who we are
CAB ROTO is a small, innovative design studio that thrives on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
With years of experience across design, construction, and manufacturing, we embrace creative freedom while ensuring our concepts are both inventive and achievable.
To us, there’s no value in proposing a design that can’t be realised.
Where We Are
Based in Maroochydore since 2013, most of our work is on the Sunshine Coast, but we’ve also worked in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Central Queensland, and Melbourne.
Why We Do It
We care about projects in all forms. Creativity is our driving force—ours and our collaborators’.
We’re not the office-bound type. Every one of us has a space dedicated to making, sewing, jamming, or practicing.
We play the music, cut the fabric, joint the timber, and create the art.
But creativity isn’t just about artistic endeavour. The functionality of a space is as critical as its sensory appeal.
Tuning performance and functionality can be the difference between a good business and a great one—so we lean into it, every time.
what we Do
We value value
Our clients understand the importance of design but also know it’s not the only thing that matters. So do we.
We respect how start-up costs impact a project’s viability and design accordingly.
We transform spaces
We work closely with our clients on comprehensive projects where purpose drives design.
Function first. Then form. Always.
We realise ideas
We help coax concepts out of the ether and into the real world.
Often, in the act of extraction, an idea transforms into something new. That’s the bit. That’s why we’re here.
We embrace technology
At the core of every good designer is a love of process.
We combine emerging tech with conventional methods. We are nerds.
We love complex, unconventional projects.
We’re drawn to ideas that emerge from constraints.
We thrive on the unknown, devour new information, and take on an ambitious range of projects for a small practice.
And when a project hits a snag, we know exactly who to call. Our network of trusted collaborators, consultants, and contractors has us covered.
What We Don’t
We don’t work for government
We pride ourselves on being nimble and adaptable.
Every project demands a fresh approach—we fit into your world rather than forcing you into a rigid, industry-standard mould.
That doesn’t align with government work, so we don’t do it.
We don’t design for pokies
We value human connection and design spaces that foster it.
We love venues that inspire embarrassing family stories, dancing and live music, food groans, and outbursts of laughter.
We don’t design spaces for poker machines.
We don’t do residential interior styling.
It’s just not our thing, and we probably wouldn’t be very good at it.
We don’t pitch for work.
Free work isn’t good work.
It doesn’t benefit the client, the agency, or the industry.
What we will do is have an in-depth intro meeting to see if we’re the right fit.
If we are, we’ll tailor a proposal so we can get stuck in as soon as we’re on board.