Based in the heart of the
Northern Rivers
On the beautiful lands of the Widjabul/Wia-bal people, we specialise in crafting ethical, meaningful brands.
Our boutique agency blends passion with purpose, partnering with businesses, charities, organisations, and artisans committed to creating a better world.
With expertise in branding, web design, graphic design, project management, and consulting, we provide a full range of services tailored to help you achieve your goals. From local projects to global initiatives, we bring creativity, strategy, and heart to everything we do.
The Boutique
Advantage
As a boutique agency, we focus on delivering high-quality, personalised services for a select group of clients. We immerse ourselves in your business, taking the time to truly understand your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. For us, it’s not about volume—it’s about creating meaningful work and building lasting relationships.
We Make Good Things Happen by...
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Listening
Every great solution starts with understanding. At Ethos Digital Agency, we begin by listening—really listening—to your journey. We take the time to learn about your organisation, mission, and goals.
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Researching
We dive deep into researching your marketplace, analysing competitors, and discovering what makes your audience tick. With these insights, we develop sensible strategies, craft impactful designs and build websites that truly meet your users’ bespoke needs.
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Collaborating
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work with dedication, efficiency, and care, building trusted partnerships. With an eye for detail and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we approach every project with focus and professionalism.
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Delivering
Our goal is always to deliver lasting impact and positive results—creating work that speaks to today and continues to inspire tomorrow. It’s a bold commitment, we know, but the saying “Go Bold or Go Home” really resonates with us.
Why a Digital Agency Makes Sense
Working with a digital agency like ours offers some big advantages—not just for your business but for the planet too. Here’s how:
Low Environmental Impact
As a predominately virtual team, we skip the daily commute, avoid the need for office space, and keep emissions low. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
Global Reach, Local Touch
Being digital means we’re not bound by geography. We collaborate with clients and experts worldwide, bringing a global perspective to every project.
Access to Top Talent
Our remote model lets us tap into a broader talent pool, ensuring we bring the best skills and fresh ideas to every project.
Scalability When You Need It
Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling up or planning a big project, our flexible structure means we can grow with your needs.
Innovative Tools and Technology
Our use of digital tools helps us work smarter, —keeping projects efficient, innovative, and easy to manage for everyone involved.
By staying virtual, we’re not just working smarter—we’re working in a way that aligns with our values of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
Where Our Passion Lies
Our Mission
We are on a mission to craft powerful designs that protect nature, connect communities, preserve culture and advance ethical brands for a diverse and healthy future.
Our Vision
A connected, diverse and healthy planet.
Our Values
Our values reflect a passion for nature, a flair for creativity, and a fearless resistance to convention. Founded by industry leaders dedicated to professionalism and driven by perfectionism, we constantly evaluate our environmental footprint to ensure we align with the change we want to see.
Do the right thing
-always. Strong morals guide everything we do, and we’re proud of it. We only work with those who share our ethics or are open to becoming truly responsible brands. For us, it’s about accountability, responsibility, and being conscious of how we impact society and the environment.
Honesty and transparency are essential. We care deeply—about the work we do, the relationships we build, and the wellbeing of all living things on our planet.
Collaborative
Inclusivity is key. While we may be masters of our craft, we know that true “Game Changers” are built through collective effort. We believe in the power of strength in numbers, made up of diverse individuals from all walks of life.
We’re great listeners who approach every collaboration with openness and respect. Instead of judging, we focus on creating connections that are rich, deep, and genuinely impactful. Together, we can achieve more.
Relevant
Staying Connected. By understanding what really matters to our community and the environment we can act appropriately. Our success is measured by our impact alone. Always learning and challenging ourselves, opening new doors and focusing on things that matter.
Quality
Strive for excellence – in everything we do. Crafting stunning, polished designs, that are well considered and impactful is what we’re all about. Working closely with our clients, we develop detailed and precise strategies that are authentic and relatable with purpose and soul. We are down to earth but never compromise on professionalism, attention to detail is paramount. We hold ourselves to high standards, if you feel we’ve missed the mark, challenge us on it – call us out. Your success is our priority.
Liberated
We see things differently. Conformity isn’t our style—we challenge the norm when it leads to greater efficiency and innovation. We work with agility and embrace autonomy, there is no room for Ego here, we simply don’t have time for it. Freedom drives our creativity. We feel empowered to think independently, be ourselves, and remain open to change—all in the pursuit of making a positive impact.
Sustainability, for us, is about more than ticking boxes or flaunting certificates.
Our Ethical Practices
Our Sustainable Headquarters
Our main office is a model of sustainability, located in a solar-passive, eco-conscious building on a 15-acre property registered as Land for Wildlife. We are mindful of how we interact with our local ecosystem, with approximately 10 acres dedicated to rainforest regeneration and 5 acres being transformed into a Permaculture Farm, we prioritise land care and sustainable food production systems to reduce food miles.
Our office is powered by a 5KW solar system, and all water and sewer systems operate completely off-grid. This forces us to be mindful of everything we bring into our environment. Electrical equipment is energy-efficient, and products are non-toxic. Most office waste is recycled or composted onsite. Our office furniture is sourced second-hand, up-cycled, or chosen for its durability to minimise consumption.
Protecting Our Environment
Over generations, our innate connection to the natural world has faded. Once, we lived in harmony with the ecosystems that sustained us. But as forests have been cleared, resources mined, and cities expanded, each generation has lost touch with what came before. Today, many of us have no concept of what once existed—or could exist—if only we prioritised preservation over destruction.
At Ethos Digital Agency, we believe this disconnection can be reversed. By respecting the planet and recognising its finite resources, we aim to foster a deeper connection to the environment through the work we do. That’s why we’ve signed declarations such as Clean Creatives, the Sustainable Creatives Charter, and Design Declares. These commitments guide us to take a stand against industries that harm the planet—we do not and will not work with brands connected to the fossil fuel industry.
Protecting the environment isn’t just a commitment; it’s the foundation of everything we do. We strive to preserve what remains, honour what’s been lost, and create opportunities for future generations to reconnect with nature.
Digital Footprint
As a digital agency, we recognise our industry’s environmental impact—data networks, data centres, and end devices are responsible for around 1.5–4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To counter this, we use Green Geeks as our hosting provider, which matches 300% of its energy consumption with renewable energy credits. For every unit of energy our website uses, three times as much clean wind energy is added back to the grid. We continue to explore effective ways to minimise our digital impact.
Operational Impact
We embrace remote work to reduce resource duplication and eliminate commuting emissions. This approach lowers overheads, enabling us to allocate resources more effectively. When face-to-face meetings are required, we travel to clients or book co-working spaces, prioritising public transport wherever possible for longer commutes.
Ethical Supply Chains
We conduct thorough due diligence, prioritising suppliers with strong sustainability credentials. Whether it’s recycled, non-toxic papers or renewable energy-certified hosting providers, we align with partners who share our ethical values. This ensures every aspect of our operation reflects our commitment to sustainability.
Connecting to Community
While we work globally, our roots are firmly planted in our local community. Having experienced the devastating impacts of the 2019 bushfires and 2022 catastrophic floods firsthand, we align ourselves with projects that build resilience, care for country, and honour local cultures. We act locally while thinking globally, championing the circular economy wherever we can.
Pro Bono
We use our skills for good. When time allows, we take on pro bono projects to support organisations whose missions resonate with ours. These are often grassroots movements or volunteer-led initiatives where we know our efforts can create significant, positive change.
Refer for Good
We’ve established an affiliate programme to reward those who recommend our services. If your referral results in a project, we’ll share a 10% referral fee as a thank-you. Referrers can keep this fee or donate it to one of the charities we support, ensuring every recommendation contributes to meaningful change.
