MEET THE PEOPLE
Success is best when it’s shared
Black Owl Design is an award winning design and marketing studio located in Mackay and Townsville, with 15+ years experience working with clients across Queensland and New Zealand.
We absolutely love what we do, and – luckily – we’re also really good at it. But more than that – we get to work with amazing clients who understand the value that professional design brings to a business.
Interested in the design and marketing world? Send us an email with your cv and portfolio and let’s meet.
DANGEROUSLY CREATIVE
OPEN MINDED | CONSTANTLY HONEST
Hi, I’m Amy,
founding director of Black Owl Design.
In 2013, I decided that I wanted to work for no one except my clients – to ensure that they received the outcome and value that they were looking for, and deserved, so I launched Black Owl Design.
Nearly 10 years on, with a line up of incredible clients that trust us with their brands, an expansion into Townsville and a few awards under our belt, Black Owl now has a strong reputation around town as one of the leading design and marketing firms.
Every business needs its own identity, and we understand what a privilege it is for a business owner to trust us with helping to construct that identity and bring their ideas to life.
So if you’re looking for exceptional designs, with clear communication, at affordable prices with flexible timeframes, then we are the designers for you.
Chat with Amy
Email — amy@blackowldesign.com.au
Talk — 07 4942 8994 or 0467 552 382
Connect — Linked In
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Sunnies, phone, bottle of water… and my dog. Trust me, if I was allowed to, she would go everywhere with me.
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Oh that’s so unfair… I mean Wonder Woman is totally kick arse awesome but there’s just something about Deadpool that makes me love him too. Maybe it’s the tight red leather outfit or his boyish charm lol… please don’t make me pick!
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Definitely chocolate… mega sweet tooth right here.
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At the moment it’s Abigail… but it seriously changes every month.
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Sometimes they just come to me and other times I need to get out of my own head and away from the screen – so I’ll head to the garden or the kitchen or to the beach, which are all creative releases for me. Then, when I’m not thinking about it or least expect it (like in the shower or at 3am), the idea will just ‘pop’ into my head!
QUICK FIRE Q+A
OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Jemma Pope
— Senior Designer
Jemma's journey into the world of design and marketing ignited over fifteen years ago, fueled by an innate passion for creativity and innovation. With a diverse skill set honed through years of dedication, she has developed a unique approach to crafting captivating visual narratives that resonate with audiences on a profound level.
Beyond the confines of the design studio, Jemma's interests span a wide spectrum, reflecting her boundless curiosity and zest for life. An avid lover of art, live music, travel, nature, animals, and comedy, she draws inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of the world around her. Whether immersing herself in the serenity of nature, sharing laughter with friends and family, or exploring the depths of a thought-provoking book, Jemma finds fulfillment in the richness of human experience.
Jemma seamlessly blends her artistic vision with strategic thinking to create impactful and memorable work. Her commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging conventions shines through in every project she undertakes.
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PJ's, tunes, wine, family, chats, dog cuddles, delicious dinners, moon gazing, salt baths, beach, binging tele, sleeeeep!
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Rainforest walks, BBQ's, swimming, people, culture, travel, adventures, shared food, vodka, music, dancing, laughter, games... and as little adulting as possible!
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Melbourne. Barcelona is a close second
Melissa Gorry
— Marketing Manager
Mel is our introverted social butterfly, lover of books, fitness and the great outdoors! She adds a cool, calm and collected vibe to the Black Owl Design team.
As a youngster, she desperately wanted to be a news anchor and would annoy her family reading the entire newspaper out loud.
Not surprisingly, Mel went on to become a journalist and dabbled in tv, radio and print media before spending more than a decade in communications and marketing roles.
With a ton of copywriting, social media management and marketing experience under her belt, Mel loves working with businesses to communicate their messages, up-level their marketing strategies and take their socials to new heights!
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An early morning workout, the beach, exploring new places and spending quality time with family and friends!
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Phone, wallet, lots of lip balm and random kids’ toys.
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Strictly a two-coffees-a-day gal
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I can’t go past Canva to make me feel like the kick-ass designer I am not!
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Croatia, New Zealand and the Whitsundays.
Naomi Adams
— Graphic Designer
Naomi is our branding enthusiast a stationary collector and a lover of typography. She views every project as a new and exciting challenge to tackle and she loves working with clients to achieve truly unique design outcomes.
Naomi believes creating a strong working partnership with clients is essential in achieving results that best represent the very core of their business.
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I have a healthy appreciation for both and believe you don’t have to sans to be modern.
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Illustrator is my current flavour of the month but I love all the Adobe children equally.
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Definitely Windows but I have to resist Amy’s conversion tactics daily.
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When I’m not fussing over my dogs I am very partial to other creative outlets like illustration, photography and the occasional video game.
Ryan Bentley
— Accounts Manager
Black Owl Design’s official Bean Counter. Alongside his innate talent for problem solving, Ryan is one making sure that, while Black Owl Design is flying high, there are still plenty of feet on the ground – anything that involves reading contracts or numbers, then that’s Ryan’s arena.
Which is also why Ryan makes an excellent sounding board – balancing out the creative side of the business with an uncommon amount of common sense and forethought. Offering a different perspective, Ryan is also useful for seeing where Black Owl needs to get to, then reverse engineering a solution to the problem – so we may as well let him stick around!
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A sense of humour haha. Well, it’s normally to go kitesurfing so I guess my kite gear, boardies and sunnies.
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DC every time! I’m a Batman fan 100% – nobody messes with the bat.
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Vegas… Do I really need an explanation for this?
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Do they still make Pepsi?
“Design allows you to express an idea in a visual format. It adds another dimension to your business – revealing your business’s values and personality before a client even meets you.”
