Your Project is in Safe Hands
Brandi Projects is an exceptional multi-disciplinary team who specialise in the delicate process of creating innovative, interpretive and interactive exhibits, themed spaces and displays. We are a Brisbane owned and operated company, who have been display and exhibition designers and builders since 1988, working across Australia for government, cultural and corporate clients. With a combined experience of over 80 years, we really know our craft, and can provide a complete service from idea to reality.
Our Directors are Paul Rowell, Conrad Herwig, Chris Thomson and Nik Brewster were long-standing employees of the company before taking over ownership in 2010. Each Director brings to the fore their individual strengths and abilities, which creates a diverse company, robust across all facets of the business. They largely still remain ‘on the tools’ heading their respective roles and each offer up the best of their unique skill set to every facet of your project.
The original owners Tommy and Hanne Brandi undertook their first Australian exhibition project in 1988 for Brisbane’s World Expo, bringing their successful Danish business down under. Since then, Brandi Projects (formerly Brandi Exhibitions) have built an extensive and diverse portfolio of work. We have also built a reputation in the industry as exhibition designers and builders whose attention to detail produces exceptional and durable exhibitions and displays.
Our Directors are experienced exhibition designers and builders
Conrad Herwig
General & Project Manager | Director
Scope of works – Project Management including Budget, Schedule & Approvals, Client Liaison, Subcontractor Supervision, Quality Control
Apart from overseeing General Management of Brandi Projects, Conrad also leads each project the company undertakes in his role as Project Manager. It is of great benefit to our clients to be able to deal directly with a key decision maker within the company. His career with Brandi Projects began in 1999 after moving from the signage industry. Conrad studied Architectural Technology, which has come in handy during his time with Brandi. He is experienced at delivering a diverse range of projects of all sizes and budgets across regional and metropolitan Australia. Importantly, he excels at bringing these amazing projects together on time and within budget.
Paul Rowell
Designer | Director
Scope of works – Interpretive Design, 3D Rendering, Sculpture, Film Editing and Photography
Designing and creating interpretive spaces which are important, unique and speak to the audience is Paul’s area of expertise. Paul has had a long career with Brandi Projects which began in 1995. He studied Interior Design at the Queensland College of Art prior to his employment. The artistic and/or historic commitment he gives to his work amidst spatial challenges or within the framework of display constraints has been a noteworthy distinction of his career. Working in some of Australia’s most beautiful and iconic locations, Paul sees designing exciting spaces for the public as an enormous privilege. Paul is a member of the Design Institute of Australia.
Chris Thomson
Production & Installation Manager | Director
Scope of works- Supervision and Direction of Production and Staff, Fabrication and Installation
Chris’ talent of producing and coordinating precise and creative installations is second to none. He has an amazing ability to build anything, and his eye for detail has helped to gain Brandi Projects a significant reputation for excellence over his long career with the company which began in 1996. This means for our clients, that no job leaves Brandi Projects which is not finished to the highest possible standard. Chris also brings a calm and creative approach to installations. He has a great ability to problem solve and think on his feet which means he can often do ‘the impossible’ on the job. He has a knack of dodging any obstacle in some very remote places.
Nik Brewster
Signage Manager, Production and Installation Team | Director
Scope of works- Signage, Print Finishing, Fabrication, Painting, Installation and Production
Nik has vast experience in all applications of signage and visual media, from computer cut signage through to cutting edge electronic multi-media. His considerable training in this area means that even under time constraints, he can produce innovative work to the highest quality. He began his career with Brandi in 2003 after undertaking a variety of roles in the Signage Industry. Nik lends his expertise in signage and print finishing to each interpretive display, as well as any “hands on” help with fabrication and installation which is required. He also undertakes and oversees all painting, spraybooth and finish work at Brandi, including the painstaking preparation work which precedes it.