The Design Studio

Creative Cartoon Design for Brands, Media, and More

Illustrated tourist map of New South Wales by David Green

The Taxman editorial cartoon of a vampire over a savings piggy bank by David Green

Editorial cartoon collage on government and current affairs by David Green

Gojo's gluten-free biscuits cartoon advertisement with a dog by David Green

Cartoon Design Studio Australia – Custom Characters, Illustration, Branding & Point of Sale Design

Where bold ideas meet big personalities, and every line is crafted with purpose, creativity, and impact.

With over 30 years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, branding, and visual communications, David Green transforms ideas into powerful creative tools that inform, engage, and inspire. From custom cartoon illustrations and character design to branding, advertising campaigns, educational resources, and marketing materials, every project is designed to communicate messages clearly and memorably.

Design Studio Gallery

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Here’s how I help your business grow

At its core, this is a creative studio with a cartoon heart and a professional edge.

I specialise in:

Custom Character Design – Create characters that define your brand or story for Businesses
Visual Content for Branding – Memorable cartoon logos, mascots, and brand illustrations
Book & Editorial Illustration – Comic strips, spot art, covers & graphics for publishers
T-shirts & Merchandise – Artwork for apparel, prints, packaging, and promo items
Marketing & Social Media Cartoons – Eye-catching illustrations designed to grab attention
Explainer Cartoons & Infographics – Simplify your message with fun, digestible visuals
Conference Scribing & Event Artwork – Live-drawn visuals that communicate and entertain
Animation Frames & Comic Storyboarding – Visual storytelling across platforms
Cartoon Design Studio Australia – Custom Characters, Branding & Illustration

Educational cartoon infographic about lung cancer care by David Green

Stone the Crows crow mascot editorial cartoon by David Green

Mr Egg cartoon mascot character giving a thumbs up by David Green

Clean Em Up Bunnies mascot cartoon for Pioneer Services by David Green

Sydney RV Adventures cartoon map illustration by David Green

Sydney RV caravan finance advertisement cartoon by David Green

Who I Work With

I collaborate with:

Businesses & Startups – Looking for fresh visual branding or marketing assets
Media & Publishers – Needing professional illustrations for print or digital stories
Schools & Educators – Wanting playful visuals to make learning easier and more engaging
Event Organisers – Needing custom collateral or live-drawn conference content
Not-For-Profits & Clubs – Working with tight budgets and high impact goals

From quirky to corporate, comedy to commentary—cartoons are a powerful storytelling tool, no matter your sector.

They capture attention instantly, simplify complex ideas, and communicate messages in a way that words alone often can’t. Whether you’re looking to entertain, promote a brand, highlight a message, or celebrate a special occasion, cartoons bring personality, humour and impact to any project.

Used across marketing, publishing, corporate presentations, social media and personal gifts, cartoons create memorable visuals that people connect with and remember.

Why Use Cartoons in Design?

From political satire to product packaging, cartoons tell stories people actually remember.

Simplify Complex Ideas

Cartoons transform complicated concepts into clear, engaging visuals that are easy to understand, remember, and share. By combining humour with visual storytelling, cartoon illustrations can simplify technical information, explain processes, communicate key messages, and make abstract ideas more accessible to any audience. Whether used in education, training, marketing, or business communications, cartoons help improve comprehension, boost engagement, and increase information retention.

Grab Attention

A well-crafted cartoon instantly captures attention and helps your message stand out in a crowded marketplace. With bold visuals, expressive characters, and engaging humour, cartoons draw people in, spark curiosity, and encourage them to keep reading. Whether used in advertising, presentations, websites, social media, or marketing materials, cartoon illustrations create an immediate visual impact that makes your content more memorable and effective.

Universal Appeal

Cartoons have a unique ability to connect with people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Their visual nature transcends language barriers, making messages easier to understand and more engaging for diverse audiences. From education and healthcare to corporate communications, marketing, and publishing, cartoons bring warmth, personality, and relatability to any subject. A well-drawn cartoon can communicate ideas quickly, create emotional connections, and leave a lasting impression—regardless of industry or audience.

Add Personality

Inject humour, tone, and character into your content without saying a word.

Perform Anywhere

Cartoons thrive on social, web, print, and merchandise—they’re platform-proof.

Dabble Run Your Own Race cartoon board game illustration by David Green

How it Works

Every project starts with your goal, and ends with something unforgettable.

1. Brief & Concept

We chat about your idea, audience, and what you’re trying to achieve.

2. Sketch & Approval

I rough out ideas and work with your feedback to lock in the style.

3. Final Artwork

Delivered in the format you need—print-ready, digital, animated frames.

4. Usage Support

Need help applying it to web, social, merchandise or packaging? I’m here to help.

Past Projects Include

Trade show boot banners with custom mascots
Branded cartoons for major city councils
Commercial comic strips for newsletters
T-shirt lines for retail and charity campaigns
Cartoon avatars for online business profiles
Custom explainer slides & training materials
Visual notes drawn live at industry conferences

Editorial cartoon about Australian banking and the current environment by David Green

Pacific Towing cartoon illustration of tug boats in a busy harbour by David Green

Design Studio services

The Design Studio covers the full range of commercial cartoon and illustration work, all hand-drawn by David Green:

Character design and brand mascots — original characters that give your brand a memorable face, from concept sketches to final artwork.
Logo and brand illustration — cartoon logos and illustrated brand elements with personality.
Editorial and marketing cartoons — comic strips, editorial illustrations and campaign artwork for newsletters, advertising and social media.
Packaging and point-of-sale artwork — eye-catching illustration for products, displays and promotions.
Explainer and educational illustration — training slides, infographics and visual notes that make complex ideas clear.
Live event illustration — visual note-taking and live drawing at conferences and industry events.

Selected projects

A few examples of the branded characters and illustration work created through the Design Studio:

G’Day Dawgs, food brand mascot

A fun hot-dog mascot and logo created to give this food brand an instantly recognisable, friendly personality for signage and packaging.

Lakes Old Boys, sporting club mascot

A characterful pelican mascot for a local sporting club, designed to work across merchandise, signage and social media.

Pacific Towing, marketing illustration

A detailed, busy harbour scene packed with tug boats and characters, created as a hero marketing illustration for the business.

See more of this work in the Design Studio gallery and the corporate and other work gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of businesses do you work with?

David works with brands, small businesses, councils, sporting clubs, agencies and not-for-profits across Australia, on everything from mascots and logos to campaign illustration.

Do you design custom mascots and characters?

Yes. Original character design and brand mascots are a core part of the Design Studio, from first concepts through to finished artwork ready for print and digital use.

Is the artwork hand-drawn?

Yes. Every illustration is hand-drawn by David Green, drawing on over 30 years of professional experience. No AI, no stock art.

How do I get a quote?

Get in touch with a short brief and any references. David will discuss the concept, scope and timeframe, then provide a quote to suit your project.

Fast Turnaround

Need it yesterday? I’ve got you covered.

Clear Communication

No fluff. No confusion. Just solid creative updates all the way through.

Flexible file delivery

Print-ready files (+ optional printing), web formats, or direct-to-screen art—it’s up to you.

Let’s Collaborate

Got a bold idea, boring content that needs a lift, or a great brand in search of a mascot?

Let’s sketch something brilliant together.

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