AGDA state councils

AGDA VIC Council 2012

Your AGDA Victoria Council for 2012:

President: Jim Antonopoulos
Vice President: Liana Lucca-Pope
Treasurer: Quentin Brown

Tim Kotsiakos
Tracy Merchant
Nicki Wragg
Jenna Hipgrave
Simon Ashford
Jack Mussett
Anita Ryley

Administrative Officer/Editor: Brita Frost

AGDA National reps:Nicki Wragg

 

Jim Antonopoulos

 

As TANK’s Executive Creative Director, Jim brings experience and expertise for local, national and international organisations, garnered over 20 years working in design firms, digital agencies and brand consultancies. His multi-disciplined and strategic approach, balanced with a love of people and culture create a strong set of skills for AGDA. Jim has spent five years in leading roles on the National and State Councils of AGDA, consulted to other associations such as MADC and DIA and been an active member on advisory boards
for Design Victoria and RMIT.

 

Liana Lucca-Pope

Liana Lucca-Pope is a Monash design graduate and specialises in designing for print media. Since 1997 she has operated as Hired Gun Design, freelancing for a range of studios and agencies as well as managing direct-to-client work from her own small studio. She also sometimes teaches at Monash University.

A long time member of AGDA, Liana joined the council in 2007 with the goals of contributing to the connectivity of the design community, of striving to increase the wider community’s understanding of what we (designers) do and to work collaboratively with other designers to achieve these things. She remains on council because she’s a sucker for punishment and there’s always more to do. Any largely imaginary spare time is spent in the Smith St bar she and her husband cleverly created for themselves to ensure a consistent supply of free drinks.

 

Vito Tassone

Born in Melbourne, named Vito Antonio Tassone (drop the Antonio). Up to the time I went to Kindergarden I thought I was living in a suburb of Italy (big shock for a 5year old). Got a job as a bank teller for 3 years (exercise in boredom).

1993 Completed a Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication. 1994 Got a job at a three man design studio called Hope Productions (that included me). 1996 I changed the name to Hope AD (who wants to work for a company called Hope Productions). Became Creative Director, agency grew to 16 people. Had enough, co started The Surgery in 2000 from my spare bedroom (the best thing I ever did, except the bedroom part). A small note: creative thinking is important.

2004 Voted the hottest Melbourne agency under a million dollars by Campaign Brief. 2008 Won three MADC awards. Best Typography, Best Book Design, Best Self Promotion. 2008 Won bronze at the PICA Awards. 2008 Moved on from The Surgery (looking for more inspiration) Finally: do what you enjoy or it will kill you. 

Quentin Brown

Quentin is Creative Director of St Kilda based design studio Canyon. With an international career that spans 15 years among industry's top agencies, Quentin has led award winning creative for sector heavyweights like Metlink, ANZ, NAB, Channel 7, Australia Post, RACV, Claude Neon, Sustainability Victoria, Grocon and National Museum. A start in the UK led to stints in Asia and South America, before establishing himself as a recognised talent in Australia in brand strategy, corporate identity, and graphic design.

Simon Ashford

 

Graduated in 1989 BC. (Before Computers) with a BA (hons) degree in Graphic Design from Leicester Polytechnic, in the U.K. I come with a multi-discipline background in traditional film animation, illustration, 3D game art, graphic design and design education.

What AGDA means for me is: becoming involved with and contributing to a dynamic and creative design culture. This translates to building relationships and supporting peers. AGDA is a forum for sharing ideas and discussion. It facilitates an opportunity to serve the Victorian design community.

 

Tim Kotsiakos

TimK, Creative Director of global digital agency Reactive, has an honours degree in graphic design and over twelve years experience. He has designed and overseen many award winning web projects including those within the fashion, corporate, retail and entertainment industries. His keen interest in all areas of design has offered him countless opportunities to contribute to magazines, speak at seminars & business events and judge design awards. 

 

 

Jack Mussett

Immediately after graduating from an Honours degree (Communication Design) at the end of 2008, I set up Motherbird with 2 close friends. We work on a range of projects, but try to keep our process fluid and creative, having fun along the way. We endeavor to work on socially aware projects, such as Positive Posters. As a recent graduate I understand the difficulty in making the transition from university to industry, so as a studio we involve ourselves in many events/talks/seminars that attempt to bridge this gap.

Anita Ryley

Anita has been a practising designer for over 10 years and in 2005 co-founded Seesaw with designer and long time friend Matthew McKenzie. From humble beginnings, Seesaw has grown into a multidisciplinary agency servicing numerous clients across various industries including the arts, hospitality, architecture, entertainment, not for profit, construction and fashion. Anita recently judged the 2011 Fairfax Employment Marketing Awards and 2011 Brisbane Advertising & Design Club Awards.

Nicki Wragg

Nicki is the Head of Communication Design and lectures into the Honours program in the areas of Communication and Multimedia Design. She has worked extensively as a graphic designer since 1990 and continues to work as a design consultant in brand identity and publication. She has taught in Higher Education both in Australia and internationally and has a passion for ideas and collaboration. Her work with students has culminated in a number of interactive exhibitions coupled with an online presence of which Mission H20 was recognised as an Official Honouree of the Webby Awards.

Her current work with the Honours students, in Communication and Multimedia Design focuses on the intersection of practice and research, exploring the implications of design within the context of social patterns and new technologies. In 2005 and 2007 she received a Vice-Chancellors Teaching Excellence award and in 2006 received a Carrick Award for Excellence of Flexible Teaching Methods.

She is currently enrolled in her PhD at Curtin University of Technology at the School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts. Her PhD research examines professional designers* perceptions of interactivity and how those perceptions are implemented in design for the web.

Jenna Hipgrave

Originally hailing from Missoula, Montana (via Brisbane), Jenna Hipgrave has a penchant for paper engineering and sensibly priced wine with well designed labels. With over eight years experience in the design industry, Jenna co-founded The Hungry Workshop, a design and letterpress studio with her husband, Simon. In 2011, she spoke at the Look Hear conference and delivered guest lectures at Griffith University. With over four years on the AGDA council organising events, providing mentorship and professional development programs to the Queensland graphic design industry, Jenna is looking to bring her objective viewpoint and organisational skills to the council in Victoria.

Brita Frost

P 1300 043 310
PO Box 152
Brunswick West
VIC 3055

AGDA VIC Council 2010

Simon Mundy
Peptolab
Co-president

Deadly with both a piece of red ruby lith and a Mac SE with Aldus Pagemaker (Google it...). Happy with the notion that graphic design and web development can benefit from each other, and enjoys nothing better than carrying ideas from paper to pixels and vice-versa.

Clients include Fairfax Digital, Lastminute.com, ANZ, Fosters Group, Film Victoria and Edwards Dunlop Paper. Design is a pleasure.

Grant Davidson
Davidson Branding
Co-president

Grant graduated from Swinburne International School of Design in 1989 (ish) and over the past 20 years has built a multi-award winning branding business, attracting some of the best talent from around the country and across the globe. Not to mention an impressive client list including many market leaders and 20 of the worlds top 100 brands.

Grant is a self confessed knowledge junkie with a keen interest in consumer behaviour, having completed studies in business and brand strategy, psychology, lateral thinking, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, behaviour profiling and change management.

Grant also enjoys sharing what he’s learnt, having lectured at RMIT, Swinburne, Victoria University and the Australian Federation of Advertising as well as numerous guest speaker engagements.

Grant loves the industry and has a strong desire to see it develop and prosper – a desire that drove him to become Vice President of the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club in 2003. His efforts were recognised with an honorary life membership. Grant’s looking forward to applying the same passion and commitment to AGDA’s initiatives.

 

Andrew Ashton
Studio Pip & Co.
Treasurer

Designer, sweeper, art-worker, treasurer has worked with many large and small businesses.

In 1999 he helped Computershare develop a clear and robust worldwide brand. Along with Australian Paper he celebrated their paper products with interesting and inspired printed materials. In 2006 he is helping Moonlight Cinema realise their version of summer entertainment.

Andrew is a member of the prestigious Alliance Graphique Internationale, AGDA and AMI. The Studio’s namesake is Andrew’s wife Pip with whom he shares the lives of two young boys – Willem and Henry. Andrew’s pet AGDA project is the Forty-eight series and developing vicious rumors.


Andy Sargent
South Southwest
Secretary

Andy Sargent is Co-Creative Director of Melbourne-based design studio Southsouthwest.

A graduate of the Tasmania School of Art, Andy has over 8 years experience in the design industry. Prior to forming Southsouthwest Andy was Senior Art Director at Qube Konstrukt for over 4 years. His interests are broad and multidisciplinary, centred upon a philosophy of experimentation and collaboration.

Outside of client-focussed work Andy practises as an artist primarily producing work in mixed media painting and printmaking.

Andy has been a member of the AGDA Victorian council since 2008.

 

Jim Antonopoulos
TANK
National Representative

Jim brings his qualifications in Design and Marketing and 16 years experience, to his role as Creative Director at brand design studio Tank.

Working in the areas of corporate branding and brand strategy, Jim has worked for a range of clients from large internationals to small/medium corporates- ultimately he is committed to working with clients to develop insightful strategy and creative on their projects.

Jim’s passion for his craft has seen him take leading roles within the graphic design industry both through lecturing, mentoring graduating students as well being an active member of the AGDA Council. He is also set to further his skills in 2008 by undertaking a Masters in Business Marketing with a focus in Brand Strategy and Corporate Identity.

 

Vito Tassone
National Representative

Born in Melbourne, named Vito Antonio Tassone (drop the Antonio).

Up to the time I went to Kindergarden I thought I was living in a suburb of Italy (big shock for a 5year old).

Got a job as a bank teller for 3 years (exercise in boredom).

1993 Completed a Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication.

1994 Got a job at a three man design studio called Hope Productions (that included me).

1996 I changed the name to Hope AD (who wants to work for a company called Hope Productions).

Became Creative Director, agency grew to 16 people.

Had enough, co started The Surgery in 2000 from my spare bedroom (the best thing I ever did, except the bedroom part).

A small note: creative thinking is important.

2004 Voted the hottest Melbourne agency under a million dollars by Campaign Brief.

2008 Won three MADC awards. Best Typography, Best Book Design, Best Self Promotion.

2008 Won bronze at the PICA Awards.

2008 Moved on from The Surgery (looking for more inspiration)

Finally: do what you enjoy or it will kill you.

 

Quentin Brown
Canyon

Quentin is Creative Director of St Kilda based design studio Canyon. With an international career that spans 15 years among industry's top agencies, Quentin has led award winning creative for sector heavyweights like Metlink, ANZ, NAB, Channel 7, Australia Post, RACV, Claude Neon, Sustainability Victoria, Grocon and National Museum. A start in the UK led to stints in Asia and South America, before establishing himself as a recognised talent in Australia in brand strategy, corporate identity, and graphic design.

 

Paul Fuog
The Coop

Paul Fuog is the founder of Coöp. Coöp is an ongoing collaboration between Paul Fuog and Dan Honey.  The design studio was established in 2004 with a shared vision of creating a space where creatives could fluidly and dynamically work together – sharing, inspiring and experimenting.

Paul's current areas of interest include object based photography, recycled sculpture and time lapse video.

 

Dominic Hofstede
Hofstede Design

Dominic Hofstede has worked as a graphic designer for over 20 years, the past 13 as head of Hofstede Design. The studio has a focus on print-based work and its creative output is characterised by thoughtful design and fastidious typography.

His commitment to fostering young designers has manifested in mentoring, lecturing and teaching roles undertaken with numerous local educational institutions. 

 

Tim Kotsiakos
Reactive

TimK, Creative Director of global digital agency Reactive, has an honours degree in graphic design and over twelve years experience. He has designed and overseen many award winning web projects including those within the fashion, corporate, retail and entertainment industries. His keen interest in all areas of design has offered him countless opportunities to contribute to magazines, speak at seminars & business events and judge design awards. 

 

Liana Lucca-Pope
Hired Gun Design

Liana Lucca-Pope is a Monash design graduate and specialises in designing for print media. Since 1997 she has operated as Hired Gun Design, freelancing for a range of studios and agencies as well as managing direct-to-client work from her own small studio. She also sometimes teaches at Monash University.

A long time member of AGDA, Liana joined the council in 2007 with the goals of contributing to the connectivity of the design community, of striving to increase the wider community’s understanding of what we (designers) do and to work collaboratively with other designers to achieve these things. She remains on council because she’s a sucker for punishment and there’s always more to do. Any largely imaginary spare time is spent in the Smith St bar she and her husband cleverly created for themselves to ensure a consistent supply of free drinks.

 

Tracy Merchant

I joined AGDA in 1989, as a Visual Communication student at UniSA. I have mainly practiced design for print, but recently also instructed online in Typography and Design History. I like that we really get to use both right and left brain in our work, and that this cross-lobe activity makes us a bit special, or perhaps a bit weird. I value thinking, play, collaboration, taking a client's needs seriously and achieving clarity (in such a sea of information and messages). I thought it was about time I volunteered for AGDA service.

Nicki Wragg

Nicki is the Head of Communication Design and lectures into the Honours program in the areas of Communication and Multimedia Design. She has worked extensively as a graphic designer since 1990 and continues to work as a design consultant in brand identity and publication. She has taught in Higher Education both in Australia and internationally and has a passion for ideas and collaboration. Her work with students has culminated in a number of interactive exhibitions coupled with an online presence of which Mission H20 was recognised as an Official Honouree of the Webby Awards.

Her current work with the Honours students, in Communication and Multimedia Design focuses on the intersection of practice and research, exploring the implications of design within the context of social patterns and new technologies. In 2005 and 2007 she received a Vice-Chancellors Teaching Excellence award and in 2006 received a Carrick Award for Excellence of Flexible Teaching Methods.

She is currently enrolled in her PhD at Curtin University of Technology at the School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts. Her PhD research examines professional designers* perceptions of interactivity and how those perceptions are implemented in design for the web.

 

Victorian Administrative Officer/ Editor
Brita Frost



P 1300 043 310
PO Box 152
Brunswick West
VIC 3055

AGDA VIC Council 2009

Co President and National Councillor

Caitlin Ziegler
Ziegler Design

Born and bred in Hobart, Caitlin relocated to the big city lights of Melbourne in 1999.

After trying her hand at various careers, she realised her calling was in the creative industry.

Caitlin freelanced as a graphic designer before establishing ziegler design in 2005, primarily a print-based studio, specialising in meeting the needs of small business.

Caitlin also teaches Graphic Arts at Swinburne and is an AGIdeas Alumni member.

Recently, a book featuring her illustrations was picked up by Penguin and was released in 2007.

 

Co President

Simon Mundy
Peptolab

Deadly with both a piece of red ruby lith and a Mac SE with Aldus Pagemaker (Google it...). Happy with the notion that graphic design and web development can benefit from each other, and enjoys nothing better than carrying ideas from paper to pixels and vice-versa.

Clients include Fairfax Digital, Lastminute.com, ANZ, Fosters Group, Film Victoria and Edwards Dunlop Paper. Design is a pleasure.

 

Treasurer

Andrew Ashton
Studio Pip & Co.

Designer, sweeper, art-worker, treasurer has worked with many large and small businesses.

In 1999 he helped Computershare develop a clear and robust worldwide brand.

Along with Australian Paper he celebrated their paper products with interesting and inspired printed materials.

In 2006 he is helping Moonlight Cinema realise their version of summer entertainment.

Andrew is a member of the prestigious Alliance Graphique Internationale, AGDA and AMI.

The Studio’s namesake is Andrew’s wife Pip with whom he shares the lives of two young boys – Willem and Henry.

Andrew’s pet AGDA project is the Forty-eight series and developing vicious rumors.

 

Secretary and National Councillor

Vito Tassone

Born in Melbourne, named Vito Antonio Tassone (drop the Antonio).

Up to the time I went to Kindergarden I thought I was living in a suburb of Italy (big shock for a 5year old).

Got a job as a bank teller for 3 years (exercise in boredom).

1993 Completed a Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication.

1994 Got a job at a three man design studio called Hope Productions (that included me).

1996 I changed the name to Hope AD (who wants to work for a company called Hope Productions).

Became Creative Director, agency grew to 16 people.

Had enough, co started The Surgery in 2000 from my spare bedroom (the best thing I ever did, except the bedroom part).

A small note: creative thinking is important.

2004 Voted the hottest Melbourne agency under a million dollars by Campaign Brief.

2008 Won three MADC awards. Best Typography, Best Book Design, Best Self Promotion.

2008 Won bronze at the PICA Awards.

2008 Moved on from The Surgery (looking for more inspiration)

Finally: do what you enjoy or it will kill you.

 

 

Councillors

David Pidgeon
Design by Pidgeon

David dropped out of Swinburne University in 1993 to establish David Pidgeon Design and in 1996 he started GollingsPidgeon.

In July 2007 he launched Design By Pidgeon.

His work has been recognised both locally and abroad and in 2006 he was inducted into Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

His company is principal partner of Heide Museum of Modern Art.

 

Jim Antonopoulos
TANK

Jim brings his qualifications in Design and Marketing and 16 years experience, to his role as Creative Director at brand design studio Tank.

Working in the areas of corporate branding and brand strategy, Jim has worked for a range of clients from large internationals to small/medium corporates- ultimately he is committed to working with clients to develop insightful strategy and creative on their projects.

Jim’s passion for his craft has seen him take leading roles within the graphic design industry both through lecturing, mentoring graduating students as well being an active member of the AGDA Council. He is also set to further his skills in 2008 by undertaking a Masters in Business Marketing with a focus in Brand Strategy and Corporate Identity.

Liana Lucca-Pope
Hired Gun Design

Liana Lucca-Pope is a Monash design graduate and specialises in designing for print media. Since 1997 she has operated as Hired Gun, freelancing for a range of studios and agencies as well as managing her own small studio. She also sometimes teaches at Monash University as a guest lecturer.

A long time member of AGDA, Liana’s strong belief in the importance of a supportive and inclusive design community led her to join the AGDA council in 2007. Any (largely imaginary) spare time is spent in the Smith St bar she and her husband cleverly created for themselves to ensure a consistent supply of free drinks.

 

 
Andy Sargent
Southsouthwest

Andy Sargent is Co-Creative Director of Melbourne-based design studio Southsouthwest.

A graduate of the Tasmania School of Art, Andy has over 8 years experience in the design industry. Prior to forming Southsouthwest Andy was Senior Art Director at Qube Konstrukt for over 4 years. His interests are broad and multidisciplinary, centred upon a philosophy of experimentation and collaboration.

Outside of client-focussed work Andy practises as an artist primarily producing work in mixed media painting and printmaking.

Andy has been a member of the AGDA Victorian council since 2008.

Kara Macleod
Design Victoria

Kara Macleod is the Manager of Design Victoria’s Business Ready program and is responsible for the implementation of professional development programs targeting Victorian designers to increase the sector’s business and export capability. Kara is also managing the development of How to Kits, resources for the design community and Victorian small to medium-sized enterprises.

Kara brings broad industry experience and perspectives to her role having worked for various organisations across education, not-for-profit and industry as a Project Manager. Kara holds a Bachelor of Business/Arts from Swinburne University of Technology and is currently undertaking further studies in textile design at RMIT University.

Jan Henry-Jones
RMIT University

I started my life wanting to be a ballerina...clearly going to be bitterly disappointed on that front...
My grade 6 teacher was  an evil child hater. I love children. I love teaching. I love giving advice. My career path was clear! So I became a teacher, a Vice Principal, a librarian, an industry consultant, a trainer, the director of an antique business and now I'm ever so happily part of RMIT School of Design.
My whole professional and private life is about people and learning. Coming into design many years ago inspired me. Designers are fascinating people. They have our lives in their hands in many subtle and not so subtle ways. I attend every possible design related event and did so even before I taught designers and helped them into the design world and employment. Life is about finding what you're good at. Love doing and then doing lots of it, isn't it? I also love: mybeautifuldaughterchampagnepartiesmyfamilyandfriendsmyfathorsemusicbooks
artsleepinggettingsunburnttravellingentertainingmoresleepingmorechampagne
mylittledogmybigcatmyhomemyoldcarmoviesmyclothesmakeupandjewellery...

Victorian Secretariat

Jennine Rielly
Phone: 03 9380 4440
Postal: PO Box 152, Brunswick West, Victoria 3055
Email: vic@agda.com.au

 

AGDA VIC Council 2008

Co President and National Councillor

David Pidgeon
Design by Pidgeon

David dropped out of Swinburne University in 1993 to establish David Pidgeon Design and in 1996 he started GollingsPidgeon.

In July 2007 he launched Design By Pidgeon

His work has been recognised both locally and abroad and in 2006 he was inducted into Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

His company is principal partner of Heide Museum of Modern Art.

 

Co President
Michaela Webb
Round

Michaela Webb is co-president of AGDA, Victoria and Creative Director of award winning design company Studio Round.

Round has worked with, The National Gallery of Victoria, Australia Council for the Arts, University of Melbourne, Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Anna Schwartz Gallery, Thames and Hudson, Architecture Australia, Becton and Poster magazine.

Michaela’s previous professional experience includes time in London working at Wolff Olins and Spin. At Spin, Michaela had work exhibited in ‘One Dot Zero’ in 2000 and 2001, and work featured in the ‘Great Expectations’ exhibition in New York and Australia. Clients included: Deutsche Bank, UBS Warburg, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Orange, English Heritage, and artist Kara Walker.

Michaela's lecturing experience includes the Bachelor in Media Arts degree in New Zealand, guest lecturing at Honolulu University in Hawaii and more recently the Bachelor in Design at RMIT.

Michaela has had work published both locally and internationally.

Treasurer
Andrew Ashton
Pip & Co.

Designer, sweeper, art-worker, treasurer has worked with many large and small businesses.

In 1999 he helped Computershare develop a clear and robust worldwide brand.

Along with Australian Paper he celebrated their paper products with interesting and inspired printed materials.

In 2006 he is helping Moonlight Cinema realise their version of summer entertainment.

Andrew is a member of the prestigious Alliance Graphique Internationale, AGDA and AMI.

The Studio’s namesake is Andrew’s wife Pip with whom he shares the lives of two young boys – Willem and Henry.

Andrew’s pet AGDA project is the Forty-eight series and developing vicious rumors.

 

Secretary and National Councillor
Caitlin Ziegler
Ziegler Design

Born and bred in Hobart, Caitlin relocated to the big city lights of Melbourne in 1999.

After trying her hand at various careers, she realised her calling was in the creative industry.

Caitlin freelanced as a graphic designer before establishing ziegler design in 2005, primarily a print-based studio, specialising in meeting the needs of small business.

Caitlin also teaches Graphic Arts at Swinburne and is an AGIdeas Alumni member.

Recently, a book featuring her illustrations was picked up by Penguin and is due for release in December 2007.

 

Councillors

Domenico Bartolo
21-19

 

Stuart Geddes

Is Not Magazine

Since closing Studio Anybody (of which he was a founder), Stuart has been busy.
He has been lecturing at both RMIT and Monash Universities, and has just completed a research masters in communication design at RMIT, which helped develop Is Not Magazine.

Is Not was co-founded in 2005 by five sleep-deprived Melburnians (designers, writers and editors), and is about to publish its Eleventh issue. Stuart, with Is Not co-designer Jeremy Wortsman, won the Premier's Design Award for Communication Design in the 2006 State of Design Festival.

Stuart was also the Art Director of Monument magazine for two years, is a councillor for AGDA Victoria, has recently started a publication-focused studio named Chase and Galley, and in his spare time is learning Mahjong. So far he's crap at Mahjong.

 

Jim Antonopoulos

TANK

Jim brings his qualifications in Design and Marketing and 16 years experience, to his role as Creative Director at brand design studio Tank.

Working in the areas of corporate branding and brand strategy, Jim has worked for a range of clients from large internationals to small/medium corporates- ultimately he is committed to working with clients to develop insightful strategy and creative on their projects.

Jim’s passion for his craft has seen him take leading roles within the graphic design industry both through lecturing, mentoring graduating students as well being an active member of the AGDA Council. He is also set to further his skills in 2008 by undertaking a Masters in Business Marketing with a focus in Brand Strategy and Corporate Identity.

 

Warren Taylor
The Narrows

Warren is a sessional lecturer in Visual Communication at the Faculty of Art & Design, Monash University

He is the founder and artistic director of The Narrows contemporary art space.

He is also fascinated by the convergence of art and design and does not preference either.

 

Vito Tassone
The Surgery

Vito first came to prominence with his low budget cult story, “The Bank Teller’ (1986), in which he starred, produced and directed.

His first big production was the outstanding “Graphic Designer” (1993). A commercial and artistic success, he was nominated for a host of prizes at the Northcote Plaza Arts Appreciation & Bingo night.

Over the next decade, he honed his craft working with some of the greatest names in the industry, taking leading roles in many major productions (too numerous to mention) until, in 2000, the raw idea for “The Surgery” began stirring.

Already a regular celebrity on the red carpets of Fitzroy, Vito is now ready to embrace the fame and fortune that “The Surgery” will surely bring him and the talented team that he has assembled to support him.

 

Liana Lucca-Pope

Hired Gun Design

Liana Lucca-Pope is a Monash design graduate with 13 years industry experience in print media.

Since 1997 she has operated as Hired Gun Design, specialising in freelance design services for a range of studios and agencies.

Looking for new challenges, this year she also began teaching graphic design online to students at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University.

A long time member of AGDA, Liana’s strong belief in the importance of a supportive and inclusive design community led her to join the AGDA council in 2007-2008.

Any (largely imaginary) spare time is spent in the Smith St bar she and her husband cleverly created for themselves to ensure a consistent supply of free drinks.

 

Victorian Secretariat

Jennine Rielly
Phone: 03 9380 4440
Postal: PO Box 152, Brunswick West, Victoria 3055
Email: vic@agda.com.au

 

AGDA VIC Council 2007

Council role	Council member	Organisation
Co-president	Michaela Webb	Round
Co-president and National Councillor	David Pidgeon	GollingsPidgeon
Secretary and National Councillor	Brett Phillips	3Deep
Treasurer	Andrew Ashton	Pip&Co
Secretariat	Jennine Rielly
Councillor	Dianna Wells	Dianna Wells Design
Councillor	Dominic Bartolo	21-19, Australian INfont
Councillor	Stuart Geddes	isNot
Councillor	Caitlin Ziegler	zeigler design
Councillor	Jim Antonopoulos	Tank
Student Representative	Michael McKenzie