Kate Dewey is an award-winning brand strategist and senior graphic designer based in Geelong, Australia. Kate is the Founder and Creative Director of D&Co Studio.

She is passionate about building brands that not only resonate with their target market, but strategically nurture engaging storytelling, supported through beautifully executed imagery.

Kate has been a graphic designer/brand strategist for over 10 years and is the Founder and Creative Director of the award-winning D&Co Studio. Her role involves being the lead creative/brand strategist of D&Co, creating and directing the design and branding process with her clients along with project management.

D&Co Studio have received multiple awards, including being named Winner of the Customer Service category in the Geelong Small Business Awards in 2018 and Finalists in the 2017 and 2018 Geelong Business Excellence Awards for the Emerging Business (Under 3 Years) category.

Kate is a huge advocate of empowering women and is passionate in helping others to succeed in business.

Kate comments: “Building a business takes more than elbow grease. It takes more than smarts. It also takes more than experience. Building a business requires grit and grace, passion and perseverance, resolve and resilience. And more than that, it requires you to make mistakes, learn on the fly and grow in ways you never even knew you could. Helping others to achieve their dreams in business through strategically executed branding is THE primary motivator for me.”

Having worked with the several high profile businesses including: Royal Doulton UK, Karen Millen, National Disability Insurance Agency, IXL Group, Fairfax Media, The Liberal Party Australia, The Australian Government, Australasian Gaming Council, VicRoads/Regional Roads Victoria, Victoria Police, Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon, Barry Plant Belmont, Geelong Taxi Network, Geelong Grammar School, Sarah Henderson MP, Geelong Tech School and Geelong Chamber of Commerce; Kate understands the importance of staying true to your brand and values. Whether it’s through design that communicates your authentic story, or through in-depth strategy that helps you to cut through the noise of marketplace to position you head and shoulders above your competition.

Kate is dedicated in helping her clients to create a brand that authentically captures your essence and greater purpose so you can make an impact with meaningful, brand aligned results.