Josh Tharaldsen

Senior Graphic Designer

With more than a decade in the design industry, Josh blends creative solutions with a passion for strategic, impactful ideas. A qualification in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft, followed by a degree in Visual Communication Graphic Design from UniSA, formed the foundations of his dynamic career.

His creative path has included a stint in Paris, where he refined his craft before returning to Adelaide to make his mark at one of South Australia’s leading boutique design agencies.

Over the years, his work across all facets of design, including branding, digital, advertising, art direction and packaging has earned multiple industry awards, highlighting his ability to bring bold ideas to life with precision and substance.

At the heart of Josh’s approach is a commitment to crafting designs that surprise and delight while ensuring the creative process remains enjoyable. This ethos drives his work as a Senior Designer, where he continues to push boundaries, develop unique solutions, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Josh also dedicates time to judging AGDA awards, mentoring design students and contributing to tertiary education assessments, while sharing his expertise and championing the next generation of creative talent.

Over the years Josh has forged strong working relationships with past clients such as:

  • St Basil’s Homes (SA)
  • The Lane Vineyard
  • Harcourts Real Estate
  • Ambleside Distillers
  • Kind-ly Skincare
  • Luma Bar & Restaurant
  • Small Business Commissioner SA
  • Government of SA – Department of Energy and Mining
  • Pike & Joyce
  • Monoprix (France)
  • Helpmann Academy
  • Kirrihill Wines
  • Creative Native
  • Alliance College (SA)
  • &Peabody Spirits
  • SAAB Australia
  • Argo
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What our clients have to say

communikate et al understood our uniquely commercial and political landscape from the start to quickly become a valued member of our team. They’ve supported our major events and activations with great results that preserve our place as South Australia’s premier retail destination and navigated and mitigated risk when needed. Put simply, they’re responsive, supportive and just as invested in Rundle Mall’s success as we are.

Andrew White
Executive Manager, Adelaide Economic Development Agency

I’m a pretty annoying client. I change my mind. I go down tangents... you know, the whole founder thing!

communikate et al have been really good for us. Yes they know their stuff; yes they do good work; yes they design great brands… BUT - and this is a big BUT - they are not too precious about it.

They went to great lengths to genuinely understand our company and worked hand in hand with us to create the best possible outcome. That’s nice in today’s market. I would absolutely recommend them for branding and websites.

Tom Carlton
CEO, Bailey Abbott

It has been a pleasure working with you and team. Our brand refresh has been so professionally delivered and truly reflective of the brief provided when we first met. The team and I have enjoyed the journey, partnering and collaborating with you to position Nova Systems for success in our first re-brand in more than two decades.

Jessica Thomas
Director Corporate Affairs, Nova Systems

The South Australian Museum worked with communikate on a SA Tourism Award submission. The submission is a huge task with many moving parts and communikate helped bring it all together seamlessly. Always a pleasure working with CK!

Ashleigh Glynn
Communications Lead, SA Museum

The combination of extensive media experience, can-do attitude and respectful, attentive interpersonal communication made communikate et al a team who always sought to achieve the best outcomes for our Council and for our city’s premier public event. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for any major communications project and I look forward to working with them again on the Gala or any campaign needing the level of expertise and support which they provided Unley.

Kieran Weir
Media & Communications, City of Unley

“Working with communikate has been a game-changer for us. They consistently deliver high-quality, creative content that resonates with the various audiences across our different hotel brands. Their strategic approach and brand knowledge have made a remarkable impact. I highly recommend communikate for anyone looking to elevate their content.”

Sally Lord
Senior Marketing Manager, Pro-invest Group

I have worked with communikate et al for many years in a number of roles. They form an integral part of our team at Walara, having taken the time to understand our community and the two businesses that merged to develop a brand name and identity that reflects our shared values and vision for future growth in the lower mid-north region. communikate has created an extensive range of content and communication assets to establish us as a leading provider of aged care services in the region. We’ve received nothing short of positive feedback from our residents, their families and our staff.

Nino Di Sisto
Former CEO, Walara

communikate et al have provided a very clear marketing framework for Dockside Port Vincent, confidently and masterfully clarifying the vision and character of development. The developed Brand Story crafted by the team for the project inspires every stage of the development. The skill sets of the individual team members is legendary and the seamless working connectivity between the team functions provided a great business experience. I'm very happy to recommend the abilities and the work of communikate.

Peter Villis
Development Director, Dockside Port Vincent SA

We have loved working with the communikate et al team for our school campaign. Their professionalism, creativity, and strategic approach make the process both effective and enjoyable. The team is not only great to work with but also delivers outstanding results, providing a strong return on investment. Their expertise has been invaluable in helping us achieve our enrolment and marketing goals. Highly recommend!

Sarah Thornton
Marketing & Communications Manager, King's Baptist Grammar School

“Cooper Energy selected communikate et al to develop our new brand identity. communikate took the time to understand our business, its future direction and the necessary vibrancy the new positioning needed. They have helped represent our place in the energy transition as a domestic gas producer. We highly recommend them for their creativity, responsiveness and focus.”

Bindi Gove
Head of External Affairs, Amplitude Energy