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Design Thought.
Steven specialises in growing brand equity through the combined use of real world architecture/experiential design, customer touchpoints and digital engagement.
He is also passionate about photography, architecture, brand development through marketing; all while desperately trying to find a healthy work life balance.
With over 20 years experience in these skillsets, Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to any project – whether as an advisory consultant or a project lead to ensure success.
Reach out VAUX – Steven’s studio to engage any of his services.
VAUX
A Digital Studio that focuses on SEO, Bespoke Web Development and Brand Growth. Steven continues to lead this business.
vaux.com.au
2003 – present
Ecoprint
A Printing Business that focuses on recycled papers and environmentally conscious inks. Distributes throughout Australia. Steven directs this business and also helps with sales occasionally.
ecoprint.com.au
2007 – present
Soul of the Ant
An NFT collection collaboration with Jacques van der Merwe. Steven and Jacques work closely on this project.
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 that continue to lead the market. Steven works with Kosta on R&D, client implementation and sales.
instantpay.net.au
2021 – present
Hickory Slow
A smoked ribs and cocktail bar on Tamborine Mountain. Steven designed and built interior architecture, complete menu planning for food and drinks, all marketing and business management. Business was sold in 2020.
2017 – 2020
Hello Stanley
A cafe: 600 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 across 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. 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 Interest
Ainslie Bullion: Bullion and Crypto
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
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