About my Studio – Chris Koch Graphic Design
G'day, I'm Chris.
Brand specialist, ready to work with you.
Lets get stuck into it! I'm based in Melbourne, Australia and work with some (really) amazing clients from all around the world.
I'm extremely passionate about what I create, both for clients and personally. I have a big focus on making designs that not only look amazing, but relate heavily to the target demographic of the client.
Working with your brand is an important task. It requires identification of your product or service, and allowing your brand to appeal to your target audience. I want to be the person that you can rely on to get things done, to develop a brand to the highest level and work with those who strive to stand out from the competition.
A lot of the time I work for companies who have a limited (or no) design team internally, but want a high quality, trustworthy designer to be apart of their team on a freelance basis.
These are my manta(s)
The Mental Game
To me, design is very psychological. I love the problem solving, analysis aspect of the field. Collateral should have meaning otherwise it's disconnected from either you (the client) or your customer.
I adore exercise & fitness
Running, triathlon, HIIT, weights... the list goes on. I absolutely love exercise and fitness. I've done a 70.3 Ironman, and 2 marathons. I even begun studying Exercise & Sport Science (how many Graphic Designers do that??).
A logo isn't enough
Clients often approach me requiring just a logo (first steps are bloody great, don't get me wrong). However, a logo in isolation isn't going to cut it. You need branding. You need to make people feel.
Size doesn't matter
You can be a sole trader or one of the biggest businesses in the world. At the end of the day, I like to treat each client the same. Take a look through my portfolio – I've worked with companies big and small.
Brands I've Worked On
Toyota
Dell
Crown Casino
Quiksilver
Myer
7 Eleven
fitmycar
Yakult Australia
St Johns Ambulance (NSW)
F45 Training
IFS World
Iron Mountain / TMS
Kookaburra Grove Farms
AFL Publishing
Merri-Bek City Council
DG Global
Mars Campers
Syspro
The Working Party
Victory Blinds
ADV.1 Wheels
Clevertronics
Femme Fit
Deluca’s
Nitracore
Crossfire Motorcycles
Dodge
Rentpost
Network Coverage
Landmark
Tru-Bilt Fabrications
Medical Informatics Corp
Zac Speed
Nidecker Snowboards
Radins
Simprint
Mars Campers
Digital Treasury
dubvirus
Good Nutraceuticals
Invarion
Life Insurance Agency
Lighting Council Australia
Sparc-FMA
Moorabbin Foot Centre
Monster Performance
Natek Music / NKO
Primo Performance
Wilson Brothers Construction
Xello
Awards & Recognition
2024: Accredited Shopify Partner
2024: AGDA Member
2020: Flight On displayed on Hisense TVs
2017: AGDA Member
2010 – 2016: EvokeOne Member
2009 – 2016: Desktopography Member
2015: DeviantArt Daily Deviation – Through The Mist
2012: Dodge Dart Inspired By You Participant
2011: Intrinsic Nature Member
2010: Gaia Wallpaper Member
2009: Design By Humans / Quiksilver T-Shirt Design
2009: Nidecker Snowboards — Notable Entry
2008: DeviantArt Daily Deviation – CKGD Logo
2008: Holmesglen TAFE Staff Diary Design
2008: Southern Cross Packaging Commendation – Legendairy Milk
2008: DG Magazine
2007: Saxton Scholars – Top 20
2007: Desktop Magazine
2004: DeviantArt Daily Deviation – Loading Zone
Professional History
Exercise & Sport Science – Deakin University, 2021
Freelance Graphic Designer, launching my studio CKGD in 2009.
Advanced Diploma Graphic Design – Holmesglen TAFE
I’ve gained valuable experience at companies such as AFL Publishing / Slattery Media, DNA Communications and Rodeo Agency.