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Travis with his comic book at Blend Creative .
The perfect blend
It ’ s rare for employees to get to directly influence the identity of the business they work for , but one Adelaide-based design team with a difference has taken to the opportunity with gusto and come up with the perfect new brand name – Blend Creative .
What makes this particularly poignant produce work which sets an industry benchmark . To be able to see the is the small but diverse pride in the team as we celebrate workforce offers a unique blend successes like our new brand is very of creativity , talent and ability , special indeed ,” Monique said . employing 27 people with disability . “ Of course , none of our
The company – which originally achievements would be made began life as Inprint Design back possible without the support in 1987 – produces Link as well as of our loyal clients , who are having major clients including the sustaining meaningful employment Department of Human Services , opportunities for people with Flinders University , Minda disability . It ’ s the perfect win : win Incorporated and local councils . outcome for clients who want to
Blend Creative Account Director do their bit in supporting a more Monique Russell said the brand inclusive community but also redesign was a great opportunity to have access to a team of talented showcase the team ’ s talents to clients designers .” and the wider business community . For graphic designer Jacy Arthur
“ It is an honour to be able to lead the chance to showcase her skills was such an amazing team of talented a dream come true . Jacy , who has individuals , who come together to cerebal palsy and severe hearing loss , has worked at the studio for 19 years and is looking to use the experience to help her secure a leadership position at Blend Creative in the near future .
“ I love what I do and I enjoy working with the rest of the team . Every day is an opportunity to learn new skills and refine my existing ones , and the real-world experience that I get from a busy design studio is sure to help me throughout my working life ,” she said .
Another team member Travis Richardson is now working in Blend Creative ’ s Production Team , moving into his new position from the Training and Development Team . Travis is a talented illustrator and , with one children ’ s book already under his belt , he recently published his own comic book .
“ Travis has really proved his skills during his three years with us and we ’ re really excited our employees are able to grow within the business ,” Monique said .
Blend Creative is a leading graphic design studio providing logo and brand creation , corporate marketing collatoral design , publication management and design and website design , in addition to the production of Link .
In 2017 Blend Creative successfully trademarked its Socially Inclusive Design logo . Clients of Blend Creative can choose to have the logo added to design work , immediately identifing them as an organisation supporting social inclusion in the workplace . www . blendcreative . com . au
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