Engage with ambition

Audiences’ attention has never been so stretched. At the same time, there are unparalleled opportunities to connect ideas and knowledge with global audiences. But it’s increasingly challenging to grab and hold their attention. 

Working with clients to understand their engagement challenges, I devise and execute creative solutions to achieve your goals. I offer strategic communication, creative direction and production across video, photography and podcasting.  

Working together towards your success, I specialise in content and communication for education, research and innovation.

With over 15 years of experience creating content in higher education, my own PhD investigates creative innovation in knowledge exchange; and how universities can more creatively translate research to effectively engage high value audiences and scale their research impact.

  



“Throughout our collaboration, Dan was communicative, responsive, and solution-oriented—always suggesting approaches that aligned with our budget and timelines. His strong understanding of science communication was particularly valuable, helping us convey complex research in a clear and engaging way. Dan’s collaborative style, technical expertise, and thoughtful approach made the process smooth and significantly less stressful. His work has been a valuable asset to QUBIC, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with him.“
Rachael Birks - Chief Operating Officer, ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology

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Transcend expectations of corporate marketing to take audiences on a cinematic voyage with inspiring content.


Authentic stories emerge from the collaborative relationship I develop with my clients and creative partners.

Thought leadership to engage and connect with the right people.


Express visions of the future with brand campaigns that get beneath the surface, to the heart and soul, and bring purpose to life.

Frozen frames

The goal of most creative content is to start a conversation with somebody to fulfil a purpose. Spark curiosity; awaken something; convey a message. A photo shouldn’t be treated any differently.

Borrowing words from Jean-Paul Sartre, on most photographs: “The photograph leaves me so unaffected that I do not even form an image.” That’s the challenge—in a world of image abundance—to create photos with spirit.

Selects from a recent billboard campaign.

 
Alongside my creative practice I teach in the Master of Digital Communication. I am a digital media researcher, speaker, and workshop facilitator. In collaboration with my clients, I design and deliver bespoke professional development training.

Working with audiences as diverse as AI researchers on YouTube; neuroscientists on TikTok; business academics and innovators raising their industry profiles; and entrepreneurs perfecting their pitch, my areas of expertise include audience engagement, creative knowledge exchange, and digital storytelling.

Sessions include, but aren’t limited to, Engaging for impact: connecting with industry and your community and Identity and impact: connecting with your inner creative self.

Clients have included The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) and the Digital Media Research Centre (QUT); Tech and Policy Lab (University of Western Australia); Swinburne Innovation Studio; UTS Graduate Research School; and Griffith Business School.

“As public engagement in research becomes ever more pressing, Daniel delivered an excellent introduction where students could begin to consider their voice and how they engage with video content for research communication in the future.”
Sally Storey, ADM+S

"It was a really engaging and helpful session, and I have received lots of positive feedback from our participants"
Willow Macpherson, Griffith Business School

Check out an example of my professional development resources with the free series, Making better research videos.