Duncan Grant
Art direction, graphic design, web design / development, photography.
"To spark the imagination of its intended audience, a message must be shaped in a creative and empathetic way. In a world of increasing sensory 'noise' our job is to cut through with a meaningful experience for the end-user - experiences of your brand, of your ideas (or ours) - that provide the end-user with real reasons to take action."
Duncan designs integrated brand, print and online experiences. He has particular experience within the fields of retail, tourism, the outdoors, finance and the arts.
Duncan holds a Bachelor of Graphic Design and 12 years of design experience.
Highlights from Duncan's early career include Art Director for a snowboarding magazine, and two years spent designing for theatre in the UK.
In his spare time you will find Duncan rockclimbing or planning the next adventure.
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Sally Grant
Art direction, illustration, training, corporate art workshops.
Sally's illustrations reach beyond words to communicate complex ideas and messages in an engaging way. Sally also facilitates art workshops to help others improve creative thinking, communication and practical skills. More about the art workshops »
Sally has BA (Hons) Illustration, is a qualified Art Teacher and is undertaking part-time post graduate study in Art Therapy. This mix of commerce, art and psychology practice gives Sally a fresh and meaningful perspective on every project.
In her spare time you will find Sally sewing her own craft utopia, learning about our native wildlife, or both!
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David Stott
Copywriting, content creation, proofreading and editing.
"In a world where content is king, the right words can mean the difference between clinching a deal and watching your business flounder. Quality copy is the catalyst that turns browsers into buyers."
David is our go-to man when your project requires crystal clear written communication. A seasoned author and journalist, David writes regularly for newspapers and magazines worldwide, on topics including travel, sustainability, green living, yoga and photography. He also provides content and editorial services to some of Australia's highest-ranked websites.
David prides himself on writing website copy that's as friendly to humans as to search engines. He produces custom content, sales letters and press releases for travel companies and hotels, and can handle anything from a snappy tag line to an extended report.
Moreover, as an honorary member of the Grammar Police, his keen eye for detail ensures that your audience remembers the story you're telling - not the grisly mistakes.
Highlights of David's CV include a stint as National Geographic Traveler's expert witness on luxury hotels in India, three years (and counting) as consulting travel editor for the men's magazine M, and an ongoing role as lead author of the Footprint India guidebooks.
In his spare time you will find David pursuing the next great photograph, or teaching others how to take photos themselves.
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Chirp Internet, Director Duncan Crombie
Web Development, Programming, Hosting, SEO.
Chirp is our long term partner in website development. This partnership provides a marriage of high quality design, programming and hosting, with 'boutique' personal service.
Together with Chirp we have developed a wide range of customisable add-ons for your website, ranging from content management systems (CMS) and databased content to secure online applications, advanced Google Maps integrations and e-commerce solutions. Most of our sites run a customised content management system (CMS) suited to the clients specific needs. Many also include advanced administration functions, including membership databases and mailing lists.
Hosting with Chirp will give you access to advanced traffic analysis programs so that you can see exactly who is using your site, including enhanced Webalizer reports and our own Search Engine Traffic reports. Chirp hosting provides you with peace of mind that the same people who built your website are also responsible for the web servers which ensure it remains online, so there is no split responsibility between developer and host.
The services Chirp bring to the table include:
- Development and hosting of dynamic (interactive/database-driven) websites;
- Intranet setup and maintenance; and
- Programming and consultancy in the areas of:
- PHP scripting
- SQL
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- XML
- UNIX/Linux scripting, and
- other Internet technologies.
A website contract with Studio Outside provides you with a single point of contact so you may never need to speak directly with Chirp, but Chirp's Director Duncan Crombie is as passionate about your website as we are and he is happy to chat with you at any stage.
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