About

Smarta by Design is an independent Sydney-based graphic design practice with a creative, considered and intelligent approach to design. We’re passionate about bringing ideas to life, exceeding expectations and building lasting client partnerships.

With experience working alongside not-for-profits, foundations and organisations across the education, health, government and environmental sectors, we take a collaborative approach to every project. Combining creativity with clear thinking, we transform client briefs into meaningful design solutions across a broad range of disciplines, including brand identity, publication design, accessible document design, direct marketing and fundraising appeals.

Inspired by smart design and considered thinking, we work flexibly and within budget to help clients connect meaningfully with their audiences.

Smart design, every time.

Sandra Marta – Director

Sandra Marta has been practising design for over 20 years, having worked at some of Australia’s leading design studios before establishing Smarta by Design in 2006. Sandra is an intuitive and conceptual thinker dedicated to ensuring brand consistency for her clients.

What our clients say…

Smarta by Design is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their strong commitment to customer service, excellence in design, and fantastic understanding of our business has made them a great connection for SBS.
Ashleigh Lane – SBS

Your incredible talent and endless patience is what finally got the Francis Effect book done – that you so much. Couldn’t do it without you.
Lana Turvey – Catholic Mission

It was always an absolute pleasure working with Smarta by Design and I would highly recommend them. They have a strategic and creative eye which is rarely matched in this game and great attention to detail. They encourage and relish a challenge and work very collaboratively with their clients, creating true partnerships to achieve the best results. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
Nicola Reeves – Former Head of Marketing, YWCA NSW

Our Creative Services

Brand
Corporate identity
Brand strategy
Rebranding
Brand development
Brand management
Branding guidelines

Print
Annual reports
Prospectuses
Corporate profiles
Book design
Magazines
Proposals
Brochures
Accessible document design
Appeal design
Direct marketing
Newsletters
Resource kits
Information graphics
Posters
Invitations
Advertising
Flyers

Templates
PowerPoint templates
Word templates

Environmental
Trade show displays
Marketing suites
Signage
Exhibition design
Point of sale
Banners

Web
Electronic Direct Mail
Electronic Newsletters
Website design

Our clients

AEGN (The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network)
AIA (Agricultural Innovation Australia)
AILC (Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre)
Cadence Australia
Catholic Foundation
Catholic Mission
City of Sydney
CBS (Community Based Support)
Garvan Institute
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Gymnastic NSW
Jody Graham
MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia)
Montgomery Investment Management
Neighbour Connections
Nutshell
OC Grant Tax Agent & Accountant
Pancakes on the Rocks
Parenting Research Centre
Planet Boab
Pup N Pussy
Red Cross NSW
RPA Newborn Care
SBS
SCHN (Sydney Children Hospital Network)
Silky Property Group
Sisters of Charity
St Vincent’s de Paul Society
St Patrick’s College, Strathfield
SuperFriend
Social Ventures Australia
The Wong Way
Transport NSW
Trapeze
UTS (University of Technology)
Vitale Design
Wilderness Society
Women’s Legal Centre
YWCA NSW

and many more…