Testimonials

Testimonials | Awards | From the press

Drue Rizzardo, Visual Communications Manager – Busways Group
“David is a proactive worker with a wealth of ideas and creative thinking. He works very hard and always strives to do his best for the company by looking at the big picture. During his time with us, David has played a pivotal role in enhancing our brand experience through identifying and building key documentation to improve available knowledge about our brand identity and design operations. He did a brilliant job holding the team together and getting all jobs done in my absence and is a strong independent team member you can always rely on. Beyond his technical abilities, David is a pleasure to collaborate with. He communicates effectively, takes feedback constructively, and consistently meets deadlines with professionalism and a positive attitude. I highly recommend David for any graphic design opportunities.”
— Drue Rizzardo managed David at Busways Group

Joanne Edwards, Work Health and Safety Manager – Busways Group
“As a manager who needed creative support, I highly recommend David for any graphic design position. During our time working together, he played a pivotal role in our workplace health and safety poster campaigns, showcasing insightful creativity and attention to detail. He consistently delivered high-quality designs, ensuring brand consistency and creating engaging templates that resonated with our workforce. His ability to take feedback constructively and incorporate it into his work exemplifies his dedication to continuous improvement. He also provided useful feedback that ensured our messages were effective. David is a valuable asset to any team, bringing innovative ideas and a strong work ethic.”
— Joanne Edwards worked with David at Busways Group

Anita Lesic, Marketing Communications Officer – Busways Group
“I highly recommend working with David. He asks good questions and delves into the context of a creative brief to bring the best out of his creative ability. David also works well under pressure and consistently delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.”
— Anita Lesic worked with David at Busways Group

Haydn Murray, Head of Marketing Communications – Healthe Care
“David provided high level support for our Marketing and Communications team, always willing to go the extra mile in understanding the brief, developing concepts, then delivering a range of creative executions at a consistently high level. His role involved a combination of high volume work and innovative creative projects, both of which David was highly capable of delivering.”
— Haydn Murray managed David at Healthe Care

Stuart Ghent, Creative Director – Pareto Fundraising
“Most people would probably take offence if you used the words ‘machine-like’ or ‘wind-up’ to describe them. But as you’re about to see, they can be compliments. And in Dave’s case, even more. They can be assets. If you need a designer who can get things done, take a brief, think it through, come up with a beautiful solution then work their guts out till it’s done, that’s Dave. Would I recommend him? Without any wind-up, the guy’s a machine.”
— Stuart Ghent managed David at Pareto Fundraising

Linda Rule, Project Manager – Wesley Mission
“David is an exceptional senior designer with a broad range of experience. I worked with David at Wesley Mission for three years. During this time, he created many campaigns which were thoughtfully and beautifully executed across a range of print and digital mediums. David’s eye for detail was a valuable asset to our team. He was able to provide a unique perspective, and bring ideas to the table that no one else had considered. Often his little insights would make a big difference. David is refreshingly open and honest. He is very supportive of his colleagues and genuinely interested in sharing his knowledge and helping others.”
— Linda Rule managed David at Wesley Mission

Shelley Kirkwood, Studio Manager – Make It Happen
“David and I worked together for over eight years within the marketing and communications department for Wesley Mission. The work produced within the studio was varied, from a campaign to raise awareness for homelessness, encompassing online, print and video; the graphic fitout of a training hospital; fundraising campaigns; merchandise, annual reviews; through to a centre brochure — always keeping top of mind, the brand but allowing creativity to also take centre stage, be that in the concept or the design. David is open to ideas and ready to encompass suggestions in his work, flexible, but always providing reasons why he would take a certain approach. It was important that the files provided to suppliers were error free, and with such a variety of creative output David’s finished art skills and attention to detail were an asset.”
— Shelley Kirkwood worked with David at Wesley Mission

Rob Sanasi, Director of Marketing – Alphacrucis College
“I found David to be a great and creative designer, always looking for new and innovative ways to stretch our brand and bring it recognition and credibility. David understands brand very well and is one of the few I have worked with over 25 years who does. David works well unsupervised and also in a team environment. He works well with his own ideas and also under creative direction. David is humble yet confident in his skills. I would recommend David Beattie to anyone. He was a pleasure to work with!”
— Rob Sanasi managed David at Wesley Mission

Sarah Spence, Communications Manager – National Eating Disorders Collaboration NEDC, The Butterfly Foundation
“David seeks to come up with new ideas that challenge the norm. He has the ability to work within brand guidelines, but at the same time, explore distinction within that. Not only does he accurately interpret briefs given to him, but is able to communicate his creative ideas well.”
— Sarah Spence worked with David at Wesley Mission

Rob Bosschieter, Creative Director, Miscellaneous by design
“David has the rare combination of design intelligence, technical ability, integrity and understanding. His attention to detail, flexibility and willingness to develop and refine ideas demonstrates his professionalism and his value within the team at Wesley Mission. In terms of creativity, he consistently turns out usable, high-quality work, that stands out from the crowd.”
— Rob worked with David at Wesley Mission

Matt Murray, Video Editor
“As a motion designer I am reliant on creative elements to animate and bring to life on the screen. David consistently provided new direction and concepts which seamlessly translated to the screen. Working together, we gave Wesley Mission Television a strong screen presence, further developed the brand and created greater awareness for the work of Wesley Mission.”
— Matt Murray worked with David at Wesley Mission

Zed Elliot, Lecturer – Art Direction, AFA Ad School
“David’s work was consistently high quality which is an achievement given the rigours of juggling work and an intensive, time consuming course like Ad School Art Direction. He demonstrated clear strategic thinking gleaned from an in-depth understanding of the objectives resulting in good, solid design and art direction. Consequently he lead the class. Nice to actually teach someone who you know ‘has it’ and isn’t ‘dreaming of it’.”
— Zed Elliot taught David at AFA Ad School

Jacqueline Liddell, Director, Barbosa Personnel
“We’ve placed David in both permanent and freelance work and I have to say that without exception our clients have been extremely happy with his work, his attitude, his efficiency and his extensive knowledge. David has many years experience in the design industry and his expertise is clearly evident – I happily recommend him!”
— Jacqueline Liddell recruited for David at Barbosa Personnel

Lee Valentine, Chief Executive, Valentine Associates
“David’s diligent focus and skill quickly made him a valuable team member. I would not hesitate to recommend David to any business looking for a cooperative and courteous individual who is willing to get the job done no matter what.”
— Lee Valentine managed David at Valentine Associates

Terrie Lloyd, President, Japan Inc. Communications
“David came in and single handedly took over the production of Japan Inc. magazine. During this time, he created new templates, design, and structure, and helped migrate the magazine into a unique and valued monthly about Japan. I would not hesitate to recommend David to any other publisher or design company looking for a resourceful, hardworking, and capable designer.”
— Terrie Lloyd managed David at Japan Inc Communications

Peter Lackner, Sales Director, ICS Convention Design
“I was so impressed with the work outsourced to David while I was working at Japan Inc. that I recommended to upper management to retain David full-time. I continue to use his services to this day.”
— Peter Lackner was David’s client

Ron Poe, Lead Executive Search Consultant, Access Technology
“David has a very can-do attitude. I cannot remember him ever saying that anything couldn’t be done. In fact, he consistently produced results far exceeding what we had envisioned.”
— Ron Poe managed David indirectly at Access Technology