AGDA state councils

AGDA WA Council 2012

Brendan Hibbert, President
Brendan Hibbert has worked in the publishing and graphic design industry since 1994.
After completing a Bachelor of Visual Arts (with a Graphic Design major) at LaTrobe University Bendigo, Brendan worked with London based Oneill Modern Media, designing and developing a number of web sites, producing motion graphic work as well as contributing to numerous European corporate branding projects. On his return to Melbourne he worked with Visual Jazz as a senior designer responsible for managing major campaigns for Simonds Homes, Bang & Olufsen, Smorgon Group and packaging requirements for Defence Force Recruiting.

Brendan has now been in Perth for over seven years lecturing Graphic Design part-time at The Western Australian School of Art Design Media (Central Institute of Technology), runs his own studio BHD, and is currently State President and National Council member for the Australian Graphic Design Association.



Charmaine Cave, Vice President
Charmaine Cave studied graphic design at the TAFE School of Art & Design (now Central Institute of Technology) graduating in 1991. She worked as a graphic designer for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and TAFE Publications before founding her own studio, Cave Design, in 1997. She has twenty years experience as a graphic designer and specialises in book design for both publishers and self-publishers locally, nationally and internationally. Charmaine is the Vice-President of AGDA WA and also a Councillor for the Government House Foundation of Western Australia.



Sean Mckay, Secretary
Sean Mckay graduated from the Central Institute of Technology in 1995. And since then has worked in various companies specialising in design, packaging and print. He began Forge Creative in 2005, a studio operating in the Fremantle area which works with clients in the mining and industry, arts and professional and community services categories. The studio offers a tailored service in brand identity, print, web design and signage.
Sean is the Secretary of AGDA WA, lectures from time to time in design and business, produces artwork for exhibition, enjoys good music, getting caught in the rain and long walks on the beach.



Stephanie Hampson, Treasurer
Stephanie Hampson graduated from Curtin University in 1992 with Honours specialising in not for profit promotion. She worked for a variety of companies and individuals in the print and design area in Perth and Melbourne in pre production and design roles, after which she ran away to Thailand and Japan.

Returning to Perth in 2002 due to the irresistible lure of ‘grandparents’ for a small child she undertook a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Masters of Design specialising in Cross Cultural Education in the Visual Arts. She currently is looking at doing further study whilst enjoying the research and the opportunity to present this at conferences that her job lecturing at Curtin University brings.

When not torturing friends in her spare time with her new addiction to digital photography, AGDA provides a local forum within the wider design community in Australia to engage with. She considers AGDA an opportunity to develop relationships between industry and education that enrich both professions as well as an opportunity to be inspired by and to connect with other creative’s in Perth and Australia.

Paul Dennis, Commitee/National Council

Orla Larkin
Orla studied product design at the National College of Art and Design Dublin and the Politecnico di Milano. She then went on to complete a Masters in Computing and Design at the University of Uster. She has worked as a digital creative for the past eight years in both Europe and Australia. She is currently based in Fremantle and runs Werkshop an award winning micro-studio but also works at Media on Mars a creative agency. She runs a local interest blog lovefreo.com about life in the city of Fremantle and has recently co-published a book inspired by the blog.

Stuart Medley, Committee
Stuart Medley is an award-winning designer and illustrator. His illustrations and comics have been published internationally, and are in the Michael Hill Collection at the Australian National Library. He is a senior lecturer at Edith Cowan University, Australia, and has presented research at international conferences including TypoGraphic2005, Lebanon, and the NewViews 2008 conference at the LCC in London.

Melissa Radman, Committee

Bronwyn Rogers, Committee

Leanne Balen, Sub Committee



Michael Day, Sub Committee
Michael is a Perth-based graphic designer and illustrator. His passion for visual communication comes from a love of searching for a great concept, and the art in making it work. He graduated from the Central Institute of Technology in 2010, during which, he was selected as a finalist in the AGDA 'Optimism' student poster competition. Michael joined the AGDA WA Committee because he believes that an active, well-connected creative community that's accessible to those seeking creative services is the best asset to our industry here in WA.



Ting Sia
Ting is a Central Institute of Technology and Curtin University graduate with a passion for both visual communication and industrial design. He achieved a commendation in the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) student assessments in 2011 and has continued to refine his skills in packaging, print publication, branding and information design. Ting joined AGDA in order to help foster and grow the local creative community and assist other young designers through their studies.

Christina Stamm, Student Representative

Third year design student at Curtin University majoring in graphic design/creative advertising. AGDA WA 2012 Committee Member (Curtin Student Representative). I love to explore, create and discover everything design related! From fine art, architecture, annuals, magazines, films, good books and good bottles of wine I am inspired everyday by the world around us to create!



Marita Ferreira, Student Representative
Marita recently graduated from uni and am now aiming to grow her skills as a graphic designer and continue to learn new techniques in a working environment where creativity is encouraged.



Chiara Adams, Student Representative
Chiara is a third year design student at the Central Institute of Technology (where she specialises in advertising, web design and illustration). She currently works locally as a freelance artist and designer. Chiara believes in the encouragement and celebration of creativity, passion, and individuality within the design community.



Luke Sweet, Secretariat
Luke is a third year graphic design student at Central Institute of Technology. Luke loves how a good idea coupled with good design can tell a great story, enrich our lives and grow business. In 2012 Luke aims to continue developing his skills and get amongst Perth's exciting design community.