Emma is an Australian Design Director specialising in brand identity, visual systems, typography, and art direction; with 11 years of experience working across corporate, property, hospitality, and arts and cultural sectors. Recognised as an AGDA Emerging Designer of the Year (2020, Distinction); she is currently based in Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia and working at Studio ODEA, delivering brands for some of Australia's largest institutional property and infrastructure clients.
She actively works at the intersection of traditional design craft and emerging technology, building sophisticated design systems with comprehensive and cohesive digital, print and environmental presences. Her practice is grounded in empathy, constantly working in service of humanity.
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Qualifications:
B. Design (Visual Communication)
1st Class Hons, University of Technology, Sydney
Selected Recognition:
AGDA Emerging Designer of the Year — Distinction, 2020
DIA NSW Graduate of the Year — Finalist, 2015
DIA Australian Graduate of the Year — Going Places Award, 2015
AGDA Awards, Print & Publications — Merit, 2025
AGDA Awards, Brand — Finalist, 2024
AGDA Awards, Print Catalogues & Brochures — Finalist, 2023
Community Contributions:
AGDA NSW Councillor — 2020-21
AGDA NSW Junior Council Chair — 2019
AGDA NSW Junior Councillor — 2016-18
UTS Sessional Academic & Guest Lecturer — 2015-19