Dessein Graphics is a boutique, Perth-based graphic design studio, which was established in 1986 by partners, Geoff Bickford and Tracy Kenworthy. Technology may have changed dramatically since the early days of Dessein, but a passion for design and a hands on approach to customer service are the same as they were 20 years ago. This means that Dessein continues to be owned and managed by the couple. With experience and commitment, Dessein provides clients with personalised design solutions, and friendly and professional service.
Dessein is located in the heart of the vibrant Northbridge precinct providing easy access for clients and suppliers. Dessein bought and renovated the heritage property in 2004. The interior is customized to support creative workflow and the décor showcases Dessein's flair for design.
Our regular client base, of more than 40 organisations, includes Local and State government departments in metropolitan and regional Western Australia and a healthy commercial and not for profit sector client list that includes health and aged care, retail, the arts and mining sectors. We have a core of about 20 long-term clients. The National Trust is our longest standing client with a relationship spanning more than a decade. Below is a list (in alphabetical order) of major clients for whom Dessein has handled substantial graphic design projects and contracts during the past four years.
| Agrimaster Alcoa of Australia ArtsWA BHP Billiton Black Swan Theatre Company Changeworks Community Housing Coalition Department of Consumer and Employment Protection Department of Culture and the Arts Department of Housing and Works Department of Planning and Infrastructure East Perth Redevelopment Authority Ecologia Edith Cowan University Forest Products Commission Heritage Council of WA Imatec Impact Communications Incitec Pivot Lindy Rosenwax | Manifest Productions McGees Property Consultants Metropolitan Migrants Resource Centre Mineral Securities Mills Wilson Media Mrs Mac's National Trust of Australia (WA) Office of Road Safety Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) Picton Press Playhouse Theatre Price Sierakowski Lawyers Quantum Consulting Road Safety Council Silver Chain Urban Pacific ( Somerly Land Development) Western Australian Police West Australian Symphony Orchestra Westscheme WorkSafe |
At Dessein, we recognise that the design industry in the electronic age is constantly changing and we strive to meet this challenge and keep pace with graphic design trends through membership of a number of industry organisations.
Memberships
Australian Graphic Design Association [AGDA]
Chamber of Commerce and Industry [CCI]
National Trust of Australia {WA}
Our excellence in design has been acknowledged through a number of awards.
Awards
PICA Awards [Print Industries Craftsmanship Awards]
- Bronze PICA 1995 - West Australian Symphony Orchestra catalogue
- Bronze PICA 1995 - Datamine Software packaging
- Gold PICA 1999 - Price Sierakowski letterhead
- Silver PICA 1999 - Institute of Engineers Awards of Excellence booklet
- Bronze PICA 2001 - Dessein Graphics corporate booklet
Lonnie Awards - For Government Annual Reports
- Bronze - Disability Services Commission 1995-96
- Silver - Disability Services Commission 1996-97
- Gold - Disability Services Commission 1997-98
- Auditor General's Award 1997-98
- Margaret McAleer Special Award 1998-99
- Gold Award 1998-99
- Gold Award 1999-2000
- Public Sector Management Award 1999-2000
Other
Dessein designed and continues to design the Silver Chain ‘Link' newsletter which won the Aged Care Service Australia {ACSA} 2002 Excellence Award for newsletters.