Jethro Olba is an illustrator known for his expressive jagged lines & works inspired by the 60s to early 2000s archival references.
Jethro Olba is a Manila based designer and illustrator recognized for his expressive, jagged linework and distinct character-driven compositions. His work draws from archival references spanning the 1960s to the early 2000s, blending influences from basketball as an art form, classic cartoon shows, retro graphics, and streetwear culture into a visual language that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.
He is the creative head behind the brand Antibiotic Smile, a lifestyle passion project shaped by nostalgia and built on an appreciation for pieces that celebrate moments that feel familiar, warm, and simply human. Across personal work and collaborations, Jethro approaches design as an ongoing study, balancing playfulness with intention while staying grounded in an honest and evolving creative voice.
While rooted in Manila, his work has reached projects and collaborations across the United States, Japan, Mexico, Australia, and Canada. His distinct visual approach has led to collaborations with both global and Manila-based brands, including Nike, Crocs, the NBA, Converse, the Chicago Bulls, BSKT Magazine, Plain Sight Coffee, Levi’s, Graphika, Foot Locker, Vans, Fujifilm, DBTK, and more.
COLLABORATIONS
Nike
Crocs
Shake Shack
Don't Blame The Kids
Foot Locker
Sean Wotherspoon
Carrots by Anwar Carrots
NBA Philippines
Graphika Manila
Manila Sneaker Expo
Vans Philippines
H&M
Slam PH
Krispy Kreme
Levi's SEA
Fujifilm Philippines
Cinemasun
Pokemon Asia
Crocs
Shake Shack
Don't Blame The Kids
Foot Locker
Sean Wotherspoon
Carrots by Anwar Carrots
NBA Philippines
Graphika Manila
Manila Sneaker Expo
Vans Philippines
H&M
Slam PH
Krispy Kreme
Levi's SEA
Fujifilm Philippines
Cinemasun
Pokemon Asia
MARKET
Van Gore
Purveyr
BSKT Magazine
Sports Paradise
Episodes
Thy Origins
Mondaysuck
ABKD
SNK ATK
Paya St. Coffee
Clouds Create Loud
Know The Culture
Bird.
Kings of The Court
Locker Okinawa, Japan
GM Coffee
PROJECTS
