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Vanessa Cullen is the Founder and Principal of Forward Thinking Design (established 2003). Vanessa is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Bachelor of Design (Hons, UNSW) & a Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies (Deakin).

She is a past Junior Vice President of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Shop and Office Fitting Association and has over two decades of experience in business/brand strategy, user experience and design.Vanessa has been the recipient of a number of business awards and has been profiled in 'The Book of Amazing People', 'IF SHE CAN, I CAN', 'Entrepreneurial Heart' books and several podcasts.
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Established almost 2 decades ago, Forward Thinking Design is the first and only business/brand/built environment strategy and design social enterprise of its type in Australia. Where human centricity and creativity meets design thinking and project management, we help ethical organisations improve themselves and their spaces.
Forward Thinking Design is one of the most awarded business strategy, brand and built environment design studios in Australia. We provide compelling and cost effective solutions to the following clientele: restaurants and hospitality, retail, services, health and fitness, sporting clubs and, public and entertainment venues.
Reviews (3)
Kyle Ford
Kyle Ford
Aug 17, 2020
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Vanessa went above and beyond to help me out in a circumstance that was not exactly straight forward. She understands the industry and is willing to think outside the box to assist her clients. Thanks Vanessa.
Graham Hand
Graham Hand
Aug 20, 2019
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Big thanks to team at FTD for taking on the design and fitout of our office.
Couldn't be more happier with the professional service and post service.
Bhavani Baumann
Bhavani Baumann
Jun 24, 2019
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Amazing care and attention to detail. Vanessa went above and beyond our expectations and really had our best interest at heart. Highly recommend.