Gold Coast Creative (Issue 5)

celebrating the cultural & creative growth of the gold coast.

issue five 2014

Foreword

Contributors

Liveworm

Sanctuary Cove Publishing

Queensland College of Art Gold Coast

Mission Statement

Self Portrait – Gordon Bennett (1955 – 2014)

Internationally acclaimed artist Gordon Bennett (1955 – 2014) was named as the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year at Griffith University’s Arts, Education and Law Gala Dinner and Alumni Awards 2014.

Competing against 13 other shortlisted nominees from across the Arts, Education and Law Group, Gordon took out the top prize in recognition of his outstanding contribution to visual and creative arts.

Gordon is internationally acclaimed as one of the most significant and critically engaged contemporary Australian artists, whose success came quickly after he graduated from the Queensland College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in 1988.

He received a level of critical recognition rarely achieved by any artist, and will be remembered for the prominent role he played in questioning and exposing

Australian racial categorisations and stereotypes, and powerful perspectives on the postcolonial experience.

Some of Gordon’s achievements include: • Moët et Chandon Australia Art Fellowship in 1991 • MacGeorge Fellowship (The University of Melbourne) in 1993 • Creative Arts Fellow (ANU) in 1996 • Being selected for the cover of Bernard Smith’s book Australian Painting • A showing at the Guggenheim in 1996 • A survey exhibition in 2007 at the National Gallery of Victoria • His work is currently being exhibited in the Berlin Biennale The Arts, Education and Law Gala Dinner and Alumni Awards is an annual event. To find out more, visit: griffith.edu.au/ael/alumni

Gold Coast campus

Contents

City of Gold Coast a cultural revolution

Mayor Tom Tate

QCA Gold Coast Outstanding Creative Achievement—Industry City of Gold Coast recognises the contribution of creative industries in the cultural development of the region.

Bobby Alu

a self-managed performing musician

—Charles Wall

Tim Baker

taking an ethical angle

—Tim Baker

Molly & Polly Swimwear

kirsten beck—creative director/designer

—Kirsten Beck

Rebecca Ross a sense of community

—Rebecca Ross

Yellow Goat Design unique design features

Sandra Lesko

QCA Gold Coast Outstanding Creative Achievement—Alumni City of Gold Coast recognises the contribution of creative alumni in the cultural development of the region.

Jess Barker

from the gold coast to germany

— Jess Barker

Roxy Coppen a versatile designer

—Roxy Coppen

Sarah Huston surf and skate culture

Mia Parcell a shining light

Jenny Stjernstrom skinsim studio

EXTRAORDINARY HOTELS WHERE AN ECLECTIC MIX OF DESIGN AND ART COME TO LIFE. QT HOTELS AND RESORTS have quickly developed a reputation for their design quirk, progressive hospitality philosophy and “bringing the fun back to Five Star”.

Now you can discover QT Hotels & Resorts in Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Port Douglas and Falls Creek. qthotels.com.au

Creative Community The cultural and creative development of the Gold Coast has resulted in a growing sense of community.

Robyn Archer an advocate of the arts

Robyn Archer

Studio Art

the new star alumni

Dust Temple coffee and culture

St. Thomas Studio a thriving creative hub

Typograph Journal nicole phillips—tactile text

3D Design

the digital media revolution on the gold coast

International Exchange a world of opportunities and experiences

Tourism Confucius Institute educational experiences in australia

Cambodia/Laos Photography Tour documenting the aftermath of war

College Threads we’ve hit the streets to find out what our students are wearing

1. Christopher, 26

2. Søren, 23

3. Anette, 20

4. Lincoln, 23

5. Chloe, 20

6. Marlie, 19

Have you got the WIL? connecting study and real world practice

Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Digital Media mixing business with creativity

Sarah Shark

motion and graphic design in activism

SEED

growing within the music industry

Industry Spotlight Forging a successful career in the creative arts industry.

Dean West

capturing the essence of sanctuary cove

—Johan Hasser

Jandamarra Cadd 2014 archibald prize finalist

—Jandamarra Cadd

Dan Carson life through a lens

—Dan Carson

Richard Blundell coming full circle

Jason Urech a human canvas

Kelly Robinson

gold coast graphic design

Simulation progressive rock

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PUBLISHING Sanctuary Cove Publishing encompasses all facets of publishing – from conception to consumer.

Our goal is simple: To provide superior service with an unequalled attention to detail.

In addition to publishing the Cove magazine, Sanctuary Cove Publishing produces Gold Coast Creative – a premium annual publication that celebrates the region’s cultural diversity.

Having established a reputation for quality, commitment and service, Sanctuary Cove Publishing now delivers a broad array of expertise and resources in the world of publishing including design and layout, editorial, proof reading, marketing, printing and production management.

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PR OU DLY SUPP O RT ING T HE DREAMS OF G R I F F I TH UNI VERSIT Y GO LD CO A ST ST UDENT S.

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Enterprising Alumni Opportunities and careers in the creative arts are as many and varied as the students themselves.

Brad Atkinson keeping it real

—Brad Atkinson

Sean Dalton making his mark

Jason Haggerty digital sculpture

—Jason Haggerty

Philippa Higgins

finding inspiration in print

—Pip Higgins

Alejandra Ramirez Vidal

graphic design—photography—product design

—Alejandra Ramirez Vidal

Laura Strange

finding the perfect balance

LIVE TO WORK. WORK TO LIVE? I AM MY WORK. LOVE TO CREATE. LOVE TO MAKE. I AM AN ARTIST. I AM A DESIGNER. LOVE YOUR WORK.

I AM DIGITAL

MEDIA QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF ART GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY GOLD COAST CAMPUS Queensland College of Art Gold Coast offers the unique Bachelor of Digital Media, allowing you to build your own pathway of creative study that links the best of all worlds.

STUDY WITH THE TOP 5% Griffith University is ranked in the top 5% in the world, so you can be sure you’ll learn from the best.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FLEXIBLE PROGRAM STRUCTURE Broaden your employment opportunities by studying in your area of interest, whilst taking electives from anywhere within the program.

Gain hands-on experience through industry programs including our in-house graphic design studio, Liveworm Gold Coast.

VISIT GRIFFITH.EDU.AU/QCA FOR MORE INFO.

STUDIO ART 3D DESIGN DIGITAL DESIGN PHOTO MEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN FASHION DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN CONTRIBUTE TO THE VISUAL WORLD Organisations across the globe now recognise the importance of effective visual communication. Be part of this exciting new era.

QCA Graduate Showcase In 2014 students have excelled in a range of creative streams.

Degree key:

digital design

architecture

photo media

graphic design

engineering

studio art

communications

3d design

double degree in business and design

My aim is to continually immerse myself in outstanding, creative and inspiring graphic design to stay up to date in this ever-changing industry.

Addlibbi showcases my unique and individualistic illustrative design capability. My interest in typography, illustration and branding allow me to consume all things creative!

Achievements: Typism logo in collaboration with Wayne Thompson.

Typism Student Partner. Griffith University Tutoring. Golden Key Society Member. Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2011 – 2014.

Chosen design Funk Fitness 24.7 Competition.

ADDLIBBI.COM.AU • LIBBI@ADDLIBBI.COM.AU • 0448841668

A picture says a thousand words, so, do a thousand words paint a picture? Not exactly, however, to a talented few it does build the framework to imagine the possibilities and create the vision. As a concept artist, this is the key focus for my magazine page and the reason why it displays no art. For a concept artist never works on just one thing, the job is to design and provide multiple solutions for continuous new ideas conveyed through countless words. So, filling this page with a single image could suggest that I am only good at producing one particular thing. You should want to know that my potential is limitless and cannot be encapsulated in a single image. Therefore, I chose to fill this space with words, allowing you to paint a picture of who I am, beyond the art.

As the film industry continues to force-feed audiences recycled ideas, endless sequels, and poorly produced movies, I seek to bring back the quality that makes a film classic. Although I may not be able to affect how the film is written, acted, edited, etc.

I can offer the prospect of stunning cinematography and an immersive atmosphere through what I conceptualise. These elements can affect an audience on emotional levels and be the difference to whether the film has a lasting effect on their life, which I feel most recent films lack.

Concept art aside, my easygoing personality, selfless generosity, and persistent reliability, make working with me a pleasurable experience for everyone involved. My attitude reflects my desire to be indispensable to the studio by looking beyond my direct job and providing solutions to anticipated problems for colleagues and supervisors. I resonate positive energy, contribute to forming an enjoyable work atmosphere, and always push myself the extra

mile to be successful. This attitude, alongside my open-mindedness, has taken me around the world where I learnt from distant cultures, providing me with an eclectic style, and a more resourceful mindset.

Communicational and interpersonal skills are required for a concept artist to work in an office setting and extract a brief from the client, so I have to assume they must exist before art is even considered.

Over my short lifespan I have worked well over ten jobs in several industries including hospitality, sales, safety and construction, so am no stranger to human interaction or selling ideas. In fact, these skills are a major advantage to me, as I tend to play devil’s advocate when exploring a topic and debate it from every point of view possible to put it into perspective.

This personality trait is a very beneficial tool when building concept art with a client as it gives me the ability to explore the depths of an idea and exploit its strengths.

A thousand words paint a picture, and while this article is closer to half a thousand words, your picture of me is only half finished as well. Although, I’m in the process of establishing my online presence and developing a reputation, you should not neglect the opportunity to network with me now and be a part of my rapid progression. Somewhere along the way I hope we can work together to complete the painting and create something more than just art.

AIDAN GRAY • CONTACT@AIDANGRAYART.COM • 0467223756 • @AIDANGRAYART

Photo editor by day, 3D designer by night. Alex Allansen has great love for cinema and the atmospheres they create.

He enjoys experimenting with the new worlds and realms they conduct and how films can persuade emotions.

ALEX ALLANSEN • ALEXALLANSEN@HOTMAIL.COM • 0434461719

Lost Arcade is my identity as a designer and general guy who grew up around the Gold Coast.

I love the spaces in the city, white space and being consistently part of something transient. As a graphic designer moving into clothing, I’ve had to learn, grow and change.

I know that what people wanted yesterday won’t be what they want tomorrow and everyone is looking for the next new thing. Lost Arcade celebrates the inbetweens of style and Gold Coast culture. It’s dark but it’s in the sun. It’s trend based but not too trendy.

It’s both my work and my play.

ALEX LIPPOLD • ALEX.LIPPOLD3@GMAIL.COM • LOSTARCADE.COM.AU • 0416727917

My work is an eclectic mix of people and landscapes, highly stylised pieces and natural and spontaneous works, mixing art, fashion and social comment.

I THINK PHOTOGRAPHY IS PART SKILL AND OPPORTUNITY COMBINED WITH A WHOLE LOT OF LUCK. SOMETIMES I TAKE 100 SHOTS AND AM NOT HAPPY WITH ANY OF THEM. SOMETIMES I CAN LEAVE A PHOTO EXACTLY HOW IT WAS WHEN I TOOK IT. SOMETIMES I REWORK, EDIT AND PHOTOSHOP A PHOTO FOR HOURS. I admire the works of Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kasuma for their colour and whimsy and the links between fashion and art. I like the work of Andy Warhol for its humour, colour and design. I love the black and white photographs of Max Dupain and Dorothea Lange because they represent history and humanity in a way that is honest and beautiful. One of my favourite photographers is David LaChapelle. In my opinion his best works are the ones that are totally scripted and stylised. I enjoy his tongue-in-cheek humour and his willingness to shock his audiences or challenge their preconceptions about art and photography.

I think technology is providing an increasing array of new opportunities to artists for the future. At the same time, I think new technologies help us to develop a greater respect for, and appreciation of, the works of photographers of the past.

ALEXANDRA GIBB • ALEXANDRAGIBBPHOTO.COM • 0450497075

Sometimes I think my work is great, sometimes I think it’s not so great. Sometimes I love it, and like all designers, sometimes I hate it. For me, design is about making things work well together and creating correlations between the what’s and why’s and matching them with the who’s and where’s in order to successfully deliver a message.

Design is, and always has been, a major part of my life. My creative style truly reflects my personal style, sticking to the rules while veering off a little to create my own path. If I were to describe myself, I would say that I am an energetic optimist that enjoys the quirky side of life!

Specialising in Marketing and Graphic Design, my interests lie within understanding, attracting and retaining the consumer. The work I have showcased is a project which allowed me to do this myself from start to finish. Endream let me explore my creativity in every way possible. Hand crafting dream catchers, branding, promoting and right through to selling them.

I am constantly discovering more things I love about design and I know that this won’t stop anytime soon.

I look forward to creating new and exciting things while growing as a person and, of course, a designer.

ALYCE SIMMONDS • ALYCESIMMONDS.COM • HELLO@ALYCESIMMONDS.COM

DESIGN CAN CHANGE YOU. You see a good looking website. Two days later you’re still thinking about that same website. You go back for another look. It’s better than you remember. How is this possible? How clever is that use of negative space! Why can’t that be your website? You want it.

Why couldn’t you have thought of that? Why are you still thinking about this website. Move on.

You can’t.

You need to meet the designers behind this stroke of genius. This page has changed you. Why? It’s Graphic Design.

For me, design has the ability to make you feel.

Design can change your experience of the world.

The Bachelor of Digital Media has enhanced my design skills and strengthened my love for creative design. I have a passion for print, layout and typography. My goal is to create designs that people remember, designs that people love and designs that change perceptions of the world.

I want to be the designer behind that website you just can’t stop thinking about!

AMY WADDELL • AMYWADDELL.COM.AU • INFO@AMYWADDELL.COM.AU

ANDREW MCGILL VIDEO PRODUCTION & DIGITAL DESIGN

I am passionate about film production and general digital media. With a growing ambition to excel in all fields of media, my Digital Media Degree at Griffith University has helped me learn the essentials to undertake numerous freelance involvements. I have worked predominantly in film production, but also produced websites, apps, 3D models and photography for clients. I am a motivated individual who is determined to grow my digital media knowledge by undertaking any scale task. Coastline Productions is my business that I want to grow and establish on the Gold Coast, Australia. I have the skills and equipment to complete any scale project. Look up my website to view a range of videos and projects completed for clients. If you’re interested in my services please send me an email or call anytime on my mobile.

ANDREW MCGILL • COASTLINEPRODUCTIONS.COM.AU • 0438245117

awareness I have an interest in marketing and branding through design elements and complementary devices. Utilising marketing channels across a wide range of mediums and technologies to generate a message can ensure it is delivered to its intended audience.

Understanding these processes allow me to create unique brand identities and increase awareness of them. With interests in logo design and branding as well as online technologies and digital content design, I am looking forward to engaging with web design and marketing principles to increase awareness in both new and established brands.

ANDREW@ANDREWSTEPHENSONDESIGN.COM • ANDREWSTEPHENSONDESIGN.COM

I live on the conservative side of creative. I like corporate, clean, white, and clear. While my peers are striving to be known for their creativity and outlandishness, I am developing my attention to detail.

I celebrate strong visual communication and user friendly design. However, life isn’t static, my creative practice and I will change. The world within which I live will change. My work will adapt to the needs of the users. I value the promise of change and growth and this is often reflected in my creative outputs. Below is a selection of my nature-inspired prints, jewellery range and visual branding, each showing growth, simplicity and clarity that I aspire to achieve in both my design practice and personal creative explorations.

ASHLEIGH HEARNE • ASHLEIGH@AURAI.COM.AU • BEHANCE.NET/ASHLEIGHHEARNE

My passion for design sparked when I was handed a DSLR camera and a laptop. These introduced me to the world of design where I was overwhelmed with the desire to capture images, design graphics, and create with paint, timber and cloth. I found myself learning new software tools to expand my knowledge and skills, furthering my desire to do more and more.

I had found a talent I not only enjoyed doing for myself, but a talent in which produced something that other people enjoyed. My hobby led to enrolling in a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, where I could explore the endless possibilities in photography and graphics, and cement my place in the world as a designer. My main interests and strengths lay in graphic design, photography, and 3D design, where I can express my own creativity and style.

ASHLIN MILNE • 0431604751 • ASHLINMILNE.COM.AU

MISTAKEN IDENTITY Daisy and I were born in the winter of 1993, 20 minutes apart. We are twins. That’s all I can say, we never got the test done. I never had much trouble identifying as an individual. It’s not hard to talk about yourself. But when you are constantly mistaken for someone else, you only really have your DNA to defend yourself. For the last 21 years, I have been living in a case of mistaken identity.

When I look at Daisy, I don’t see myself, just the same characteristics. When outsiders mistake me for her, and vice versa, I wonder if they see something that I cannot. Being so accustomed to our differences, I never really took the time to focus on our similarities.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and News and Magazine Photography, I seek to document my life in the spontaneous way that it comes. With a passion for food and travel, I find myself categorising my work into social documentary, focusing on portraiture.

AURORA BRAID • AURORABRAID.COM • INFO@AURORABRAID.COM

I HAVE TURNED MY OCD TENDENCIES AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL INTO A HIGHLY MARKETABLE SKILL SET. This is both a blessing and a curse as I can’t help noticing everytime someone decides comic sans might be a good choice. Even though pixelated images are enough to ruin my day, I am passionate about both print and digital media.

Print and digital media present different challenges and opportunities to provide unique design solutions. From preliminary research, gathering inspiration, through to pencil and paper sketching, and finally the digital finishes, my design process is continually evolving, improving and leading me to produce outcomes that I can be proud of.

I enjoy the process of producing outcomes, but also of improving and developing my skills. I am always open to new creative experiences and opportunities. I also enjoy the team aspect of design as it provides opportunities to learn, see things from a different perspective and increase my network in this exciting field.

BELINDA GREENWOOD • BELINDAGREENWOOD.COM.AU

CREATE CHANGE

Creativity is a thought process; it is an incessant need to expand our horizons and see what is on the other side. The best design is often invisible, and the best design causes action. It changes our world. I am part of an industry that has the power to change the world, and I am unbelievably thrilled.

My ultimate drive lies in creative direction and culture development. Combining my diverse range of skills to produce authentic high quality work, I plan to immerse myself wholly into the creative industry. Visual problem-solving is what I do best.

I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

BIANCA TAYLOR-ANDREWS • BIANCATAYLORANDREWS.COM • 0432959729

I am a Graphic Designer with a passion for typography, branding, colour and print media.

Graphic Design gives me the means of expressing my creativity and allowing me to communicate to the world around me. I have a unique style with a high attention to detail. After I graduate with a Bachelor of Digital Media majoring in Graphic Design, I plan to study a Diploma of Education and start a career as a Secondary Teacher focussing on Graphic Design, IT and Visual Arts. I hope to gain more experience as a designer through part-time and freelance employment.

Collar Couture is a brand I created while studying at Griffith that specialises in one of a kind dog and cat collars and bandanna. After graduation I hope to continue to improve and expand the product range and branding elements and officially launch the brand.

BREANNA MARSHALL • BREEMARSHALL92@GMAIL.COM • 0434831666

BREE HAS BEEN WEIRD HER WHOLE LIFE. PEDANTIC WEIRD. From a very young age everything she could get her hands on has been wholeheartedly stylised to be, ‘just right’. She spent hours of her childhood refining her distinctive handwriting before she discovered that typography was a thing, now she has stepped up to work with a few more tools than just notepaper and a pencil.

With an eye for detail parallel to Wes Anderson’s, Bree channels her eccentricity for perfectionism into design. She aims tirelessly to capture an appropriate aesthetic throughout a spectrum of media including graphic design, type and photography. Having obtained a Bachelor of Digital Media, Bree is on the hunt to utilise her skills and innovate in her industry of choice.

BREE MCELROY • BREEMCELROY.COM • HELLO@BREEMCELROY.COM

I believe it is vital to possess skills over a number of mediums.

Therefore I focus on being capable to work across many platforms. My strength is brand identity and this can involve print, web and photo media, all of which I am passionate about. Being skilled across multiple forms allows me to have greater control in the final outcome of my work.

BRODIE SWEENEY • BRODIESWEENEY.COM

“I ALWAYS LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK ON RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH DESIGN.”

I WILL FIND A SOLUTION AND MAKE IT HAPPEN Today’s societies are too complacent within their own countries and experiences. It is our responsibility as individuals to help create positive change in the world. My opportunity to do so is through my passion for design. Design has required me to be open-minded and comfortable with exploring the unfamiliar. I am passionate about discovering through research new applications and solutions to existing knowledge. This drives the depth and attention to detail that I will go to with my research.

Another motivator is maintaining a strong integrity within all of my designs.

I am committed to directing all of my energy towards activities that have a positive impact socially and environmentally. A multidisciplinary team approach brings about the new ideas and innovations that I seek. My future will be engaging in a dialogue of design solutions and systems that create a positive

impact all over the world. I have a strong desire to have the most impact on people living in poverty and in low-income communities.

Within product design I focus on reducing waste, cost and increasing the life of the product.

My strength lies within the research and concept ideation phase. I can apply my skills using 3D CAD modelling software as well as Adobe Creative Suite.

I am confident in digital fabrication technologies such as CNC routing, laser cutting and 3D printing.

It is with these skills that I seek to execute on my responsibility to make positive change in the world.

Highlights: Golden Key International Honours Society Member. Griffith Award for Excellence 2011-2012.

Industry placement with Yellow Goat Design 2013.

Research Assistant within a Humanitarian Logistic Project at Griffith University 2014.

CASSIE TAPPER • HELLO@CASSIETAPPER.COM

It all started for me in the 6th grade when Jackass The Movie was released. Like most kids I was filming my friends running amuck and hurting themselves. However I found myself taking things seriously, I was planning scenes, filming, editing and showcasing the videos through MSN messenger and email. I would steal my dad’s camcorder that he would constantly be hiding and locking in his room as he didn’t approve of our activities however I always found a way to get my videos out there.

In high school I found myself still behind the camera as I was heavily involved in the BMX scene. Creating videos of my friends and even a few of myself using a tripod. Since then I completed a Diploma of Interactive Digital Media and a Bachelor of Digital Media at the Queensland College of Art.

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Now I am making a career of my experience and knowledge of videography at a professional level. Specialising in filming the production of food & beverages as this is also a field I have been passionate about since an early age. I am open to do all types of video from extreme sports to weddings & parties. I love a good challenge. If you wish to use my services send me an email or give me a call, until then peace!

BRENTON RICHARDS • 0479102633 • RICHARDSVIDEOGRAPHY.COM

Let the warm glow of candlelight and playful shadows decorate your walls.

Fully hand crafted through the techniques of slip-casting and carving,

these quirky ceramic tea light holders will add a touch of personality

to any interior or dinner table.

CATHERINE WANG • 0449114981 • STUDIOCATHERINE.COM

CHENXING WANG Photography gives me the special experience of having a camera lens as my third eye with which I can discover and interact with the world objectively.

Having had two years of Radio and Television Editing study and associated experiences at Shandong College of Art in China, as well as taking a 21-day university field study trip to Czech Republic and Poland and studying Photo Media at QCA in Australia, I am always open minded and enthusiastic to learn new things. Specifically, I am interested in the connection between Western and Chinese cultural art, combining the best of both to create multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional work.

I have enriched my academic knowledge and skills through my years of study, both in China and Australia. Meanwhile, accessing practical experiences has been an indispensable part of supplementing my university life. For example, my involvement with the Argus has offered me opportunities to gain an internship in a real working environment before I graduate. Also, volunteering in the Tourism Confucius Institute as an Event Photographer or an Event Assistant has been another unforgettable experience. Further, I have completed internships both in the Shandong TV Station and Youle magazine during the winter and summer holidays, thereby enhancing my talents and motivation. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to study and experience my area of passion throughout recent years. My ambition is to now build on my skills and knowledge so as to gain meaningful employment in the fields of photography and the arts as well as to inspire others, both in China and Western countries, to develop their creative and cultural interests.

3D work designed by Lauren Marino

3D work designed by Lauren Marino

CHENXINGWANG.COM • INFO@CHENXINGWANG.COM • 0468772874/+8615953125445

Growing up I always liked to be creative and was fascinated with the way design impacted on our world, which is why I decided to study graphic design.

The best thing about graphic design is that it lets me express my unique style, ideas and personality through the work of my creativity.

As a designer I love to work with branding and logo designs as it challenges my skills and knowledge to develop good outcomes for the final solution. When it comes to my creations I like to focus on white space and simplicity for visual impact as I believe quality is better then quantity.

Beast Born was my own small clothing line I worked on which allowed me to apply my love of branding, logo design and clothes to a real world project.

Achievements: Diploma of Interactive Digital Media 2011 Liveworm Design Studio Placement 2014

CHRISTIAN CORTES • CORTESCREATIONS.COM • BEHANCE.NET/CHRISTIAN-CORTES

CHRISTOPHER MCKENZIE • INFO@CREATINGMADNESS.COM.AU • #CREATINGMADNESS

Christopher McKenzie is a Gold Coast based visual artist who works with mixed media, incorporating acrylic, ink and aerosol into his vast array of work. McKenzie is extending his achievements by completing his Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Fine Art, from Griffith University in 2014. With a Diploma of Graphic Design and a Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Practice already behind him, he intends to top off his tertiary education portfolio by pursuing his Honours in Studio Art.

McKenzie moonlights as one of the Gold Coast’s most active artists, working alongside organisations such as City of Gold Coast, Rabbit + Cocoon, Griffith University, 40/40 Creative, Surfer’s Paradise Festival and Bleach* Festival.

McKenzie is a pioneering force in the development of the Gold Coast’s contemporary culture and art scene. Since first exhibiting at age 16, he has contributed to the evolution of many reputable art galleries and events. A passion for organising live art shows and exhibitions in multiple cities through a number of artists collectives, including Lmtdspace and Smudge Collective, has led McKenzie to a remarkable series of successes.

CREATINGMADNESS.COM.AU • INFO@CREATINGMADNESS.COM.AU • 0433001421

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Health food manufacturer, Morlife, required packaging for new products as well as for an existing product line.

While the client was seeking a new direction, they already had multiple product lines and did not want to steer too far away from the original branding. A new colour palette and imagery were used to modernise and enhance the brand while the existing logo and swish remained.

Studying Digital Media has exposed my creative mind and broadened my knowledge of design. I have a passion for branding, marketing and innovative packaging design.

I vision a future for myself where I can merge my lifestyle attributes and passions into a career involving design, food and active living.

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COURTNEE WATERSON • DESIGN@COURTNEEWATERSON.COM • COURTNEEWATERSON.COM

I am a designer and illustrator and I enjoy expanding my work into the field of fashion print media. I have aspirations of bringing entrepreneurism, innovation and conceptual design throughout my creative practice. I have exceptional eyes for detail and aim to provide perfection in everything I set my pencil to.

I am a lover of culture through art and fashion movements of the twentieth century, predominantly Art Nouveau and Art Deco’s aesthetics. Each movement inspires me to reinterpret the styles by creating new contemporary designs to inspire the next generation of artists.

I bring innovation and entrepreneurship to the fashion industry with my designs and bespoke creations of Shoe Couture Accessories allowing women to style their shoes as well as building their self-confidence. Fashion, art and design are my life and my three essential pieces I need to be happy and successful in life.

COURTNEY BORG • BEHANCE • TUMBLR

“The life of a designer is a life of fight. Fight against the ugliness. Just like a doctor fights against disease. For us, the visual disease is what we have around, and what we try to do is cure it somehow with design.”—Massimo Vignelli The Jumping Fox brand was created to bring the consumer a pair of aesthetically pleasing sunglasses that tends to all the senses. Along with being environmentally friendly, each pair is handmade out of wood and features laser etched patterns.

The brand aims to create a product that is both natural and modern. The Jumping Fox combines natural materials that are sensual and rich in history with designs that are precious and symbolic. Pairing the wood with laser etched patterns relevant to the wearer and myself, provides a meaningful and eye catching statement piece.

COURTNEY HOLLAND • HACGRAPHICDESIGN.COM.AU

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As an aspiring digital designer, I’m excited and prepared for what the next stage in my life will bring. During my time at university, I studied multiple disciplines including architecture, IT and creative design. I have since found my passion for digital design and therefore focused to develop my skills further towards video post-production, although I’m always eager to expand my knowledge. I am passionate about web technologies and have a sharp eye for detail. I focus my work towards the art of telling a story and conveying a message by combining design, motion graphics, video and music.

COURTNEY KINNINMONT • CKDIGITALDESIGN.COM

ART HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ESCAPE FOR ME, A WAY TO DEAL WITH INTERNAL CONFLICTS CAUSED BY THE OUTSIDE WORLD. The act of drawing for me has always been less about the technicality but the thought and emotion that comes out bit by bit. From soft shading to a tight expressive line, my work bleeds with emotion, often dealing with themes of solidarity and isolation, depression and anxiety, the concept of ‘humanity’ and the loss of innocence and childhood. My pencil, ink and digital drawings rarely fail to deliver the emotional impact that goes into them.

The way that we experience memories and emotions, largely impacts my work in a way that results in a feeling of weightlessness through abstract, yet figurative forms. Ultimately leading to a bleak representation of humanity, I feel that when we’re caught up in emotive states we tend to lose clarity of thought, which can often lead into an impasse in our sense of reality. The style I aim to achieve represents this with influences from both surrealist and expressionist styles without taking too much from one or the other, to create drawings that I hope engage the viewer with emotion and thought simultaneously.

DAVID ‘FAT METAL KID’ BOWER • 0414667873 • FATMETALKID.COM

DINA DROUBI GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The first time I learned graphic design is when I helped my teacher create our school yearbook.

My school didn’t have an artist or graphic designer to create the yearbook, so they decided to let students and teachers work together. After I graduated from high school, I decided to study to be a graphic designer and my mother suggested that I move to the Gold Coast to live with my brother and study there. Four years ago I had the opportunity to move from Kuwait to Australia and study. Australia and Kuwait are two very different places. Kuwaiti art is full of horses and buildings and the Arabic language, so learning design in Australia, the differences are obvious. I began the Bachelor of Digital Media at Queensland College of Art (QCA), Gold Coast majoring in Graphic Design.

On the first day of university, I discovered many creative works that were very new to me. They were completely different artworks from my home country, Kuwait, and they gave me a feeling of awe and passion. It helped me to learn and understand new ways of doing things. I was inspired by my tutors who were graphic designers or artists and learned many new things from them. I grew into a professional graphic designer and my software skills developed quickly. Sometimes, it was difficult to work on the assessments but I enjoyed it! My tutors always supported me and gave feedback on my work. It’s thanks to them that I enjoy coming up with creative ideas and projects. I’m happy to be a graphic designer. It is my passion. My career goal is to continue work as a graphic designer and help others when they need design projects.

DINA DROUBI • DINADROUBII@GMAIL.COM • 0424529517

FOR MY PART, I TRAVEL NOT TO GO ANYWHERE, BUT TO GO. I TRAVEL FOR TRAVEL’S SAKE. THE GREAT AFFAIR IS TO MOVE – Robert Stevenson

EBONIE CHAN Being handed my first disposable film camera on a family holiday, what seems like a lifetime ago, created my passion for photography. Travel photography inspires me to explore the world in a new way.

I love being abroad, on the open road and discovering the world I live in. From the emotional reaction when witnessing first hand the poverty people call home, to experiencing a new culture every day and tasting flavours I didn’t know existed, travel is something I value. It allows me to capture photographs that become forever-lasting memories of incredible people and destinations appreciated along the journey.

Once graduating with a Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Photo Media and having completed a Diploma of Graphic Design, I hope to take my skills abroad.

EBONIE CHAN • INFO@EBONIEROSE.COM • 0416815445 • EBONIEROSE.COM

“BY GROWING UP ON FILM SETS I HAVE DEVELOPED A

It was with trial and error that I discovered my passion—and ever since have only been more eager to explore, grow, create, and discover more about the industry I am emerging into. I am an aspiring film maker, specifically hoping to work in graphics, set decoration, or props. I am also an illustrator and animator, have skills in motion graphics, 3D modelling, and love interior decorating.

CAFFEINE, AND OF

I have worked on projects such as: San Andreas, Hope & Wire, and multiple freelance jobs. They all required using different aspects of my skill set. I am excited to further my experience overseas and would be happy to travel to new countries for employment opportunities.

COURSE, FILM.”

Achievements: 2014 Set Decoration/Graphics Assistant, San Andreas, Village Roadshow Studios. 2014 Industry work placement, Liveworm Studio.

PASSION FOR DESIGN,

EBONY ASHTON • ERADESIGNS.ORG

POINT OF DIFFERENCE Achievements: Golden Key International Honours Society Member. Industry Placement with Liveworm Studio 2014. Solo Art Show at Leche 2014.

Typism Student Partner 2014.

Graduating with a major in Graphic Design and specialising in Studio Art, I have developed a range of diverse skills which I enjoy experimenting with.

My preference is to design by hand first rather than going straight to the computer. I feel the design process shouldn’t just begin or stop with the computer. I’ve found experimenting with different materials and methods creates unique design outcomes while always being environmentally aware. I specialise in printmaking, illustration, typography, brand identity, document design and product design.

ELLY BEAMER • ELLYBEAMER.COM • @WOODTALE

DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ARE CHANGING FAST. THERE ARE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AND NEW DIRECTIONS FOR BUSINESS AND DESIGN. It is a great time to be a designer. Advanced technologies are emerging that demand new skills and understanding in design. Exploring the emerging possibilities of 3D printing technologies is a career ambition of mine and my design strength is in conceptualising innovative models for translation into 3D printed objects and products. An example of this is the Orbit light, which I designed to demonstrate my knowledge of 3D printing materials and techniques. It was inspired by a study of patterning through light and developed through an exploration of complex geometries. I step outside current design parameters to create products using 3D printing that would otherwise not be possible to manufacture.

During an internship in New York I gained invaluable knowledge on 3D printing technologies. This experience has fuelled my ambitions to challenge myself to explore how this technology will enter a variety of industries on an international level. If you are wondering how 3D printing can help your business through smart, informed design for 3D printing, contact me.

ELVIRA SEBEGATOULLINA • CONTACT@ELVIRACREATIVE.COM • ELVIRACREATIVE.COM

Action Pack’d (above) is my brand of pop art influenced lunch boxes. Its purpose is to improve the eating habits of industry professionals by encouraging healthy eating habits. My ambition is to connect the creative—business divide by employing creative knowledge with business insight to produce successful marketing outcomes. Working at Liveworm Creative Studio has allowed me to collaborate on marketing projects and create marketing campaigns to increase the social media presence. This experience has broadened my desire to one day lead my own marketing team to create truly innovative projects and given me the skill set to meet business objectives and augment business longevity.

EMILY AYERS • EMILY@COLOURMEDIA.COM.AU • COLOURMEDIA.COM.AU

Sharing skills & culture.

I majored in Graphic Design during my Bachelor of Digital Media, after graduating from Shangdong University of Art. Not only do I have a love for design, I enjoy sharing my skills with my peers and mentoring other design students.

王方艺毕业于中国山东艺术学院与澳大利亚格 里菲斯大学。曾在读书期间做过教师助理，在 课堂中帮助国际留学生解答课堂上的问题。对 于平面设计非常有热情。

FANGYI WANG • +8615065326622 • 80434224@QQ.COM

Being an art student has always made me feel awesomely different. I have been constantly working on art since I was a child, from simple doodles to sketches and watercolour practice. Art integrates me and integrates the world. I collect every single piece of element with art on it.

My passion for graphic design, illustration and branding has increased after my study at Queensland College of Art. I am very familiar with colours, and I know the power of a small block of colour on a plain background. I prefer unconstrained lines and shapes and I know how much difference a hand-drawn pattern makes. I use both concise and complex elements in my work and I know that contrast makes things pop out.

As a freelance designer I will keep exploring my creative potential and I look forward to building a friendly fashion and accessory brand in the future.

FANGZHOU JIN • FANGZHOUJIN.COM

In the information era, digital design is becoming much more important than before.

Accompanied with increasing number of websites, servers, smart devices and lifestyle.

Simple but beautiful, user-friendly and responsive should be essential principles of web view design. Contributing to websites which respect users is my goal and passion. The cloud idea is live in the area. Responsive websites will dominate the future with the development of internet and smart devices.

Find your destination, my friend.

As a digital designer, you should understand people’s demands, both in website design and video production design. Digital design is deep, when you know more, actually you know less, this sense works every area. After graduating from the university, study as a master would be another choice, however, seeking a job is also significant. Working as a designer will be one of my dream destinations, but perpetual study is the core of a designer. Find your destination my friend, you will find another world you have never seen before.

FU MI • FUMIDIGITAL.COM • 0450640611

In honour of my viking heritage, these amulets are based on traditional patterns with an Australian twist. Having a foot in each culture, my designs often speak more about the experiences of living in between a number of cultures.

Made from timber with a silver finish, the amulets have a unique finish and durable quality. The lasercut patterns also represent my graphic design practice and a mixture of organic and machine based production.

GEIR SVENDSRUD • GEIRSGRAPHICS@GMAIL.COM • GEIRSGRAPHICS.COM

With a passion for creating new things through drawing and linking design with industry, Han Shen CHEE arrived in Australia from ALFA International College in Malaysia, looking to begin a new life and build upon his creative and technical knowledge. A unique and unforgettable personality with ambition to match, Han Shen embarked on a Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Graphic Design at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art (QCA), Gold Coast campus.

Before stepping onto Australia, Han Shen was a freelancer who did some creative design using graphics. From there slowly he was introduced to some design based companies and gained industry experience in some of the design agencies and production industries in his homeland, Malaysia. He worked as an ATP artist doing FA (final artwork) for Mantra Sdn Bhd, an advertising agency.

Han Shen also worked on a production line for a printing company—Eprint, doing all kinds of printing production and event setup. Han Shen hopes to launch his own branding agency in the near future combining all his knowledge, experiences and creativities toward an eco-friendly world.

HANSHEN CHEE • HELLO@CHEEHANSHEN.COM • CHEEHANSHEN.COM

I am a senior majoring in Digital Design. Studying hard in university, I have mastered several techniques of digital design, such as web design, game design, graphic design and so on.

At leisure time, I like watching movies, playing mobile phone games or surfing the internet to know what happened recently, which sharpens my understanding about digital design. I am pretty sure that not only me but most people in the world are closely interacted with digital design in their daily life since it greatly enriches our life. What is more, a good digital design can also make a bridge between people and diverse cultures. The website that I designed not only teaches people how to raise their pets but also suggests how to construct mutual love with pets by feeding them.

Good design skill is an important way to achieve aims and I am confident what I have learned could be of use for this purpose. I could make cultural elements in a design more evident and appealing through my digital design skills. Therefore, for my future career, the position of being an art editor of website, TV stations or magazines would fit me the best. From which I could make designs more culturally attractive.

HAOZHE ZHANG • ZHANGHAOZHELOVE@GMAIL.COM

LOST IN DESIGN Having gone through university with such a wide range of practitioners, I have grown such a broad appreciation of the arts. Any opportunity that arises for me to combine elements of digital media, I take, and that is what my major side project: ‘Lost in the Wilderness’ is all about. I find myself fascinated by illustration, photography and branding, and the combination of the three allows me to throw my passion onto a piece of paper, a canvas, or a cluster of pixels.

HARRISON DENMAN • HARRISON@DENMANDIGITAL.COM • LOSTITW.TUMBLR.COM

My name is Heegwon Park and I am Korean. I studied drawing professionally and systematically since high school and attended university in Korea, studying Visual Design. Unfortunately, I was forced to quit my study and complete two years of army service. However, it didn’t end my life as an artist. In the army I was given precious opportunities to design posters and paint on walls. Those unforgettable experiences coloured my army life. Completing my service was a turning point for me. Instead of going back to study I decided to come to Australia on a working holiday. I struggled to get work within the creative industries without a qualification, so once again I decided to return to my studies. I chose 3D design, working with 3D printing.

When I design, I lay more emphasis on development rather than creativity. I enjoy redesigning objects that already exist, and then further refine them. I am inspired

by Dyson, in particular his vacuum and fans. Many people don’t have insight into the complete design process, but this side of design is very interesting to me. I aspire to create products that make life easier, convenient and comfortable.

I look forward to gaining more experience within creative industries and refining my ability to use Solidworks, CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting machines and Adobe Suite. The skills I learnt in the army have also assisted me with my creative projects; leadership, partnership and teamwork.

HEEGWON PARK • GLRNSL@HOTMAIL.COM

“DESIGN STARTS BY ABSORBING IDEAS FROM THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.”

“Design starts by absorbing ideas from the physical environment.” For myself, surf culture and the ocean are particularly influential in my work as they are fluid, full of motion and ever changing. They are a constant presence in the environment within which I live. The way water is constantly forming and reforming into different shapes fascinates me and allows my imagination to apply these forms to my designs. The projects I particularly enjoy stem from my personal needs and also incorporate water inspired aesthetic; such as the photorealistic 3D chair I am depicted in below. The product’s purpose is a futuristic gaming chair with arms to hold controllers, whereas its design incorporates ocean inspired blues and soft flowing forms. My studies at university have taught me the value of computer-aided design such as organic and parametric modelling and 3D printing. However, as my ambitions grow, I become more and more intrigued with manufacturing processes. As a professional I have the desire to further my knowledge of many of the developing technologies in the industry.

HUBERT EMILIO BRETT-HALL • EMILIO.BRETT.HALL@GMAIL.COM

经历就像一个容器，而在国外的学习和生活就 像五颜六色的液体，慢慢注满我的人生。我热 爱设计，很庆幸有机会出国领略和学习国外的 设计，现在我的设计在保留中国元素的基础 上，也渗透着国外设计的影子，相信在未来的 设计路上会收获更多硕果。

HUIMUM (CATHY) LIU • +8615963685856 • 7CATHY7@SINA.COM

Within the past 10 years I have grown from a small town Afrikaans speaking farm girl, living in the middle of nowhere outside Johannesburg, into an English speaking Australian citizen living and working on the Gold Coast.

Being an African child at heart, home always inspires me. Not only impacting on my art and design, but in how I live my life. I know that anything is possible. I learnt from a young age, that if you want something badly enough—you must work hard. I have travelled far at a young age to be immersed in a inter-cultural society, allowing me to create work that demonstrates a new and innovative way of looking at things. I am not restricted by habit and I always create for a purpose.

My work explores the relationship between art, technology, digital culture and contemporary society. I have developed a strong passion for typography, corporate identity and three-dimensional printing in the fashion world while maintaining balance by using painting and drawing in my own studio as therapy. I always seek experiences that allow me to further develop my project management, multi-tasking and collaborative skills to achieve the ultimate outcome. Art, fashion and design is my life and forever will be a large part of who I am.

INGE LOOCK • 0490030710 • INGELOOCK.COM

PATTERNS, PRINTMAKING & PAPER On any day of the week you can find me in a corner, drawing patterns in my sketchbook. I relish being able to turn my concepts into a tactile object. Through my obsession with patterns and printmaking, I created a homewares brand Ashley & Belle. As well as identifying as a graphic designer, I also practice the art of printmaking techniques, which include etching, relief and silkscreen printing. I have been perfecting the art of printmaking for over five years, in this time creating multiple series exploring a magnitude of topics.

My opinion is that there is nothing better than to come home to a brand new book on the doorstep. The smell and feel of the stock is just something that you can’t grasp through a computer.

Achievements: Golden Key International Honours Society Member. Participant in Southern Cross Packaging Awards 2013. Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2013.

Internship with Typism Conference 2014.

JACINDA BAIRD • JACINDABAIRD.COM • 0447069527 • LINKEDIN

I have Epilepsy. I use my tablet to help with the symptoms (pictured above). I have a fascination with the human mind, how it works and our consciousness. I utilise a range of software including Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Logic Pro 9. I employ self-discovered techniques developing work that is educational, immersing and inspires audience interaction. You can call me Jumbled Jack.

ILLUSTRATION • GRAPHIC NOVELS • ANIMATION • VIDEO-ART • SOUND DESIGN

JACK PACKSHAW • JUMBLEDJACK.COM • INFO@JUMBLEDJACK.COM

The above photograph depicts a Skateistan participant performing an ‘ollie’ off of a colossal Buddhist statue during an outreach program held by the Cambodian organisation at the Porthiyaram Pagoda in Phnom Penh. This photograph captures the positive Western influence that Non-Government Organisations such as Skateistan are able to provide in order to strengthen the resilience of Cambodia’s people.

The remnants of old conflicts still linger in the hearts, minds and land of Cambodia’s people. The country is still recovering from a turbulent history involving the catastrophic demolition of government, culture and society under the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. However more recently, Western aid has played a major role in strengthening the resilience of Cambodia’s population, focusing on the development of new perspectives and generating a

prosperous future. Skateistan Cambodia is a NonGovernment Organisation whose aim is to provide additional support and development opportunities for youth aged between 5 and 18 years by establishing connections between skateboarding and education. The aim is to promote visual learning and critical thinking These opportunities are particularly significant as they cultivate the participant’s ability to understand local issues, as well as their thoughts on crafting a brighter future.

I hope that my photography encourages viewers to make informed decisions regarding the way in which they are governed and affected by change in contemporary society. I intend to create compelling stories that, similar to the objectives of Skateistan Cambodia, influence people to interpret the world with a fresh perspective.

JAMES DARLINGTON • JAMESDARLINGTONPHOTO.COM • 0419556227

When I was eight, my family went on their first trek through the outback from Byron Bay to the Arafura Sea. My days where filled with an expanse of landscapes, landmarks and local points of interests. I marvelled at the starry sky in Charleville, the Black Stump in Blackall and the inspiring architecture of the Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach. Nothing prepared me for the beauty of the open grass plains of the Northern Territory. I was awe struck by the majesty and colour of Uluru contrasted against the brilliant blue winter sky. The openness of the beautiful landscape and the variety within the natural habitat have inspired my fascination for open spaces, open planning and flexible options.

Natural lines and curves can be identified within my screen divider. The two-metre curved screen has a hive-like surface that allows for the natural flow of air and light. There are three individual pieces that have been designed to interlock in different formation to emulate the seasonal changes within nature.

The colour and lightness of the material reflect the richness of the grass plain of the Australian outback. Change and renewal is evident in nature and this is an important consideration with my design.

Designing simple, functional pieces that have the ability to be integrated with other pieces to create a new function is my aim. Working across a number of fields while completing my degree in Digital Media, has enabled me to hone my skills with market research, conceptual drawings, product development and 3D modelling. Combining my skills with the lessons that nature can provide is my aspirational goal within the creative industry.

JAMES MCNEILAGE • JAMES-MCNEILAGE@HOTMAIL.COM • 0468859153

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ENTREPRENEUR

Born in Norway and having grown up in Zambia, Kenya, Vietnam and Greece has shaped me to be multicultural and able to adapt to new situations with ease. Being a graphic designer allows me to express myself through a wide range of mediums and on different platforms. I am very excited to be part of a growing creative industry. As an emerging designer and entrepreneur I am thrilled to share my skills and experiences with others, and look forward to learning just as much in return.

Oldies Apparel is a clothing label I started at QCA. Not only is it something I am very passionate about, but it is an expression of my current design style and a great creative outlet. I use recycled and donated fabrics to produce my t-shirts and the outcomes are often quirky and abstract. #Oldies Apparel

JENS GRANMORKEN • OLDIESAPPAREL.COM • BEHANCE.NET/JENSGRANMORKEN

A live action role player dressed as the character Gandalf Bartholomew the 2nd from the ‘A World of Darkness’ series.

Photographs are a way to capture memories you want to hold onto forever, they are a way of remembering the good times in your life, it is a way to tell stories from all around the world. My inspiration stems from the ‘moments’ that are shared between a photographer and the subject. For this reason, I believe that there is always a different way of connecting through images.

All photographers have different views and ideas, my aspiration and motivation is to create something new and vibrant. I enjoy photography’s ability to bring out someone’s character whether it is natural or for show. One of my favourite aspects of photography is working in the studio, but I also enjoy photographing outdoors and filming.

JESSICA HELOU • INFO@JESSICAHELOU.COM • JESSICAHELOU.COM

VISUAL JOURNALIST

JESSICA LONGWORTH • JESSICALONGWORTH.COM

Well, the piece of paper says I am. Studying a Bachelor of Digital Media at Griffith QCA has been an interesting jaunt. Seeing such creative young minds in my fellow classmates and experiencing the wealth of knowledge from my teachers both excited and horrified me. Having transferred from a business degree I was amazed at the options available to us, yet I struggled with the thought of having free reign over so much of an assignment. It eventually became a battle of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, Logical Jessie vs.

Creative Jessie.

While Logical Jessie was able to take notes, work to a schedule and handle the research, Creative Jessie was able to doodle, spend hours on Pinterest and design things. The two worked well together for some time, until the courses progressed to purely Graphic Design based assessment. All Adobe Creative Suite and no essay writing makes Jessie a dull girl. So as my classmates exercised their Right Brain muscles and as their creativity improved, I became less of a creative entity and more of a logical being.

Admitting that I am not a Graphic Designer was never a difficult decision, however the next step in my quest proved formidable—where do I go from here?

Luckily, Bachelor of Digital Media students are given the opportunity to experience everything in first year.

With introductory courses from all majors being part of our first year study, we were privileged enough to receive lectures from professionals in Fine Art, Graphic Design, 3D Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Photography, and even Architecture. The Art Theory courses blew my mind. Logical Jessie was in heaven with concepts, theory, research and essays, while Creative Jessie was able to marvel at the brilliance of the artistic greats. Web Design kept Creative Jessie happy by allowing her to consider colours, images and layouts, while Logical Jessie was able to focus on coding. Architect ural lectures also engaged both sides of my brain through numbers and aesthetics. Once I realised my selected path was not the right one, I was able to return to these first year experiences and consider my next step. No matter who I spoke with, the same response was voiced—‘what do you love, what is your passion?’. This question becomes problematic with a person such as myself, because there is no

one dominant passion to speak of. I cannot confine myself to simply one hobby, and I do not find myself discussing a singular topic with fiery passion. I have many hobbies, and am passionate about everything.

So the question then becomes ‘what are you good at? What are your strengths and weaknesses?’.

Finally! Something I can answer with certainty.

Logical Jessie is determined, analytical, and responsible with a strong work ethic, however will struggle to admit that she is also stubborn and very hard on herself, with an excessive determination to be independent. Creative Jessie is caring, giving and of course creative, however can acknowledge her temper, shyness and intolerance. My strengths are; writing, studying, following procedures, organising and burping. My weaknesses are; public speaking, working in groups and cheeseburgers. So, how do I work with this to satisfy both my Logical and Creative sides in a singular career? The simple answer is don’t. Do it all instead.

Now to begin my next list of questions. What can I start straight away? What will take more time/ money than I currently have? Which of these is more of a hobby than a career? I can start Web Design now. Having already completed one course and gained contacts within the profession, I can incorporate this into my final assessment and complete a TAFE course after graduation.

Architecture will consume the most time and money—neither of which I have in abundance at the moment—so this one can be put to the back-burner for a few years. Art Theory is yet another emerging passion, and something I can pursue in my own time as an additional hobby. Upon answering these, my path begins to straighten and it becomes clear to me that my quest is one of knowledge.

My very first Graphic Design assignment tasked me with the creation of an image that reflected my feelings towards being a First Year at QCA. It was a weird and wonderful world to me back then and I felt like I could do anything, so my submission reflected just that. A picture of myself standing in a forest of tall dark trees, looking through an open door to see a pair of hands offering me the world.

Although I know that I will not pursue a graphic design career, I know that completing this degree has still offered me the world. I am not a graphic designer, I am a conqueror.

JESSIE BLINCO • 0400325148 • BLINCOJE@GMAIL.COM

CHINESE AUSTRALIAN

I am a Chinese designer currently studying and working on the Gold Coast. I am Jingyuan Cui in my home country and Iris in Australia. You can also call me my English name, Iris. Recently graduating with a major in Graphic Design, I have a growing understanding of the differences in our vibrant and contrasting cultures. As an international student, coming from China to Australia has been an exciting experience for me.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE Towards the end of my degree with QCA I worked in the Liveworm studio PROGRAMS THE on the Gold Coast PLEASE campus. As an CONTACT intern graphic designer I wasTOURISM able to work with the Tourism Confucius Institute on their promotional material.

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE Working with real clients was a very rich experience and different to my class projects. Pictured on this page are some samples of page layouts for

PHONE: 07 of 5552 7476 TCI. One the best challenges is merging my Chinese aesthetic with my Australian experiences.

EMAIL: TCI@GRIFFITH.EDU.AU WEBSITE: GRIFFITH.EDU.AU/TOURISM-CONFUCIUS-INSTITUTE JINGYUAN (IRIS) CUI

interdisciplinary

Aside from my Digital Design major, I acquired skills of web design, font design and 3D model design for different design industries. My interest lies in film production, TV production and App design. I believe design and originality have always been indispensable parts of my future.

I am very glad to have some internship experience in Educational Television Station of Shan Dong province.

I became proficient at thinking and solving problems and applying the methods to working out those alike. I successfully worked on television production and finished three television production programs. Throughout my internship in Liveworm, I had the chance to work as a designer, use some software for graphic design and face to face with clients. At the same time, through contact with market and clients, I have a passion for app design.

I am excited to develop and expand my industry knowledge in my career. 除了我的数码设计专业,我获得了关于网页设计,字体设计和三维模型设计等不同技术，为不同的设计产业而服务。 我的兴趣在于电影制作,电视制作和App应用程序设计。我相信设计和创意是我的未来不可缺少的一部分。 我很荣幸有机会在山东教育电视台实习。在实习中，我善于思考，能够举一反三，能够将在学校所学的知识灵活应 用到具体工作中，保质保量完成工作任务。并成功的参与并完成制作了三期电视栏目。 在之后的liveworm实习中,我有机会像一个设计者一样，使用一些平面设计软件并直接面对客户。同时,通过与市场和 客户接触, 我开始热爱App程序设计。我对于在未来我职业生涯的自我发展和扩大我的知识面感到兴奋.

JING MA

As an international design student, I have enjoyed developing and growing during my Digital Media degree at QCA. Exposure to web development, game design, 3D modelling, video editing, font design and also print media has given me a wide exposure to both traditional and modern skills.

My interests have also grown into marketing and media. I enjoy working with other people from different cultures, communicating with customers and working together to understand the design project. My goal is to combine all of my passions and interests into a successful career within the design industry.

嗨,大家好，我的名字叫做苗菁。我学习的是数字媒体的 数码设计专业。我学习到了网页的设计与发展，游戏设 计，模型设计等技能。除了数码设计专项的技能,我还有 拥有不同学科关于设计的技能，例如字体设计、排版设 计、海报设计等。 我可以成为全面的人才,当我与客户沟通的时候,我能理 解他们的需求,使用我的数码设计技术关注他们的需求并 且应用在社会媒体上，这是一个很好的方法来满足客户 的需求。我一直很热衷在媒体公司和顾问公司担任媒体 市场策划的工作。我希望结合数字设计专业知识和对营 销的热情，获得一份令人兴奋和具有挑战性的工作。

JING MIAO • 0424176889 • +8615953651807

I am Jingya Li, a third year student and major in Digital Design and I am one of the international students. During several semesters, I have learnt how to do 3D animation, web design, graphic design and about art cultures. At the same time, I did a lot of movies and animations, such as redesigning ‘Angry Birds’. However, the most satisfying work in my mind is my web design as shown (bottom left). Actually, this is just a part of my homepage which includes techniques like JavaScript and PHP. Even though this is my best work I do need to improve it until it will attract more and more people. In the future, I am going to achieve my Masters degree in the same major to learn more information and get more experience in this area.

In addition, when I graduate from Griffith University, I prefer to get a job in filmmaking because making film includes group work and will allow me to enhance my team spirit.

JINGYA LI • STELLA.LI1109@GMAIL.COM • 0451527989

E R I A N I RD O A R T X E R E N G

L Y R E E JO M O G T N O M SI E D C I GRAPH

me Hey, I’m Joel Montgomery, and I first discovered my love of graphic design when I missed a day of primary school, then came in the next day to find everyone working on a ‘What Career Do I Want’ assignment. I peeked over at another students work and saw the words ‘Graphic Designer’. Since then, I have discovered that coincidentally, graphic design really is the field for me.

My style is quite bold and colourful, and can be quite corporate. Coming into my first semester at university I would have said that I would like to specialise in print media, however, now, several years later, I hope to do a little bit of everything.

Print, web, video, I love it all.

JOEL MONTGOMERY •JOELMONTGOMERY.GRAPHICS

DIAMONDS TO DIGITAL

Hi I’m John. I am passionate about Motion Graphics and Digital Compositing. I have always been very attracted to Arts in general, therefore, after I graduated from high school, I chose to study Fine Arts and specialise in jewellery design. In the final semester of my Fine Arts Diploma, I became strongly interested in Visual Arts, so I expanded my studies into this field and I joined a Visual Media School where I gained a Diploma of Audiovisual Media.

I worked for a few years designing and making jewellery for my own business until I decided to focus all my energy and time on working as a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer for a post-production company.

In general, I enjoy computers and technology, and as a result, I spend most of my time in front of a computer screen. I see myself in the future teaching and passing on what I have learned during all these years of hard work to the new generation of Digital Artist.

These days I’m keenly interested in Web Development and its potential for the future, so I want to give it a try and improve my coding skills. わたしはにほんごがすこしわかり ます。でもかんじはわかりません。

I spent many years of my life in ‘the dark world’ of the postproduction business. Please let me explain. ‘The dark world’ refers to the fact that post-production suites are usually darkly-lit places. So, there is a joke in the industry that says, that after a while, anyone who spends considerable time in the ‘dark world of the post-production business’ becomes white-skinned like ‘vampires’ because of the lack of sunlight… but I love to be a vampire! I am passionate about 3D graphics. Every time I have the opportunity, I like to experiment and incorporate 3D graphics into my projects, especially when I’m doing Motion Graphics.

JOHN OLAYA • JOHNOLAYA.COM • CONTACT@JOHNOLAYA.COM

Motion graphics, film production and 3D modelling are my specialties. I spend a great deal of time researching projects to ensure their quality and detail, and I believe my outcomes reflect this. My greatest qualities are my ability to learn quickly, work well in a team and creating innovative outcomes for challenging projects. What’s more, I am a great communicator as I can speak several languages.

My passion is 3D modelling and rigging scenes for animation. My sources of inspiration are shapes and forms from the world around me, from nature, human beings to buildings. This can been seen in my illustration above, which is based on my father’s eyes. Most of my work is influenced from where I come from and my upbringing.

JOHN-INGE SKOGSETH • SKOGSETH.JOHN@GMAIL.COM

CREATURES OF NIMBIN These photographs are part of the photo-series Creatures of Nimbin, an ongoing visual approach of Nimbin, a small city in the mountains and counter-culture capital of Australia. In this photo-series, photojournalist Jorge Rojas successfully portray characteristics and qualities of habitants of the rainbow city.

JORGE ROJAS • JORGEROJASPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

As a child I always loved being creative with whatever materials I had. The graphic design industry is ever-evolving and I have found myself adapting to past and present trends in order to expand my skills as a unique and confident graphic designer.

JORGIA KOLINAC •JORGIAKOLINAC.COM • HELLO@JORGIAKOLINAC.COM

“3D DESIGNER, ARTIST & VINTAGE AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIAST” Growing up around old vehicles I have a strong passion and understanding of traditional automotive design aesthetics. This knowledge and enthusiasm allows me to approach design briefs and produce very unique and significant 3D designs. I am a strong believer of the working class and enjoy creating objects that still utilise and support man power.

Through my degree in Digital Media at Griffith, I have majored in 3D Design where I have become a proficient designer in multiple programs such as 3DS Max, Solidworks, MudBox and Inventor, as well as Adobe editing programs, Photoshop, InDesign and many more. I am also a renowned automotive Pinstriper and Sign Writer within the Hot Rod and Custom car scene on the East Coast of Australia, as well as building and designing a 1950 Chevrolet and 1932 Ford.

Achievements: Special Effects, Art & Props Departments, Village Roadshow Studios, QLD Australia. ’Guest of Honour’ Mooneyes Hotrod Custom Show.

JOSH JARDINE • JOSHJARDINE.COM • 0437590113

JOSHUA WHITE While working with film and digital photographic mediums, Joshua incorporates traditional techniques to create contemporary works. He also has a background in multi-media productions, from collaborating with NGO’s in Cambodia, to furniture building films in Australia. He has worked to help pioneer a change in the Gold Coast’s culture and art scene, and has contributed to the growth of some local art galleries and events. Joshua activly seeks individual projects and collaborations.

JOSH@JOSHUADWHITE.COM.AU • 0466311135 • JOSHUADWHITE.COM.AU

EXPLORE REALITY

Design by pen and paper is a classic style at present. Nowadays, digital design has become the most important part in our life. People want something that looks more real than what they see. We are pursuing reality on the screen for movie theatre, computer monitor, television and smart devices.

As a digital designer, I started by playing with 3D objects such as 3D games and watching 3D movies. I became a producer from being an experienced consumer and this taught me what consumers want and what they enjoy. During my study of Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Digital Design, I solved my curiosity of how they made 3D products. I also improved my skills as a 3D modeller and 3D visual compositor. I am a most passionate person in digital design who pursues more reality.

JUNGAH (NJ) NOH • NJ@JANOH.COM • JANOH.COM • 0448660551

A GRAPHIC DESIGNER. AN AMATEUR ADVENTURER. Fashion conscious. Business minded. People focused. Designer. My passion is working with notfor-profits and churches to help them communicate their message in a way that is likely to excite and influence society to adjust and engage in their world in a different way.

Working as the in-house designer at Newlife Uniting Church I understand the tension between keeping a high standard and keeping costs low. I have a distinct style and sharp eye for detail and would love to work with you to see your organisation become the best it can be through a myriad of design outcomes.

JUSTIN GREEENWAY • JUSTIN@GREENWAY.CO • GREENWAY.CO

BRANDS ARE RELATIONSHIPS...

WE FALL IN LOVE & TRUST THEM The journey through QCA Griffith University has been a high accomplishment for me. I began my path with the desire to work in visual communication, and I have been educated in the latest design principles. As I progressed through my degree of Digital Media, I developed an interest in brand development; this directed me to take electives in marketing (covering topics such as Market Research and Consumer Psychology). Consumer Psychology was one of the subjects this semester that really molded me into the desire to point my ambition towards brand development. Lecturer Debra Grace showed us how brands can be exposed to consumers with successful strategies and how important it is to deliver the right needs and wants of a target audience.

I have a passionate desire to be a part of ethical brands and marketing is something I never get tired of, as I love learning about new trends and cultures through market research. Brand development is not just about having a name and logo. It is about building trust and a connection with the consumer because we respond to brands like relationships and the key to brand success is connecting with the consumer on an emotional level.

Moccachinos was a re-brand I created for a local cafe in Southport, Gold Coast. This was my first branding experience and one of my proud achievements. I discovered a lot about the hospitality industry and the evolving trend of hipster ambience. Cafe Moccachinos was repositioned with the vision to create a comfortable environment for the public to take their family, with the enjoyment of a friendly experience.

In my final semester I wanted to take on a real life project that allowed me to show my practice of marketing and brand development. Carly Neilsenbeck, founder of Golden Goddess, offered me a fantastic opportunity to reposition her product. I applied my design and marketing skills to employ effective strategies to this project and I worked alongside graphic designer, Natasha Smith.

This experience has given me the skill to work with other creative professionals, and has helped me discover my strengths. I would like to continue to follow my path of brand development, and will be focusing on creating strong brand personalities.

This semester I completed 100 hours of work placement in the Liveworm studio, Gold Coast. Creative Director, Rae Cooper, gave me the task of marketing the Gold Coast Creative magazine for Queensland College of Art. This involved creating awareness on social media platforms, printed advertisements, and faceto-face promotion. After my time at Griffith I have used my marketing and design skills cohesively, and I strongly believe that brands are always successful when delivered from a good marketing strategy.

KAYLA WILSON • KWBRANDING.COM • 0424249043

My future—now graduated—will see me using each available opportunity to develop as a creative. I will continuously expand on my experiences and allow my skill set to grow to see where it may lead me. I’m not limiting myself to opportunities in the creative world, all experience is good experience and I want as much of it as I can get.

KELLY SCHMIDT • KELLYSCHMIDT.COM.AU • INFO@KELLYSCHMIDT.COM.AU

Expressing myself creatively has been a big part of my life. I always remember drawing in my school books rather than writing. When graphic design came in to my life, I was hooked. My passion lies in typography, illustration, branding, web design and screen printing. I developed my project Rize as a creative outlet, producing type on skate decks meant I could indulge in typography whilst reflecting my personal style.

Achievements: Typism Intern 2014. Diploma of Graphic Design and Advertising 2009.

Diploma of Marketing and Advertising 2008.

KELSI MADDEN • KELSMADDEN.COM • LINKEDIN

Good design is seductive, intimate, confident and knows how to speak to you, even without words.

My passion is to deliver a unique creativity through all my works and solve all problems with innovation.

Jiggy Deck Co—what started out as a university project has blossomed into my most successful side project.

By stripping a deck of its old artwork, deck grip and trucks, I aim to turn an unwanted deck into a piece of art. One Night Stand Sleepwear—a not-for-profit social organisation that tackles homelessness. So far, I have designed the logo and multiple products.

Pictured: ‘Oh Baby’ crops and ‘I’m Cactus’ pillow.

KIMBERLY SMITH • KIKKAGD.COM

Kiah Lewis-Walters first discovered her love for fashion while studying abroad in Central New York in 2012 in her second year of B.Digital Media.

She took a class in fibre art where she learnt how to sew, dye and manipulate fabric. This sparked a desire to design and create clothing that aesthetically represents who she is and started an 18-month journey of studying an Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design to gain the knowledge and skills required to see this goal come to fruition.

Esoteric Transcendence and The Love Shack are Kiah Lewis-Walters’ debut collections where she was responsible for the design, fit, sourcing, marketing and production of all of the garments.

An intuitive nature and ability to perceive fashion trends has assisted in the development of Kiah’s designs, along with a desire to play with the nature of textiles and fabrics.

Kiah has drawn from her knowledge learned as a Graphic Design major to develop prints for her textiles and create detailed technical drawings of her designs.

The Love Shack Collection Jacket: Grenady Bomber Top: Sorry, We’re Closed Rib Top Bottom: Udon Noodles Culottes

Kiah aims to work in the fashion industry on an international level and will be launching her own label within the coming years.

KIAH LEWIS-WALTERS • KIAH@KIAHTHELABEL.COM • KIAHTHELABEL.COM

DESIGN & ENGINEERING My education focuses on product development. It is project-driven, combining the disciplines of creative design and innovation with studies in engineering.

I have gained knowledge in industrial design, statics and mechanics, materials and processes, marketing, project management etc. Each semester is based on solving real life problems. I have gained skills to design and develop high quality products for both national and international markets. Since I can remember, I have been intrigued by design and have always had the desire to be part of a design team working on creating desirable quality products.

In product development, I am able to implement both my creative design skills and my practical engineering skills into innovatively solving problems. I am able to quickly generate concepts on paper, and then model them digitally and physically in order to anticipate problems and find solutions.

ANALYSING

ORGANISING

SKETCHING

RENDERING

MODELS & PROTOTYPES

CALCULATIONS & TESTS

Using CAD I can quickly develop a concept into a CAD model, which enables rapid prototyping to analyse an object, in a way you cannot do with a sketch.

Developing CAD into high quality renderings can quickly show clients their products in context.

As an engineer, I am able to develop new products or processes with a primary emphasis on functional utility. Calculations and tests are important when developing optimal and functional products.

Design for me is the combination of functional utility and innovative design thinking.

KRISTOFFER JOHNSON • MAIL@KJOHNSON.DK • 004522441337

PHOTOGRAPHY AND WRITING HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A PASSION OF MINE I believe both of these tools hold the ability to inform change and challenge perception. I pride myself in not sticking to one style of photography, I love adapting my skills to the situation.

“These are the houses that nobody photographs, houses that are stagnant, bypassed by major routes and highways to suburbia.”

If I can’t tell a story through an image, then I write.

As an individual I am passionate about issues of social justice and human rights, and these are subjects I wish to explore in my future as a documentary practitioner.

LAURA EDWARDS • LAURAEDWARDS.COM.AU

Developing the Monde & Moon brand allowed me to express my love for nature, illustration and design.

Featuring a series of hand painted clocks with geometric animal designs, Monde & Moon brings a sense of nature into modern spaces.

Monde & Moon began as a illustration project at college. Alongside illustration, my curiosities include: eclectic music, typography—especially hand drawn, art—ranging from life drawing to digital art, concept art and character design for games and movies, travelling, grunge and vintage objects and obscurities, print design and life experiences. I like to observe people and the world around me.

I look forward to future challenges in the graphic design industry and working in studio and magazine design environments.

LAURA BETH HUDSON • LAURABETH.COM.AU • 0428162042

Indigo May was created as a fun, bold and vibrant brand. Its screen-printed fruit totes, which are bright and stylish, represent my passion for health, fashion and positivity. Through the creation of Indigo May, I have been able to develop my interests in photography, blogging, typography and travel. These are all skills I hope to expand on in my career.

I love surrounding myself with inspiration in order to stimulate my creative processes and projects. I am excited about future experiences and opportunities to develop my skills within the graphic design industry.

LAURA TODD • LAURATODD.COM.AU

Lauren Kessler was born and raised on the Gold Coast and has always had a passion for design and art, but the past three years has seen her engaging more specifically with photographic medium. Lauren enjoys exploring the world of documentary practice, yet maintains her creative pursuits through Graphic Design.

VISUAL JOURNALIST & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Using multimedia format to create a documentary: old photos, film videos, recent images and interview footage are used to establish substance and depth, telling the story of the life of my Oma. In her own words she explains the hardships and difficulties she faced, including moving to the other side of the world and leaving friends and family behind for the last time.

The documentary explains the personal perspectives of my Oma’s experience living in Europe during WWII, and later migrating to Australia. Using the camera as a storytelling device is a powerful method of connecting and engaging with an audience, and being able to extract emotion from strangers is what makes it so rewarding. These stories are all little pieces of the puzzle that come together to create an oral history.

LAUREN KESSLER • LINKEDIN • LAURENKESSLER.NET

I’m Leigh Agius, a 20-year-old graphic designer with a passion for expressing myself creatively. My skill set includes illustration, graphic design, photography and art in many mediums. Recently I have designed a range of natural leather laser cut wallets which can be seen in the image to the right.

Above all things my future holds I’m looking forward to a career in the design industry.

LEIGH AGIUS • LEIGHAGIUSMEDIA.COM

LEE MASTERS • LEMONPRODUCTIONS.INFO

LINDSAY WILDERMUTH

DIGITAL DESIGN / 3D DESIGN / MOTION GRAPHICS Specialising in video-post production and motion graphics, Lindsay Wildermuth’s passion for technology and challenging digital creation is evident throughout his work. Forming Ripple Media in early 2014 gave Lindsay the platform to display his broad skillset and express his creative attention to detail.

Aiming for a future in digital marketing or video post-production he hopes to be able to learn from professionals and add to forwarding businesses brands.

LINDSAY WILDERMUTH • RIPPLEMEDIA.NET.AU • 0417727506

“There are three responses to a piece of design—yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.”

- Milton Glaser Graphic design effects all of us, it’s how we communicate our ideas and messages. To be able to express yourself in a creative way has always fascinated me. I love being able to create a design that makes you look twice.

I am particularly interested in designing layouts for publication. To see your work printed creates a feeling of accomplishment, there’s nothing better than seeing the transformation from digital on-screen to print.

LOUISE ROSENBERG • INFO@LOUISEROSENBERG.COM • LOUISEROSENBERG.COM

I am an enthusiastic graphic designer who focuses on minimalism and functional design. I focus on printed material and dabble with digital content. Communicating visually and having the freedom to bring my own ideas to a project is something I strive for.

Scraphappy is one of these projects, an outcome focusing on the combination of branding and product design to make it unique. Scraphappy is a premium book cover system that allows the user to compile work or images in a presentable form. To look at the projects I’ve done, such as Scraphappy, visit my website for more content and information.

DESIGN HAS TO WORK.

ART DOES NOT. GRAPHIC DESIGNER. FROM NORWAY.

MARIUS WROLDSEN • MARIUSWROLDSEN.COM

Product design has been a major passion throughout my life, so in 2012 I decided to pursue it by moving to a new city to study a Bachelor in Design Engineering.

This education combines design with engineering by teaching you every step from concept sketches through to actually implementing it into the market, with all the technicalities in between.

A typical project starts with generating ideas using different methods and hand sketching. Afterwards, 3D drawings, 3D scanning, 3D printing, Photoshopping and rendering are used to visualise the product.

Materials are chosen, prototypes are created and technical worksheets are made for production. We also do technical calculations to design the products so they actually work.

All of these drawings and calculations require support through marketing, economy, strategies etc. When the project is finished, a complete business plan is ready to be presented. Throughout the whole project, it is important to ask what the consumers want and take their opinions into account.

I find these skills important and useful for my future. My goal is a working position in the household or furniture industry where I can create something unique.

MATHIAS BOE RIISGAARD NIELSEN • 004523398511 • MAIL@MBRIISGAARD.DK

A JOURNEY THROUGH

THE STREETS

In life, I have a simple logic and that is to do what I truly love! I am lucky enough to say I can apply this to everything I do. My Bachelor of Digital Media degree, majoring in Graphic Design, has further motivated my imagination to run free and explore the world with a creative sparkle.

I am obsessed with print media, promotion and branding, with a keen interest in art that focuses on unique layouts, crisp photography and bold design. As I continue to explore the urban environment through a lens and closely admire beautifully crafted magazines, I am forever inspired to create beyond the ordinary. Striving to be confident and good at what I do, I am thrilled to share with you my own unique creative sparkle.

MEADHBH TOBIN • MEADHBHTOBIN.COM • HELLO@MEADHBHTOBIN.COM

CREATE AND ORIGINATE

~ Art Originated through my Creations

Melissa Spratt is a young emerging artist living on the Gold Coast. Interested in artistic practices from an early age, Melissa went on to study a Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Fine Art at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art. Having shown work in numerous exhibitions and becoming a part of several artistic collectives, she has gained a range of skills.

Finding influence through material choices and production processes, Spratt has worked with various mediums; paint, photography and drawing, but her most recent work is in installation and sculpture. Being very meticulous about each aspect of her work, she creates subtle abstraction and interaction with personal identity as subject matter.

Seeking advice, wisdom and knowledge about the creative industry is now at the forefront of Spratt’s ambitions. Fabricating art work is only one of her

passions. She has a knack for organisation and is interested in gallery systems and curation. Spratt is continually creating and looking to broaden her skills, being open to all new opportunities.

“I describe my practice as self reflective; my most inner feelings and contemplations, a subconscious recount of my passions and vulnerabilities. I seek answers and hold curiosity for belonging and becoming, self-identity, human interactions and perceptions. Finding theoretical concerns through internal processes is brought out by material choices. Creating a sense of identity and selfportraiture in a non-literal manner, I articulate this through an abundance of emotional questions.

Having reliance on the tactile nature of human discovery sets challenges not only for myself to achieve and overcome, but also for the viewer.”

MELISSA SPRATT • MELISSASPRATT.COM.AU • 0432949285 • #CREATEANDORIGINATE

PASSION FOR ALL THINGS DESIGN I describe myself as a creative person with an everlasting passion for all things design. I believe that in life, true satisfaction is doing what you love. Where there is love and inspiration you can’t go wrong.

MELLISSA RISELEY • MELLISSARISELEY.COM.AU

3D ANIMATION DESIGNER

I am totally passionate about design, specifically 3D modelling and animation. As a designer I am constantly evolving my skills to become the best I can possibly be, always striving to learn new things. It is my hope to find opportunities to continue challenging myself and to create something bigger and better than before.

I have always known design was a part of my future. My future goals include setting up my own art studio, while continuing to broaden my horizon within the digital media field.

MENGYI ZHANG • MENGYIZHANG.COM

I have always had a passion for design and it’s influenced my life in a significant way. I’ve studied design for four years with a focus on graphic media and during this time have gained invaluable skills, knowledge and influences. Living in Australia has been a fantastic experience for me and has helped me learn a lot about life and it’s challenges. I am excited about the next chapter of my life and my future creative projects.

MINGMING LI

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MOTION GRAPHICS VIDEO EDITING ANIMATION ILLUSTRATION WEB

Drawing has been a passion of mine ever since I was a young child, however back then felt tip pens were my weapons of choice. I can honestly say I am grateful to be a part of the generation to experience such a drastic transition from analogue to digital technologies; specifically used in the media. Now I am able to bring my sketches and stories to life through the power of animation. This is what led me to pursue a career as a Digital Designer. I’m particularly interested in the prospect of eventually running my own business or working for a large advertising company.

My academic achievements have been recognised by the Golden Key International Honours Society, for outstanding results in my studies at university. Subsequently, I strive to maintain a high level of competence with my work, by consistently aiming to improve my skills and expand upon my knowledge. I look forward to the next step in my journey wherever it may lead me...cliché I know, but sincere.

MITCHELL HICKEY • LOVEBYTEDIGITAL.COM • LINKEDIN

I grew up in a very creative environment so design has always been a part of who I am; arranging things together in a way that entertains the eye has always come naturally to me.

With the combination of both Graphic Design and Marketing I am able to unite both sides of my brain to create a language of design and business. Applying marketing knowledge to my design practice has helped me to see beyond just creating a logo for a brand and to see the brand as a whole authentic vision for a business in a very specific market.

Swift Society began as a combination of my passion for design, the environment and active wear. I’ve always had a love of the outdoors and Swift Society is about finding a way to reflect that—creating beauty and practicality through design and always keeping its impact on the environment very much in mind. Working with photographer Cory Roberts on the photoshoot allowed me to bring my products to life in a way that encapsulated the vision of the brand itself, with an intentional emphasis on creative innovation.

MOLLY STUTCHBURY • MOLLYSTUTCHBURY.COM

Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, I first discovered my love of drawing and the hand made. Though it wasn’t until my adolescence and moving up to the Gold Coast that my eyes were opened to the larger creative world and the amazing culture that comes along with it. I have a passion for unique design and creating something that showcases the client. I have found that one of the design world’s greatest qualities is being able to work with creative people from all mediums. I am always keen to create further and try my hand at anything that involves art and culture. As an adult, I have found that my true passion lies in the art of graphic design and to further myself in magazine design and fashion art direction. As I continue to grow, travel and discover the creative world around me I hope to never be satisfied and always stay hungry for creativity.

MONIQUE HUDDLESTON • SALTJUNGLE.COM • 0412289032

I have always been proud of my diverse cultural heritage; Dutch, Maori, Chinese and English. Through these differences I can appreciate and be sensitive towards the differences in others. I think it is this melting pot from the different corners of the globe that has given me the instinct to travel and experience what the world has to offer.

On my own trips through various countries I found the people are so insular with little to no opportunity for them to expand their horizons and yet they seem so worldly in their philosophies. The everyday and banal moments that often slips past the eye of mass media are what I believe need to be put in the spotlight.

Through capturing people’s lives, we can start to understand the world we live in Through capturing people’s lives, we can start to understand the world we live in as a whole and make more informed critical judgments, not assumptions leading to wrong decisions. Photography should inform and bring to light the issues some might not regularly think of. Everyone is entitled to basic human rights and photography can lend a hand in communicating the unheard voice out into the public eye.

MONIQUE MONTFROY • MONIQUEMONTFROY.COM • INFO@MONIQUEMONTFROY.COM

IMMERSIVE INDUSTRY

My love of architecture came from an introduction to design at an early age. Growing up with parents immersed in the construction and design industry, it allowed me to gain an insight into the world of design. Having moved house more than the average family, my collection of childhood memories became connected to distinctive houses. These experiences motivate me to design for others so they can have the opportunity to build their own emotional connections to the architecture.

I love the challenge that design poses, it inspires a new and creative way of thinking and the possibilities are limitless. To study and create architecture has been an ongoing dream of mine and I look forward to being able to fulfill this dream, and make my own personal architectural stance in the world.

MORGAN LEE • MORGAN.J.LEE@HOTMAIL.COM • 0423320033

First it was made... then it was Made Ruff. Giving lost and forgotten items their second chance, our company finds it’s happy place nestled in among the waste generating giants of the retail industry. If there is hope to be found for household has-beens, then we shall make ourselves busy finding it. Offering a wealth of hand-crafted, up-cycled and entirely original products, Made Ruff produce quality pieces of pet furniture in a resourceful and creative way. People pleasing. Pet approved.

NATASHA SMITH & KATIE BERRY • 0458088234 • MADERUFF.COM

Design has been a part of my life since I was a young boy.

I grew up watching Japanese and American cartoons. My favourites included ‘One Piece’ and ‘Bleach’. When I was 14, Japanese cartoons became forbidden on Chinese television.

There was no notice, we woke up one day, turned on the television and all of the pixels that we loved were gone.

The Chinese government decided to promote and protect the Chinese culture by limiting our access to foreign media. Today this still affects my friends at home by limiting our access to any foreign websites. Sites like eBay.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are completely blocked from China. You can imagine the excitement Chinese students have when they come to Australia for the first time. Sometimes the things we crave to see aren’t the beaches, shopping or animals—it’s the freedom of the internet, HD videos and social media. Rather than go pat a koala—we can download one, or watch it in cartoon form.

As a digital designer, I am passionate about reconnecting China to a rich digital culture. Politically we may be limited, however these limits can also be sources of inspiration.

It’s time for Chinese designers to develop strong concepts and create outcomes that celebrate what is unique to us. In particular I look forward to designing and bringing life to Chinese animation. I often go back to my time as a 14-yearold boy looking for his cartoon heroes. Now I will design cartoons for the children back home and show them the magic of animation—being lost in an imaginary world of colours, animals who talk, robots and fantasy lands.

当我还是个小孩子的时候，设计已经成为我生活的一部 分。在我的成长过程中我观看了很多日本和美国动漫。 我最喜欢的包括’海贼王’和’死神’。当我十四岁的 时候日本卡通在中国的电视中被禁播。没有任何提示就 从我们的电视中消失了。中国政府决定去限制外来动漫 来发展本国动漫。现在我中国的朋友们仍然无法连接外 国的网站比如ebay，facebook，推特和youtube。所以 中国学生踏入澳洲时是非常激动的。有时候我们需要的并不是 很好的外在环境而是社交网络的自由化。 作为一个数字媒体设计师，我满怀激情的要去建设中国的媒体 文化。外在的限制不会阻止灵感的激发。是时候去证明我们的 重要性了。我会继续设计并且投身于中国的动画产业。我经常 怀念从前并且我现在也将会回到我的国家去展示数字动画的不 同的魅力。

QIDA LIANG • QIDALIANG.COM

About two years ago I came to Australia from Qingdao, China. Qingdao is famous for its beer.

This is funny because Chinese people don’t usually like beer. It’s one of the big differences I noticed in Australia—the culture here with drinking is very different. One of the biggest shocks to me is seeing people so loud and crazy in the street! The pub culture was so new to me. It’s rare in China to see someone my age drink 30 beers in one night—but it’s common in Australia. Even more so on the Gold Coast, where I am now living to study my degree in Digital Media.

My family and I decided that I would come to Australia to study because it’s so important to have a good understanding of different countries, cultures, people and education. This experience is a great foundation for my future career in television. (One more thing.

Before I came here, my father told me I shouldn’t start smoking. I would just like to say “Hi Dad, I’m not smoking!”)

Many of my friends back home are looking for careers in business, government … secure ‘office jobs’. These kinds of jobs are great because they offer security, but they are so boring to me. Everyday—the same thing. Over and over again. Nothing new. No new experiences. Always at a desk. Inside. I know this isn’t the life I want! I am the kind of person who needs creative freedom. My first taste of working in television was short, but I knew after only two months this was the career I was born to have. Every day was something new, I felt free. Sometimes inside, sometimes outside, new people, new ideas and projects. I am so excited about my future life within creative industries.

If you ask me what my life will be like in five years time, I would tell you that I will be working hard with my peers within a creative studio in Australia, creating videos and taking photos. Eventually I know I will return to China to be with my family. I can’t tell you where I will be in 10 years and what I will be doing. The great thing about digital media is that technology changes so fast—who knows what new equipment, software … and whatever else the world will have then.

大约两年前，我从中国青岛来到澳大利亚。青岛以 啤酒著名。这是有趣的，因为中国人通常不喜欢啤 酒。这是一个我在澳大利亚最大的不同 - 在这里饮 酒文化是非常不同的。其中对我最大的冲击是看到 人们醉酒后在大街上如此疯狂！酒吧文化对我来说 是新的。在中国看到我的同龄人一晚上喝30瓶啤酒 是很恐怖的， - 但它常见于澳大利亚。在黄金海岸也 是，针对我我现在的生活学习和我在数字媒体的程 度。我的家人和我决定，我要来澳大利亚留学，因 为它是如此重要，有不同的国家，文化，人民和教 育有很好的理解。这种经历对我未来在传媒的职业 生涯有一个很好的基础。 （还有一件事，在我来到 这里，我的父亲告诉我，我不应该开始吸烟，我只 想说：“嗨，爸，我不吸烟！”） 我的许多朋友回家正在寻找在企业，政府...安全的 办公室工作的职业生涯。这些类型的工作是伟大 的，因为他们所提供的安全性，但他们对我来说 是如此无聊。天天 – 重复同样的事情。一遍又一 遍。没有什么新鲜事。没有新的经验。总是在办公 桌内。我知道这是不是我想要的生活！我是什么样 的人？需要创作自由！我的第一个在电视台工作的 时间很短，我知道只有两个月，但是我具有的职业 生涯了。每天是新的东西，我觉得自由。有时在里 面，有时是郊外，新的人，新的思路和项目。我很 兴奋，这是我在创意产业中的未来生活。如果你问 我我的生活会怎样在五年的时间内，我会告诉你， 我会努力工作和我的同龄人一起在一个创意工作室 工作，制作视频和拍照。最后，我知道我会回到中 国来与我的家人在一起。我不能告诉你，我会在10 年，我会做什么。但是关于数字媒体最重要的事情 是，技术变化如此之快 - 谁知道新的设备，软件...... 和其他任何全球将有呢。

QINGXIAO SONG

QINGXIAO SONG • OCEANUSVISION.COM

underwater, equine, scenery and portraiture photography...

As an underwater, equine, animal, scenery and portraiture photographer, capturing images that make people stop, look and think about the photo is something that I strive for. Taking photos that are a little bit different to everyday sights and capturing special moments is something that I take great joy in.

Growing up in a photography-orientated family has driven me to pursue photography further than just for myself. Through studying a Bachelor of Digital Media, I have developed my photography skills and refined my editing abilities to create unique and special images. This is something that I wish to share with other people, to show them something different, beautiful and special. Something that they can hold onto forever.

RACHEL VERCOE • 0431033961 • RACHELVERCOE.COM

Mukalu was born from my love of jewellery and features a range of handmade statement pieces. My brand aims to create unique jewellery that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly, each piece is made from sustainably resourced material.

My main focus in graphic design is editorial design and I have always been interested in combining design, fashion and photography into my career. I have developed a complete obsession for hand created typography and prefer working with my hands as it allows me to further develop my creative skills. I will always begin a creative project using my notebook and pen. Fashion, travelling and being surrounded by other creative people inspires me to continue to work hard and to push my creativity, skills and myself as a designer.

RAFFAEL PURCELL • RAFFAELPURCELL.COM • 0414159493

ROSIE O’BRIEN THE MODERN-DAY JOURNALIST YOU OPEN YOUR EYES, FLICK ON THE ‘TODAY’ SHOW, ROLL OVER AND CHECK YOUR PHONE TO FIND THE EMAILS ARE ALREADY FILING IN AND THERE’S A BUZZING BEEHIVE OF ACTIVITY ON ‘TWITTER’, IT’S BARELY 6AM. Welcome to the world of the modern-day journalist.

The field’s tough, I know that. Gone are the days where simply passing Grade 10 was enough, today the expectation is a University degree, and then some. To stand out you need to be dynamic, you need to be across every medium, to be the complete package really. This is why I’ve combined my Journalism Bachelor with a Public Relations and Photo Media specialisation, covering communication on every level.

It was six years ago when I won the award of Channel Nine’s Junior News Cadet, and ever since then I knew I was meant to be a Journalist. The thrill of doing something that you love and being told you’re actually good at it, is a feeling some people spend a lifetime searching for.

It wasn’t until late high school days when I began learning traditional film photography that I realised combining my two passions was ideal. There’s something magical about the way an image can capture a moment in history, a mood, and no matter how eloquent you are with your words, nothing can tell the story better than that image. I have been fortunate enough to be able to work with models on developing my focus and lighting skills and alongside the Gold Coast’s YHES young parenting program, visually revealing their personal lives. Throughout my last year at Griffith University, I’ve had the opportunity to complete work experience in both Journalism and PR organisations at Channel 9 and 10 in Brisbane, City of Gold Coast, Multisport magazine, and Southern Cross Austereo (SeaFM and GoldFM) which has allowed me to build a varied and extensive portfolio available at rosieobrien.wordpress.com. My goal is to continue with broadcast journalism and reporting.

Achievements: 2008 Channel Nine News Junior Cadet Champion and won $5,000 for my school. 2011 Received direct entry into Griffith University to study a Bachelor of Journalism. 2014 Sub Editor of Griffith’s ‘The Argus’ magazine.

ROSIEOBRIEN.WORDPRESS.COM • @ROSIEOBRIEN27 • 0448087026

HI MY NAME IS

I’m Ryan Pobar and I’m a graphic designer. My style of design is a mix of my various interests and influences. This is most evident in my clothing brand Mildvibe. My main strengths as a creative practitioner are in Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Photoshop as well as secondary skills in organic modelling, photography and video. I enjoy the interdisciplinary overlap of these areas and taking new approaches when creating works. I have completed internships this year at Liveworm and Halfnine design agency and I am eager to get out into the industry next year.

RYAN POBAR • RYAN.POBAR@GMAIL.COM • 0421702117

I love visually appealling things and for as long as I can remember, I’ve grown up around a vast range of creativity. Art, design and music. I believe this is where my desire for a creative path arose. I have been surrounded by creative people and am passionate about continuing my life on this wonderful expressive journey. I have always been very focused on the aesthetics of objects. I enjoy the physical and tactile design elements and enjoy a hands on approach. My path for the future is open and I am always looking for new things to learn and new skills to master.

I developed Blume, an eco-friendly soy wax candle brand that attempted to challenge the usual conventions of a feminine candle. I really enjoyed the physical design appects of this as much as the digital process. I am passionate about fashion, upcycling garments and repurposing objects.

Above is a silkscreen printed singlet based on methods learnt at QCA. Prior to commencing my Digital Media degree, I had no previous experience except designing things for my own pleasure. I love that I have learnt how to channel this passion into a career. I have a lot to continue learning as a designer and am eager to emerse myself in a creative career full of challenges, whether it be here in Australia or somewhere abroad. I’m Ruby.

RUBY BLUMER • RBLUMERDESIGN.COM.AU • 0404195042

HEY BROSEF... thanks for stopping by! I’m an illustrator with interests in typography and print media. In my work I try to blend design and communication with illustrative aspects, to achieve a functional as well as an aesthetically pleasing outcome. My passions are in concept art and entertainment design, but I think I’ll bore you with the details another time!

SAM DUNN • SAM@SAMSTURDY.COM • SAM-STURDY.TUMBLR.COM

HANDS CAPTURED IN CONVERSATION Beyond spoken word, there are endless modes of communication and expression that we, humans, use with little recognition. This photographic work showcases a less-explored relationship in conversation, with hands as the speaker and eyes as the listener. One visual language, photography, documents another, sign language. The process, movement and layers of sign language are documented through layers of photographic exposures to emphasise the unnoticed moments of communication. Making us question—How do we speak? How do we share ideas? It could be by sharing experiences with words, body language or artistic expression. We are all in constant communication with one another. How do you express yourself?

Whether it is the graceful movement of a ballet dancer, the first time visiting a vibrant city, or listening to a fascinating life story, the world’s visuality and noise engages me. Storytelling and creative expression allow me to deeper engage with the world around me, and share those new ideas with a greater audience. I seek projects that evoke thought and reflection, continuing to develop my own layers of communication.

SARAH GRANHOLM PHOTOGRAPHY • SARAHGRANHOLM.COM

You are your best promoter. With all the current and emerging graphic designers it is forever important to build a personal brand identity. There should be a visual brand image attached to your personality, individual and design style that communicates and sells yourself to people and future employers.

Sebastien McNamara is a developing multidisciplinary individual that focuses on graphic, web and apparel design with a bright future.

SEBASTIEN MCNAMARA • SEBASTIENMCNAMARA.COM.AU

It all started from my high school years, when I got into a subject called graphic design in Grade 10. Since then, my interests in graphic design grew bigger and bigger. I started to see myself in the future as a graphic designer, rather than anything else. Being raised in a family with creative backgrounds, it gave me more opportunities to be more creative than other people.

Nearly finishing my Bachelor degree at Griffith University majoring in Digital Design, I’ve gained knowledge of design software, especially in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks and HTML design. With all the knowledge I’ve gained from this degree, I would like to get out there into the real world and show other people what I can do.

SEUNG JAE (TONY) YI • SJYI@TYIDESIGN.NET • 0431497466

DESIGN FOR CHANGE SHARI LYON

I approach design as an opportunity to create unique objects and systems, often taking on design challenges and scenarios which I passionately wish to improve.

I emphasise the concept and meaning of an object, approaching situations with a strong focus on empathy for the end user—whether human or non-human.

I am confident at sketching, model making and prototyping and proficient in a range of 3D CAD modelling software including Solidworks, 3DS Max and Mudbox. I have expertise in digital fabrication technologies including 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC routing. This wide variety of skills allows me to confidently take my ideas forward through a well-considered design process, and present my fully resolved outcomes both logically and professionally.

I look foward to having a positive impact on the world by approaching design challenges with creativity, enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail. I am passionate about learning and am always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow as a designer.

Please visit my website to view my recent project work and to find out what’s up with all the chickens!

SHARI LYON • SHARILYONDESIGN.COM

SHUO WANG/DIGITAL DREAMS From an early age Shuo Wang had big dreams of becoming a digital designer.

His love for animation made him ponder when China would start to produce its own classic animations. He overcame many challenges as he worked towards his dream of studying in Australia. His journey through the Queensland College of Art made him realise his dream was coming true as he immersed himself in the magical world of digital media. He began to develop the skills that allowed him to transfer the pictures in his head onto the screen. Today he continues to develop his skills, surround himself with his passion for digital design and work towards his dream of creating a classic Chinese animation.

SHUO WANG • 0424402885 • WS58260882@126.COM

remembering and longing Simone Louise Gillespie is a Gold Coast based visual artist whose artwork traverses different mediums including installation, sculpture, assemblage and painting.

As the mother of two little girls, Simone has studied the final years of her degree part-time. In Simone’s art practice there is a continual exploration of materials garnered from her domestic environment as she explores the complexities of being a parent and its daily emotional and physical pulls.

In a rather open process, Simone transforms bed-linen and clothing that once belonged to children into forms, putting them into space. These materials are at odds with what they become—often large scale plaited sculptures that unfold and unravel in the spaces they occupy.

“In constructing the works I loop, twirl and delicately trail the fabric into hundreds of metres of tangled rope to suggest the tenderness, uncertainty and interminability of the parental experience,” Simone says. “Embedded in the works is an emotional component of remembering and longing that is facilitated through the physical act of plaiting.”

Simone is a finalist of several national Australian art prizes including the Paddington Art Prize and the Churchie Emerging Art Award. Her artworks are held in private collections nationally as well as corporate collections in south-east Queensland including The Mater Private Hospital and The Gold Coast University Hospital.

SIMONE LOUISE GILLESPIE • SIMONELOUISEGILLESPIE.COM.AU

As an emerging Graphic Design professional I am always looking to expand my knowledge in the field. I continue to stay connected with QCA and I have done several freelance design projects for staff of the University as well as external clients. I successfully completed all of the promotional material for Dr Jennifer Loy (international design super star). From Norway, my accent is as thick as my hair. I work hard, develop skills quickly and always strive to produce the best possible outcome.

Achievements: Completed Diploma of Graphic Design, Norwegian School of Creative Arts 2013.

Runner-up for best student Magazine design, Norwegian School of Creative Arts 2013.

Completed Industry Placement with Liveworm Studio, Gold Coast 2014. Completed promotional material for Dr Jennifer Loy.

SØREN HORNUM • SORENHORNUM.COM • 0415647823

I have always loved drawing and creating. When I was young I thought I wanted to be a painter, but as I grew older I discovered the world of digital creation and design. My time at Griffith has given me many different experiences in fields such as photography, film and television and graphic design. I draw inspiration from all art mediums, and I love to experiment with my creations and think outside the box.

TABITHAMARYWOODS.COM • DESIGN@TABITHAMARYWOODS.COM

I’m an emerging graphic designer based on the southside of Brisbane. As you may have noticed, my specialty is hyper-stylised poster design with the emphasis being on the typography and eye-grabbing imagery.

I am going to take charge and become an entrepreneur within the design industry by embracing my talent for aesthetic and attention seeking design style. I will apply my new-found knowledge (courtesy of Griffith University) to a career that will allow creative freedom and that will provide exciting design challenges. Feel compelled to contact me about any upcoming creative projects.

TIM CARRUTHERS • DIRECTOR@TIMMYCARRUTHERS.COM • 0431831517

TIMOTHY ROWE • TIMROWECREATIVE.COM

Having graduated in digital design, my works mainly focused on 3D modelling and animation. My preferred styles are mainly imaginative and fantasy as I want to invite each viewer into my wonderland. I have always been fascinated with drawing ever since I was a child and knew I always wanted to have a designbased career. When I first began in the digital environment I instantly fell in love with the medium and its possibilities and potentials. The medium optimises my creative process and workflow and allows me endless possibilities to develop my creations. Digital media has become a new platform for my work and I am excited about being able to bring my characters and worlds to life in my own individual style. My Digital Design degree has been one of the most challenging and creative processes I have experienced and each challenge I undertake makes my animation more exciting and unique. I have a strong passion to create engaging digital design and animation and I get great enjoyment seeing my creations come to life.

TOMOKO SUZUKI • TOMOKOSUZUKIDESIGNSTUDIO.COM

MOTION

On my way out into the world of design and creative industries, I am a digital designer with a passion for animation, 3D modelling and design.

As a design student in both Norway and Australia, I enjoy mixing both cultures and aesthetic styles into my work. I have enjoyed every minute of my time at QCA. Working with other creative people during my internship was one of the biggest learning experiences.

VALENTIN MINDJEK • VALENTIN.MINDJEK@GMAIL.COM

B IG IM A G IN AT IO N LI TT LE C H A R A C TE R

Pen and paper have always been the starting point for my creations, and they help bring life to my imagination. I specialise in graphic design and illustration.

My passion is to draw characters which are simple yet colourful and my Japanese background inspires my designs. The ‘LITTLE’ series is full of my passion-packed illustrations, and it will grow bigger with lots of new characters.

WAKANA NAKANO • WAKANA@WAKANA.ORG • WAKANA.ORG

CLEAN MODERN WEB DESIGN Digital Graphic Design your brand deserves. I focus to create clean, professional and engaging designs originating from a customer centric ideology; with a passion to deliver a solution which will make your brand stand out from the crowd.

I will meet and exceed your expectations.

WAYNEKENNEDY.COM • DESIGN@WAYNEKENNEDY.COM • 0422702199

Hi, I am Olivia. Design is not only my major, but also an important part of my life. I’ve loved creating and designing since I was a little girl. I love seeing my ideas and outcomes progress from an idea to an image. Tiny Tang is a t-shirt brand designed for my puppy and the characters are based on my family and friends —the people who I love. Majoring in Graphic Design has given me the skills to see my ideas come to life and develop a deeper passion for all things creative.

WENJING (OLIVIA) TANG

I have become passionate about digital design, especially the use of 3D to create a fantasy world with magic stories, environments and characters.

This has been a long term dream for me. In pursuit of my passion, I have learned how to build 3D modelling from the highly respected Dr Dale Patterson, who is the Digital Design course convener at Griffith University. Previous to my current study in Australia, I studied Digital Design and Television in Shandong University of Art, which is located in China, for two years. Since coming to Australia I have been fortunate in expanding both my skills and experiences. For example, in 2013, I participated in a university organised visit to Poland and CzechRepublic for 21 days which greatly enhanced my artistic and cultural knowledge and experience. Such diverse experiences have given me the opportunity to combine western and eastern culture which has expanded my mind and made me more creative.

To further develop my skills, knowledge and experience, I participated in a real work environment during my recent vacation period. This involved working in the Shandong Digital Publishing Media Co., LTD, for one month. That experience taught me a great deal and provided me with many practical skills and ideas as well as helping me decide that this field is worthy of my lifetime dedication.

INFO@WENQINGZHANG444.COM • WENQINGZHANG444.COM • 0404520781

探寻数字媒体的秘境 --------

Into The Mysterious Digital World

在我19岁时，我面临着一次对未来人生的选择，我需要选择一门 专业能让我为之付出全部的热情并且在大学毕业之后能给我带来 一份好的工作。深思熟虑之后，我决定去学习数字媒体设计，并 且为自己选择了2+2的学习模式，两年在中国接受传统教育，两 年在国外接受新兴思想。我喜欢中西结合的教育方式，因为这能 给我带来扎实基础的同时，又能给我带来诸多灵感的启发。 在我小的时候，我就对科幻电影和3D动画有着无限的热爱，因为 它带给人们的视觉感受是人类无法在现实生活中体会到的美好。 我希望进入3D电影的世界去探索它的奥秘，开发自己未知的领 域，从中体会设计世界给予我们的无限可能。在格里菲斯学习期 间，我感受到了电影后期特效制作和3D动画制作带给我的激情， 给我的学习生活增添了无数的乐趣。除了学习到的许多3D动画设 计和电影后期制作技能之外，最令我受益的是国外开放式的教学 模式，它与我在中国接受的传统教育产生了强烈的碰撞。我必须 去启发自己内心的灵感，我喜欢观察生活中的一切细节，并且尝 试把现实生活给予我的感触带入我的数字媒体世界中。 This project’s creative idea is from real life, and a wish to design a warm house for dogs. Solidworks skills helped me to design and create it. This Dog House combines bedroom, automatic pet feeder and water bottle. It has a beautiful appearance and three functional requirements, suitable for small to medium sized dogs.

I’ve always been captivated by the idea of creating in 3D space, whether it be characters for animation or models for buildings.

It’s like creating life by myself. I look forward to working with likeminded individuals to create something that challenges and captivates the imagination of people.

XI WANG • XIWANG0890.COM

Hi, my name is Xiaohui Qu and I am a Graphic Design graduate majoring in Graphic Design. I want to be a wedding planner when I graduate.

烟台今典婚庆公司主要提供烟台婚庆,烟台婚礼策划等服务,是专业的 烟台婚庆 公司。 结婚是人生一大喜事，在追求时尚品质的今天，新人们都渴望拥 有一个经典浪漫的婚礼，走过多少年，盼的就是这一刻。紧张的婚 前准备的确会令每对新人疲惫不堪，选择“今典婚庆礼仪策划”， 从婚礼主持、摄影、摄像、场景布置、化妆，以及特色流程安排等 各项 细节一应俱全。 今典婚庆从业以来不断发展，结合国内外先进的婚礼策划模式，以 独特创造性思维和对婚庆事业的执着热忱，为上千对新人提供了不 同感觉的婚礼服务。我们的婚庆策划部是由众多专业且充满创意 的，具有阳光般激情的婚礼策划师组成。而我作为一名有着海外留 学经历的留学生，也很高兴可以加入这样优秀的团队，我们将为您 提供独特且省心的婚礼服务。并且，我们公司欢迎国内外有热情， 有想法，有创意的年轻人加入 我们的队伍。 今典婚庆不仅具有优秀的策划队伍，而且具有极强的资源配置能 力。全新配套的场地装饰道具及百余款豪华婚车，手绘场景设 计、DVD制作工作室、贴心的全程督导，现代的培训管理和全新的 硬件设备，使今典婚礼策划在整个婚庆 行业名列前茅，备受新人青睐。

XIAOHUI QU • YTJINDIAN.COM

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER & STORY TELLER I was interested in taking images when I was eight-years-old, in China. But at that time, the only equipment I had was a simple lomo camera from my father. I used to think I might become an accountant or a marketing analyst, but it is not my cup of tea. I am the person who need to communicate with real people. When I got a chance to learn photojournalism at Griffith University, it was the first time I combined my interests and reality together. Using cameras to document everyday life is my way to remember life. Learning how to become a photojournalist, along with media studies in the Bachelor of Communication, has offered me a great chance to interact with the real world and people.

DREAMIECHU@GMAIL.COM • 0430800659

With a passion for Digital Media, I arrived in Australia from Shandong University of Art in China, looking to build on my creative and technical knowledge and have a new life. From as early as I can remember I have taken art lessons, ranging from drawing, music and sculpture. As a digital designer I really love the feeling when all my ideas turn into reality. Each project is a challenge for me and I enjoy the creative process. Digital design is totally changing our way of life, especially when design meets culture.

My hometown is Qingdao, China, which is a charming coastal city. I grew up there and witnessed the development of the city. The culture of the city has often brought me creative inspiration. The website pictured above was created for tourists who want to travel to Qingdao. Useful information for tourists regarding things to do and places to visit can be found on this website. I hope the tourists who visit my website will receive a positive feeling about Qingdao.

XINJUN LIU • XINJUNLIU.COM

CHALLENGE I am a digital designer with a passion for 3D Animation and special effects for movies. I have an internship experience in a Chinese net TV company located in Brisbane. As a digital designer, this job is a challenge for me, I try my best every day to do better and better. I am looking forward to developing my technical proficiency. I have had a very good time in Australia. I feel very lucky to be able to have this cross-cultural experience in Australia.

XINYI ZHANG • ZHANGXINYI.QD@HOTMAIL.COM

After three years studying in my Bachelor of Digital Media degree, my skills have grown in many fields, such as posters/video & film editing/interactive multimedia and 3D design. I have always been grateful as an emerging designer. This is the platform where I can combine all of my skills, passions and dreams. I have also gained valuable experience through my internship.

I love creating and I am constantly inspired by the entirety of our surroundings. I love travelling, discovering new things and sharing my stories. My diverse cultural experience has also helped me expand my horizons.

It reveals challenges and also feeds my ideas.

XUEMENG LI • XMENGMEDIA.COM

education + design

It is a precious experience for me to study in Australia. I learned a lot of professional knowledge. Moreover, I got a chance to become an assistant tutor at QCA. I really enjoyed helping other students with their studying. It was very satisfying and also enriched my life experience. My passion lies in teaching students. I hope I can become a real graphic design teacher in the future.

YAQI SU • 0452508830 • 1005454973@QQ.COM

When I first began my studies, it was difficult to not compare myself to my peers. The quality of work that people have a natural ability to produce is amazing. At that time, I would look at my own work and I never felt like it was good enough. It was a tough period in my life and I began to question if my ‘life path’ should be design or if I had made a mistake. I returned to my home Jinan, China, feeling low. Soon after I found a job in a design studio creating promotional work and advertising. It didn’t take long for my confidence to grow and I suddenly realised, good design wasn’t just what happened in the classroom.

Good design is about understanding what my director and clients want and need. Good design is meeting the requirements of the brief and experimenting with new ways to approach design problems. I quickly discovered that as a junior designer, my opinion was not as important as the opinion of my boss. It was a challenge for me to accept the feedback and criticism of my boss, even more so when I knew the changes I was asked to make just didn’t aesthetically work. “Make the logo BIGGER!” “Make ALL the text bigger!!”

“FILL ALL OF THE WHITE SPACE!!” I have grown to understand that working as a designer means to listen to instructions and get the job done. This doesn’t make me unhappy though, this makes me excited. I am excited to improve my skill level, I am excited to increase my ability to critique my work and articulate my design choices. I came back to Australia after a year, feeling like I had improved so much with my graphic design skills. I showed my work samples to a signage company in Brisbane. He shook his head and told me I had some more skills to learn.

Again, I felt deflated. But now I realise that it’s ok, being a great designer means to always learn, always grow and that everyone will have a different opinion. The more experience I have, the better I will become.

One day I will be in charge of the design decisions and I will help new designers find their way and grow in confidence. One of the biggest challenges of international designers is that the aesthetic of different cultures is so different. Again—just more for me to learn, and I can’t wait to know more! 这些年我对设计这个专业的认同感改变了很多。作为一个入门者,我很难不把自己的作品和同行作比较。澳洲本 地同学们的创造力和想象力是惊人的。那时,我常常看看我自己的作品,总觉得不够好,这在我的生命中是一个艰难 的时期,我开始质疑我所选的的人生道路，可能我犯了一个错误。我回到我的家乡中国济南，倍感情绪低落。不久 之后我在一个设计工作室找到了一份广告工作。我发现我的信回来了,我突然意识到,好的设计不只是在教室里学到 的。好的设计是了解我的主管和客户想要的和需要的。好的设计是满足要求为前提的的尝试。我很快发现,作为一 个初级设计师,我明白了我的老板的意见最重要。这对我来说是一个挑战,接受我的老板的反馈和批评 。“把标志做 的更大点!”“字太小了! !”“填补所有的空白!“我渐渐意识到,作为一个设计师工作意味着听指令和完成工作。这 并没有让我失落,这反而让我兴奋。我兴奋地提高我的技术水平,我兴奋地提高我的工作自我评估能力和表达我的设 计选择。我回到澳大利亚一年之后,感觉我和图形设计提高了很多。我展示我的工作成果给一家布里斯班设计公司 负责人。他摇了摇头,告诉我，我需要更多进步。再一次,我感到泄气。但现在我意识到,好吧,作为一个伟大的设计师 意味着总是学习,总是成长,每个人都会有不同的意见。我将积累更多的经验,我将会变得越好。有一天,我将负责设计 决策，我将帮助新设计师树立信心以及成长。作为一个留学生设计师，最大的挑战其实是各国对美的感知不同，审 美的差距促使我成长。再次,就更让我学习,我迫不及待地想学到更多!

YUANBO (ELBERT) NIE

Deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods to be able to produce a complete product includes researching, concept development and computer 3D & 2D visualisations. I used 3D printing, 3D modelling, 3D scanning, laser cutting and CNC routing technology to create products.

I would like to utilise my expertise to create an ideal product which I would want myself.

In order to attract a lot of consumers I would prefer to create products that are not familiar, but perhaps popular in another country or little developed products. Also, a product that is vibrant and unique has a high chance of winning popularity. Therefore, I like a refined product.

However, I am more keen to create something new. For example, Benz invented a car when there was no such thing. I am sure Benz thought about how to move to different locations without using rail. I would like to find problems and solve each situation by providing a new inventive product.

Adding to that, there are no competitors so there is a lot of opportunity to succeed. Therefore, I want to explore Industrial Design, Interior Design, Digital Design and more, rather than stick to just one area of design. In order to create new products, I need to research potential problems that people are having now and create problem-solving products for now and for the future.

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