I'm an award-winning graphic designer with 15 years of experience working both in agencies and as a freelancer. I love making designs that are playful and beautifully crafted. I create work that makes people smile, makes a difference, and makes a compelling story. From music festivals to art museums, and not for profits, I've worked on a mix of projects. It's allowed me to create compelling designs across brand, interactive, publications, wayfinding, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.

MakeBelieve

I'm an award-winning graphic designer with 15 years of experience working both in agencies and as a freelancer. I love making designs that are playful and beautifully crafted. I create work that makes people smile, makes a difference, and makes a compelling story. From music festivals to art museums, and not for profits, I've worked on a mix of projects. It's allowed me to create compelling designs across brand, interactive, publications, wayfinding, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.

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I’m an award-winning graphic designer with 15 years of experience working both in agencies and as a freelancer. I love making designs that are playful and beautifully crafted. I create work that makes people smile, makes a difference, and makes a compelling story. From music festivals to art museums, and not for profits, I’ve worked on a mix of projects. It’s allowed me to create compelling designs across brand, interactive, publications, wayfinding, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.

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Skills

Fr
Freelance Gig

Experience Level

Freelance Gig
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Design at Massey University
February 1, 2007
Master of Design at Massey University
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Mini MBA in Marketing with Mark Ritson at Marketing Week
December 20, 2020

Qualifications

Purple Pin for Interactivity at Best Awards
December 1, 2016
Kokako
Gold for Public Good at Best Awards
December 1, 2018
Drive Community Toolkit
Silver for Public Good at Best Awards
December 1, 2017
Wild Eyes
Judges Choice Award, AGDA
December 1, 2019
Tinker Tailor
Bronze for Brand Identity at Best Awards
December 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment
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    uniE621 ABC's of Make Believe
    A personal project exploring the fundamentals of visual communication.
    uniE621 Zany Zeus copywriting
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    uniE621 NZ Post - Chinese New Year - Copywriting
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    uniE621 Good Envy - Brand strategy and copywriting
    Working with the Food Envy founders, I helped establish their brand strategy around 'Catering for foodies'. I clarified their key target audiences, creating personas for them to aim their marketing at. And I prepared all the copywriting for their new website.
    uniE621 Raise the standard - Brand tone of voice
    Raise the standard exists to help landlords and tenants implement the latest healthy homes regulations. I worked on the brand tone of voice and all the marketing material to promote the campaign messages.
    uniE621 Scapegoats - Brand tone of voice
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    uniE621 Drive Summer Campaign
    Drive needed a summer campaign to promote their online platform for young drivers to get their licence.
    uniE621 Goldie Social Media Marketing
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    uniE621 Goldie App
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    uniE621 Gospel of Mark, Book design
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    uniE621 Kokako - Brand Identity
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