We are an independent creative agency specialising in brand, design and digital. We believe the best way to work is in close partnership with our clients. By understanding their business and their audiences, we are able to take on their challenges and craft effective, design led solutions.
Ideas that work require a deep understanding of the business’ needs, the audience and the marketplace. We gather information by listening, experiencing and asking all the right questions. We don't move forward until we uncover the bigger picture and get to the heart of the problem.
There are many ways of looking at the same problem. We keep an open mind while we create a range of ideas and explore different directions. We do all this in the search of new creative territories to test, develop and craft.
We are passionate about creating meaningful work. We pride ourselves on our craft and make every detail count. No matter how big or small the project, we don’t stop until it’s right. The first answer isn't always the right answer but it's one step closer to a solution that works.
We believe that working in partnership with our clients results in long-term relationships which, in turn, produce the most effective work. This approach means we often continue the creative journey well after the first brief. We measure our success by how well we have solved our client’s business problems - together.
With more than 20 years of creative industry experience and 13 years at the helm of Driven, there’s not much Ben can’t do. He knows design, brand, strategy, business, and most importantly – the value of hard work.
Shaped by his western Queensland upbringing, Ben leads with down-to-earth values. His experience has taught him that to do great work, you need lateral thinking, gumption, and a sense of community.
Before starting with Driven in 2017, Zal spent over a decade in digital consultancy where he partnered with several national NFPs and publicly traded companies. This tenure equipped Zal with a strong commercial acumen and an in-depth understanding of various market landscapes.
At Driven, Zal leads stakeholder engagement and internal operations. Propelled by empathy, Zal knows that to build meaningful partnerships, teams, and communities – you must know how to see beyond your own perspective.
Our Account Director, Katie, is Driven’s linchpin. She keeps everything and everyone connected. She facilitates client-team alignment. She guides our creative team to design outcomes that connect. And she keeps our clients in the loop at every step of the way.
Katie is driven by her curiosity to discover what makes brands tick. Her desire to understand people, businesses, brands, and share that knowledge with others is what keeps all project stakeholders on track to achieving exceptional results for all.
Renee understands first hand what it takes to really understand clients’ business and deliver exceptional work. Over her 20-year career she’s held a variety of agency roles including Pre-press Manager, Designer, Studio Manager and Account Director. The breadth of her experience arms her with invaluable insights so that all projects flow seamlessly and successfully.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications (Advertising) from RMIT, Callum made the move to Queensland to join our team as a Junior Account Manager.
Managing timelines, budgets, and everything in between, Callum brings excitement for creative work to all our client partnerships. With energy to burn, he goes the extra mile to exceed our clients’ expectations.
Our Copywriter/Brand Strategist, Amelia, is guided by simplicity – as a philosophy, as a practice, as an aspiration.
She believes that knock-out creative work is the kind that hits on real human truths. Equipped with her writer’s toolkit, Amelia loves nothing more than uncovering and articulating good-simple ideas to pave the way for memorable brand experiences.
Backed by over a decade of experience in web technology, Jordan believes that the key to creating stellar digital experiences is putting the end user at the heart of the development process.
As Head of Digital, Jordan brings this philosophy to life every day at Driven. Jordan’s practised hands are instrumental in the success of each and every digital project that comes through our studio. Specialising in everything from development, to UX/UI, to web animation - with Jordan, the digital possibilities are boundless.
Frankie believes that in an increasingly noisy world, visual communication that speaks with clarity, compassion, and authenticity has never been more important. Drawing on her affinity for editorial design, photography, and brutalist architecture – Frankie uses her unique creative lens to bring our clients’ brands to life.
Shaped by her experience as a design educator, Frankie is always challenging herself and the team to seek out fresh ideas and continually evolve the approach.
The thing Shane loves most about design is the endless possibilities of each project – in design, there’s thousands of solutions to a single problem. Choosing which direction to go takes creativity, strategic thinking, and rock solid instincts. After 11+ years with Driven, Shane has these in spades.
As our Senior Designer, Shane uses design, UX, and UI to visually communicate complex concepts in digestible and engaging ways.
Cristina thrives outside her comfort zone. Whether it’s moving across the world; evolving her career from account executive to designer; or working in the fast-paced environment of international giants Leo Burnett, Havas, and Publicis – she doesn’t back down from a challenge.
Her drive to continually progress her craft means that Cristina’s visual language is ever-evolving, strategic, and a little daring.
Tyler might be a Junior Designer, but her fierce illustrative and artistic abilities are up there with the industry’s best.
A hungry learner, Tyler’s talents were recognised early on. In her first year of formal study, her work was published by the QLD Government. A short time later, her design strengths won her a study abroad scholarship.
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