FUTAGO is a boutique design studio, specialising in graphic design and environmental design.

Futago builds on a tradition of working, creating and formulating ideas collaboratively. Meaning twins in Japanese, Futago was established by identical twin sisters Kate and Sarah Owen in 2004.

As of May 2006 Futago is directed by Kate Owen & Daniel Zika.
See our staff profiles for more info on the designers behind Futago.

The scope of Futago's work includes web design, packaging, identity, art catalogues, book design, signage, environmental graphics and interpretation design. Working in a small capital city has allowed Futago the opportunity to work on variously scaled projects across a range of mediums producing a dynamic and diverse multi-disciplinary design portfolio. The focus is on producing high quality design while investing time in experimenting with new ideas and pushing design and production boundaries. With this exploratory approach, comes a goal of expanding the practice into product design and architecture.

Futago's clients include:

• Hobart City Council
• Art for Public Buildings Scheme
• Hydro Tasmania
• Terrapin Puppet Theatre
• Brett Torossi - New Ground
• Crawford Padas Shurman - Architects Designhaus
• Department of Economic Development
• The University of Tasmania
• RAIA
• Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority
• Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery