About Konbini Design

We help local businesses get seen and remembered

Visibility keeps getting harder.

Social reach drops, ads get pricier, and AI tools answer customers before they ever visit your site.

We help local businesses in Australia build assets they own — your website, email list, and online reputation — so you stay visible no matter how the rules change.

What We Do

We create websites, marketing systems and presentation services for local businesses.

Our work blends web design, SEO and automation to build assets your business owns, like your website, email list and online reputation. No jargon, no tech speak. You do not need to know how algorithms work. You just need more customers finding you, trusting you and getting in touch.

We make that happen through better visibility, smarter content and a consistent online presence:

Email Marketing
(Build & Grow Your List)

Why it matters:

Email brings one of the highest returns in marketing — businesses typically earn about $36 for every $1 spent.

It’s your direct line to customers, not filtered by social-media algorithms.

Benefits:

  • Talk directly to real people who already like your business
  • Send offers, updates, and new services any time
  • Keep control — no algorithm deciding who sees you
  • Build repeat business and customer loyalty

Reputation Management
(Google Reviews & Local SEO)

Why it matters:

About 8 in 10 customers check Google reviews before choosing a local business.

Good reviews and accurate local listings help both people and AI tools trust your brand.

Benefits:

  • Show up when people search in your area
  • Collect more positive reviews automatically
  • Improve your visibility on Google Maps and AI-powered search
  • Strengthen trust before someone even clicks your site

Website Design
(Web Development & Local Visibility)

Why it matters:

Nearly 88% of local mobile searches lead to a call or visit within 24 hours.

Your website is your digital front door — where AI and humans learn who you are, what you offer, and where you are.

Benefits:

  • Clear design that tells your story instantly
  • Fast, mobile-friendly, SEO-optimised structure
  • Connects smoothly with your Google and email systems

Presentation Design
(Pitch Decks & Business Proposals)

Why it matters:

First impressions count. Whether you’re pitching a project, presenting to investors, or winning a new client, great design turns information into impact.

Benefits:

  • Professionally designed decks that win attention
  • Clear structure and storytelling that sell your idea
  • Visual identity consistent with your brand
  • Built for live presentations and digital delivery

Our Approach: The Konbini Way

Convenience stores in Japan are called konbini, and their customer-centred approach really earns the “convenience” name. They are packed with useful things when you need them most, practical, fast and not expensive.

At Konbini Design we work the same way.

Simple, direct and close to what your business needs today.

You talk to the designer and the web specialist, and we deliver small, useful pieces that move your business.

Tell us what you need

Our Mission

Cut the noise. Focus on what matters.

Our mission is to make professional digital services accessible and effective for small and mid-size businesses. We believe every business, from cafés to trades to online shops, deserves clear, fast and fair support to grow online.

We don’t sell buzzwords. We build tools that keep working long after trends fade.

Our Story

Global experience, local focus.

Konbini Design was founded by two creatives who’ve worked from São Paulo to Sydney, New York to Lisbon — building digital campaigns, websites, and presentations for global brands and local start-ups.

We saw great ideas lose momentum in layers of meetings and middle management.

So we flipped the model. Now every client gets direct access to real specialists who focus on clear plans, honest feedback and work that actually moves the needle.

A Trailblazer in Presentation Design

Mariana Nakamura

With a career spanning two decades focused on Graphic and Presentation Design, Mariana is a key figure in the industry, both in Australia and internationally, with a focus predominantly on B2B experience.

Her pivotal role in the development and establishment of leading presentation companies across America, Europe, and Australia has been marked by creating cornerstone processes and securing major contracts.

Mariana has also demonstrated exceptional leadership, having guided and trained large teams of designers, fostering talent and driving innovation in every project. Her innovative approaches continue to influence these firms today.

Master of Web Development, SEO, and Email Marketing

Gildo Santos

Santos brings over 25 years of diverse agency experience, with a special focus on Web Development, Content Marketing, and Presentation Design.

He is particularly adept at dramatically improving clients' online presence, often catapulting sites dozens of pages ahead and securing top positions. This profound impact on visibility leads to increased exposure, significantly boosting lead generation.

His deep understanding of audience dynamics and ability to align projects with specific marketing goals ensures maximum impact and engagement. Santos' expertise makes him an invaluable asset in the dynamic digital landscape, driving online visibility and business success for clients.

Based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Konbini is run from Dee Why on the Northern Beaches, working with clients locally and across Australia.

Day to day we help cafés, tradies, health professionals and service businesses get found, look sharp and stay organised online.

Wherever you are, we bring big-brand experience to small-business scale.

Tell us what you need

Let’s make your business easier to find and remember.

No middle layers. No waiting. Just direct, expert work that gets seen.