I specialise in designing reports that help public and private sector teams and their consultants build trust, engage stakeholders and compel decision-makers.

Do you have an important report or strategy, but you’re unsure how to present it in a way that drives engagement, trust and investment?

Matt James is a designer who helps government, councils and sector specialist teams turn dense, high-stakes material into communication that cuts through, brings stakeholders with them and inspires action from decision-makers.

If you need your next report, strategy or plan to land with clarity and move people book a 15-minute call below.

100+ reports, strategies and plans designed to drive real-world outcomes

Matt has spent years shaping complex information into publications that create momentum across economic development, regional renewal, tourism and visitor economy, community engagement, annual reporting and policy communication.

He understands the pressure points: limited attention, diverse stakeholders, tight deadlines and the need for communication that stands up in public, political, and funding contexts.

The result is work that doesn’t just look polished — it performs. It makes projects easier to champion. It strengthens trust. It unlocks investment and garners support.

Matt’s clients include government departments, council teams and leading consultancies across Australia, where his design has helped move strategies from draft—to endorsed—to implemented.

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What we can cover in a free 15-minute communication strategy session:

  • How professional design increases trust, clarity and engagement so your report actually gets read and acted upon.

  • How strong visual communication can elevate your region or project and make a compelling case to investors and partners.

  • How to structure your report or strategy so stakeholders stay with the story and understand what matters most.

  • How to present data, insights and recommendations with clarity, confidence and credibility.

  • How I ensure your project runs smoothly, expectations are managed and deadlines and budgets are met.

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