The Katz Design Group is located in Brunei Darussalam, on the ‘Land Below the Wind’ side of the island of Borneo. And thanks to the ease of the Internet, they might as well be in the office next door. They also work out of the United Kingdom as well as the US of A, with an international mix of employees from the US, Brunei, China, Ireland and Malaysia.

The Katz<i> Design Group specializes in developing both print and digital media solutions for corporate, educational and entertainment enterprises. The client list includes: the British High Commission, British Council, CfBT, Main House, TotalFinaElf, Brunei Shell, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, MVisions, Brunei Music Society, SunSuria MicroSystems, to name just a few.

They say two heads are better than one and on that I can certainly concur. Catherine Morley (Cat), Founder of the Katz Design Group, is one of my collaborators on various projects and provides an alternate perspective during the design process. Working as an independent graphic design consultant can be isolating at times, but thanks to Cat, a smart second opinion is never far away.

She brings to the table an excellent design ability, combined with strong project management skills, and a sensitivity to the cross-cultural implications of a design. Pick a corner of the globe and it’s likely Cat’s lived there, or at least visited. A designer’s work, and their ability to solve a communications challenge, is often based in their life experiences and their breadth of knowledge. It’s often what we pull from to find the right solution. Given that, she has more than an abundant supply. Make no mistake - although Cat may appear to be a feisty blonde haired, blue-eyed lass, this designer is a first-class citizen of the world.

For relaxation, Cat plays with watercolor, mixed media, pencil, and the occasional sculpture. You can see a selection at the gallery on the Katz site. She is also an avid gardener (from whom I could learn a trick or two) and, from what I hear, an avid Bridge player. For a look at Cat's work, visit her site at: http://www.katzidesign.com.

Thanks Cat!