# Red Ochre Republic > Indigenous Creative Design --- ## Pages - [Sample Page](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/sample-page/) - [Home](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/) - [Indigenous Design](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/indigenous-design/) - [Our People](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/our-people/) - [Our Work](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/our-work/) - [Our Impact](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/our-impact/) - [Contact](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/contact/) - [Shop](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/shop/) - [About](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/about/) - [Leigh Harris - Aboriginal Designer](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/leigh-harris-aboriginal-designer/) - [beta page](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/beta-page/) - [Indigenous Placemaking](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/indigenous-placemaking/) - [Immersive Experimental Design](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/immersive-experimental-design/) --- ## Posts - [Great Barrier Reef Foundation](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/great-barrier-reef-foundation/) - [ReefTO Honour | Respect | Hope](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/great-barrier-reef-traditional-owner-taskforce/) - [Projects_IFIP](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/projects_ifip/) - [Mentoring our next generation of Indigenous designers](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/mentoring-our-next-generation-of-designers/): As part of our design practice, we support Indigenous Design Labs, a youth-based program that targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait... - [Projects_THL Reconciliation Action Plan](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/projects_thl-reconciliation-action-plan/) - [Projects_Movember](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/projects_movember/) - [Projects_IMOS_Indigenous_Design](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/projects_imos_indigenous_design/) - [Diversity in creative design](https://redochrerepublic.com.au/diversity-in-creative-design/): We wanted to share some thoughts on diversity in design. As graphic designers, we create visuals that make a big... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages --- ## Posts As part of our design practice, we support Indigenous Design Labs, a youth-based program that targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders between 12 and 25 years and provides a headstart opportunity in the design and creative industries. As a creative agency based in Cairn, we engage the local communities to contribute to design projects, through hands-on learning and mentoring. The self-funded program has been running since 2021. We encourage participants to gain valuable skills and knowledge in the creative industries. Indigenous Design Labs provides the experience of working in a studio environment and working with community organisations and corporations to achieve their vision. As part of the program, young people learn ideation using pen and paper, right through to using industry standard software such as Adobe Creative suite. Our primary aim is to provide First Nations youth real-world opportunities to activate their creativity in the digital and design space. We also want to provide a culturally safe space for young people to express their creativity, their ideas and narratives. Indigenous Design Labs creates meaningful quality designs with First Nations influence, while up-skilling their talents along the way in the creative industries where they can thrive. Beyond 2025, we hope to continue to strengthen and grow this collaboration. For more information about the program please visit:https://indigedesignlabs. com. au/ --- We wanted to share some thoughts on diversity in design. As graphic designers, we create visuals that make a big first impression and lasting impact on people. We’re always coming up with new ways to tell stories while also respecting tradition. Diversity in design is important for a few reasons. As Indigenous designers, we want to carve out new space for our work and share our messages with more people. We aim to promote modern design as part of our work and teaching. We have the tools to share the rich cultures of Indigenous peoples, while also showing how design can reflect individuals and groups. We want to create unique designs that represent diverse cultures, but also modern looks that show who we are today. Diversity is also key because design should challenge stereotypes. As Indigenous Designers, we need skills for different styles to reach different audiences. In our work, we create designs for Reconciliation Action Plans to challenge expectations and tell brand stories around shared values. We hope to bring communities together and have a wider impact. We want to provide a positive learning experience for people. Diversity in design here offers a way to show who we are as people and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can fit into new business models focused on environment, society and governance. Overall, diverse design can break down barriers and share untold stories and views with more people in various styles while honouring the past, present and future. To check... --- ---