Goldi Design

Name: Goldi Design
Address: Hawthorne, QLD, AU
Telephone: +61413781379

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Goldi is an award-winning graphic design studio specialising in exhibitions, signage and branding.

We are passionate about design and its potential to influence people’s experience of brands and places. Whether your problem is small or supersized, Goldi is able to tailor a graphic design solution to fit your brief and budget and achieve the best outcome for your project. With over 20 years experience, we produce contemporary and strategic designs with clients ranging from start-ups through to multi-national corporations. AWARDS:
Easton Pearson: A Designers' Guide Exhibition Branding Package
May 2019 • MAPDA Highly Commended
http://www.goldi.com.au/portfolio/a-designers-guide/

Easton Pearson: A Designers' Guide Invitation
May 2019 • MAPDA Winner
http://www.goldi.com.au/portfolio/a-designers-guide/

Placemaking, Federation University, Brisbane Campus
Sep 2018 • Gold, Melbourne Design Awards 2018
http://www.goldi.com.au/portfolio/federation-university-brisbane-campus/

30/10/2026

Every day, hundreds of people walk through the spaces we design for. Different ages, different abilities, different reasons for being there. Some are in a rush. Some are visiting for the first time. Some are a little bit lost.

Good wayfinding is for all of them.

When you walk into an unfamiliar building, you shouldn’t have to stop and think about where to go. The right sign in the right place, at the right moment, simply gets you there.

That’s the part people rarely notice, and it’s exactly how it should be. The best wayfinding feels effortless.

At Goldi, we start with the people, not the signs. How do they arrive? What are they looking for? Where do they hesitate? Our job is to remove that hesitation, so visitors feel confident, welcome and in control from the moment they step inside.

Because a space that’s easy to navigate is a space that feels like it was made with care.

When wayfinding works, nobody talks about it. They just enjoy where they’re going.

28/10/2026

You know that friend you can go months without speaking to, then pick up with right where you left off?

That’s the kind of relationship we hope to have with our clients.

This year, so many past clients have come back to us with new projects. No awkward catch-up, no starting from scratch. Just a quick “hey, we’ve got something new,” and straight back into it.

We love seeing our work recognised and celebrating wins. But a client choosing to come back? That’s the compliment we value most.

At Goldi, we’ve always believed that how you work with people matters just as much as what you deliver. Listening, responding quickly, keeping things clear, respecting deadlines and making the process enjoyable for everyone.

We don’t get everything perfect, but we genuinely care about our clients, their projects and the experience of working with us.

Because great relationships aren’t built on one successful project. They’re built on trust, good communication and people who enjoy working together. The kind that loop back around, again and again.

To every client who’s come back this year: thank you. Our door’s always open (and the kettle’s always on).

26/10/2026

EXCITING NEWS: After many years working across exhibitions, galleries, museums and cultural spaces, our first book ‘Exhibitionism’ written by Angela Golding has gone from an idea to a manuscript, through quite a few rounds of writing, editing and designing… to an actual book.

Exhibitionism brings together Angela’s experience, observations and thinking about what makes an exhibition memorable, and the role design and identity play in shaping how we experience and connect with them.

It’s not just a portfolio of our work. It’s a point of view shaped by many years designing for exhibitions, collaborating with curators and creatives, and thinking deeply about the experiences they create.

And now it’s real.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more from inside the book, the thinking behind it and, of course, details of the official launch at the Goldi studio next month.

For now, we’re just enjoying seeing it in print.

23/10/2026

For the Beyond Frames Exhibition at Logan Art Gallery, Goldi took the exhibition's ‘Play it again’ identity and brought it into print with a 10-page concertina room sheet.

Drawing on the same nostalgic visual language inspired by video technology and 70s and 80s graphics, the publication was designed to be both practical and engaging.

More than just exhibition information, it's another way for visitors to connect with the artworks and experience the exhibition's visual identity.

22/10/2026

Rewind. Play. Repeat.

A little nostalgia meets contemporary design!

For Beyond Frames at Logan Art Gallery, we created an exhibition identity inspired by vintage video controls, lo-fi imagery and the bold graphic language of the 70s and 80s.

Built around our concept ‘Play it again’, the identity celebrates the connection between past and present, reflecting the exhibition's exploration of video art and digital culture.

From building banners and window graphics to the exhibition title wall, publications and promotional collateral, we brought the identity to life across every touchpoint.

A fun project that gave us plenty of room to play!

21/10/2026

From brief to outcome!

Angela and Gráinne visited South Bank TAFE recently to share insights into the design process, taking students through the journey from an initial brief to the final creative outcome.

It was also a bit of a full circle moment for Gráinne, returning to where she studied, this time on the other side of the classroom!

They shared real project experiences, discussed the thinking behind design decisions and gave students a glimpse into what working in the design industry looks like.

A great opportunity to connect with the next generation of creative talent!

14/10/2026

Great design isn't just about how something looks. It's about how people experience it.

At Goldi, we love taking complex spaces, information and stories and making them easier to understand, navigate and connect with.

Whether it's helping someone find their way through a busy building, bringing a story to life through an exhibition or creating a visual identity that connects people to place, we believe every interaction matters.

Our sweet spot? Working where art, culture, community and the built environment come together.

Through wayfinding and signage design, exhibitions and visual identity, we create thoughtful design solutions that make places more engaging, accessible and memorable.

Because every moment is an experience. And good design can make that experience better.

30/09/2026

What’s on our desks this month?

There’s always a mix of projects taking shape in the Goldi studio. Different disciplines, different stages and plenty of ideas being worked through.

This month, our desks are filled with:

• Wayfinding for a community hub and large mixed use development
• An exhibition taking shape for a large museum
• A new brand identity for an engineering firm
• Signage documentation for 5 residential developments
• Multiple strategy documents for a government department

From early ideas and concepts through to delivery, it’s a good snapshot of the breadth of work happening across the studio right now.

We’ll share more as these projects take shape.

25/09/2026

A big congratulations to Linda Bretherton!

Linda has won the 2026 Addi Road Multicultural History Award for her research into the Australian National Maritime Museum’s historical Japanese shipping postcard collection and the resulting exhibition and publications, きかは便郵 Movement is Convenient.

The exhibition explores Japan’s maritime history through a beautiful collection of early twentieth century postcards, bringing together history, travel, art and design.

Goldi loved working with Linda to bring the exhibition to life through its visual identity and exhibition design, so we’re particularly happy to see her research and storytelling recognised.

Congratulations Linda. Very well deserved!

23/09/2026

House of Gold | Dr Christian Thompson AO

The next leg of the national tour of House of Gold by Dr Christian Thompson AO opens in Jervis Bay on 24 September.

Exploring Thompson’s Chinese Australian lineage alongside his Bidjara heritage, House of Gold brings together photography, moving image and sound to explore identity, family, history and cultural connection.

Goldi contributed to this significant touring exhibition through the design of the accompanying House of Gold publication.

Touring nationally with Museums & Galleries of NSW, House of Gold will continue its journey to galleries across Australia through to 2028.

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