Richard Cooke is a dedicated, self-starter designer and brand builder with 30+ years of experience across Melbourne, Sydney, Cambridge, and London. He works across brand strategy, brand creation, typography, and a wide range of digital and design disciplines. He founded his creative studio in 1988 and continues to evolve his practice as the industry has become increasingly digital. Richard thrives in collaborative environments where his design knowledge supports business goals and delivers results for clients.…

Richard Cooke

Richard Cooke is a dedicated, self-starter designer and brand builder with 30+ years of experience across Melbourne, Sydney, Cambridge, and London. He works across brand strategy, brand creation, typography, and a wide range of digital and design disciplines. He founded his creative studio in 1988 and continues to evolve his practice as the industry has become increasingly digital. Richard thrives in collaborative environments where his design knowledge supports business goals and delivers results for clients.…

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Richard Cooke is a dedicated, self-starter designer and brand builder with 30+ years of experience across Melbourne, Sydney, Cambridge, and London. He works across brand strategy, brand creation, typography, and a wide range of digital and design disciplines.

He founded his creative studio in 1988 and continues to evolve his practice as the industry has become increasingly digital. Richard thrives in collaborative environments where his design knowledge supports business goals and delivers results for clients.

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English
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Work Experience

Brand Builder, Designer at CookeCreative
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leads brand strategy and brand creation, with hands-on design across typography, web design, art direction, packaging, and advertising. Works with a broad range of clients including AllTrails Bicycle Tours, START Foundation, Maurice Cole Surfboards, MMVLLEN, Varuna Surf, MillBuilt, BDN Architects, Complete Dental Care, and Kestrel Thompson. Provides end-to-end creative support across digital media and marketing touchpoints, collaborating with teams to align design decisions with client goals and measurable outcomes.
Brand Builder, Designer at CookeCreative
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to the success of major Australian brands and supported both established and emerging businesses. Delivered work spanning brand identity, typography, digital media, web and advertising design, and related creative direction. Notable clients include Mercedes-Benz, Ripcurl, Origin Energy, CUB, Big W, Emma Page Jewellery, DeBortoli Wines, Holloway Diamonds, Western Chances, The Hotel Windsor, Country Cuisine, and Borthwick Foods.
Designer at ThompsonCooke Creative
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2022
Contributed to the success of iconic Australian brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Ripcurl, Origin Energy, CUB, Big W, Emma Page Jewellery, DeBortoli Wines, Holloway Diamonds, and Western Chances. Produced work for Australia's smallest and emerging brands as well.
Designer at CookeCreative
January 1, 2000 - June 21, 2024
Working on brand strategy, brand creation, typography, web design, all digital media, and FMCG packaging. Clients include AllTrails bicycle tours, START Foundation, Maurice Cole Surfboards, MMVLLEN, Ben De Nardi Architects, and MillBuilt.
Studio Owner / Designer at Richard Cooke Design
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2001
Established own studio, working for advertising agencies and private clients including Envestra, Florentino Restaurant, MitchDowd, Wedgewood, Knappstein Winery, Reach Youth, Kraft, Blue Illusion, and Bionic Ear Institute.
Designer at Optimum Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Worked in the Melbourne office and established a Sydney office before working in Cambridge and London. Clients include Ford, Virgin, and EMAP.
Owner / Designer at Richard Cooke Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2002
Established and ran his own studio, working with advertising agencies and private clients. Provided design services across branding and creative campaigns, supporting a variety of client needs including Envestra, Florentino Restaurant, MitchDowd, Wedgewood, Knappstein Winery, Reach Youth, Kraft, Blue Illusion, and the Bionic Ear Institute. Also produced design work while collaborating with external teams to deliver creative solutions.
Junior Designer at Fleet, Henderson and Arnold
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Junior designer role, starting career in design.
Designer at Optimum Design
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1987
Worked as a designer in Europe supporting design efforts for clients across advertising and corporate contexts.
Designer
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Worked in the Melbourne office and helped establish a Sydney office before working in Cambridge and London. Delivered design work for large organizations including Ford, Virgin, and EMAP (Fleet, Henderson and Arnold).

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Diploma of Design
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984

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Consumer Goods, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other

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