Amber Bonney
Where do you work and what do you do? I’m the Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison Agency – responsible for the creative and strategic direction of the business and our projects. We are an independent brand design agency who help brand businesses and organisations to create positive change. Tell us a bit […]
Jane Connory
Where do you work and what do you do? I work at Swinburne University as a Communication Design Lecturer, where I’ve recently become Dr Jane! Tell us a bit about yourself. Dr Jane Connory has a PhD from Monash University, Art, Design and Architecture, which worked towards a gender inclusive history of Australian graphic design. […]
Julia Durkin
Where do you work and what do you do? I am the Public Participation Director of the Auckland Festival of Photography, which I founded in 2004. My role is to craft an annual programme and build photography audiences across the Auckland region in New Zealand. I am the longest serving female Festival director in the […]
Quan Payne
Where do you work and what do you do? I am the founder and creative director of Studio Payne, a creative studio specializing in lifestyle and luxury sectors. Tell us a bit about yourself. An award winning passionate creative with a distinguished career spanning the United States, South Africa and Australia. With a desire to […]
Debi Cornwall
Where do you work and what do you do? I’m an American conceptual documentary artist. Home base is Brooklyn, New York, but I make and show my work around the world. Tell us a bit about yourself. I returned to visual expression in 2014 after a 12-year career as a wrongful conviction lawyer. Marrying dark […]
Jason Ross
Where do you work and what do you do? I own and work in a business, Ross Creative Counsel, specialising in creating brand platforms that deliver growth for businesses. Tell us a bit about yourself. My career spans across 30 years as an advertising creative professional. I have worked across the Asia Pacific region for […]
Karen Webster
Where do you work and what do you do? I am the Dean and Principal at LCI Melbourne – LCI is a global network of 23 campuses around the world specialising in design and art education. Tell us about yourself. My role is a combination of academic, innovator, advocate, mentor and leader. Prior to joining […]
David Dare Parker
Where do you work and what do you do? I am a freelance photojournalist and film production stills photographer. I live in Margaret River, Western Australia — but most of my work is in other places. Tell us about yourself. A Walkley Award winning photojournalist and NIKON Ambassador, David Dare Parker has photographed for many […]
Jim Antonopoulos
Where do you work and what do you do? I own a brand and innovation consultancy called Tank. We do most of our work in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. And from time to time, we fly overseas to work with clients. Our key focus areas are strategy, culture and innovation. Tell us about yourself. […]
Andrew Apostola
Tell us about your business, Portable? Portable is a design innovation company based in Melbourne. We’re a purpose driven group of designers, technologists, producers and researchers looking to make change — there’s just over 40 of us. Our mission is to seek out areas of policy failure and social need and use design and technology […]