VANESSA SAPORITO

About me

I’ve been designing brands and campaigns for over 14 years, and I’m still curious about every new brief, whether it’s a full rebrand or a small but meaningful piece of work.

Along the way I’ve led projects, collaborated with great teams, and mentored junior designers as they’ve grown into their roles.

I’m currently based in Sydney, working as a freelance Design Director and open to new opportunities and collaborations.

vanessa.sapo@gmail.com

Awards

2025

Best Awards
Gold - Michael Hill, New Era, Large Brand Identity
Bronze - HUSK, Lightyears from Home, Design

AGDA
Distinction - Michael Hill, New Era, Sales & Development

Distinction - HUSK, Lightyears from Home, Design For Good, Social & Community

Transform
Gran Prix - Michael Hill, New Era
Gold - Michael Hill, New Era, Best Visual Identity from the Retail Sector
Gold - Michael Hill, New Era, Best Brand Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning
Gold - Michael Hill, New Era, Best Brand Evolution (Consumer)

Effies APAC
Grand Prix - Michael Hill, New Era

2024

AGDA
Distinction - Michael Hill, New Era, Large Business

Merit - Michael Hill, New Era, Brand, Logos, Trademarks & Symbols

Mumbrella
Best use of user experience - Michael Hill, TenSevenSeven

Effies
Bronze - Michael Hill, New Era, Retail

BADC
Gold - Michael Hill, New Era, Design, Brand Identity Refresh
Silver - Michael Hill, New Era, Design, Logos
Bronze - Michael Hill, New Era, Integrated Media Campaign

2023

Clio Awards
Silver - Samsung, Reverse Auction

2021

AWARD Australia
2 x Gold - NRMA First Saturday, Direct Response
Gold - NRMA First Saturday, Integrated Campaigns
Gold - NRMA, First Saturday, Craft, Photography
Silver - NRMA, First Saturday Craft, Production Design
Bronze - NRMA, First Saturday, Creativity for Good
Bronze - NRMA, First Saturday, Press & Outdoor Advertising

Spikes Asia
Bronze - NRMA First Saturday, Integrated Campaigns
Bronze - NRMA First Saturday, Brand Experience & Activation

2020

Cannes
3 x Silver & Bronze - NRMA, Safety Hub

Spikes Asia
Grand Prix - NRMA, Safety Hub
2 x Gold - NRMA, Safety Hub
4 x Silver - NRMA, Safety Hub

Clio Awards
Gold - NRMA, Safety Hub

One Show
Gold - NRMA, Safety Hub
Silver - NRMA, Safety Hub
Bronze - NRMA, Safety Hub

Adfest
Grand Prix - NRMA, Safety Hub

2019

Best Ads (Print)
Velocity Frequent Flyer, World Affairs

Cannes
Silver - LEGO, Making the List
Bronze - LEGO, Making the List

D&AD
Wood Pencil - LEGO, Making the List

Adfest
Grand Prix - LEGO, Making the List

AWARD
Bronze - LEGO, Make Someone’s Christmas