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=520&s=38a5a67ce62752137121fa8f6e8f6e85 520w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/Missiondale_RGB_300dpi_022.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=693&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1040&s=55f132b9e6e5f2a5874bbcb93ee20ef3 1040w)
Volunteering
Board Member
— Just CatsWildlife Rescuer
— Bonorong Wildlife SanctuaryVolunteer
— Launceston City MissionWe have an ongoing partnership with Launceston City Mission in which the entire team at S. Group engage in annual group volunteering projects.
![2018 Client Party RGB 300dpi 38](https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=880&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1320&s=070154d1ffd7e8ca69272c933a63b78a 1320w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=661&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&w=992&s=8243622cd8404bd66b033246fe192192 992w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1323&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=82&usm=20&w=1984&s=83a714db5ec7559738d2e014ba3d7582 1984w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=768&s=08969447e2faad1584f4b4cf9ebdf4a5 768w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1536&s=8b091554df56ae2902307fc530c49f4d 1536w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=426&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=640&s=cb3110083d50efcab406b6c52e8e9453 640w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=346&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&w=520&s=e3393a958ad9cc80451f3f1eb4bb6605 520w, https://s-group.imgix.net/team/rain-lyall/2018_Client_Party_RGB_300dpi-38.jpg?crop=focalpoint&domain=s-group.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=693&ixlib=php-3.3.0&q=60&usm=20&w=1040&s=6fc6910d4cae0c1ba103024957d99dd3 1040w)
Some of the projects Rain has worked on…
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