ABORIGINAL GRAPHIC DESIGNERS ALICE SPRINGS NT AND TOWNSVILLE QLD
WE ARE VISUAL STORYTELLERS
Coolamon Creative is a small creative business based in Alice Springs and Townsville with clients from all over Australia.
Run by two sisters who share a strong passion for visual storytelling, we specialise in producing high quality and engaging resources.
We are 100% Aboriginal owned and operated.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Arrernte people as the Traditional Owners of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
We also acknowledge the Wulgurukaba and the Bindal people as the Traditional Owners of Townsville, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
What We dO
Illustration
We create culturally sensitive illustrations using both digital and traditional methods. Each piece is tailored to suit your audience and project needs.
Motion Graphics
Our 2D motion graphics are an engaging form of storytelling that can help communicate complex ideas. We can handle everything from script writing, visual design and voiceover management.
Graphic Recording
We capture conversations and presentations in real-time through visuals, making it easier for audiences to understand, engage with, and remember the key points. Learn more about what graphic recording is here. We can also provide graphic recording services virtually, as well as face to face. Our inhouse graphic recorder, Sammy, is an associate member for Graphic Recorders Australia.
Aboriginal Contemporary Art
We create artwork by working in a range of artistic techniques and draw inspiration from contemporary influences. Our work is meaningful and reflects our own individual identities and experiences.
Infographics
Visual representations of information, data and knowledge can make it more accessible and engaging. We can create small to large scale infographics, in a range of styles (hand drawn to polished visuals).
Print and Digital Design
We design booklets, annual reports, flip charts, communication cards, education resources and other similar design projects.
Photography
Gabby is our inhouse photographer and can capture workshops, small events, gatherings and corporate photos. We also offer small-scale video production for events, workshops and a range of projects.
About Us
Mission
Our mission is to empower and represent First Nations people through culturally sensitive and relatable visual storytelling. Using illustration, animation, photography and graphic recording, we aim to deliver communication tools that are respectful and honour cultural identity.
Values
Cultural respect: We are committed to portraying First Nations people with respect and integrity.
Representation: We believe in the power of visual representation and strive to represent First Nations people with cultural sensitivity, free from stereotypes or harmful representations.
Quality: We ensure our work is always of the highest standard, paying attention to small details and following clear processes that produce quality outcomes.
Bridging the gap: We strive to deliver communication tools through effective storytelling for First Nations audiences, to help bridge communication gaps.
Samantha and Gabrielle are both proud Dagoman/Wardaman women, who grew up in many remote Aboriginal communities in the Top End and Central Australia. Later in life, after both studying at university and working in the areas of Aboriginal Health, Government, Non-profit organisations, and gaining small business experience, they combined their skills to form ‘Coolamon Creative’.
We have worked on many different projects. Some of our clients include NT Health, SA Health, Tourism NT, Fujitsu, NACCHO, Menzies, Lowitja Institute, Life Ed Australia, IWDA, and many universities and organisations across Australia.
Samantha Campbell
Samantha studied Graphic Design in Melbourne at CATC Design School. She is a contemporary artist and award-winning Illustrator, working with publishers such as Harper Collins, Allen & Unwin, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Hardie Grant, Scholastic, Magabala and others. In 2023, she was commissioned by Campfire x and Google to illustrate a Google Doodle.
Samantha holds a Diploma of Leadership and Management with a background in project management for various projects related to Aboriginal Health. Check out more of Samantha’s illustration work here.
Gabrielle Fry
Gabrielle has a Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Management) from the University of South Australia, where she specialised in film and television and digital design. While working for SA Government, she co-directed a documentary film for NITV on the stolen generation. She has also worked on a number of projects for the NT Government and non-profit organisations, developing a range of corporate videos, animations, illustrations and videography. She has also photographed many events, workshops and gatherings. Her experience in the areas of various multimedia and visual communications have allowed her to be a very rounded and knowledgeable multimedia storyteller.
Let's Chat
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