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Whether we’re re-imagining a global brand, creating a memorable spatial experience or aiding orientation through an environment – we combine strategy, ideation, design and production excellence in everything we do.

Communicating what’s special about your business, product or service to an external audience is a fine balancing act. We take the time to understand the big picture, then drill down into the smallest details, bringing your brand to life at every opportunity.

Environments

Our work is designed to function across many applications – physical, digital, and spatial. We care deeply about high quality production and flawless execution, and value working with brands that understand the importance of investing in production as well as design.

Signage Audits
Wayfinding Strategy
Wayfinding Design
Signage Design
Masterplanning
Documentation
Information Graphics
Mapping
3D Visualisation
Signage Guidelines
Production Management

Branded Environments
Environment Graphics
Placemaking
Installations
Heritage Interpretation
Donor Recognition
UX & Interface Design
Digital Content
Exhibition Design
Landmarks & Public Art
Art Curation

Branding

Market Research
Design Audits
Brand Analysis
Brand Strategy
Positioning
Brand Architecture
Workshop Facilitation
Naming
Visual Identity
Copywriting

Brand Content
Art Direction
Brand Communications
Print Collateral
Online & Mobile
Campaigns
Brand Guidelines
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Brand & Promo Films

Clients

We build true partnerships with our clients, and our work always begins with their goals and challenges. We believe in their aspirations, and we’re confident in our ability to help make them real, enabling them to thrive.

THERE demystified the journey we could expect, and really took the time to listen and understand our needs. It has been a rewarding and collaborative experience from start to finish.
Their professionalism and creativity made the entire process refreshing and easy. We look forward to continuing our relationship with THERE.

Chris Mamarelis, CEO

Chris Mamarelis

CEO

Whiddon

An incredibly professional team, THERE demonstrated time and time again, world-class creativity and fantastic attention to detail. They quickly became a truly valued and trusted partner, with the end product setting the new benchmark for the entire Four Seasons Hotels group.

Martin Dell, Director of Food & Beverage

Martin Dell

Director of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons Hotels

Since working with THERE over the last 10yrs we haven’t looked back. They have been great to work with — creative, focused, professional, personable and timely. They took time to really understand the culture of our business, our market and the direction that we were headed. Its great to know they’re THERE!

Anthony Collins, Managing Director

Anthony Collins

Managing Director

Stylecraft

THERE came highly recommended and quickly understood our culture and DNA, which is reflected in fun, memorable placemaking. The outcome speaks for itself with fantastic feedback from guests and visitors.
Aside from being attentive and responsive to our needs, we found the team at THERE to be fun and personable and look forward to many more exciting projects.

Dirk Dalichau, COO

Dirk Dalichau

COO

Ovolo Group

Working with THERE is a breath of fresh air. The open-minded and curious nature in the way they work allows us to collaborate and unlock projects in ways we couldn’t imagine. Placing people and experience-driven thinking at the centre of the design process.
A commitment to extending the project vision, brings a creative edge to our projects, enabling us to create real value for our clients and beautiful design outcomes that we are proud of.

Tamagin Blake-Smith, Principal

Tamagin Blake-Smith

Principal

Hassell

The workplace graphics created by THERE capture the Google culture beautifully. Bold, playful, and energetic, staff reactions have been very positive. I love the subtle ways our branding has been incorporated, whilst keeping all the elements of the theme consistent.

Julian Persaud, Managing Director Southeast Asia

Julian Persaud

Managing Director Southeast Asia

Google

THERE were very quick to understand our business and values and came up with several very exciting options and ideas. The final outcome really captures the essence of the overall design, enhancing the ‘residential’ feel, whilst subtly adding elements of fun. Many visitors notice the signage and graphics and comment on how much they like them.

Lucy Higgins, GM Business Services

Lucy Higgins

GM Business Services

Rabobank

I was especially impressed with their resilience throughout the project, they displayed the same enthusiasm and effort at every presentation, and turnaround times were some of the quickest I’ve dealt with.
THERE had a very personable and relaxed but proactive approach, that made dealing with them very easy which is what you want as a client.

Simon Cheng, Director of Marketing

Simon Cheng

Director of Marketing

Carnival

Leadership

THERE was started in 2002 by Simon Hancock and Paul Tabouré with a simple vision, to build a consultancy focused on designed experiences that move people – ‘there’. Building brands and destinations that people love and want to be part of.

Paul Tabouré - Sydney Studio

Founder & Executive Creative Director

Paul is a graphic designer with over 25 years experience across a diverse range of UK and Australian projects.

He is the driving force behind a diverse range of award-winning projects, including; development branding for Lendlease, Geocon and CBRE; identity for Urbis, Whiddon and Ovolo Hotels; and placemaking for 3M, Knight Frank and LinkedIn.

Paul takes a personal, hands-on approach and fosters a collaborative spirit throughout all aspects of the studio.

When he’s not greasing the wheels in Sydney, he’s often found beyond the city limits on one of his motorbikes.

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Simon Hancock - Singapore Studio

Founder & Executive Creative Director

Simon is a designer who has continually explored the connection between people and place, for over 25yrs.

At THERE, he’s led a number of high-profile international projects, including: Uber’s global HQ in San Francisco; regional HQ offices for Google, Facebook, Apple, Credit Suisse and GSK; and Singapore’s innovative, mixed-use development, Funan, for Capitaland.

In 2012, Simon spearheaded the expansion of THERE beyond Australia, and now champions THERE’s global, multi-cultural, one-team approach.

He’s a cycling addict and passionate photographer, and at his happiest when the two come together.