This is the bit I've pinned to the top

Katherine Fischer
Mar 27
2 min read

Updated: Apr 5

For me, it's about taking something out of nothing, figuring out exactly what kind of story you want to tell, and bringing together every element of the brand so the way that it speaks brings even more nuance into the way that it looks.

That's what I've contributed when collaborating at the studios I've worked in.

I've been the lone writer in the building for stretches of time and I've also led writing teams. I've mentored and I've tutored. And I get along with the other kids in the sandbox; strategists, designers, clients.

But at the end of the day, I love writing. It still gives me a thrill to come up with a great line or (especially, even) a very silly one—even if I know it's never going to see the light of day. It's why I keep on coming back. — 🏆 The hardware (judging and being judged)

D&AD 👩‍⚖️ Jury Member – Writing for Design 2023 Shortlist: Writing for Design – Brand Voice | Solo by MYOB 2025

Shortlist: Writing for Design – Storytelling | Rewrite 2024

Graphite Pencil: Writing for Design – Naming | NextSense 2022

AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association) 👩‍⚖️ Jury member: Design Crafts 2024

Merit: Brand and Identity | Large Business | The Prince Akatoki 2019

BEST Awards (NZ) Gold: Small Brand Identity | ROLUS 2024

Transform Awards ANZ Silver: Best use of copy style or tone of voice | Sydney Fish Market 2023 Gold: Best visual identity from the public sector | Sydney Fish Market 2023 Grand accolade: Best overall visual identity | Sydney Fish Market 2023 Bronze: Best use of copy style or tone of voice | Westpac 2020

Good Design Awards Winner | Communication Branding and Identity | NextSense 2022 Winner | Communication Branding and Identity | The Prince Akatoki 2021 —