VANESSA MARGETTS: ACTIVATING AGENCY

Pip Munckton — How did you come to found MudMap Studio in Broome?

Vanessa Margetts — I’ve had a strong connection with Broome for a long time. I did my honours degree there in 2008 and I built up strong relationships and connections with the community. I then worked at various firms, including UDLA. I [eventually] moved to Broome to set up the Broome office of UDLA, which was a great experience. After a couple of years of doing that, I was ready to go out on my own and to try doing something just a little bit different.

PM — Why the name “MudMap”?

VM —The name links back to my first connection with Broome. When I started working there, a lovely elder took me under his wing and he taught me