Hosted by Mark from Kimlligraphy — Chief Marketing Growth Officer & Brand Experience Strategist What makes a brand memorable? It’s not just the visuals, or even the product — it’s the experience. Welcome to The Experience is Personal — a podcast where we pull back the curtain on real brand activations powered by personalisation, creativity, and emotional design. I’m Mark, co-founder of Kimlligraphy. Over the past few years, we’ve helped some of the world’s most recognisable brands create…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of a senior leadership event in Melbourne, where live calligraphy transformed a post-formalities reception into a warm, human-centered networking experience that made every guest feel seen, valued, and personally connected to the theme of the evening. With one calligrapher on-site and our integrated QR system…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of Blue Dragon Children's Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser in Sydney — an inspiring celebration of two decades of impact and hope, where live calligraphy brought a heartfelt touch to an unforgettable evening. One calligrapher and an assistant hand-personalised glassware with guest names, offering two elegant…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of a Sydney Australian Fashion Week activation, where high-quality on-site engraving turned metal cups into personalised keepsakes that delighted attendees. Three calligraphers hand-engraved each cup while an appealing branded station created a visually striking and interactive experience. Guests could watch the…
In this episode of 'The Experience Is Personal', Mark takes you behind the scenes of a Father’s Day in-store campaign across three states, where personalised calligraphy gift tags elevated a premium product and created meaningful customer connections. Twelve calligraphers hand-lettered tags designed by the client, while branded tables, banners, and displays enhanced the visual appeal of the…
In this episode of 'The Experience Is Personal', Mark takes you behind the scenes of a Sydney fundraising event where live engraving transformed simple metal cups into personalised keepsakes that guests loved. Over the course of the afternoon, two calligraphers engraved names and messages on each cup, creating an engaging, hands-on experience that drew people in and added a memorable, interactive…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of a Xmas In July team gathering in Sydney, where a simple gift was transformed into a standout experience. Over the course of the evening, one calligrapher personalised journals for attendees with pointed pen calligraphy, while a team member went above and beyond by capturing candid photos of everyone receiving their…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of a high-impact festive activation delivered across two cities. Over three days, with six calligraphers split between Sydney and Melbourne, we hand-lettered hundreds of personalised baubles — creating beautifully consistent experiences for guests in both locations. From the logistics of matching materials and setups…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, Mark takes you behind the scenes of a premium, high-volume personalisation experience delivered at the 2024 Sydney Marathon. With just two calligraphers on-site, we hand-lettered over 400 personalised posters featuring race finish times — creating a continuous stream of engagement and unforgettable take-home moments for event attendees. Tune in to…
In this episode of The Experience Is Personal, we take you inside a multi-location Father’s Day activation — where four of our calligraphers delivered handwritten moments of connection live in-store across an entire weekend. Working with a luxury brand brief, we offered complimentary personalised note cards for customers with every purchase — not just names, but real messages to father figures,…