Ms Megan Perkins

Megan is a Tasmanian born and based creative with over 13 years of industry experience. Most notably as Lead Designer and Art Director for DarkLab, responsible for the Dark Mofo festival brand identity since its inception (2013-2019) along with leading the inhouse team in the delivery of brand positioning and communications for In The Hanging Gardens, Altar, Mona’s Macquarie Point Plan and the Odeon Theatre. At the beginning of 2020 she branched out to expand her independent creative practice.

Megan prides herself on developing innovative solutions and delivering high-quality outcomes. She specialises in brand identity and campaign strategy and communications with cut-through and effectiveness in the real world. She takes a research based, collaborative approach, working closely with clients to help define who they are and get to their core narratives and business philosophy. Megan assembles purpose-built teams of specialist individuals to best suit the client needs and delivers seamless solutions across all platforms including print, digital and experiential.

She is interested in the power of design to unify communities and communicate a sense of place. Her practice explores universal themes with a distinctly Tasmanian voice and innovative approach to material and method.

Megan sits on the board of Directors for Design Tasmania and Good Grief studios. Recognition for her practice includes four 2017 Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) Awards, the 2019 Grand Dieman for Brand Identity and the 2016 Tasmanian Design Award.

Awards

Year Award Entry Category
2020 Distinction Taylor & Smith x Dier Makr Cocktail Collaboration Packaging Alcoholic Beverage - Boutique
2020 Distinction R&R Smith Organic Tasmanian Apples' Logo Marks Corporate Identity - Logos & Trademarks
2020 Distinction R&R Smith Apples Brand Identity Branding - Small Business
Awards current only to 2019 - previous years will be added soon

Expertise

Selected clients

Dark Mofo
Taylor & Smith Distilling Co
Mona
Kirsha Kaechele
Design Tasmania
Arts Tasmania
Retreat Foods
Altar Bar
In The Hanging Garden
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