Olivia Gatt is an award-winning creative leader and visual problem solver, specialising in creative direction, art direction, and design.
With a strong creative background, Olivia creates from a base of art and design principles and a refined intuition (not just opinion). These philosophies guide and define her approach to design, advertising, and creative strategy.
As a passionate and inspiring storyteller, Olivia finds and kindles excitement in every project, motivating teams to dream big.
Olivia’s strategic and sophisticated approach develops beautiful and functional work. She applies her experience and insight into human-centred design to foster innovation, actualise ideas, and achieve intended results.
Olivia’s in-depth understanding of design helps deliver the best solutions and strategies to bring expert work to a wide range of clients, such as Amazon, NAB, BMW, DuluxGroup, and Myer. Through visual narratives, attention to detail, and her ability to bring passion and excitement to a project, Olivia is adept at actualising innovative ideas.
Olivia facilitates support networks for young people in the advertising and design industry, through her time as Chair of Youngbloods Victoria, mentoring young creatives through Assisterhood, being a member of MADC's The Aunties, and as an educational guest speaker.
The nitty gritty
Academic Presentations
RMIT
Swinburne
Billy Blue College of Design
Collarts
LCI Melbourne
Youngbloods
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Awards and Recognitions
2023 Victorian Premier's Design Award Finalist
2023 B&T 30 Under 30 Shortlistee (Top 15)
2022 B&T Women in Media Awards Winner
2021 42nd AWARD Awards Bronze Winner
2019 Amazon Alexa Cup Global Winner
2019 ABC Gruen "The Pitch"
2019 AdNews Young Gun
2017 Avant Card Postcard Award
Select Client Experience
Amazon
NAB
BMW
DuluxGroup
Bupa
Myer
Victoria State Government
Mercedes
Mars
Bondi Sands
AFL
Cleanaway
TAC
Museums Victoria
La Trobe University
Nelson Alexander
Australia Post
Where to now?