Independent designDocuments / Print / Digital

A good story
deserves a
good read.

I’m Gavin, an independent designer in Australia. I turn detailed content into reports and publications people can find their way through.

Thoughtful layouts. Clear information.
Care right down to the final page.

THE ART OF A WELL-MADE DOCUMENTANNUAL REPORT / DESIGN REFERENCE
Navy annual report cover and open spread, shown as a design reference.
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Brands I’ve worked on

Including in-house and agency projects.

VansPlatypus ShoesNSW HealthBrilliant LogicSkechersThe Athlete’s FootSauconyMerrellKAW Engineering

Substance.
And a little style.

A selection of document design and wider creative work. Open any image for a closer look.

KAW Engineering: document designKAW Engineering capability statement community page

DOCUMENT DESIGN

KAW Engineering

A capability statement with a clear structure for engineering services and company information.

Palomas: brand concept & presentation

BRAND CONCEPT & PRESENTATION

Palomas

A hospitality identity, explored through a concept deck and proposed applications.

Crust & Crate: menu & signage

MENU & SIGNAGE

Crust & Crate

Character-led menu design and matching signage, shown in presentation mockups.

Advantage: identity & stationery

IDENTITY & STATIONERY

Advantage

A corporate identity carried across letterhead and business cards. Stationery mockup shown.

Vans: campaign poster

CAMPAIGN POSTER

Vans

Poster artwork for Feel Something New, combining footwear with a layered photographic collage.

The Athlete’s Foot: retail campaign

RETAIL CAMPAIGN

The Athlete’s Foot

Race Day campaign artwork, shown in a proposed outdoor application.

Skechers: sports campaign

SPORTS CAMPAIGN

Skechers

Basketball footwear campaign artwork, presented in a billboard mockup.

PipFarm: digital campaign

DIGITAL CAMPAIGN

PipFarm

Promotional artwork across digital formats. Laptop mockups show the designs in context.

Healthcare: mobile design study

MOBILE DESIGN STUDY

Healthcare

Healthcare-themed promotional layouts, presented as mobile design examples.

The Alliance: conference email

CONFERENCE EMAIL

The Alliance

Email design for The Alliance Conference 2026, from the opening banner to event details.

Converse: unused campaign concept

UNUSED CAMPAIGN CONCEPT

Converse

Custom flame lettering and a proposed retail promotion for Converse sneakers.

Revive & Thrive: email & social campaign

EMAIL & SOCIAL CAMPAIGN

Revive & Thrive

Email and social artwork for a fitness challenge, with programme details set out in clear sections.

From the first page
to the fine print.

A substantial document needs more than a good cover. It needs a clear structure, readable type and a consistent way to handle the detail.

I work in Adobe InDesign, shaping the layout around your content and your brand. Bring an existing document that needs attention, or a brief for something new.

Let’s work out the scope

Reports & publications

Annual and quarterly reports, editorial publications and longer documents. Page systems that make room for the story and the data.

Capability statements

Company profiles and business documents that explain what you do, with a clear hierarchy and a considered presentation.

Newsletters & everyday print

Recurring newsletters, brochures and menus. Fresh layouts or reliable design support within an established brand.

The supporting pieces

Brand identity, campaign artwork and social assets to carry the same visual language beyond the document.

A direction
to explore.

Design references and illustrative studies for your next report, shown separately from my completed client work.

Annual reporting, with room to read. Document design reference.

DESIGN REFERENCE

Annual reporting, with room to read

Give your annual review a calm, confident feel. Spacious pages make room for the people behind the numbers, with key results easy to find.

A bold first impression. Document design reference.

DESIGN REFERENCE

A bold first impression

A strong cover sets the tone before the first page. Large type and a focused colour palette could give your next company report a distinctive presence.

Make the detail easy to follow. Document design reference.

DESIGN REFERENCE

Make the detail easy to follow

Help readers understand the numbers. Clear charts and purposeful colour can turn a dense technology or business report into something people can use.

A proposal worth opening. Document design reference.

DESIGN REFERENCE

A proposal worth opening

Put your next partnership in a stronger light. A confident cover and well-paced pages can give your proposal a clear story from introduction to next steps.

An impact report with a human focus. AI-assisted illustrative study inspired by an Envato template by LeafLove.

ILLUSTRATIVE STUDY · AI-ASSISTED

An impact report with a human focus

Sage green pages give the stories behind the results room to be read. Inspired by an Envato template by LeafLove.

Envato reference by LeafLove ↗
A corporate report with clear hierarchy. AI-assisted illustrative study inspired by an Envato template by Evlogy.

ILLUSTRATIVE STUDY · AI-ASSISTED

A corporate report with clear hierarchy

Large headings and a restrained palette help readers find their way through detailed company information. Inspired by an Envato template by Evlogy.

Envato reference by Evlogy ↗
A wider view of the year. AI-assisted illustrative study inspired by an Envato template by E_Type.

ILLUSTRATIVE STUDY · AI-ASSISTED

A wider view of the year

Wide spreads make room for charts. Yellow and teal mark the key sections. Inspired by an Envato template by E_Type.

Envato reference by E_Type ↗
A lighter approach to financial reporting. AI-assisted illustrative study inspired by an Envato template by afahmy.

ILLUSTRATIVE STUDY · AI-ASSISTED

A lighter approach to financial reporting

Soft lavender accents give financial detail a quieter setting, with simple page layouts to keep it readable. Inspired by an Envato template by afahmy.

Envato reference by afahmy ↗

DOCUMENT DESIGN REFERENCE

Room for
the detail.

Have a report with a lot to say? I can help shape the content into a document that gives the important detail room to breathe.

White and yellow annual report layout, shown as a design reference.

DESIGN REFERENCE

A closer look at report design

Bring the same care to every page. A consistent approach to headings and charts helps readers move through a long report without losing their place.

Have a direction in mind? Let’s make it fit your brand.

Discuss your report

Experienced hands.
A direct conversation.

You work directly with me. I bring experience across print and digital, and pay as much attention to how a document works as how it looks.

We’ll agree on the scope, review stages and delivery date before design begins. I’ll help you work out what’s needed for your PDF, print files and any supporting assets.

Let’s make it
a good read.

Tell me what you’re working on, how much content you have and when you need it. A rough brief is a good start.

You can also find me on Upwork

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