Shorthand Studio

Shorthand is an Australian creative studio. We help our clients transform their brands in equal parts style and substance. Your brand is how your customers see your business. It’s shaped by the way you represent yourself – professionally, socially and visually. It’s what makes you unique. It’s what makes you desirable. It’s shorthand for everything that brings your business together. Through brand identity and communication, we help businesses to define their brand – to define who they are and how to engage their audience. Our Approach We work with our clients to clarify, implement and manage their brands. We develop long-term relationships, because branding doesn’t end when you leave a building. We ensure that our creative outcomes meet your business objectives. Who We Are Shorthand is based in Newcastle NSW. Led by Amanda Cole and Scott Kirkman, our team is purposefully small. We collaborate with a selection of exceptional creatives to make sure we have the most suitable team working to solve your problem. Who We Work With We work with businesses, both locally and globally, who are passionate about what they do. We work with businesses we believe in. From startups to accounting firms to restaurateurs, we share a common goal with all our clients – to bring out the best in their brand. Our Services Brand identity is at the heart of everything we do. We work from the inside out to express your brand clearly and consistency across key touchpoints. – Strategy & Positioning – Naming – Logo Design – Identity Systems – Brand Guidelines – Website Design – Stationary – Print Communication – Guidelines & Templates – Social Media Presence – Environmental Design – Packaging