Kat JohnsonAbout

Hi, I’m Kat, a freelance design director based in Sydney with experience across brand, tech, arts and culture. I love helping teams turn thoughtful ideas into strategic, considered and well-crafted design systems. I’m drawn to meaningful work and enjoy creating open, collaborative environments. If you’d like to see more of my work, or just say hello, you can get in touch below.

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No.ProjectClient
01. South End 
South End

02.
One LivingOne Living

03.
Canva
Canva

04.
Sun Xun
MCA

05.
Canva Foundation
Canva

06.
The Argyle Inn
The Argyle Inn

07.
Optus
Optus

08.
Geocon Premium Property Guide
Geocon

09.
Conversation Starters
MCA

10.
Michael Armitage MCA
01. South End
South End


South End
South End is a neighbourhood restaurant on the quieter end of King Street, founded by hospitality veterans Paul Guiney, Hussein Sarhan and Alex Tong. The identity was designed to feel simple, honest and welcoming, reflecting their approach to food and service, and celebrating simplicity within a lived-in setting. A strong connection to place was important, with references to the history of the site and its previous tenancy.

Inspired by the the idea of direction, the identity uses axial layouts and shorthand marks as subtle navigational cues. Low-fi scans of the building and surrounding streets capture impressions of place, layering texture and character into the identity. These textures sit alongside more restrained, refined elements, creating a balanced visual system.



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