Brand Strategy & Identity Design | Creative Director — 18+ yrs London & Sydney I’m Kevin — a Creative Director specialising in Brand Strategy and Identity Design, with over 18 years of experience helping organisations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling brands. My career spans agency and consultancy environments in London and Sydney, where I worked with startups, established organisations and social impact initiatives before founding my own branding studio, Luka Agency. Through Luka Agency I led branding projects for startups, innovation organisations and purpose-driven businesses. What differentiates my work from many designers is that I approach branding strategically first. Before developing visual concepts, I collaborate with clients to clarify their positioning, audience and objectives. This alignment ensures the design direction isn’t just visually strong — it communicates the right message and supports the broader goals of the organisation. My approach balances conceptual thinking with contemporary craftsmanship, creating brand systems that are thoughtful, cohesive and built to work across real-world applications. I regularly collaborate with founders, startups and teams on projects such as: • Brand strategy and positioning • Brand identity systems • Logo design and visual direction • Landing page and website design • Investor and presentation decks • Design support for campaigns and digital products My work adapts to different contexts and audiences, but often leans toward clean, modern and carefully considered design. If you're looking for a designer who can combine strategic thinking with high-quality visual execution, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

Kevin Tran

Brand Strategy & Identity Design | Creative Director — 18+ yrs London & Sydney I’m Kevin — a Creative Director specialising in Brand Strategy and Identity Design, with over 18 years of experience helping organisations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling brands. My career spans agency and consultancy environments in London and Sydney, where I worked with startups, established organisations and social impact initiatives before founding my own branding studio, Luka Agency. Through Luka Agency I led branding projects for startups, innovation organisations and purpose-driven businesses. What differentiates my work from many designers is that I approach branding strategically first. Before developing visual concepts, I collaborate with clients to clarify their positioning, audience and objectives. This alignment ensures the design direction isn’t just visually strong — it communicates the right message and supports the broader goals of the organisation. My approach balances conceptual thinking with contemporary craftsmanship, creating brand systems that are thoughtful, cohesive and built to work across real-world applications. I regularly collaborate with founders, startups and teams on projects such as: • Brand strategy and positioning • Brand identity systems • Logo design and visual direction • Landing page and website design • Investor and presentation decks • Design support for campaigns and digital products My work adapts to different contexts and audiences, but often leans toward clean, modern and carefully considered design. If you're looking for a designer who can combine strategic thinking with high-quality visual execution, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

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Brand Strategy & Identity Design | Creative Director — 18+ yrs London & Sydney

I’m Kevin — a Creative Director specialising in Brand Strategy and Identity Design, with over 18 years of experience helping organisations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling brands.

My career spans agency and consultancy environments in London and Sydney, where I worked with startups, established organisations and social impact initiatives before founding my own branding studio, Luka Agency.

Through Luka Agency I led branding projects for startups, innovation organisations and purpose-driven businesses.

What differentiates my work from many designers is that I approach branding strategically first.

Before developing visual concepts, I collaborate with clients to clarify their positioning, audience and objectives. This alignment ensures the design direction isn’t just visually strong — it communicates the right message and supports the broader goals of the organisation.

My approach balances conceptual thinking with contemporary craftsmanship, creating brand systems that are thoughtful, cohesive and built to work across real-world applications.

I regularly collaborate with founders, startups and teams on projects such as:
• Brand strategy and positioning
• Brand identity systems
• Logo design and visual direction
• Landing page and website design
• Investor and presentation decks
• Design support for campaigns and digital products

My work adapts to different contexts and audiences, but often leans toward clean, modern and carefully considered design.

If you’re looking for a designer who can combine strategic thinking with high-quality visual execution, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Luka Agency
June 28, 2017 - May 28, 2025
Co-Founder, Creative Director, Brand Strategist
Freelance Brand Designer at Interbrand
November 1, 2025 - February 16, 2019
Creative Director & Brand Strategist at Luka Agency
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2025
Leading creative projects and brand strategies at one of Sydney's top agencies.
Freelance Brand Designer at Interbrand
November 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Worked on various brand design projects to enhance client identities.
Freelance Brand Designer at Re Design
February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Collaborated with clients to create innovative brand identities.
Senior Designer at Ragged Edge
May 1, 2013 - November 30, 2016
Led design teams to create impactful visuals in branding.
Midweight Designer at End Of Work
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Contributed to design projects from concept to execution.
Junior Designer at Frost* Collective
October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Assisted in design projects under experienced designers.

Education

Bachelor Of Visual Communication, First Class Honors at University of Technology, Sydney
January 8, 2004 - December 8, 2007
Post-Graduate Design Course at Tractor Design School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
BA Design Visual Communication at University of Technology, Sydney
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Post-Graduate Design Course at Tractor Design School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
BA Design Visual Communication at University of Technology, Sydney
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Innovation Bay — Rebrand

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    Connecting the Australian startup community.

    Innovation Bay is where founders, venture capitalists and investors converge to share ideas, opportunities and experience. More than an event series, it serves as a trusted community that bridges diverse circles of the startup ecosystem, creating the conditions for collaboration, growth and community.

    By fostering meaningful connections and collective knowledge, Innovation Bay helps entrepreneurs navigate challenges, access capital and accelerate innovation.

    Innovation Bay
    Rebrand

    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Verbal Identity
    • Brand Guidelines

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    paper Handi – Brand Identity

    ![Handi – Brand Identity](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Breaking sexual stigma for people with disabilities.

    Handi is a startup dedicated to challenging stigma and rethinking the design of sexual wellness products. Sparked by the insight that millions of people with disabilities cannot masturbate due to limited hand function, the team partnered with industrial designers and biomedical engineers to develop the world’s first sex toy specifically for people with physical limitations.

    Beyond the product, Handi’s mission is to normalise conversations around sex and disability, promoting inclusivity, independence and empowerment in an often-overlooked space.

    Handi
    Brand Identity

    • Visual Identity
    • Brand Guidelines
    • Book Design

    👉 [View full case study here](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Arc Suncare — Brand Identity

    ![Arc Suncare — Brand Identity](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Providing a safe and natural alternative to sunscreen.

    Arc Suncare is a 100% natural, mineral-based sunscreen designed to be safe for people and the planet. Using a patented clear zinc oxide formula, it delivers broad-spectrum UV protection with a lightweight, transparent finish — avoiding the harsh chemicals and microplastics found in many traditional sunscreens.

    With a focus on everyday use and outdoor adventures, Arc Suncare combines affordability, effectiveness and eco-consciousness, offering a trusted choice for protection from the city streets to the seaside.

    Arc Suncare
    Brand Identity

    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Brand Guidelines

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    paper Settle – Rebrand

    ![Settle Rebrand](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Preventing homelessness for young people.

    Settle is a London-based charity that takes a preventative approach to homelessness, supporting care leavers at the critical transition of moving into their first home after leaving the care system.

    Through intensive 1:1 coaching around wellbeing, financial literacy and employment, Settle equips young adults with the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate independence. By intervening early, it helps reduce the cycle of homelessness and creates a pathway for young people to build stable, fulfilling lives.

    Settle
    Rebrand

    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Verbal Identity
    • Brand Guidelines
    • Print Design
    • Merchandise

    👉 [View full case study here](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Cicada Innovations — Rebrand

    ![Cicada Innovations Rebrand](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Developing technologies that can change the world.

    Cicada Innovations is one of the world’s leading deep tech incubators, working at the frontier of science and entrepreneurship.

    It is renowned for nurturing startups focused on solving society’s most pressing challenges — from global food security and climate change to medical breakthroughs and space exploration.

    By supporting ventures in areas such as synthetic biology, advanced materials and robotics, Cicada provides the commercial expertise and infrastructure to turn cutting-edge research into scalable technologies that have global impact.

    Cicada Innovations
    Rebrand

    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Verbal Identity
    • Brand Guidelines
    • Website Design
    • Impact Report Design
    • Storytelling
    • Naming Architecture

    👉 [View full case study here](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Cicada x Tech 23 — Rebrand

    ![Cicada x Tech 23 — Rebrand](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Showcasing Australia’s most revolutionary science.

    Over two decades, Tech23 became a flagship festival for science and engineering-led innovation, spotlighting breakthroughs with the potential to transform industries and society. From enzymes that break down plastic waste to aircraft powered by clean emissions, the ideas presented highlighted the possibilities of deep tech.

    In 2023, Cicada Innovations became custodians of the series, reimagining it as Cicada x Tech23. The event now showcases 23 of Australia’s most ambitious startups each year, celebrating pioneering talent and advancing the nation’s role in solving global challenges.

    Cicada x Tech23
    Rebrand

    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Verbal Identity
    • Brand Guidelines
    • Website Design
    • Event Signage
    • Merchandise

    👉 [View full case study here](https://www.twine.net/signin