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Francene Collings

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OU Design is a two-for-one in the best possible sense. Founded by Samantha Kahl and Francene Collings, we’re a Melbourne-based studio that also happily steps into freelance roles at a client’s preferred rate.

About

OU Design is a two-for-one in the best possible sense. Founded by Samantha Kahl and Francene Collings, we’re a Melbourne-based studio that also happily steps into freelance roles at a client’s preferred rate.

Between us, we bring over 25 years of experience across government and corporate design, which means we’ve seen a lot, solved a lot, and know how to make things work in the real world. Our approach blends solid, old-school design principles with contemporary digital thinking, finished with just enough left-of-centre perspective to keep things interesting (and effective).

In short: considered, capable, and not afraid to colour slightly outside the lines.

Please see some examples of our work on our old website oudesign.com.au
Like most designers, our own website is perpetually “next on the list” — somewhere between a passion project and a moving target.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Work experience· 4 roles

Graphic Designer/Director · OU DesignDec 2016 – Present · 10 yrs

Co-founder, senior designer (graphic) and Director

Senior Graphic Designer - Brand Manager · Hobsons Bay City CouncilNov 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Head of the internal design studio and brand manager

Senior Designer - Freelance · Artisan CreativeJun 2005 – Oct 2015 · 10 yrs 5 mos

Varied roles from studio management to graphic design roles in advertising studios, in-house studios and boutique design studios. This time also spent working in State Government in a cross government studio working with clients such as Major Projects Victoria, Department of Transport, Tourism Victoria, Premier's Office and many more.

Senior designer · Design GrantFeb 1997 – Dec 2003 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design · La Trobe University1991 – 1993

Also completed three courses in photography and various courses in Quark Express etc (computers were pretty new back then!) Studied textile design at Melbourne School of Fashion for one year in 2015

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