Over the past few months, Bundaberg Tourism have been collaborating with local contemporary First Nations artist, Lili Jacobsen of Wattle Woman to design a new uniform for our Visitor Information Centre team.
Our Visitor Information Centre staff and volunteers are often the first face visitors see when they come into the region, so to showcase Lili’s incredible design, alongside the warm smiles of our team as they connect with travellers and share the stories of our region, is a perfect synergy.
Lili said ‘’Designing this artwork for my hometown of Bundaberg fills me with immense satisfaction, as it allows me to proudly represent my region and extend a warm welcome to visitors.
When asked about the process behind this project, Lili shared that it “has been an incredible journey, carefully considering each element of the design to strike a harmonious balance between professionalism and enthusiasm. Our community is renowned for its creativity, vibrancy, and deep appreciation of nature, particularly of our beloved beaches and the Southern Great Barrier Reef, which is home to magnificent sea creatures like turtles, manta rays and more.”
Lili adds, ‘’The shirt design beautifully captures these values, featuring a prominent turtle nestled among its eggs displayed prominently on both the front and back. A yellow sash adorns the shoulder, symbolizing the East Australian Coastline, while a colourful Indigenous pattern represents the inspiring Southern Great Barrier Reef. The incorporation of travelling water symbols further signifies the incredible journey undertaken by the turtles to return to our wonderful region and Mon Repos Beach each year.
The left sleeve also showcases an Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander armband, this pattern symbolising the unity and diversity of our multicultural community. Paired with the information visitor centre logo, this inclusion fosters a sense of pride among the wearers of the shirt, promoting an environment of inclusivity, equality, and passion for our region.”
We are so excited to partner with Lili, as this marks her first venture into the world of corporate artwork and fabric design. She is now accepting new enquiries for corporate projects, so if you are interested in looking as good as we do, click here to find out more.
A one-of-a-kind destination, with one-of-a-kind uniforms!
