Baptiste C (claude) DAVID

Baptiste C. David is a French-Australian Creative Director, Brand Designer, and Digital Strategist based in Sydney, Australia.

His work spans brand identity, digital product design, creative leadership, photography, animation, and visual storytelling. With an early academic background in science, mathematics, and computer algorithms, Baptiste developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking before transitioning into design and interactive media. In 2005, he shifted his focus to Flash animation and digital experiences, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving.

Over the past two decades, Baptiste has built a multidisciplinary career across France and Australia, working with agencies, startups, technology companies, and global brands. His broad experience across branding, user experience, digital products, motion design, and creative direction has shaped an integrated approach that connects strategy, technology, and design.

His work has been recognised through industry awards and publications, and has included photography contributions to the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride as well as collaborations across the creative, technology, and resources sectors.

In 2020, Baptiste co-founded DOUBLESTAR CO, a brand and digital agency, alongside Creative Strategist Jye Smith. Through DOUBLESTAR CO and his ongoing creative leadership roles, he continues to help organisations build meaningful brands, digital products, and visual experiences.

Baptiste C. David is also referenced online as Baptiste David.

Career highlights include:
– Photography – Birth place of DGR – Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 
– Photography – 10 years of DGR
– Quantas Frequent Flyer Launch – 303LOWE
– Mumbrella – Launch of Brand Agency DOUBLESTAR.CO
– Mumbrella – Advanced Navigation / DOUBLESTAR collaboration
– Mumbrella – Cartel motors appointed agency Doublestar.co
– Mumbrella – Doublestar Digital launch
– Harley-Davidson Open Road Film Festival 
– PepsiCo Award – Best Digital campaign for Mountain Dew It’s in the game campaign
– SydFr – Sydney French Riders founder – Francophone Motorcycle Club
– MattRacing -Australian Ambassador Leather design – Sydney French Riders
– French for Design – Interview Creative Director Doublestar
– Director at Doublestar.co – Sydney
– Australian Good Design Award — Social Impact Category (2025) Standing Tall – MPF
– Built brand such as Advanced Navigation –  Dog & Gun Coffee –  ViewSonic Gaming – Monarch Athletic Club –  Standing Tall – Squizz Kids & The Newshounds – Datarock – TenCap – Encompaas – Spark Finance – Knocknoc – NOMVDIC – JuggleSt – Dicos
– Help brands with Creative and Design such as – BYD – PepsiCo – Telstra –  Qantas – Amblin – Harley-Davidson – Kayo Sport – IKEA – Westpack – Commbank – WRC – Citroen – Peugeot – MountainDew – PRIMO – Carnival Cruise – Avenue Bank – IMDEX – Coca Cola – KFC  – Lendlease – HP – Adobe