A creative studio that walks between two worlds

Nani’s focus has always been on infusing First Nations art and stories into the fabric of our society; however, it’s impossible to ignore the intersections with other marginalised groups. What other stories are being left out of the mainstream narrative? And how can those stories be told by the artists and creators who live those experiences?

Our approach to this industry is centred on inclusion—neurodiverse perspectives, queer voices, age and gender-inclusive stories, culturally-appropriate content. We seek out these briefs and create the kind of work that broadens the way we all see the world. We’re growing our representational goals, creating work that weaves diverse, multicultural lives and perspectives into Australia’s advertising and communications landscape.

Kevin Wilson - Creative Director

Kevin is a Wongai man with an instinct for visual storytelling, seeing the world through a lens of art and design. His work doesn’t stop at branding and campaign design, Kevin is driven by story and helping the next generation of Aboriginal artists tell theirs. 

Kevin has led branding and design projects for Wadjemup/Rottnest Island, TransPerth, WA Museum, Beyond Blue, Aboriginal History WA, Community Arts Network, and Tourism WA. Each project tells a story, is backed by community consultation, and delivered to the highest standard of commercial design. 

As well as being a founding partner of Nani, Kevin runs a First Nations DJ course.

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Kate Elder - Strategy

Kate is an experienced communications and brand marketing professional with 30 years’ experience working across a range of industries, creative environments and Government. 

Kate is highly-skilled in brand and communications strategy, content marketing and production. She is especially passionate about creating effective work that inspires, informs and converts.

Prior to establishing herself as a freelance consultant, Kate led the Brand and Creative team at Tourism WA and managed several complex and high-profile brand and campaign projects. 

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Jessica Franich - Designer and Producer

Jessica is the newest member of team Nani, and brings with her a broad skill set. Jess completed her Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (UX/UI) in 2022 at North Metro TAFE and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Screen Arts and Creative Advertising and Graphic Design from Curtin University.

A keen cook and DnD’er (if you know, you know), Jess brings a bright and creative-led approach to every project.

Since joining Nani, Jess has worked on creative projects for DPLH, DLGSC, Mental Health Commission, Department of Communities and Sydney Dance Company.

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Leigh Wood - Design Director

Leigh is a branding artist, commercial designer, and brief decoder. With an ability to work on all terrains of this industry—from untangling complex branding hierarchies to managing spec variations down to the pixel—Leigh’s work is precise and inspired. 

Leigh’s background has led to the attainment of a second language. Leigh speaks fluent corporate comms with a government dialect that can only come from decades working within these sectors. While some get by knowing the basics—budgets, timelines, outcomes, KPIs—Leigh has an ability to read through the lines and innately understand what is required. She’s a creative at the core, but a communications specialist when it counts.

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Cassidy North - Design Manager

Design, illustration, concept development, even music composition - Cassidy is a multi-talented creative with can-do attitude and problem-solving initiative.

Cassidy’s calm and cool approach to project management keeps Nani rolling. With exceptional skill in the smooth running of all aspects of a creative project, Cas is a direct point of contact for our clients to brief in requests straight to the creative team.

Since joining the Nani team, Cassidy has led the creative development for Arts and Culture Trust’s 2023 and 2024 State of Play Fringe Season, and worked on branding projects for Murdoch University, Aboriginal Cultural Centre WA, Healthway, City of Swan, DPLH and DLGSC.

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Never not supporting deadly talent

Part of our work is making a space for more young First Nations talent. There’s a huge opportunity to see storytellers, artists, illustrators, writers, speakers, musicians — take a seat at the table and make their mark on creative industries.

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We’re signatories to the Never Not Creative Internship Minimum Standards. This means that interns who spend time at Nani are supported to carve out their own unique path in this industry. You will be mentored by Kevin and Leigh, but not to take on low-value tasks or with the goal of ‘becoming’ them. You will be mentored to discover and express more of who you are and how you make art. That’s what this industry needs next … you.