// ABOUT US

Thoughtful design for brands that care.

Saturday Design Studio is a boutique independent graphic design, branding and illustration studio based in Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW. We partner with clients locally, across Australia and internationally to create strategic, creative and beautifully crafted design that helps businesses, brands and destinations stand out.

Led by designer and illustrator Jemma Ortiger, the studio specialises in brand strategy and identity, custom logo design, website design, destination branding, packaging, print, signage, editorial design and hand-drawn illustration. From ambitious small businesses and creative startups to authors, councils and tourism organisations, every project is approached with thoughtful strategy, clear communication and a genuine passion for meaningful design.

Portfolio

Billboard advertisement with scenic landscape of greenery, river, and mountains in the background, promoting Bellbrook, Macleay Valley, NSW, with the slogan 'IT'S IN OUR NATURE' and the website macleayvalleycoast.com.au.

Jemma Ortiger

Lead Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Brand Strategist
Mel Sharpe

Graphic Designer, Researcher and Social Media Manager
Bruce McIntyre

Strategist & Business Consultant

A poster advertising breakfast at Breeze, showing a bowl of smoothie topped with fruit and a chocolate treat, and a green smoothie drink with a striped straw, against a blurred outdoor background, surrounded by green tropical leaves.

What We Believe

At Saturday Design Studio, we believe design should feel as good as it looks. We’re not here to follow trends - we’re here to uncover what’s true to you and help you communicate it clearly. Our approach blends strategy with storytelling, and detail with intention, so your brand feels grounded, professional and uniquely yours.

We’re passionate about working with purpose-led businesses, local brands, and creative founders across coastal NSW and Australia. From Port Macquarie to Byron Bay, Bellingen, Forster, the Blue Mountains and beyond - if your brand needs design that connects, you’re in the right place.

Our approach to AI

AI is changing the creative industry, and we believe it's a tool to consider thoughtfully, but recognise its limitations as well. At Saturday Design Studio, we use AI to support research, streamline workflows and improve efficiency where it adds genuine value. But strategy, creative thinking and original design remain firmly human. Every brand, illustration and website is crafted with an understanding of the people it's designed for. AI can speed up parts of the process, but it can't replace face-to-face conversations, creative problem-solving or the originality that makes a brand memorable.

FRIENDS WE’VE MADE ALONG THE WAY…

The team at Saturday Design Studio was extremely easy to work with and communication was great. We were able to come up with my new logo and branding toolkit really quickly and I absolutely love the result! Highly recommend!

- Bec P, TMJ Therapies
Jemma is a dream to work with – she pulled together all the ideas I had and created a brand I feel proud of. Not only is she professional, talented and efficient, but she also cares deeply about her clients and what she does for them. I 100% recommend working with Jemma – whether it be branding, graphic design or illustration, you would be lucky to have her in your corner.

- Meg M, Unearthed Creative
I recently used Saturday Design Studio to create a logo for my Business. The level of work was extremely professional. Jemma was fantastic with communication throughout the process, and I was very satisfied with the final result.

- Craig S.
Jemma not only nailed the brief she smashed it out of the park. Jemma took my rough concept and transformed it into an amazing reality that is vastly superior to anything I could have imagined.

- Michael G.