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Intro


Knowledge is power.

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Intro


Knowledge is power.

 
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If you’re going to change the world, you need powerful insights.

Patternmakers is a research agency that leverages data for the greater good. We’re here for big ideas, bolder creativity and connected communities.

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Why Patternmakers


Why Patternmakers


How it’s done

 
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Grow your reach

Audience research to understand communities and identify opportunities in the market.

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Improve your offer

Gathering ideas and testing concepts to improve brands, reduce risk and innovate faster.

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Evaluate your impact

Examining evidence of impact and assessing the case for continued investment.

 
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Drive the conversation

Sharing knowledge and thought leadership to secure headlines & contribute to issues of importance.

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Secure funding

Mapping theories of change and modelling options that resonate with funders and partners.

 
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Build consensus

Facilitating conversations and consulting with stakeholders to illuminate the best way forward.

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Testimonials


Testimonials


The impact of our work

Growing the impact of touring in schools

How evaluation of Terrapin’s Schools Touring Program helped reach more of Tasmania’s disadvantaged students.

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Youth theatre and mental health

How evaluation of ATYP’s impact on young people helped transform the organisation’s mission and purpose.

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Shifting perceptions about disability

How rigorous evaluation helped make the case for investment in a bigger, bolder program vision for social change.

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Developing audiences in regional places

How market research helped to grow attendances and membership income for a regional performing arts centre.

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Media mentions


Media mentions


 

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Testimonials


Testimonials


Our clients include

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Testimonials

“This research has us changing our thinking about the way we articulate what we do as a company.”

Fraser Corfield
Artistic Director
Australian Theatre for Young People

“I love the way you are working with us! I think it was a fantastic workshop. Really dynamic and all about co creation.”

Gill Nicol,
Director, Audience Engagement
Museum of Contemporary Art

“The four years of research were extremely well received in each of the participating countries. It allowed us to confirm ongoing funding for each year of the project and also to measure and refine each year’s program content - a highly satisfying outcome.”

Fenn Gordon
Senior Producer (previous) at Performing Lines

“Tandi brings savvy insight into the workings of arts and culture research, and contributes ideas from new angles and with a fresh perspective. Partnering with her helped to deepen my thinking - it was challenging and enriching.”

Morwenna Collett
Arts & Disability Expert

“Tandi is a delight to work with, because she is really outcome oriented in her work. She is great at identifying key insights and posing the hard questions in the most diplomatic way.”

Bridget Jones
Research and Analysis Manager
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

“You brought insightful perspective, rigour and focus to the evaluation and always showed a preparedness to work alongside the team to get the intent and nuance of the findings articulated.”

Karilyn Brown
CEO of Performing Lines

“THANK YOU for your exceptional hard work on this. It’s great, everything we asked for. Tight, concise and clean, provocative, helpful and evidenced. We are delighted!”

Jo Verrent
Senior Producer for the Unlimited Commissions Programme

“I’ve had requests from many asking for me to share the report with them. It’s so useful and easy to read.”

Isabelle Kingsley
Program Producer at the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences

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More from Patternmakers


More from Patternmakers


Our latest work

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City lights to red dirt: Connecting with audiences across Australia

In this Audience Outlook Monitor report, ‘City Lights to Red Dirt’, we look at the geographic trends in data collected from past attendees to cultural events, comparing audiences in big cities, outer suburbs and the regions.

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More from Patternmakers


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Listen to the Podcast

The Theory of Creativity podcast explores tools, techniques and ideas for a stronger culture sector.

Tune in to the series as our Founder Tandi Palmer Williams speaks with leading thinkers in the fields of culture research, strategy and change.

 
 

 Connect with us

We’d love to connect on Instagram, say hello!

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Ready to explore how data can help you?

See the options for getting in touch, including our free consultation service.

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