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Tom Hutcheon

Branding Specialist + Design Director

I’m a Melbourne-based Design Director and Brand Designer with a passion for creating meaningful, functional brand identities that stand the test of time.

My journey began with a fascination for symbols, patterns, and typefaces—pictographic elements with the power to connect, communicate, and endure. This, combined with a strong foundation in brand strategy and identity design, has led me to collaborate with clients across fintech, start-ups, destination marketing, and beyond.

Whether refining an identity, crafting a logo or building a brand from the ground up, my approach is rooted in the principle of form follows function—a belief that design must first serve a purpose before it can be aesthetically valuable. With an innate understanding of what makes brands tick, I co-develop purposeful solutions with my client partners that resonate deeply with their audiences—balancing wearability, usability, and aesthetic appeal.

Lately, I’ve been exploring how AI can enhance brand design and strategy, leveraging it to streamline audits, push creative boundaries, and optimise brand effectiveness. As the design landscape evolves, I see technology as an exciting tool to enhance—not replace—the core principles of strong branding.

After 15 years focused on craft and execution, my passion remains but my focus is shifting toward advisory—helping businesses harness branding as an ongoing, strategic asset that drives growth, shapes perception, and creates lasting impact. My goal is to guide businesses in optimising, refining, implementing and leveraging their branding more effectively—reducing wastage, minimising dilution and ensuring their identity remains relevant, cogent, and aligned with their longer-term business vision.

As I evolve my practice as a branding specialist, I look forward to working with those who recognise branding as more than just visuals—but as a critical driver of business success.

If you’re looking for a partner to shape, strengthen, or reimagine your branding, get in touch.

Services

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More than just visuals—branding is a strategic tool that shapes perception, builds trust, and drives business growth. From crafting distinctive brand identities to providing strategic advisory, these services ensure brands are compelling, functional, and built to perform.

Brand Design

Specialising in strategic and functional brand identities, the focus is on creating enduring visual systems that align with business objectives. From logos and visual frameworks to comprehensive brand guidelines, the approach ensures clarity, consistency, and adaptability across all touchpoints. Balancing usability, wearability, and aesthetics, brand identities are designed to perform effectively in diverse applications.

Brand Advisory

Branding is a strategic asset that extends beyond visuals. Through audits, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations, businesses are guided in optimising their branding for consistency, relevance, and impact. The process ensures that branding remains aligned with market shifts, audience expectations, and long-term business goals.

Design Direction

Providing creative leadership across brand development and execution, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand experiences. The focus is on strategic problem-solving, overseeing visual identity systems, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and creative consistency across platforms. Whether working with internal teams or external partners, the goal is to build brand systems that are not only visually compelling but strategically sound and built for longevity.

Brand Design

Specialising in strategic and functional brand identities, the focus is on creating enduring visual systems that align with business objectives. From logos and visual frameworks to comprehensive brand guidelines, the approach ensures clarity, consistency, and adaptability across all touchpoints. Balancing usability, wearability, and aesthetics, brand identities are designed to perform effectively in diverse applications.

Brand Advisory

Branding is a strategic asset that extends beyond visuals. Through audits, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations, businesses are guided in optimising their branding for consistency, relevance, and impact. The process ensures that branding remains aligned with market shifts, audience expectations, and long-term business goals.

Design Direction

Providing creative leadership across brand development and execution, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand experiences. The focus is on strategic problem-solving, overseeing visual identity systems, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and creative consistency across platforms. Whether working with internal teams or external partners, the goal is to build brand systems that are not only visually compelling but strategically sound and built for longevity.

Brand Design

Specialising in strategic and functional brand identities, the focus is on creating enduring visual systems that align with business objectives. From logos and visual frameworks to comprehensive brand guidelines, the approach ensures clarity, consistency, and adaptability across all touchpoints. Balancing usability, wearability, and aesthetics, brand identities are designed to perform effectively in diverse applications.

Brand Advisory

Branding is a strategic asset that extends beyond visuals. Through audits, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations, businesses are guided in optimising their branding for consistency, relevance, and impact. The process ensures that branding remains aligned with market shifts, audience expectations, and long-term business goals.

Design Direction

Providing creative leadership across brand development and execution, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand experiences. The focus is on strategic problem-solving, overseeing visual identity systems, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and creative consistency across platforms. Whether working with internal teams or external partners, the goal is to build brand systems that are not only visually compelling but strategically sound and built for longevity.

Capabilities

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Art Direction

Brand Advisory

Brand Architecture

Brand Design

Digital Design

Identity Systems

Logo Creation

Naming + Name Strategy

Print + Editorial Design

Team Leadership

Visual Identity

Select Clients

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Australian Business Growth Fund

Breathe Architecture

Castlerock

City of Ballarat

Dynamoney

For The Love

Goodbye Gas

ISLA Vodka

Judo Bank

Mount Hotham

Natrio

ORDE Financial

Sayers

7-Eleven

Tourism North East

Towong Shire Council

Visit Victoria

Zip Pay

Work History

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US+US

Design Director

2020—2025

2020—2025

2020—2025

Bastion Collective

Head of Design

2016—2020

2016—2020

2016—2020

HM.

Design Lead

2014—2016

2014—2016

2014—2016

Senior Designer

2012—2014

2012—2014

2012—2014

Designer

2011

2011

2011

Australian Institute of Architects

Designer

2009—2011

2009—2011

2009—2011

Tom Hutcheon

Branding Specialist + Design Director

MELBOURNE / NARRM—VIC

LIVING + WORKING ON WURUNDJERI COUNTRY

hello@tomhutcheon.com

Tom Hutcheon

Branding Specialist + Design Director

MELBOURNE / NARRM—VIC

LIVING + WORKING ON WURUNDJERI COUNTRY

hello@tomhutcheon.com

Tom Hutcheon

Branding Specialist + Design Director

MELBOURNE / NARRM—VIC

LIVING + WORKING ON WURUNDJERI COUNTRY

hello@tomhutcheon.com