We create brands who truly know themselves and are empowered to tell their story through creative that connects—resonating with real people, to have real impact.
Founded in 2006, Ortolan was created as a purposeful and inspiring place to work—a full-service creative agency where empathy, creativity and strategic thinking come together to build enduring brands. With over 25 years’ experience each, Chloe and Simone bring a unique blend of vision, rigour and design excellence, working in close collaboration with clients to create brands that are both beautiful and lasting.
Our role combines deep listening, thoughtful guidance, and solving problems using insight, empathy, knowledge and experience—all to design elegant solutions which create deeper connections and meet measurable business goals. Solutions that elevate brands to their highest potential, deliver impactful outcomes, and drive responsible, sustainable growth that evolves with purpose.
Our combined skills run across multiple disciplines and all stages of the creative process, from concept to creation and production.
We deliver end-to-end solutions with strategic depth and technical breadth, while being responsive, agile and invested in every project.
Collaboration is key to our process. With each unique brief we listen carefully to clients who hold the same shared value of design as a way to lift brands to their highest potential. We love to see the positive transformation of brands, and the people and businesses behind them.
Strategy
- Brand Strategy
- Brand Architecture
- Campaign Strategy
- Product Strategy
Brand
- Naming
- Brand Identity
- Brand Storytelling
- Brand Art Direction
- Tone of Voice
- Copywriting
- Brand Guidelines
Campaign
- Campaign Identity
- Campaign Art Direction
- Campaign Messaging
- Full Service Production
- Print & Outdoor
- Film & Motion
- Social Content & Ads
Digital
- Website Architecture
- Prototyping & Wireframes
- Website UI & UX
- Build Production
- E-Commerce
- Packaging
- Publications
- Editorial Design
- Stationery
- Promotional
Spatial
- Placemaking
- Activations
- Signage & Wayfinding
- Site Branding
- Interior Consultation
We’re an experienced, big-thinking and detail-oriented team of brand strategists, designers, art directors and producers.
A small but brilliant team, our expertise extends through a carefully curated network of specialists to output thoughtfully executed solutions regardless of project scope.
| Chloe Quigley | Founder & Managing Director |
| Simone Elder | Founder & Creative Director |
| Mel Cousipetcos | Design Director |
| Deb Goode | Account Director |
| Annette Dennis | Senior Designer |
| Amelia Goss | Designer / Art Director |
| Aleks Markovic | Art Director |
| Christopher Simon | Designer |
| Stephanie Finn | Accounts |
| Felicia Madzzar | Account Manager |
| Bianca Toniolo | Account Manager |
We understand that brilliant design thrives when nurtured by a thoughtful workplace culture.
We’ve intentionally cultivated an environment based on supportive relationships—where all perspectives are valued, and where collaboration and dedication to craft meets ethical practice. Our core values:
A supportive culture
We work hard to create a culture that supports individuals, encourages and nurtures the growth of talent, and advocates for a healthy life balance.
Collaboration & partnership
We collaborate within our own multi-disciplinary team, with our network of specialists and with our clients, because diverse perspectives strengthen the work, improves problem solving and leads to more thoughtful, innovative, high-quality user-centred design outcomes.
Conscientious & dedicated
We are responsible, attentive and thorough, from strategy to outcome, to maintain a consistently high standard of work. We’re enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working, putting in time, effort, and focus because we’re passionate about and committed to doing great work.
Equality & inclusion
We are B-Corp certified, and hold a strong belief that an accepting and equitable society is good for everyone. We like to do work with purpose, that betters people, community and planet.
Ethical
We make it a priority to work with local suppliers, and to give back through donations and pro-bono work for clients and causes that move the industry, culture and humanity forward.
Our B-Corp certification reflects our deeper commitment—creating work that resonates with purpose and generates positive impact for people, communities, and our shared environment.