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CREATIVE design firm Gecsek A+I is quickly making its mark in the business community and after only 18 months of operation has been named a finalist in the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors.<\/p>\n

Led by young local entrepreneur Maddy Gecsek, the business specialises in creative, sustainable and modern home design.<\/p>\n

Gecsek A+I’s services primarily include 1:1 consultations, digital downloadable products, and engaging workshops to empower clients to realise their design visions.<\/p>\n

Ms Gecsek said the organisation’s unique selling proposition lies in its dedication to sustainability, creativity, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

“Gecsek is more than a design firm. We are catalysts for inspired spaces, driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to exceeding client expectation.<\/p>\n

“From a young age, interior and building design has been a part of me.<\/p>\n

“The business actually started as a bit of passion project and hobby during my masters studies while building my first house.<\/p>\n

“A little conversation with the site supervisor who was building my house, stemmed into my first job of designing his home and it just evolved from there.<\/p>\n

“I worked part-time up until seven months ago on the business, and now transforming homes is my full-time commitment. It makes me very proud.”<\/p>\n

Ms Gecsek said the key motivation for starting Gecsek was watching people she knew struggling with their own projects.<\/p>\n

“A lot of my friends were building and renovating homes and it just seemed like they couldn’t find the right people to trust and help bring their ideas to life.<\/p>\n

“For me, it’s all about client and community feedback. I’ve developed a lot of my services around the people I know and the people I’ve worked with.<\/p>\n

“I want to break away from the traditional architecture client agreement and try and bring in a new age and connect with people in different ways.”<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old is working to complement her business further by becoming a registered architect, with the goal of achieving registration in 2025.<\/p>\n

She said the process of becoming a finalist for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards has brought with it plenty of pride.<\/p>\n

“Just putting in the application gave me a real great overview of my business and an understanding of my achievements, some of which I maybe skipped over.<\/p>\n

“When you look back and reflect on it all, it’s been a really amazing journey.<\/p>\n

“The process has helped me get out of my comfort zone, and the networking and community engagement opportunities have also been of great benefit.”<\/p>\n

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards presentation event at The Pier in Geelong on October 17.<\/p>\n

Book now at gbea.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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