Katie Quinn – Award-Winning Graphic Designer, Art Director & Food Photographer in Sydney.

Katie Quinn is an internationally award-winning graphic designer, art director, and photographer based in Sydney, Australia. With over 25 years of experience, she specialises in branding, packaging, book design, and food photography, delivering exceptional visual storytelling for global brands and businesses.

Expert in Graphic Design, Branding & Packaging

Katie’s expertise covers all aspects of graphic design, ensuring high-quality and impactful visuals. Her services include:

  • Logo & Brand Identity Design – Creating distinctive, memorable brand identities.

  • Corporate & Marketing Collateral – Designing brochures, business cards, annual reports, and presentations.

  • Packaging Design – Specialising in food and drink packaging that enhances brand presence.

  • Book & Editorial Design – Designing cookbooks, magazines, and print publications.

  • Website & Digital Graphics – Creating social media assets, web banners, and online branding materials.

  • Typography & Illustration – Integrating unique typography and hand-drawn elements for a signature style.

  • Print & Production Management – Overseeing the full process from concept to final print.

Food & Lifestyle Photography

Alongside her graphic design work, Katie is an internationally recognised food and lifestyle photographer, capturing stunning, editorial-quality images for restaurants, publishers, and food brands. Her skills include:

  • Cookbook Photography – Creating award-winning imagery for bestselling cookbooks.

  • Editorial & Magazine Photography – Contributing to publications like Delicious Magazine.

  • Advertising & Product Photography – Producing commercial imagery for food & beverage brands.

Global Experience & High-Profile Clients

Katie has worked with leading design studios in the USA, London, Dublin, New Zealand, and Australia, collaborating with top brands such as:

  • Sainsbury’s

  • Martha Stewart

  • Condé Nast

  • Delicious Magazine (alongside Jamie Oliver)

  • Penguin Australia & Penguin US (cookbook design & photography)

Award-Winning Photographer & Designer

Her exceptional work has earned her prestigious international awards, including:

  • James Beard Award Winner for Food Photography

  • Irish Cookbook Photographer of the Year (2022)

Founder of What Katie Ate & What Katie Curates

Beyond client projects, Katie runs two popular food blogs, sharing her passion for food photography, recipe development, and design:

  • What Katie Ate – Showcasing original food photography and recipes.

  • What Katie Curates – A collection of inspiring visual storytelling.

Passion for Creativity & Visual Storytelling

Katie’s love for music, typography, film, and packaging design fuels her creativity, influencing every project she works on. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every brand, cookbook, and packaging design tells a unique and engaging story.

Looking for a Sydney-Based Graphic Designer, Food Photographer, or Packaging Expert?

If you need high-end branding, packaging, food photography, or cookbook design, contact Katie Quinn for expert design solutions in Sydney and beyond.

Sydney, Australia | Available for international projects.

katiequinndesign@gmail.com

Select Clients

AMV BBDO, LONDON
BURGER KING, USA
CLEMENGERS BBDO, SYDNEY
COLES SUPERMARKET, AUSTRALIA
CONDE NAST, LONDON
COUNTRY STYLE MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA
DELICIOUS MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA, UK
DELTA AIRLINES, USA
DOMA GROUP, CANBERRA
ELLE MAGAZINE, SWEDEN
FAIRFAX MEDIA, AUSTRALIA
FCB ADVERTISING, SYDNEY
FERRERO, AUSTRALIA
FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE, NYC
HARPERCOLLINS, UK
HOUSE + GARDEN MAGAZINE, UK
IMAGE MAGAZINE, IRELAND
INSIDE OUT MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA
INTERBRAND, SYDNEY
JACOB’S CREEK WINES, AUSTRALIA
KELLOGG’S, AUSTRALIA
KERRYGOLD, IRELAND
KETTYLE MEATS, NORTHERN IRELAND
KITCHEN AID, AUSTRALIA
LEO BURNETT, SYDNEY
LITTLE NATIONAL HOTEL, SYDNEY
MARRIOT GROUP, USA
MARK BEST/MARQUE RESTAURANT, SYDNEY

MASTERFOODS, AUSTRALIA
MARTHA STEWART LIVING, NYC
MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA
MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL, IRELAND
MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT, DUBLIN
MCGETTIGAN HOTEL GROUP, IRELAND
MORRISON HOTEL, DUBLIN
MURDOCH BOOKS, AUSTRALIA
NODA ARCHITECTS, DUBLIN
ODLUMS, IRELAND
PENGUIN BOOKS AUS. + USA
PUBLICIS GROUP, IRELAND
QANTAS MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA
QUALIA, QLD
RAGLAN ROAD, DISNEYLAND, FLORIDA, USA
REAL LIVING MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA
ROTHCO, IRELAND
SAATCHI AND SAATCHI, SYDNEY
SAINSBURY’S, LONDON
SLATTERY CONSERVATION ARCHITECTS, DUBLIN
TESCO, IRELAND
THE DINNER LADIES, SYDNEY
TOURISM AUSTRALIA
TRIED AND TRUE DESIGN CO., NEW ZEALAND
UNITED FISH CO., NEW ZEALAND
VOGUE AUS. + JAPAN
WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRES
WOOLWORTHS, AUSTRALIA