The Start

Based in Perth, The Start is a small studio, founded in 2014, working across design, technology and marketing for businesses in Western Australia and beyond. The team describes itself as a mix of creative, technical and practical people, and has worked with clients including Prendiville Group, Fremantle Arts Centre, Luxwin, RTRFM 92.1, Revo Fitness and Pacific Energy. The agency has received recognition including a Webby Award for the RTRFM website, along with mentions at the Australian Web Awards, Good Design Awards, Indigo Design Awards and Awwwards. Its work is organised into three areas: design, technology and marketing. Design services cover web design, UX design, branding and graphic design. Technology services include web development, AI consultancy, AI development, web support and web hosting, with projects built and managed in-house in Perth, spanning websites, AI tools, SaaS platforms and other digital products. Marketing services encompass social media marketing, marketing strategy, SEO and GEO, with the agency stating an approach that combines creative work with data rather than treating them separately. The Start also offers an AI product suite and a resource called The Pulse alongside its core project work, positioning its output around originality and relevance for client brands.