Aha Creative

Aha Creative We are a Brisbane Based Graphic Design Studio. Our focus is on telling brand stories through carefully curated visuals.

We are specialists in logo and brand design that resonates with your customers. We also offer a range of creative business services. Anna Hartley embarked on her creative journey at Griffith College of Art in Brisbane, where she proudly earned her Bachelor of Photography degree in 2012, with a specialization in photojournalism. This academic pursuit not only fulfilled her love of learning and crea

tivity, but also kindled her passion for visual storytelling. Since those formative years, Anna's career has evolved through diverse experiences in Photography, Business, and Marketing. In 2019, she took a significant step forward by enrolling in Graphic Design studies at Billy Blue College of Art in Brisbane, enriching her creative skills further. These days, Anna's time is spent between her role as Graphic Designer at The Branding Business, where she works with corporate companies to produce outstanding branding and merchandise pieces, and her own business, where her focus is on brand story telling through a blend of Graphic Design and Photography. Amidst this, she also embarks on the adventure of keeping up with her energetic toddler, Cooper, and finding moments with her husband, Callan whenever she can.

The secret ingredient wasn't oregano.It was white space. šŸ•āœØ
14/06/2026

The secret ingredient wasn't oregano.

It was white space. šŸ•āœØ

09/06/2026
Its funny how the things that keep you going can be pretty similar to the ones that make you think about throwing in the...
05/06/2026

Its funny how the things that keep you going can be pretty similar to the ones that make you think about throwing in the towel🫠

What do you love or hate about running your own business? šŸ‘‡

Still Trying to appeal to everyone?...yawnI think this is one of the hardest things to learn when launching a business. ...
04/06/2026

Still Trying to appeal to everyone?...yawn

I think this is one of the hardest things to learn when launching a business. You don't actually want to appeal to everyone. Defining your audience will help you to define your brand look, messaging and just make the whole process way easier. This is something I include in every brand package. It's a non-negotiable.

The right branding doesn't just attract customers.
It attracts the right customers.

šŸ‘‡ Tell me: what's one thing about your business that isn't for everyone?

ā€œPeople will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel....
29/05/2026

ā€œPeople will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.ā€ - Maya Angelou

These words were spoken over 20 years ago but they've never been more relevent. With AI churning out flat, lifeless copy and creative, the human element is what we're now seeking out. Premium brands dont just look good, they connect to their audience through tone, texture, sound and atmosphere.

27/05/2026

Probably thinking about branding. Or coffee. Maybe both. ā˜•ļø

At this point, coffee has become less of a drink and more of a personality trait.

I unapologetically will:
travel an extra ten minutes to "the good coffee shop",
judge a cafĆ© slightly by its branding before I’ve even ordered,
and absolutely notice when the cups, menu, interiors, playlist, and social media all feel intentional.

It’s the feeling of walking into a space and instantly wanting to stay longer than you planned.

Which is probably why I’d LOVE to work more with cafĆ©s, roasteries, hospitality venues, and coffee brands moving forward.

The coffee industry is full of personality and experience-driven brands, and that’s exactly the kind of creative work I’m drawn to most.

So if you’re a cafĆ© owner, roastery, hospitality brand, or know someone building something cool in this space… hi šŸ‘‹ I’m ready whenever you are.

Now tell me…
What’s your Sunshine Coast go-to coffee spot? ā˜•ļøšŸ‘‡

If you’re overthinking every post… this is probably why šŸ‘€As a brand designer, I run into this all the time.I love creati...
27/04/2026

If you’re overthinking every post… this is probably why šŸ‘€

As a brand designer, I run into this all the time.

I love creating.
I love making something new and different.

But doing that every single time you post?
It’s time consuming… and honestly, confusing as hell for you.

Because if everything looks different,
nothing feels recognisable.

So here’s what I focus on instead:

I show up consistently,
while still bringing in a bit of personality.

Maybe it’s an unexpected design detail,
a slightly different take in the caption,
or the occasional curveball.

But underneath it all?
Same content themes.
Same core design style.

Less confusing for you.
Less work for me.

It’s a no brainer.

šŸ’” Try this:

1. Get clear on your message
Say what you do, who it’s for, and why it matters. Simply.

2. Lock in your brand style
Pick your colours, fonts, and overall feel — and stick to it.

3. Create a few go-to content themes
So you’re not reinventing the wheel every time.

You don’t need to come up with something new every time.
You just need something that makes sense. šŸ’„

šŸ‘‰ Save this for your next content day
šŸ‘‰ Tell me BRAND if you want help making this easier šŸ˜

Normal to me looked like a 9–5.Say yes to the boss.Tick the boxes.Wear the outfit.Smile and nod.It was comfortable… but ...
19/04/2026

Normal to me looked like a 9–5.
Say yes to the boss.
Tick the boxes.
Wear the outfit.
Smile and nod.

It was comfortable… but it never felt like me.

I wanted more.
More creativity.
More freedom.
More challenge.
I wanted work to actually work for me.

So I stepped off the path and started aha Creative.

And honestly?
There have been plenty of days where I’ve thought…
ā€œit would be easier to just go back.ā€

Back to predictable.
Back to safe.

But then I remember this:

ā€œNormality is a paved road. It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.ā€

Because the growth, the colour, the excitement… doesn’t happen on the safe path.

It happens when you step off it.

Was it uncomfortable? Yes.
Was it uncertain? Also yes.
But was it worth it? 100%.

šŸ‘‰ Tell me — when did you step off the path? Was it worth it? šŸ’­

šŸŽ‰ Turning serious science into something lively? Yes, please!You might remember seeing some of this project a while ago....
21/11/2024

šŸŽ‰ Turning serious science into something lively? Yes, please!

You might remember seeing some of this project a while ago... it took a little hiatus part way through, but I am happy to to share the finished product with you.

Here, I worked with the Communicable Diseases Branch (Qld Gov) to bring some fun (and clarity) to public health communication through engaging graphics for their E-learning platform. šŸ©ŗšŸ’”

It was a joy to take on such a meaningful project and make learning about health more engaging and digestible—because important info doesn’t have to be boring!

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