Design grounded in clarity, restraint and experience.

Noakes Design creates visual communication that is clear, deliberate and built to last. The studio believes strong design comes from strategy, experience and knowing when to do less, not more. For more than 20 years Noakes Design has crafted authentic branding and marketing assets for clients ranging from start-ups and not-for-profits to national organisations and across industries including financial, digital, telecommunications, light industrial, architecture, education, retail and healthcare. The studio’s work has been recognised with several awards, including the winner for Business Excellence Professional Services in the Women With Altitude awards plus s bronze in the National Printing Industry Creativity Awards.

Heather Noakes, founder of Noakes Design, formalised her training at Randwick College, Enmore Design Centre and top Sydney studios Gaven Design and Impress Design before taking a position at Netherlands-based agency Wissel Marketing Communications. She brings this foundation and international perspective to every project, helping businesses show up with clarity and confidence. Heather listens carefully, asks the right questions, and turns ideas into thoughtful design that feels authentic. Her process is collaborative, clear, and results in work that looks good, works hard, and is built to last.

2026 Women With Altitude Awards
WINNER - Excellence in Business Professional Services
Finalist - Solo Trailblazer
Finalist - Passion & Perseverance

PICA National Print Awards
NSW BRONZE WINNER - Digital Booklets / Catalogues / Magazines