With our warm personal culture and drive for excellence, the diverse GBD team comprises talented designers, illustrators, copywriters, seasoned marketers, project managers, photographers, web developers, composers and musicians. Established in 1988, the collective experience gathered over 30 years has seen GBD deliver strategic creative solutions that transform the way clients communicate to their audiences. We are all about building your brand, so you can be sure the finished design has its foundation in sound strategy.
We identify the flavour and uniqueness of a project whether it is a new product launch or an existing brand. We look at the existing brand footprint as well as the vision for the future.
We analyse the social/emotional DNA of the proposed market understanding who they are and aspire to be in their macro and micro environments.
We cultivate a brand, growing its culture and personality into something that is tangible.
Director, Jeff McGarn, has worn many hats in the creative field for the last 45 years and formed GBD over 30 years ago. Jeff is a seasoned graphic designer, art director, copywriter, photographer, singer and musician. He has produced national TV commercials and written several jingles. For the last 30 years as principal of GBD, Jeff has looked after an impressive client base and built a successful in-house team, winning awards in design, print and advertising along the way.
With a Degree in Communications, Lisa worked in corporate marketing, training and IT for eight years. She then consulted for 15 years with the likes of Husqvarna, AMP and WorkCover. She also owned and operated a POS displays manufacturing business for seven years. Added experience in copywriting, advertising, PR, script and technical writing, as well as account and project management, means Lisa has been a solid addition to the GBD team since her arrival in 2009.
The GBD design studio is ably manned by a talented cast of graphic designers, illustrators, copywriters, web designers, developers and IT specialist.
David joins us from a background in aged care, international relations and human rights advocacy. Before coming to GBD, David worked in Nagano, Japan as a Coordinator of International Relations for five years. Utilising his skills in technology, David coordinates the analytics, social media and digital advertising elements of GBD campaigns.
Commonwealth Government award
Winner of Commonwealth Media and advertising award, presented by the Minister for Aged Care to GBD for Living Choice advertising
using positive images of older Australians.
World Branding award
GBD assisted Husqvarna Australia to win the inaugural Husqvarna World Branding Trophy presented by Husqvarna Sweden. GBD produced
TVC & radio ads, music on hold, catalogues, direct mail, point of sale, newspaper ads and a corporate video.
Gold in national catalogue award
GBD won gold in the national catalogue award for Husqvarna Garden Catalogue.
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Platinum Building,
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Erina NSW Australia 2250
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