Creative Freelance Graphic Designer

Melbourne studio, working with clients everywhere

Specialising in visual identities, publishing, textiles, packaging, campaign artwork, and infographics.

Logo Design & Visual Identity

Acting as an off-site design partner for marketing teams and design agencies, I craft bespoke brand identities, publication layouts, packaging, and signage. Blending artisan craft with digital precision, I manage the full creative workflow, from initial concept to final production-ready artwork, to bring complex data and narratives to life across print and digital rollouts. My specialised services include:

  • Visual Identity Systems & Logo Design: Creating cohesive logos, distinct colour palettes, and comprehensive corporate design systems optimised perfectly for both digital screens and physical print applications.

  • Bespoke Packaging Design & Product Labelling: Developing premium, production-ready packaging artwork and structural label layouts engineered specifically to stand out on crowded retail shop shelves.

  • Information Design & Corporate Publication Layouts: Transforming intricate business data, annual corporate reports, and technical government submissions into beautifully organised, highly readable editorial layouts.

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From the initial sketch to final production-ready files, I create original visual identities and custom graphic design that gives your project a distinct point-of-difference.

Why work with me?

Entrusting a critical brand rollout or design project to an external creative shouldn't feel like a high-risk gamble. Working with my Melbourne studio gives you senior-agency expertise without the agency overheads or unpredictable freelancers.

  • Senior Agency Experience: 30 years of industry experience acting as a reliable, seamless extension for corporate marketing teams, creative directors, and founders.

  • Commercial Focus: Strategic brand identity systems that translate strict business objectives into functional, high-impact design.

  • Technical Precision: Deep roots in print and digital production guarantee every file is built precisely to spec; preventing costly production errors and protecting your timeline.

How I Work: My 3-Step Process

A complete creative service for brands, publishers, and not-for-profits.

I believe great work comes from close collaboration. We will partner together every step of the way, from the first concepts through to proofing and the final production-ready artwork.

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1. Briefing & Concepts

We discuss the project brief. I then sketch layouts and the narrative thread.

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2. Digital Refinement & Creation

I refine the approved concepts, building them using Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.

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3. Technical Setup & Delivery

Sign-offs, artwork is finalised, and high-resolution files are delivered for print or digital.

Professional Affiliations

I am a professional member of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) and Illustrators Australia, upholding their professional standards and codes of conduct in all my projects.

Background and Experience

My independent design studio was established in 2009, built on a foundation of 12 years working in-house. Today, I work as a dedicated freelance creative partner. Read More→

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