People
Our network
For two years running, our business has been voted Best for the World by B Corporation International for the value it brings to the people that work with us.
Validating that the culture we've created, the people we nurture and the value we provide them, is world class.
Our model sees us working with a core team of strategic, creative leaders and collaborating with a team of specialist leaders in innovation, brand experience, change management and production experts; advisors and mentors.
Our collaborative teams are part of the eco-system of our business, sharing in our training, events and learning opportunities — ensuring that every member of our teams are aligned and unified.
Our advisors are industry experts, leaders in their own rights — sitting on boards, ex CEOs and entrepreneurs who advise and guide our teams when needed.
This nimble, flexible model is best for you, us and the world it seems.
Meet the people who shape our work.
Lauren Vilitati
Strategist
Focus areas
Strategic design, UX Design, Design Thinking, Human-Centred Design, Customer Experience, Ethnographic Research, Workshop Facilitation, Project Management, Training Development and Delivery, Business and Product Strategy, Creative Strategy
Industry expertise
Education, Government, Finance, Health, Technology, Professional Services
Karina Dea
GM People & Finance
Focus areas
People, Culture, Financial Management, Product Development, Ethnographic Research, Arts Research, Project Management
Industry expertise
Arts, Government, Health, Finance, Technology, Professional Services
Taryn Atkinson
Strategist
Strategic Designer
Writer
Focus areas
Brand Experience, Partnership Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Design, Design Thinking, Workshop Facilitation
Industry expertise
NFP, Government, Health, Sport, Fashion, FMCG, Automotive, Professional Services
Marita Davies
Project Owner
Writer
Journalist
Focus areas
Writing, Editing, Interviews, Ethnographic Research, Project Management, Brand Voice
Industry expertise
Education, Government, Health, Technology, Finance, Professional Services
Jim Antonopoulos
Managing Director
Focus areas
Strategy, Brand Strategy, Design Thinking, Writing, Ethnographic Research, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Product Development, Innovation, Communications Strategy
Industry expertise
Technology, Startups, Health, NFP, Sport, Entertainment, Education, Government, Finance, Professional Services
Jeremy Dean
Consultant, Culture & Customer Experience Strategist
Focus areas
Culture, Employee Experience Strategy, Customer Experience Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, Design Thinking, Human-Centred Design, Product Development, Ethnographic Research
Industry expertise
Government, Professional Services, Finance
Damian Karaula
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Advisor
Innovation Leader, Startup Mentor
Focus areas
High performing teams, Leadership & Resilience, Stakeholder Negotation, Workshop Facilitation, Human-Centred Design
Industry expertise
Tech Startups, Social Enterprise, Construction, Major Sporting Events, Government, Banking, Professional Services
Damian Karaula
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Advisor
Innovation Leader, Startup Mentor
Focus areas
High performing teams, Leadership & Resilience, Stakeholder Negotation, Workshop Facilitation, Human-Centred Design
Industry expertise
Tech Startups, Social Enterprise, Construction, Major Sporting Events, Government, Banking, Professional Services
Nikos Psaltopoulos
Innovation Advisor & Culture Specialist
Ethnographic Research
Facilitator
Focus areas
Strategic Direction, Innovation Culture, Design Thinking, Writing, Culture Change, Retail Trends, Insights, Communications Strategy, Brand Strategy
Industry expertise
Retail, Technology, Consulting, Government
Jonathan Beach
Brand Identity Design Specialist
Contemporary Artist
Focus areas
Brand Identity Design, Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy, Visual Language Design, Brand Voice
Industry expertise
Retail, Luxury Brands, Technology, Finance, Education, Government, Health, Technology, Professional Services
Adam Mortimer
Brand Experience Strategist (BX)
Project Owner
Focus areas
Brand Experience Strategy, Ideation, Global Sponsorship Advisory, Activation and Evaluation, Brand Experience Planning, Effectiveness and ROI, Global Brand Experience Trends
Industry expertise
Automotive, Entertainment, Retail, Sports, Education, Finance, Luxury Brands, Aviation/Airlines, Government, Health, Technology, Retail, Professional Services, Utilities, Manufacturing
Andrew Tanner
Writer
Journalist
Focus areas
Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Brand Voice, Brand Strategy, Radio, Video
Industry expertise
Health, Automotive, Retail, Technology, Telecommunications, Education, Finance, Government, Professional Services, Utilities, Manufacturing
Jane Christensen
Designer
Project Manager
Focus areas
Production Management, Project Management, Communications Design, Corporate Identity Design, Ethnographic Research
Industry expertise
Education, Government, Finance, Health, Technology, Professional Services
David Whitehead
Production and Systems Specialist
Focus areas
Production Management, Automation, Workflow Optimisation, Finished Art, Project Management
Industry expertise
Education, Government, Health, Technology, Professional Services
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A Different Model
A special type of person
Our people believe that business can be a force for good.
And they work with us to make that happen.
Our people believe that business can be a force for good and they come to work to make that happen.
We forego industry standards and have created a different, award-winning model in our culture and employment model.
We surround ourselves with advisors who influence the shape of our business, and the work we do greatly.
We train a team of people we call 'collaborators' — well known experts in their fields whom we invest in as part of our extended team.
And we have a core team that in themselves are leaders — creative leaders.
Altogether, these people bring with them stories, values and experiences that are critical to solving problems, developing ideas and driving change within organisations.
Our people are strategists, designers, researchers, journalists, photographers and technologists.
Experts in human-centred design, leadership and innovation.
Our people are published Authors, Eentrepreneurs, and experienced change specialists.
Bringing a breadth of expertise across our practice areas, and a broad world-view from outside of their working lives.
In our day-to-day we create a flat-culture where our teams are both autonomous and encouraged to own the work they work on.
We don't have juniors, mid-weights or seniors because we believe hierarchical nomencaltures aren't condusive to collaboration or innovation.
Our people are very much their own people – and we like that.
They're leaders — creative leaders.
Would you like to work with us?
We’re a little unusual.
Our people believe that business can be a force for good and they come to work to make that happen.
We like to get to know you first, what you care about, your values, your aspirations, and experience.
We on-board and train collaborators who are specialists in specific areas we work in. We partner with organisations that align with our values and offer something that increases the value we offer to our clients.
If you're interested in learning more about how we work, jumping into our system and joining our newsletter, simply fill out the form and we'll send you all the details.
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© 2019
Office
L3, 162 Collins St
Melbourne
VIC 3000
+613 96963248