Despina is one of the most highly experienced and credentialed creative rural designers in Australia. She has a Bachelor Degree in Multimedia Systems Majoring in Applications studied at Monash University in Melbourne and since starting Show Pony Graphics in 2004, she has worked on numerous brands from start-ups to some of the largest agricultural brands in Australia.

She has experience working in the corporate design industry and has over 20 years of experience developing websiteand s, designing magazines and advertisements in the rural and horse industries. Today Despina is trusted to work with some of the largest brands in the Equestrian Industry, known for her loyalty to her clients and creativity. Recently Despina created the 2018 EQUITANA Business Awards in conjunction with EQUITANA, and it proved such a hit, the awards are continuing onto EQUITANA Auckland in 2019.

Despina is actively involved in the horse industry competing at most major events with her ponies. She runs a small pony stud called Skyline Park in Darraweit Guim, Victoria, Australia. On the weekends you will find Despina working on the farm with her two border collies or competing with her ponies.