Opposite Competitors

Established in 2008 by Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill, our Melbourne based studio creates buildings and spaces for the hospitality, retail, residential, commercial and institutional sectors. We are an award-winning practice creating human-centred spaces that are emotionally resonant and contribute to everyday life. We draw on integrated architecture and interior design capabilities to bring each project’s full potential to life. Across a diverse portfolio, our approach is tailored to individual briefs and client needs, always seeking to make everyday experiences intuitive, valuable and meaningful through design thinking. Within this practice sits Platform, a specialist division dedicated to expressing brands in built form. Platform brings a complementary perspective, applying a strategic, brand-first lens that aligns environments closely with identity and commercial intent. Together, they form a connected practice—complementary in expertise, distinct in focus, and united in the pursuit of spaces that are authentic, effective and enduring.

Marine design services with specialisation around high speed wave piercing aluminium catamarans, lightweight marine structures,general marine design services. Also route planning, structural design and analysis, naval architectural services including damaged and intact stability etc

Dedicated to design that works. North Design & Branding is an established creative studio in North Sydney. We're a small team of designers with big ideas, specialising in branding, identity, print and packaging solutions for a growing and varied client base. With a wealth of experience and a love of good design, we develop strong ideas and deliver high quality work above and beyond our clients's expectations. Whether for a small business or a global brand, each design challenge is met with a generous dose of insight and foresight, and a strong sense of partnership. We believe great relationships manifest great results, and our personable approach ensures successful outcomes every time. Begin a journey with us and you'll soon find yourself heading in the right direction.