Dan Marshall may be relatively new to our city, but he’s no stranger to the world of graphic design. Starting his career in the UK in the 90s, Dan has developed a strong freelance brand and branched out as a children’s book author.
In an age when companies around the world pay huge lip service to doing something positive, it’s a welcome relief to see one that does things properly. Newcastle-based Guts Creative is a living example that doing good can be good for business.
The Roost often helps Newcastle feel like home for our international members. For English-born graphic designer Lisa Halliwell, the strong community feel in the co-working space was a huge draw.
Illustrator and artist Ben Mitchell is one of our longest serving Roosters (and self-appointed Roost Legacy Officer), though it appears he’s still got plenty of ideas for how to give back to his creative community.
For Myf Garven, who celebrated her first anniversary as a Rooster this November, freelance life is about having the freedom to learn and to explore new disciplines.
2019 sees Michael Hearne, founder of Blackfish Graphic Design, celebrate his 11th year of self-employment in Newcastle. A member of The Roost since 2016, Michael has seen his business grow in leaps and bounds since starting.
As Roost president and full-time freelancer, Andy Jones has a busy life. His journey, however hectic, has been positive and his recent professional rebranding is a testament to how far he’s come.
Hailing from Scotland, David had previously been a member of Coburg House Art Studios in Edinburgh. “Coburg felt like a family, and I knew I wanted to find that sort of community again.”
It was with a teary eye that The Roost said goodbye to one of its longest-serving Roosters at the end of April 2019.
Photographer Mitch Lee first joined The Roost in 2010, when some of his friends from TAFE established the not-for-profit under the Renew Newcastle initiative.
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