Hello! I’m Kristen Willis, an illustrator and graphic designer, pedalling an independent creative studio where art and design meet.
I may be cannoli-sized,
but I'm piped with big ideas!
I’m a Brisbane-based creative who started her journey in Fine Arts and made the professional leap into Graphic Design. After many years of freelancing and collaborating with digital agencies, it was time to build a cosy nest for myself and honour my clients. I envisioned a haven that didn’t favour art or graphic design but championed the two. And so, Tondo Creative was born.
My Italian heritage and emotive response to daily life heavily influence my artistry. Nestled amongst the wilderness in my hilltop studio, I often recall the swish of sugar cane amongst the eucalypt. These memories fuel my creativity and bring me back to Nonna’s biscotti.
So welcome to my creative nook, where anything is possible. I look forward to hearing your story and dishing up unique solutions that make your eyes pop!
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (printmaking and drawing), James Cook University, 2006
- Cert IV in Graphic Design (CUV40303), Shillington College, 2011
I may be cannoli-sized,
but I'm piped with big ideas!
I’m a Brisbane-based creative who started her journey in Fine Arts and made the professional leap into Graphic Design. After many years of freelancing and collaborating with digital agencies, it was time to build a cosy nest for myself and honour my clients. I envisioned a haven that didn’t favour art or graphic design but championed the two. And so, Tondo Creative was born.
My Italian heritage and emotive response to daily life heavily influence my artistry. Nestled amongst the wilderness in my hilltop studio, I often recall the swish of sugar cane amongst the eucalypt. These memories fuel my creativity and bring me back to Nonna’s biscotti.
So welcome to my creative nook, where anything is possible. I look forward to hearing your story and dishing up unique solutions that make your eyes pop!
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (printmaking and drawing), James Cook University, 2006
- Cert IV in Graphic Design (CUV40303), Shillington College, 2011
As an illustrator, graphic designer and project manager Kristen is in a class of her own. She is highly creative and passionate about process, superbly organised, highly dedicated and habitually positive and focused.
Thomas Everingham Savage Interactive 
Kristen’s work ethic in completing a huge project with such a tight deadline is highly commendable. The quality and consistency of work produced coincided wonderfully with our vision.
Dr Kerrie TuitePrincipal Mt Alvernia College 
The output I get from Tondo is CONSISTENTLY far better than the ideas I had imagined and communicates to my clients in a stylish and effective manner. She's my secret weapon, and everyone thinks I am the genius behind my brand. Collaboration with Kristen keeps my work on time, on budget, and looking world class every time.
Rob LevyThe Digital Agent 
Rebranding I’ve always found an especially difficult task, letting go of the norm and changing it up a bit, but Kristen has plenty of patience, understanding, ideas and creativity. Nothing but a seamless process each time we've worked together.
Nikki KellyKellective by Nikki 
Rebranding I’ve always found an especially difficult task, letting go of the norm and changing it up a bit, but Kristen has plenty of patience, understanding, ideas and creativity. Nothing but a seamless process each time we've worked together.
Brady DownesLook Education 
Kristen has become my go to girl for all of our creative marketing. She is extremely talented, thorough and methodical with a great eye for detail. From complete business branding to designing beautiful websites, to creating attention grabbing vehicle signage, Kristen’s work is ALWAYS exceptional
Jody DillonVan Demons Vans 
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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
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