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Public past motivates design for the future

Not very often a small business emerges that you instinctively know is going to make a huge difference. Designstone is one such business in Canberra where it is already changing the face of public education. Paul Slinger and his staff have a passion for celebrating public education and the work of the profession, and have redesigned the public ‘look’ of a number of schools. The new designs are about the attributes of each school as well as highlighting the strong relationship between the schools and their communities. They have started a positive buzz about the ACT’s public schools that has not been heard for a long time in the suburbs.

Paul has a young family and doesn’t want to be coerced away from the public school system which has so positively influenced his life. He is intent on closing the gap between the quality of communication material produced by public and private education and believes that public education is more than capable of preparing our young people to become effective in Australia’s innovative and vibrant society. Paul says it is all about influencing positive attitudes towards public education and the results of his work are already showing that that is exactly what Designstone is doing.

Founded by Paul Slinger in 2007 Designstone combines versatile design skills with business know-how to untap amazing potential for their clients. The business has already been applauded for its excellence in the production of digitally printed material by winning a PAGE award in 2008. This is a communications company with drive and enthusiasm coupled with honesty and integrity – a combination that makes it stand out amongst its peers. Keep an eye on Designstone; it’s bound not to disappoint.

Reference: Michael Battenally, Co-President ACT Principals Association and President ACT Australian College of Educators - michael.battenally@ed.act.edu.au

Contact: Paul Slinger, Designstone Managing Director - paul@designstonegroup.com.au