I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with more than 25 years of professional experience. I believe the best design sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and a genuine understanding of the people and stories behind a project—across brand identity, web design, publication design, packaging, signage, print and digital media. As founder of Studio 8 Design (established in 2001), I lead end-to-end brand, print, website and digital projects from initial brief through to final delivery. I have worked with hundreds or businesses and organisations delivering high-end bespoke design solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring creative rigour, attention to detail, and a thoughtful and strategic approach to design.

Sara Bowers

I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with more than 25 years of professional experience. I believe the best design sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and a genuine understanding of the people and stories behind a project—across brand identity, web design, publication design, packaging, signage, print and digital media. As founder of Studio 8 Design (established in 2001), I lead end-to-end brand, print, website and digital projects from initial brief through to final delivery. I have worked with hundreds or businesses and organisations delivering high-end bespoke design solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring creative rigour, attention to detail, and a thoughtful and strategic approach to design.

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with more than 25 years of professional experience. I believe the best design sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and a genuine understanding of the people and stories behind a project—across brand identity, web design, publication design, packaging, signage, print and digital media.

As founder of Studio 8 Design (established in 2001), I lead end-to-end brand, print, website and digital projects from initial brief through to final delivery. I have worked with hundreds or businesses and organisations delivering high-end bespoke design solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring creative rigour, attention to detail, and a thoughtful and strategic approach to design.

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Work Experience

Founder | Creative Director | Graphic Designer at Studio 8 Design
January 1, 2001 - Present
Lead brand identity, web design and creative projects for businesses, organisations and community clients across Australia and overseas, with full end-to-end ownership from initial brief through to final delivery. Develop visual concepts, brand systems and creative direction that scale across print, digital and multi-format applications. Design and build websites in no-code/low-code environments, managing projects through to live deployment. Create brand enablement materials including guidelines, templates and collateral so clients can produce consistent, high-quality work independently. Actively use AI tools in planning, strategy and workflow while applying considered human design judgment. Work directly with clients, collaborators and contractors, managing feedback, revisions, production timelines and delivery.
Graphic Designer at Penguin Computing
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Graphic Designer at Bill Lanes Advertising
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours, Cum Laude) at Seattle Pacific University, USA
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026
Diploma in Desktop Production (Graphic Design) at Art Institute of Seattle, USA
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026
European study program – Art, Design, Culture and Architecture at Italy & France
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026
Introduction to Photography at Photography Studies College, Melbourne, VIC
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Agriculture & Mining