Your brand isn’t mass-market. Neither are we.
Our clients come to us precisely because we're not a big agency. They come because they're looking for an agile creative partner. Someone who will ask the right questions—really understand their brand—and find new or better ways of doing things.
They stay because, like us, they believe in quality not quantity. In meaningful experiences, not mediocre ones.
Why small is good.
Staying compact and serving a small portfolio of clients allows us to deliver unrivalled attention and consistent creative leadership throughout each project. Because that’s the key to brand success.
And experience is everything.
We’re proud to say we’re not a full-service, jack-of-all-trades creative agency. We’re branding and design specialists. We don’t dabble. Instead we deliver a select suite of services really well. We’ve been doing it for 20+ years too, both locally in Perth and internationally.
Our creative team
We’re called Tandem because that’s how we work. In collaboration. With you. And with our cherry-picked network of specialists.
Strategists
The deep thinkers and big idea generators. Our brand strategists unravel complexity and sift through the fluff to create a clear direction for your brand.
Designers
The creatives, visual gurus and brand shapers. Our designers will design every aspect of your brand. From unique logos, to intelligent marketing, to powerful customer experiences.
Copywriters
The brand messaging experts and naming brains. Our copywriters and word nerds will help define your brand’s tone of voice and nail your marketing copywriting.
As well as our core team, we also collaborate with hand-picked creatives and marketing specialists, including illustrators, photographers, website developers and digital marketers.
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Our founder
Laura Haywood
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A designer and creative director with over 20 years’ experience, Laura began her career in her native UK before moving to Fremantle, Australia in 2007.
Over the years she’s crafted brands, created marketing communications, and designed campaigns for large corporates, small startups, established businesses and brand new products.
In 2014 she started Tandem, offering branding and design expertise to clients in Perth and across Australia, and building the collaborative network it is today.
She’s an inherent problem-solver, a champion for good design, and believes in building brands, products and experiences that last.
Our clients
We’re not here for the masses. We’re here for those striving for ‘outside the norm’. For brands ready to lift their game.
From professional consultants to luxury jewellers. From homebuilding maestros to artisan wineries. Whatever your passion and aspiration, we’re here to share your endeavour. To help you achieve the position your business deserves. And to build a brand that lasts.
From Australia to the UK, we’ve worked with small start-ups and established businesses, brand new products and heritage brands.
Luxury and lifestyle brands. Food and beverage products.
From luxury jewellery to contemporary eyewear. From artisan wines to flavoursome food. We’ve designed brands, packaging and marketing campaigns for the finest goods and tastiest food and drink.
Property, construction and architecture teams.
From homebuilding maestros to aspirational landscapers. From boutique property developers to commercial construction teams. Our expertise span the property and construction industry, inside and out.
Consulting businesses and professional service firms.
Insurance, finance and legal. Business consulting and HR. Naval architecture, engineering and defence. Software and data management. We’ve managed a wealth of consulting and professional service brands with a deft hand.
Good to know.
Things we do:
—Detail
—Simplicity
—Consistency
—Think strategically
—Behave ethically
—Ask questions
—Humour
—Craft
—Creativity
—Long macs
—Nice pencils
—Sustainable design
Things we don’t do:
—Egos
—Jargon
—Free pitches
—Unrealistic deadlines
—Unnecessary complexity
—Rudeness
—Make assumptions
—Over-promise
—Underdeliver
—Weak tea
—Kitsch
—Unethical business