Skip to main content

Bringing clarity to your brand’s print & digital design

Helping big-hearted brands tell their story with authenticity and integrity

Hi there, I’m Josie

Otherwise known as Josie Kate Dickinson – the ‘JKD’ behind JKD design. (Also, the friendly face behind that thoughtful designer I just told you about.) I help busy, purpose-led businesses manage their brands across print & digital platforms with ease. So, they can show up with confidence, impact, and their sanity intact. Every morning, I feel grateful that I get to help big-hearted brands craft design that truly reflects who they are–authentic, intentional, and uniquely theirs.

If you’re tired of design that feels disconnected, it’s time for a different kind of design.

Because I see you. If your brand feels more like a patchwork quilt than a cohesive story, you’re not alone.

Your brand deserves to be remembered and to connect with the right people. And great design will help you do exactly that.

But whether you’re a founder growing something from the ground up, or a marketing manager with 47 tabs open, the dream of cohesive print & digital design can quickly become buried under all the hats you’re wearing.

  • You’re feeling stretched

     

    Are you juggling your brand’s assets without any guidelines? Attempting everything in Canva with mediocre results? Or reinventing templates for every touchpoint that haven’t really worked?
    Sick of explaining your vision (again) to designers who don’t really get your business?

  • Let’s simplify & strengthen

     

    Imagine a brand identity that’s easy to use, instantly recognisable, and truly reflective of what you do. With one-on-one support from a designer who gets your big picture ‘why’ and your everyday nitty-gritty, together we can make that happen.

  • So it feels just right

     

    Print & digital design that feels like second nature–easy to use, instantly recognisable, and genuinely helpful in your day-to-day. And best of all? You’ll finally feel confident showing off your brand.

Bringing your story to life through print & digital design

Creative roots and real-world experience

The idea for JKD design grew out of a simple frustration. In my early days as a designer working in agencies, I was always hidden out of sight from the people I was designing for. This felt so illogical to me: I wanted to be closer to the client so I could meet them and get a feel for who they really were. Yes, as you can tell, I love getting comfy and having a proper chat. I craved a more personal and collaborative approach that put the client and their story front and centre.

Following this curiosity, JKD design sprung to life in 2010–and I’m happy to say, I’ve never looked back.
Over the years, I’ve crafted bespoke designs for a wide array of clients, from multinational corporations and state government campaigns to grassroots initiatives and solo startups. This breadth of experience has shaped my belief that thoughtful design is never one-size-fits-all. It’s about listening, understanding, and creating work that truly fits the people it’s made for.

My heart-led approach and passion for a good chat still shapes how I work today.

Read more about my experience on LinkedIn

The Design Process

Here’s how we’ll do it:

  • In Their Words

    Andean Silver | Shannon Renner, Executive Assistant

    Josie did a magnificent job with our Andean Silver Ltd company rebrand. She made the process of designing a new logo really painless; she listened to our ideas and transformed them into a wonderful new and modern design. Not only did she create a great new logo, she also provided in-depth branding guidelines for colours, fonts and design. Josie also took our new branding and created our new ASX presentation which really stands out from other listed companies. We couldn't be happier with the redesign and plan on using Josie for all future graphic design jobs for Andean Silver.

    Crosslinks | Alison Hill, Marketing and Communications Manager

    We've worked with Josie for several years now, and she recently designed our 2024-2025 Annual Report. Josie makes a tricky process very easy. There are lots of different people at Crosslinks contributing to the sections/content, alongside several proof-readers. However, she is always happy and willing to make iterations, take direction but also contribute her own ideas and styles.

    This mix makes for a perfect collaborative team, which is why we've held a long-standing partnership with Josie. She fully takes on board deadlines and works tirelessly on completing work well before it's due. Josie provided the document in a variety of formats, and our Executive Team were thrilled with the final output. I'd highly recommend JKD Design, as the level of professionalism, quality and communication goes above and beyond.

    Smiths Beach Resort | Gemma O'Loughlin, Marketing Manager

    I highly recommend JKDdesign! We worked with Josie to redesign an existing marketing tool for our groups and conferencing business at Smiths Beach Resort. Josie diligently guided our team through the process providing options from concept to completion. Her excellent attention to detail, ensured that the design, images and information was consistent and supported our brand story.

    Donna Lee Powell | Business Owner

    Working with Josie was a delight. She is always professional, supportive and punctual. I've had so much positive feedback about my branding from my clients at Donna Lee Powell. I really love it. Thank you, Josie!

     

    The Write Attitude | Ross Addison, Author

    As an author at The Write Attitude, the feel, look and style of your Josie’s books is a vital piece of the publication's appeal. She is without a doubt one of the easiest and most relaxed designers it's ever been my pleasure to work with. Nothing is ever too much trouble and, even under pressure, she delivers a quality result that always wows our clients!

    Josie prides herself on her level of professionalism and I've had many first-time authors who we've worked with comment on how much detail and effort she puts into her concept designs. She is a pleasure to work with and is now, despite also working with other talented designers, my 'go to' person because I can be confident that she will always deliver the result I am after, on time and on budget.

    Wevolt | Toni Mison, Marketing Manager & Product Development Lead

    At Wevolt, a tech startup, and we have employed Josie's services for a wide range of design needs - from the design of exhibition booths to investor relations presentations, capability statements, press advertisements, brochures & more.

    Josie stands out in the design industry because she makes Marketing Manager's look good. Not only does she provide contemporary, beautiful designs that always meet the brief, but she takes the time to really understand the product/service she is designing for and will often ask questions to help make the design project better.

     

    Yogazeit | Emma Kenworthy, Marketing Manager

    Josie worked with us to create Deadly Minds Digital & with Yogazeit on our Deadly Minds Curriculum creating beautifully illustrated curriculum workbooks, brand style guides and the websites creative branding. We knew 100% we needed Josie’s design skills to ensure the feel of Deadly Minds transferred across to the digital site. Josie became a key part of the project team and ensured we provided the web developer with content, images, colour concepts, design ideas and more! She is an absolute super star to work with. We highly recommend Josie & are looking forward to working with her again soon!

    Yogazeit

    Just between us

    When I’m not at my desk crafting fresh print & digital design ideas, you’ll probably find me at South Beach soaking in the deep blue & Freo Doctor on a summer’s afternoon—it’s a little slice of paradise. Here’s three more things you might not know about me:
    • I’m a total type nerd!

      Typography is one of my great passions – I can happily get lost in it for hours. My collection of books on the subject is a little crazy, but very precious to me.

    • Inspired by travel

      When I’m not in Freo, you’ll often find me & my family in the North of Scotland or the South Island of New Zealand visiting family and enjoying amazing outdoor adventures, bringing fresh perspectives to my creativity.

    • Music has my heart too

      Music has always been a significant part of my life. With a background in classical music, particularly as a trained flautist, I’ve developed an appreciation for rhythm, harmony, and balance. These musical principles often find their way into my design work, influencing the flow and structure of my design.

    See for yourself

    It’s right here in the pixels and print

     

    View all Services

    Let’s build your brand together

    Your brand has a story worth telling—let’s tell your story together.

     

    Book Your Brand Consult

    Based in Walyalup/Fremantle, Western Australia | Working worldwide