I’m a Sydney-based graphic designer and writer-editor with a background in the performing arts.
In particular, I love to make concert and theatre program books that:
• support the artistic vision of your programming
• serve audiences both experienced and new
• communicate with authenticity and friendly authority, and
• are true to your brand
• support the artistic vision of your programming
• serve audiences both experienced and new
• communicate with authenticity and friendly authority, and
• are true to your brand
My deep art form knowledge comes from experience as a musician, dance student, concert programmer and specialist writer, copywriter and editor, as well as the crucial experience of being in the audience.
I’ve worked for leading concert presenters in Australia and alongside specialist marketing teams, and I’ve participated in major design and rebranding projects from the client side. If you’re a concert, dance or theatre presenter, I speak your language and understand your priorities.
I’m a lapsed flutist and pianist, but I love to dance. My weaknesses include sketching in public.
EDUCATION
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design – TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
Graduate Diploma in Communication – University of Technology, Sydney
Diploma of Education – University of Sydney
Bachelor of Music (Hons I) – University of Sydney
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design – TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
Graduate Diploma in Communication – University of Technology, Sydney
Diploma of Education – University of Sydney
Bachelor of Music (Hons I) – University of Sydney
Short courses in life drawing and watercolour at Julian Ashton Art School, National Art School, Art.Est Leichhardt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frindley Design & Editorial – graphic designer, writer, editor, copywriter and proofreader
Publications Editor (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Artistic Administrator (Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra, Cleveland)
Artistic Administrator (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Assistant Artistic Administrator (Symphony Australia)
Assistant Publications Editor (ABC Concerts / Symphony Australia)
Music Educator (NSW Dept of Education and as a private music teacher)
Frindley Design & Editorial – graphic designer, writer, editor, copywriter and proofreader
Publications Editor (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Artistic Administrator (Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra, Cleveland)
Artistic Administrator (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Assistant Artistic Administrator (Symphony Australia)
Assistant Publications Editor (ABC Concerts / Symphony Australia)
Music Educator (NSW Dept of Education and as a private music teacher)
Current clients include:
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs – program design, editing, writing
St Louis Symphony Orchestra – program inserts: editing, writing
Canberra Symphony Orchestra – Publications Editor, part-time
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – program design, writing
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – program and CD packaging design, editing, writing
Melba Opera Trust – newsletter features
Limelight magazine – occasional features
West Australian Symphony Orchestra – program notes,
pre-concert talks
Sydney Symphony Orchestra – pre-concert talks
St Louis Symphony Orchestra – program inserts: editing, writing
Canberra Symphony Orchestra – Publications Editor, part-time
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – program design, writing
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – program and CD packaging design, editing, writing
Melba Opera Trust – newsletter features
Limelight magazine – occasional features
West Australian Symphony Orchestra – program notes,
pre-concert talks
Sydney Symphony Orchestra – pre-concert talks