Kate Baxter
About Kate Baxter
Kate Baxter is a Knowledge Worker at KPMG Australia and a Co-Founder of The Together Apart, where she focuses on digital facilitation and event design. With extensive experience in graphic design and art facilitation, she has worked in various roles across Australia and internationally since 2009.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kate Baxter has been a Knowledge Worker in the U Collaborate Team at KPMG Australia since 2013. In this role, she has contributed to various collaborative projects and initiatives, enhancing knowledge sharing and teamwork within the organization. Her experience at KPMG includes a previous position as KPMG ARTiculator from 2017 to 2019, where she focused on visual communication and engagement strategies.
Current Role at The Together Apart
Since 2020, Kate Baxter has served as a Digital Facilitator and Co-Founder at The Together Apart. This organization was established in response to the pandemic, aiming to design and deliver both virtual and face-to-face events. Her role involves leveraging her expertise in graphic recording and facilitation to enhance participant engagement and communication.
Professional Background
Kate Baxter has a diverse professional background that includes roles at PwC Australia, where she has worked as a Knowledge Worker since 2012. She also held the position of Artist In Residence at PwC in 2017. Her experience extends to freelance graphic design at DeLaval and graphic recording at Fast Forward Collaboration, Inc., where she worked in various international locations.
Education and Expertise
Kate Baxter has pursued extensive education in the arts and design. She holds a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from the University of the West of England and a Diploma of Visual Art from La Trobe College of Art and Design. Additionally, she has completed various courses in ceramics, typography, and batik, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and skill development in visual arts.
Artistic Contributions and Specializations
Kate Baxter specializes in creating large-scale murals and project space environments that communicate complex concepts. She has facilitated graphic recording sessions in diverse locations, including Hong Kong, Delhi, and Barcelona. Her artistic practice is further developed in her studio located in the Macedon Ranges, where she works as a professional artist, printmaker, and typographer.