— Approach
At the foundation, when taking on new collaborations, we look for like-minded folks
with big ideas and genuine love for what they do. Everything flows from that initial
connection. As people, more so than designers, we’re firstly lovers of culture, art and
knowledge. Through travel, music, food and nature, we’re constantly absorbing ideas
that filter through to our work.
We revel in the discovery of every project as an opportunity to reveal something new
and unseen. Through divergent research, inspired ideation, immersive solutions and
long-lasting bonds with our collaborators, we always aim to create something human,
relatable & contemporary. This output has led us to flexibly work across projects big,
medium and small in scope, industry, budget and reach.
And on a less serious note; if you can guess the song reference in our studio name,
this may also give you an insight to our (terrible) sense of humour.
— Team
The studio is led by work & life partners, Dane Kerr and Kasia Ilczyszyn (and their
rescue dog, Ela.) It’s a small, hands-on team, meaning you’re working directly with
the people behind the design.
We can proudly handle a tonne of specialised tasks in-house but if needed, we also
have a trusted network of talented collaborators to call upon in web development,
illustration, photography, animation, production and more, allowing us to deliver
enriched outcomes to your project.
Outside of studio practice, Dane and Kasia have taught Communication Design at Monash
University. Susu Studio also operates Footscray Office Of Design – a shared creative hub in the
heart of Footscray.
— ServicesWe are not limited to, but place an emphasis on; identity & branding, creative direction, publication & print, signage & environments, packaging, poster design, custom typography, illustration, web design, production management & consultancy.
— ClientsGriffin Theatre Company, Bridge Road Brewers, Altura Coffee, Forever Friends Animal Rescue, Aunty Donna, The Prince, Nagambie Brewery & Distillery, Mitchelton Wines, Hubert Estate, Monash University, Y Projects, Public Realm Lab, Maribyrnong City Council, Kuwaii, Loris, World Aeropress Champs, Saturday Quiz Time, Lumen People, Zelda Bakery, Ascension Magazine
— Contactstudio@susustudio.com
+61 423 079 099
@susu_studio
Level 1, 79 Nicholson Street
Footscray, VIC 3011
Australia
— AcknowledgmentSusu Studio acknowledges that we work and prosper on the country of First Nations' peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.