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Profile
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
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.
Capabilities
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
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
US+US
Design Director
Bastion Collective
Head of Design
HM.
Design Lead
Senior Designer
Designer
Australian Institute of Architects
Designer