Think+Create.
Capturing Creative across Multiple Disciplines.
Steven specialises in growing brand equity through the combined use of real world architecture/experiential design, customer touchpoints and digital engagement.
Through the use of keen design skills, photography and a degree in architecture (BBE QUT), Steven has worked with and grown numerous businesses into nationally recognised brands.
With over 20 years experience, Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to any project – whether as an advisory consultant or a project lead to ensure success.
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Current Curriculum Vitae
VAUX
A Digital Studio that focuses Brand Growth through digital engagement, architectural experiential design and product design. Steven is the lead creative within this business.
vaux.com.au
2003 – present
Ecoprint
A Printing Business that focuses on recycled papers and environmentally conscious inks. Steven owns this business.
ecoprint.com.au
2007 – present
Soul of the Ant
An NFT collection collaboration with Jacques van der Merwe. This project was ultimately retired, yet taught Steven much about Web3 and its capability.
souloftheant.com
2022-23
Instant Pay
Kosta Andonovski and Steven built Australia’s first self reconciling instant payments system through the NPP. We also continued building out advanced AML/CTF detection systems and transaction failsafes.
2021 – 2023
Hickory Slow
A slow meats and dive bar. Steven designed and built the interior architecture, complete menu planning for food and drinks, all marketing and business management. Business was sold in 2020.
2017 – 2020
Hello Stanley
Stanley St, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Steven designed all interior, menus, marketing and business management. Business was absorbed into his growing design/marketing agency.
2004 – 2008
Career Highlights
Ainslie Bullion. Brand Management and Marketing across the entire Ainslie Group of businesses. Transformed Ainslie into the 3rd largest bullion dealer in Australia. 2009-2022
ACIT Group. Cold Storage and Food Logistics. Grown into a mid-tier storage and logistics solution in Australia, NZ and Hawaii. Ongoing brand management, marketing and digital infrastructure management 2016- present.
Complete Hotel Interior Renovation : Full Moon Hotel, Sandgate (Drinx Group) 2006-2007.
IBM Building, Brisbane CBD. Complete interior and exterior signage commission. 2006.
Grand Central Cellars, Brisbane CBD. Interior renovation and rebranding.
Grand Central Cafe, Brisbane CBD. Semi-permanent architecture, built to meet the needs of pedestrian traffic leaving the train station. 2007.
Portside, Hamilton. Interior signage and design, working with developer and architects for the entire precinct. 2005.
Barambah Organics. Complete brand and label work. These labels are still current. 2008.
Clients of Note
Ainslie Bullion
The Drinx Group
Belvedere Hotel
Full Moon Hotel
Grand Central Hotel
Mean Fiddler Hotel
OKAY Bears
ACIT Group
Jaggards
Reserve Vault
Aromas Tea
IBM
Blueprint Architects
UGEES
Portside
Byblos
Barambah Organics
Georges Yoghurt
Queensland Health
Queensland Police
Art / Exhibit
Everyday Robots
First photographic exhibition in Noosa.
2001
I am Steven
Second photographic exhibition in Noosa.
2002
Unnamed
Third photographic exhibition, Judith Wright Contemporary Art
2004
Collaboration
Photographic collaboration with artist Jacques van der Merwe.
2016-present