Profile

At The National Grid, you’re not engaging a single agency — you’re stepping into a collective of some of the most respected creative minds in the industry.

Our resident talent includes:

James Dive — globally acclaimed public artist and Creative Principal of Studio Dive
https://home.studiodive.co/

Tim Millard — award-winning video producer and documentary maker
https://breaks-media.com/

Az Roberts — specialist in human-first customer experience
https://madewithmahi.com/

Bel Nowell — photographer, writer and producer spanning TV, commercial production, PR, fashion and publishing

James Carter — brand strategist and creative director with a focus on clarity, positioning and meaningful brand expression
https://cartercarter.com.au/

Pete Derbyshire — web development and eCommerce expert
https://www.webthinking.com.au/

Steve Busuttil — graphic designer and art director, a master of craft
https://www.busuttildesign.com.au/

Nikki Clark — strategist, brand storyteller and wordsmith

Resident Artist — Jaimee Paul — painting what needs to be protected, with purpose and precision
https://www.jaimeepaul.com.au/

And Lara Allport — Lara is an artist, illustrator and founder based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with over two decades of experience in branding, design and illustration. As founder of The National Grid and The Drawing Arm, she brings artists, designers and brands together through creative collaboration.

Lara also founded ALL•PORT Resort Collection, an Australian designer resort wear label featuring luxury silk robes printed with her original botanical artworks. Every print begins as a painting in her studio, bringing art and colour to pieces designed for relaxed days at home and escapes further afield.

She is also co-founder of Brookvale Arts District (BAD) and a partner of Art & Style Magazine, extending her work across art, design and the wider creative community.

https://allportresort.com.au/
https://thenationalgrid.com.au/
https://www.thedrawingarm.com.au/
https://www.brookvaleartsdistrict.org.au/
https://www.artandstylemagazine.au/
https://www.artandstylemagazine.au/