Gabi is a designer from Western Australia with 8+ years of experience in brand and graphic design, working with clients and studios across Australia, Japan, the UK and the US. Bringing a values-first approach to every project, her process is equal parts intuitive and strategic, with a practice led by a deep curiosity and grounded in purpose.
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Experience
Gesture Systems • Freelance Designer
Mar 2025 - Current
Universal Favourite • Freelance Designer
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025
Koto • Freelance Designer
Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
VML • Freelance Designer
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
Block Branding • Senior Designer
July 2021 - Aug 2023
Futerra • Designer
July 2018 - June 2021
The Brand Agency • Junior Designer
April 2016 - May 2018
Select Clients
The United Nations (Good Life Goals), Riot, lululemon, Tommy Hilfiger, Formula 1, The State Library of Western Australia, City of Perth, The Art Gallery of Western Australia, The Rainforest Alliance, Rotaro, Denise Kuriger Design, musubi, Atelier Yamanami, Tanpopo-no-ye Foundation
Awards & Recognition
Australian Graphic Design Association Emerging Designer of The Year (2022)
Perth Advertising & Design Club Designer of The Year (2022)
Google Rare Leadership Academy 2022 Delegate
Perth Advertising Design Club Skulls, Student Advertising Award (2017)
AGDA Design Awards, Student Finalist (2017)
Curtin University, Top Student Portfolio Award (2016)
Talks, Mentoring & Judging
Keynote Speaker • The Design Conference (2022)
Keynote Speaker • Fremantle Design Week (2022)
Keynote Speaker • Perth Design Week (2023)
Keynote Speaker • AGDA WA Shot Down (2022)
Keynote Speaker • AGDA Student Portfolio Reviews (2021)
Keynote Speaker • AGDA WA Student Portfolio Reviews (2021/2022)
Speaker • The Design Kids Studio Visit (Block Branding 2022/2023)
Guest Lecturer • University College of London (2019)
Guest Lecturer • Curtin University (2018)
Mentor • PADC Student Skulls Feedback Night (2017/2021/2022/2023)
Mentor • Climate Optimists Networking Event (Futerra 2019)
Mentor • AGDA WA Mentorship (2021/2022/2023)
Mentor • NNC x The Graphic Design School (QLD) Graduate Role Play Interviews (2023)
Jury Member • AGDA Design Awards Jury Member (2022/2023)
Jury Member • PADC Student Awards 2022