About Us

Experienced Creatives. Refreshingly down to earth.

Our People

We are a small group of hard working, award winning, creative people who figured out a long time ago that most clients would rather talk directly with the creative people who produce their work. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with our clients and the success of their brands. Our senior creatives are highly regarded in the industry and have won many Australian and International awards for their work. You'll work directly with our Senior Designer, Art Director and Writer. They are the people who will work on your project. They are the people you will talk to every time.

Our creative people have worked in some of the country’s top Design Studios and Advertising Agencies. Over the last two decades we've contributed to the success of some of Australia’s most iconic brands: CUB, Yellow pages, Sorbent, Mercedes-Benz, RACV, HBA, Australia Post, Ford, Origin Energy, Ripcurl, Tooheys, and Wedgewood; just to name a few. We’ve also produced some great work on Australia’s smallest and emerging brands - and everything in between. We see every job, no matter how small, as a chance to do something terrific for our clients.

Richard Cooke - Creative Director | Designer

Richard has more than 25 years experience as a Graphic Designer. He has worked in Melbourne, Sydney, Cambridge and London. Over the years he’s worked on some of Australia’s biggest brands and won countless awards in the process. Prior to ThompsonCooke Creative, he ran his own successful Design Studio for 15 years. In his other life Richard is a keen surfer who has travelled extensively throughout Indonesia and Europe… He’s also a classic car nut, who has recently restored his 1968 Triumph TR5 after 20 long years. A 1929 Ariel 500cc motorbike is currently in a zillion pieces…

Our Studio

Our studio is located right in the heart of St Kilda, just a five-minute walk from St Kilda Beach, Acland Street and The Palais Theatre. It’s a beautiful light filled space with high ceilings and big warehouse style windows. No. 9 Inkerman Street houses a range of other creative businesses as well as Mr Wolf Wine Bar and Restaurant downstairs. We’re also lucky enough to be surrounded by an abundance of fabulous café’s and just around the corner, there’s an artisan bakery that serves up the most delicious croissants in Melbourne. Any wonder our clients love to coming to our studio for meetings? Coffee and treats anyone?

Our Awards

Ultimately our success is measured by the success of our clients and the design and advertising campaigns we create. Listing our awards is a way of reassuring our clients and potential clients that we have and will continue to provide work of the highest standard.