Born 1997 in Brisbane,
Reuben Mergard is an Australian designer and artist.
Being raised by designers, immersed in a family of creatives, Mergard’s work often exhibits his appreciation for those who serve others with their gifts. He also explores themes of adventure, revelation, and the joy of creation, hidden in the everyday.
Working with a vintage studio camera, and shooting on medium format film affords Mergard a contemplative slowness in his practice of picture-making. He creates much much of his art whilst exploring rugged Australian landscapes with friends.
With a commercial career in design, Mergard has honed his abilities across a range of mediums. He is particularly drawn toward the handmade, the analogue and the bespoke.
His branding work for businesses has been recognised in various national and international awards.
His artwork is collected in multiple private collections nationally.
Selected Exhibitions
Swell Festival, Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, Australia, 2024 (upcoming)
Mutual Intent, Brisbane Powerhouse (group exhibition), Brisbane, Australia, 2021
Shillington Design Showcase, Shillington College, (group exhibition) Brisbane, Australia, 2015
Creative Generations, Griffith University (group exhibition), Gold Coast, Australia, 2013
Selected Projects
DSR Branding, rebranding studio, lead designer, 2016–2022
Awards
Emerging Designer of the Year, Distinction, Australian Graphic Design Association, Australia, 2020
TDK Awards, Winner, The Design Kids, International, 2016
Andy Shillington Portfolio Grant, Shillington College, Australia, 2015
GHD Grant for Graphics Ability, Brisbane, Australia, 2014
2022, Brill, Logo Design: LogoLounge Book 13 Edition, Winner, LogoLounge, International
2022, Ensight, Logo Design: LogoLounge Book 13 Edition , Winner, LogoLounge, International
2022, Padmore, Logo Design: LogoLounge Book 13 Edition Logo, Winner, Lounge, International
2022, Pomona Distilling Co, Logo Design: LogoLounge Book 13 Edition, Winner, LogoLounge, International
2021, Brill, Brand Identity Suite, Gold, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Brill, Brand Identity: Logo Design, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Brill, Product Packaging: Range of Products, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Brill, Product Packaging: Single Product, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Brill, Product Packaging: Single Product, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Brill, Best Use of Packaging, Gold, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Brill, Best Visual Identity from the Food and Beverage Sector, Silver, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Ensight, Brand Identity: Logo Design, Gold, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Ensight, Brand Identity Suite, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Enspara, Brand Identity Suite, Finalist, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Enspara, Brand Identity: Brand Poster, Finalist, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Pomona Distilling Co, Best Use of Visual Property, Gold, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Pomona Distilling Co, Best Place or Nation Brand, Silver, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Pomona Distilling Co, Product Packaging: Single Product, Finalist, BADC Awards, Australia
2021, Barren Energy, Best Visual Identity from the Energy and Utilities Sector, Gold, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Barren Energy, Best Naming Strategy, Silver, Transform Awards, ANZ
2021, Barren Energy, Best Use of Copy Style or Tone of Voice, Bronze, Transform Awards, ANZ
2020, Reuben Mergard, Emerging Designer of the Year, Distinction, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Brill, Communication Packaging, Winner, Good Design Awards, Australia
2020, Brill, Brand Expression, Merit, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Brill, Branding: Small Business, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Brill, Packaging: Food & Beverage, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Brill, Small Brand Identity, Finalist, Best Design Awards, ANZ
2020, Brill, Packaging / Boutique, Finalist, Best Design Awards, ANZ
2020, Ensight, Corporate Identity: Logos & Trademarks, Merit, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Ensight, Branding: Small Business, Merit, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Ensight, Small Brand Identity, Finalist, Best Design Awards, ANZ
2020, Enspara, Branding: Small Business, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Enspara, Print: Posters, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Enspara, Small Brand Identity, Finalist, Best Design Awards, ANZ
2020, Barren Energy, Writing for Design, Merit, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Barren Energy, Branding: Small Business, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2020, Pomona Distilling Co, Branding: Small Business, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Typography for Design, Merit, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Branding: Small Business, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Corporate Identity: Logos & Trademarks, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Brand Expression, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Websites, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Miscellaneous, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Brand Identity Suite, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Brand Identity: Logo Design, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Branding: Small Business, Bronze, BADC Awards, Australia
2019, Babel Creative, Small Brand Identity, Finalist, Best Design Awards, ANZ
2019, Cubo Constructions, Corporate Identity: Logos & Trademarks, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Cubo Constructions, Typography for Design, Finalist, AGDA Awards, Australia
2019, Cubo Constructions, Brand Identity: Logo Design, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2018, Snacks for Life, Brand Identity: Single Element, Gold, BADC Awards, Australia
2018, Snacks for Life, Brand Identity: Logo Design, Silver, BADC Awards, Australia
2018, DSR Christmas Wine, Self Promotion: Direct Mail, Finalist, BADC Awards, Australia
Collections
Reuben Mergard’s work features in various private collections nationally.