Kate Dewey is an award-winning brand strategist and

senior graphic designer based in Geelong, Australia. Kate is also the founder and Creative Director of D&Co Studio. This website showcases selection of Kate’s work completed between 2015-2022

Some of the clients Kate has worked with include:

“I led the creative behind the development of packaging for Royal Doulton’s Home Fragrance Range titled The Artisan Collection The Artisan Collection showcases beautiful, bespoke scents and modern designs that compliment any home

As part of the project, bespoke patterns, typography, receptacle design and packaging design was created to best showcase each fragrance, The creation of scent names and complimentary fragrance notes was also developed which included Gardenia & Wild Peony, Burnt Sugar & Vanilla Beech, Coconut Milk & Honey, Sea Salt & Driftwood and Cilantro & Orange Zest

The launch of the Royal Doulton’s Artisan Collection was been so successful that it was released worldwide ”

“I led the creative behind the development of branding for Bellarine Urban Farm - a regenerative and self sustaining community designed for multi-generational families

Situated on the edge of Corio Bay at the entrance to Bellarine Peninsula, Bellarine Urban Farm offers true waterfront farm living Inspired by urban farm models and edible landscapes, this development allows families to grow their own food and discover sustainable living through conscious resourcing

The brand identity design captures all aspects of Bellarine Urban Farm through the integration of the local landscape (including sea and rolling hills); the close proximity to the urban centre (illustrated through the inclusion of houses and urban structures) and the idea of reclaiming the land for sustainable living (demonstrated through the inclusion of the shape of a shovel/hand trowel) ” “I led the creative behind the development of branding for Ocean Grove Chalet - Ocean Grove’s most luxurious hotel; a new and exciting boutique 15 room resort-style accommodation on the Victorian coast boasting beautiful views of the ocean and just a 100 metre walk from the main shops and cafes

The brief was to create a logo mark that perfectly encapsulated The Chalet’s beautifully designed premises; appealing to the most discerning traveller

The has been achieved through a minimalist aesthetic, customised typography and modern colour palette ” “Lake Advisory is an consulting firm specialising in the implementation and project management of social infrastructure projects

Lake Advisory approached me to create a brand which Lake Advisory’s readiness to solve the unexpected, the agility to adapt, and the tenacity to pursue innovative solutions

Lake Advisory primarily collaborates with with Government agencies on large scale, infrastructure projects

It was important that their brand communicated effectively with this target market and embodied their values around collaboration and excellence in the delivery of complex projects ” “Diamond Estate Agents is a boutique real estate agency that prides itself on being a cut above when it comes to property expertise

Established 10 years ago, the experienced agents of Diamond expertly guide customers in making clear and confident property decisions They are trusted for residential sales, leasing and investment properties, land sales, house and land packages and property management

I was contracted by Diamond Estate Agents to help revitalise their brand as they felt their identity didn’t align with their values as a full-service real estate agency I worked with Diamond Estate Agents to create a brand that modernised their aesthetic

Their refreshed brand mark is elegant, yet contemporary, showcasing a refined colour palette and polished support graphics that reflect their commitment to achieving brilliant results ” “I was approached by the Community Engagement Team at Regional Roads Victoria (formerly VicRoads) to help them illustrate the proposed areas for Slow Vehicle Turnouts and completed works along various regional roads, including Forest-Apollo Bay Road to present to the local community for feedback “

National Disability

Insurance Agency “The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life

I was approached by NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) to assist with the development of multiple pieces of communication to be communicated externally and well as internally across various departments within NDIA/NDIS

Due to the ongoing nature of the projects completed for NDIA, it was essential that I had a complex understanding of the principles of accessible design for people with disability (eg colour contrast, font size, spacing, active vs passive images etc)

I am proud to support agencies such as NDIA who assist those in our larger community to be the best they can be

Pictured above is an example multi-page document produced for their Town Hall Summit, which looks to evaluate current practices within NDIA to ensure a quality and consistent rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ” I was engaged as a key design consultant by Sarah Henderson MP (now Liberal Senator for Victoria) during the lead up to her 2016 Federal Election Campaign Below is a excerpt of the testimonial provided by Sarah: “I engaged the services of Kate Dewey for some six months in in the lead up to the 2016 federal election campaign for the seat of Corangamite

From the very beginning, Kate demonstrated an innate ability to understand and communicate the core messages of our local campaign - which focused strongly on jobs, infrastructure and the environment

Kate delivered highly effective, visually engaging messages and graphics Her work is of the highest quality and her attention to detail is second to none

Kate's performance in delivering to very tight deadlines under considerable pressure was exceptional Frequently she made herself available out of hours to meet our very demanding schedule; nothing was too much trouble

I certainly regard Kate as a very important factor in running what turned out to be a very successful election campaign

I highly recommend Kate for her tireless dedication in providing exceptional graphic design and branding services ” Sarah Henderson MP Previous Federal Member for Corangamite