Damian Corney

Australian Designer
TV Presenter
Brand Ambassador

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About Damian Corney

Damian Corney is an Australian designer, TV presenter and brand ambassador based in Melbourne. For over 20 years he has built a reputation for a distinctive eye — equally at home designing & specifying wallpapers and interiors for high end brands, styling walls on The Block, or presenting for automotive brands.

 

Founder of Grafico Group a household name — spanning wallpaper, signage and automotive wraps — Damian brings the rigour of a design practice and the polish of a media presenter to every collaboration. He studied BA of Design at Monash, trained in Italy (and speaks fluent Italian), and is known for an obsession with colour, texture and materials that carries across both interiors and cars.

 

Recent credits include 10+ seasons on The Block. Grand Designs, Open Homes Australia and brand ambassadorships with Italian fashion brand Altea Milano + automotive brands MG, MotorOne and Farizon.

When he’s not on site or on camera, he’s in his Melbourne studio — usually with a classic car somewhere nearby and his standard poodle Bruno by his side.

The Block

Damian has gained recognition through his contributions on Australia’s most popular renovation series like The Block, on channel 9 where Grafico has been the official wallpaper sponsor and involved with the show for over 10 seasons!

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Open Homes Australia

Damian has been a guest presenter on channel 9’s popular series “Open Homes Australia” with the latest episode Damian takes Dave Franklin on a tour of The Block homes in Phillip Island, Vic.

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Melb Glass Co – Advert

A steel look feature door for a third of the price?! You can see why I said YES to Melbourne Glass Co’s revolutionary aluminium feature doors at my recent project.

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Levantine Hill

Damian has collaborated with popular wine maker “Levantine Hill” for many years now from social media posts about wine tasting and lifestyle, plus a recent video drive to review their stunning restaurant & vineyard.

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Farizon EV Vans

Farizon Australia, Australia’s newest commercial EV auto manufacturer put Grafico up for a ‘challenge’… and we accepted! 🏆 Check out the video for the surprising outcome!

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MG + Brighton MG

With lots of driving up to Daylesford planned – MG Motors & MG Brighton lent us the keys to this brand new MG4 electric! With lots of content produced in house along with competitions which brought large viewership and engagement for the brands.

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Interiors Addict – WFH Makeover Story

Damian’s recent study/wfh space was recently featured on ‘Interiors Addict’ – Australia’s largest interior design, styling and renovation blog for the everyday Aussie. By former journalist and magazine editor Jen Bishop.

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Geely Automotive

Geely recently approached Damian to review their amazing range of vehicles. As a car guy – it’s the car that he shouldn’t like…but does!

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Awards & Achievements

From garage start up and university project, come household brand, Grafico was formed in 2004, evolving into a comprehensive design-and-print studio based in North Melbourne, Victoria servicing Australia wide. 

The company received the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Small Business of the Year award in 2022, recognised for its innovation, creative marketing, and sustainability.

Under his direction, Grafico has executed major projects for high-profile clients including Louis Vuitton, Dutton Automotive, various hotel groups and Australian football clubs such as Essendon FC to name a few. Grafico’s popular online store ships their designs worldwide. 

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Recent Collaborations & Partnerships

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Weekend DIY FAIL…then I found @bunnings on @uber_australia = lifesaver - 30mins later I had an electric paint sprayer to save the day (and my arms!) 💪 not a paid ad - just a public service announcement for your next diy Reno as it saved my day!! 😃
Your WFH setup is overdue for a glow-up 💻✨ Here are my top 5 tips for creating a study space you actually want to spend time in. Because yes, your home office can be both functional AND beautiful. Save this for your next reno! #HomeOffice #studyinspo #InteriorDesign
Your lounge room deserves a glow-up 🛋✨ Here are my top 5 tips for transforming it into a space you’ll never want to leave. Save this one — you’ll thank yourself later!
 #InteriorDesign #LoungeMakeover #RenovationTips
The reveals are HERE and we are OBSESSED. 😍 @grafico_walls wallpaper and art prints feature throughout the rooms on tonight’s episode of @myrenorulesau — and they look absolutely incredible on screen. My pick? … I’m Lionel Richie dancing on the ceiling (wallpaper) all the way! 🤣 how about yours? 

If you missed the ep. - you can catch up on 7+ and watch all the action with @adrian_portelli and the My Reno Rules team 📺✨
90s cabrio - 80s tracks - Autumn sun 
Driving this bank-vault-like classic Mercedes makes working on a Saturday enjoyable 😜 what’s your perfect car & track combo? 
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#w124mercedes #w124 #w124cabrio
Turning my glass fridge door into fluted glass in an instant using fluted glass film! Shop now @ grafico.com.au
Today’s masterclass was a great success!! Looking forward to seeing you again this Sunday @homeshowaustralia - 12pm on the home inspo stage! ✌️ 💛 
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#damiancorney #wallpapermasterclass #whatwillyougrafico
This year, I’m choosing to be an Ambassador for the 13th year of Melbourne City Mission’s “Sleep At The ‘G”. 🎉 

Can you believe, on any given night in Victoria, 7,600 young people experience homelessness. 😳 

Held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 14, as a vital fundraiser providing stable housing and wrap-around-support services.

Youth homelessness is not a choice. It is the direct result of disadvantage leading to crisis: 

👉4 in 5 young people currently homeless experienced family violence 
👉54% attended an emergency department for mental health concerns 
👉50% of adults experiencing longterm homelessness first became homeless in their teens 
👉Change starts with intervention👈
Rally up your workplace, gather your family or fly solo and register to participate this May 14. 

🔔 If you would like to donate or register to sleep for to Melbourne City Mission go to : www.sleepattheg.com.au @melbcitymission #sleepattheg
POV - You get VIP access to the @melbourne_motorshow before it opens! Be sure to head down Friday, Saturday & Sunday and say hello to the @llumarfilms.au & @gtechniqaustralia crew with heaps of PPF, ceramic coat and window tint giveaways plus be surrounded by the latest and greatest that the auto industry has to offer! 😃
Did you hear the @melbourne_motorshow is back!?…Come see us at the @llumarfilms.au & @gtechniqaustralia stand.

Their team will be LIVE wrapping a Lamborghini Urus, plus while you’re there - you can WIN daily prizes of 
👉 FREE Window Tint 
👉 Paint Protection Film & 
👉 Gtechniq Maintenance Kits

PLUS We’ll have the @keepitreet drift car on display all weekend.

🚨 Melbourne Motor Show - April 10, 11 & 12 Don’t miss it! 🚨 

#melbournemotorshow #llumar #gtechniq
Ad, People think wine fridges belong in kitchens…but wait until you see where I’m putting this one…

The finishing touch to my recent garage makeover - thanks to @appliancesonline.com.au As part of their Legendary Service, the team delivered, unboxed and connected the wine cabinet, plus took away the unwanted package - all for FREE! 

I chose the “Cantina”  Single Zone Wine Cabinet - keeping my 116 bottles perfectly temperature controlled all whilst looking super sleek and functional. 

Good wine… good cars…What more do you need in life? 🍷 🥂 

#AppliancesOnline #Cantina #WineCabinet
New hair incoming for Bruno…. 
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#standardpoodle #poodle #redstandardpoodle #poodlepuppy
When over-engineered wasn’t a buzzword — it was the standard. 
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#damiancorney #w124mercedes #w124cabriolet
Renovating your garage or mancave? Dont forget about hidden storage! Follow me for more design & renovation advice! #damiancorney
Quick! Express rumpus room makeover using wallpaper & classic low budget styling that makes a high impact! #damiancorney