Research, workshops, community engagement, naming and positioning, customer value propositions, competitor landscapes and brand narratives — our collaborative process builds practical strategic plans for bringing ideas out into the real world.
We specialise in developing smart and sophisticated visual identity systems delivered with simple and user-friendly guideline documents that make your brand workable for your whole team as well as flexible and adaptable across all media.
Words for all occasions — websites, marketing and advertising, social media, press releases, brochures and manuals. We can write creative and consistently on-brand copy for you as well as provide tone-of-voice guidelines and training for your internal team.
Everything you need to get online. Website design and development, e-commerce, moving image, social media management and content creation. We have the in-house capabilities to build a complete digital world for your brand.
Launching a new brand or revitalising an existing one. We produce marketing campaigns across print, digital, social media, direct mail, exhibitions and events. Creating impactful messaging that seamlessly communicates your brand to your target audience.
We’ve been responsible for the packaging design of many of Tasmania’s iconic food and beverage brands. From design to sourcing of unique and sustainable materials to quality control of production, we’ll make sure your product looks great.
We create installations that help people understand places. World Heritage areas, national parks, memorials or walking trails. We write and design interpretive signage that connects people to the history, culture, story and natural qualities of an area.
We’ve installed over 20 art installations — from Royal Hobart Hospital to Canberra’s Arboretum. Working with the artistic skills within our team or collaborating with visual artists, we design, plan and install large scale creative pieces for public buildings.
Creating a fun, bright, and flexible graphic system for Lady Gowrie Child Care.
Creating a fun, bright, and flexible graphic system for Lady Gowrie Child Care.
Creating a fun, bright, and flexible graphic system for Lady Gowrie Child Care.
As much about the project, context and client as possible. We look for insights and review previous projects to help define the best approach.
Our approach to thedesign brief, the tone anddirection for the project,and what a successfuloutcome will look like.
Turning ideas into reality, we test, visualize and iterate many options to establish the most successful. Feedback from our customers helps us refine our designs for the next stage.
This is where we make it happen. Final decisions are made, production is underway and we ensure everything is finished down to the last detail.
In collaboration with our client, we evaluate the project outcome and measure how successful it’s been. We celebrate the project by writing case studies and entering awards.
Founder & Head of Design
Growing up on a farm, on the spectacular north-west coast of Tasmania, Kate had plenty of opportunity to develop a creative imagination.
As Design Director and original co-founder, Kate leads our creative direction and drives innovation.
A strong voice for the design industry she has had a long-standing involvement with the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) and is a member of Interpretation Australia and the Society of Experiential Graphic Design.
Kate is passionate about the creative industries, nurturing young designers and helping to grow opportunities for Tasmanian business through design and branding.
Head of Strategy
Hailing from Melbourne with Czech and Ukrainian heritage, Daniel’s creative career has spanned photography, film-making, acting and lighting design.
He spent several years as Production Manager for one of Tasmania’s leading arts festivals Ten Days on the Island where he developed hands-on skills in leading creative ideas into business vision.
As a director of Futago he combines his passion and expertise in both design and business to guide clients through strategic thinking toward their goals. The perfect balance of creative and practical he forms the bridge between possibility and feasibility on every project.
Designer
Our resident Kiwi, Aldous joined Futago as the latest step in his colourful (literally!) career.
A talented illustrator and environmental designer, Aldous can take on almost any design job, thinking outside the box and delivering engaging results for our clients.
Aldous is a quiet achiever outside the studio too, having showcased his construction prowess in our new studio space, as well as performing as a guitarist for many rowdy punk bands over the years.
Aldous loves guitars, noise music, drawing and all things thoughtfully designed.
Designer
(Once) A maths, physics and wing-chun ace, Tang gave up the dream of being an alien-fighting astrophysicist for a career in design.
Born in Guangzhou, Tang came to Tasmania in 2016 with his wife and their dog to catch a breath from the hectic lifestyle of Shanghai and has fallen in love with the Tassie pace life.
With a background in mobile game design, illustration and industrial design, Tang brings a valuable combination of artistic fair and technical know-how to his range of design skills.
Designer
Wisely taking the advice from his mother to turn his creative spirit to something practical, Brodie studied graphic design and was awarded Student of the Year at the Dieman Awards in 2018.
He spent some time in the military after graduating but was drawn back to his love of design and joined the Futago team in 2022.
A born and bred Tasmanian with a broad interest in art, architecture, craftsmanship and contemporary culture, Brodie’s keen eye for detail and delightfully easy going nature make him a valuable part of any project.
Studio Administrator
Salve Reina, a spirited dreamer from the Philippines, relocated from her vibrant hometown to the breathtaking landscapes of Tasmania to pursue her Australian dream. In her free time, she immerses herself in Tasmania's natural beauty, exploring its stunning scenery. A passionate cook, Salve experiments with diverse cuisines, often blending traditional Filipino dishes with local ingredients, and delights in discovering new restaurants to celebrate creativity and culture with each meal.
Professionally, she works as a Bookkeeper and Studio Administrator, where she integrates her financial expertise with a love for creative support. Recently earning a Master of Professional Accounting, Salve is committed to continuous learning and skill development, confidently navigating the intricate demands of finance and administration through her diverse educational background.
