Meet the Rebel Behind the Brand

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Disarming Designs is a bold, rebellious Graphic & Brand Identity Design studio run by me, Shalayne, a Graphic Designer (+ occasional troublemaker) who doesn’t do vanilla. I’m a designer specialising in Brand identity design for Australian businesses + brands.


I give a shit about good design because your brand deserves to be seen, to be remembered. I’ve built this thing off passion projects, wild ideas + the kind of what-if-we-just-fucking-did-it moments that safe designers steer clear of. Every project I take on I view as a chance to push my design work further than what’s ‘expected.’


I took the educational route and obtained a Diploma of Graphic Design but honestly I believe great design isn’t about playing by the rules - it’s about taking the knowledge I acquired and shaking it up. Yes every decision I make has strategy behind it, but it’s also got guts, personality, and a healthy dose of attitude.

If you’re after safe and subtle… you’re in the wrong place.

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I believe.

“Strategy first. Chaos second. Great Design in the End".

Read how I create bold brand identities

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GET TO KNOW ME....FAST

Quickfire Shit You Probably Don't care to Know

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I'm a Designer, of course I’ve got more fonts than friends.

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Other than design I love JDM cars, Air Jordans + Plants.

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I'm Fur-mum to 5 Dog so yes I want to see pics of your dog.

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I swear more than I should (but you’ll love me for it).