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.

Contact

Reuben Mergard is available for commissions and collaborations. Email for more information.

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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.

Press/Publications

TDK Awards, Interview, 2016

BADC Awards Archive 2018

BADC Awards Archive 2019

GOOD Design Awards Archive

Mindsparkle Mag Feature, Babel Creative

Inspofinds Book 2

LogoLounge Book 13