Since joining the Graphic Design industry in 1994, Rod has established a strongly disciplined and pragmatic approach to the business of visual communications. His passion for the design industry saw him open his own design studio in early 2001 after working in Melbourne and managing a studio in Ballarat. Brown Ink Design has since established itself as a leading design studio in regional Victoria, with an ever growing list of clients nationally.
Rod believes this success is attributed to the multi-disciplined full service capabilities of Brown Ink Design and the on going success Brown Ink has achieved through clients benefiting and profiting from our research and visual communication contributions.
Rod has worked on major design projects as a graphic designer, illustrator, art director, photographer, digital film editor, television advertising producer, interior/furniture designer, copywriter and cameraman. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a full service design/advertising studio and we mean it.
The theory that living on the beach means you can spend more time at the beach.
That you can’t live your life based on theory.
To keep playing golf until I’m well into my nineties.
Chris joined the design industry in 2003, his main disciplines covering website design and development. Having worked on a broad range of industry corporate accounts including Finance, Manufacture, Food, Technology, Telecommunications and Professional Services. This has allowed Chris to fast track his skills in graphic design, website design, multimedia design, film post production, animation and project management.
Chris has enjoyed the experience of working with well known brands like Porsche, and understands the importance of brand value. Chris’s nine years of experience belie his vast knowledge. Online marketing and its growing capabilities have become Chris’s passion with particular interest shown in flash design and animation. When you talk to Chris you’ll be assured his knowledge will leave no stone unturned and his design solutions will continue to push the boundaries of the technology.
Nice clean 4-5ft waves at the P##
Howling onshore that leaves you washed up on Juc when you paddled out at steps.
Drop in on Occy
Adam is an experienced graphic designer who completed his Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design/ Multimedia) qualifications at the highly regarded University of Ballarat.
Within his time studying, Adam won array of acclaimed awards, most notable within in Southern Cross Packaging, picking up two golds within the same event. With the help of Packaging Council of Australia, his work has been published and distributed throughout high schools, Australia wide.
Adam continued his journey working closely with numerous advertising agencies within South Australia and Victoria. Now with over 5 years experience, working with national and international clients abroad, he has a wealth of knowledge in print/brand communication, and a true passion which can be seen throughout his work.
Adam is also a skilled photographer, completing numerous courses at Deakin University and Royal Institute of Melbourne. He now spends many crisp mornings and late nights out photographing when he can.
Winter Road Trips + Snowboarding + My car’s heater that will not turn off.
Summer Road Trips + Global Warming + My car’s heater will not turn off.
Holiday overseas before my passport expires!
Upon graduating from the reputable University of Ballarat’s Visual Arts program, Fiona undertook a further year of study which lead her overseas and saw her achieve First Class Honours for research into the discipline of typography. She also has work published in the GRAPHIS New Talent Design Annual 2003.
With over six years experience working for design studios in both Ballarat and Melbourne, Fiona has serviced clients ranging from small business to corporate companies. With a flair for design in print, her experience to date includes; corporate identity and collateral, publication design, packaging and environmental signage.
Fiona believe’s the foundation of effective design is a great idea. Only then will your brand have what it takes to cut through a cluttered marketplace. Her passion to excel drives both her creativity and client service, which is only surpassed by her commitment to successful client outcomes. Happy client = happy designer!
Fiona looks forward to being part of your next design solution.
Her brand new house
Keeping all the shiny surfaces in her brand new house clean
To be a Domestic Goddess!
In 2005 I joined Brown Ink Design as the Administration Manager. I have a vested interest in the business, but also enjoy working as part of a great team and building positive relationships with Clients. My role involves paying staff wages, invoicing, accounting, taxes and debt collection, which are very rewarding and sometimes challenging. Through dealing with Finances and working alongside my Husband, has given me great respect and insight into the role of owning and running a Business. Our company is going from strength to strength and I am proud to be a part of it’s foundations.
Anything Chocolate
The fact that chocolate expands your waistline, hips, thighs, buttocks, everything.
To exercise more so I can eat more chocolate. Defeats the purposes of exercise, but makes me better when I eat it!
Brendon studied at the University of Ballarat and graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design/Multimedia) in 2009. He won the AGDA award for Academic Excellence at the completion of his studies.
Brendon loves the problem solving aspect of design, and actively pursues the next creative challenge. His expertise is print design, but has a strong passion for Multimedia which has seen him create some outstanding motion graphics. During his very short career to date, Brendon has worked on projects varying from corporate branding, and brochure design right through to animations and show reels.
A particular highlight was the 2010 Austral Bricks Product Launch video presentation which impressed Austral Bricks so much, it has become the bar from which all future video presentations are now compared.
Brendon believes design has no borders, so he is trying to cross as many international borders as he can, for experience of course.
Most things, apart from the things he dislikes.
Comic sans.
To celebrate New Years Eve in an many times zones as possible in the one year.
Upon completion of her degree, during which she was awarded the Colin Barr Digitype Award for academic achievement, Megan began her career in Melbourne, working for large corporate organisations BHP and The Australian Scholarships Group. A brief life detour saw Megan return to North East Victoria, (near her hometown of Yarrawonga), where she gained invaluable experience within the printing and wine label design industries. A highlight while working in regional Victoria was having one of her wine label designs awarded a PICA industry award in 2010.
With over 12 years industry experience, Megan enjoys designing for the print medium and has worked on a wide variety of projects over the years, ranging from brochure and brand design, through to wine label and packaging design.
Megan enjoys the challenge of bringing clients ideas to life and giving brands a voice within the competitive marketplace.
Spending quality time with her partner, their fur child Lewis (whippet) and catching up with family and friends.
Egos and negativity.
To set up a dream provincial property with her partner with enough room for a horse or two, chooks and a decent vegetable garden.
John holds a diploma in Web/Graphics design. He has completed Multimedia, Printing / Graphics Art and a Bachelor of Commerce studies in both India and Australia, which has afforded him a well rounded base for web, multimedia and print design. John has worked for clients all over the world including (India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Australia), he speaks six languages which in itself is a huge achievement. When we suggest this to him he simply responds to with a shrug of his shoulders.
John is a very talented HTML programmer with a keen interest in internet technologies and a thirst for knowledge. Always a handy trait when you work in the design industry particularly multimedia. John has been tinkering with websites since 2005, so has seen many changes to the internet and is aware this is an ever evolving medium and understand how important it is to offer our clients options on the latest advancements. He is also blessed with a wonderful positive attitude, always ready to greet with a big smile and willing to help beyond the call.
To add to his list of accomplishments John is also a keen photographer and enjoys illustrating.
My Gadgets/Positive Attitude/Driving/Cricket/Soccer/Badminton
I like everything (Told you he has a great attitude)
Own a V8 machine. Keep updating Apple gadgets.
Tara studied for a year to be a print maker before undertaking a degree in Graphic Design. Upon graduating Tara worked across a range of visual field including photography, photo-retouching and visual merchandising before following her passion in design.
Tara has worked in a range of design studios from corporate design hubs to boutique agencies, gaining experience in brand development, publication layout, exhibition design and film production. She has worked with a broad range of clients from global financial institutions to small start up business.
Tara believes all successful design begins with a strong concept. If you can get the concept correct everything else unfolds naturally. The industry is constantly changing, and opportunities and directions are growing, but at the base of it all, there still has to be a great idea.
Tara is passionate about typography and photography and absolutely loves colour.
Travel, running, vintage kitchenware and daggy nanna craft
Baby corn
To just keep getting better














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