school's out

I'm ecstatic to report that yesterday I completed my Graphic Design Diploma. It's been an awesome 18 months of learning, and I never imagined I would enjoy going back to school as much as I did. I guess the secret is learning something you really enjoy.

Upon reflection I am spun out how much of a change my life has had since I began this blog in late 2009, nearly 4 years ago. I resigned from my business career, moved to the ocean, furthered my passion for surfing, improved my photography skills, and then once all my money was spent, returned to University to study Graphic Design, which is a field of work I have a deep connection with. 

This path has also allowed me to forge many new friendships, which I hold dearly along with the fondest of memories. I owe thanks to my family & friends, new and old, for their support and inspiration on this life shaping journey.

Blow are a few of my recent design pieces: 

Life Amplified // Opera Australia

Design // Typography // Layout

Lost at Sea // A1 Poster
Design // Typography // Illustration

Nokia // Crystal Clear Screen Wipes

Product Design // Package Design* // Label Design

*package shaped from blue foam and painted.

the end is nigh

I've been a busy bee of late, and truth be told quite the hermit. Not without reason though, as I'm 4 weeks from finishing my Graphic Design course.

I have learned a great deal, and am really looking forward to landing my first full-time Graphic Design job.

Below are some recent pieces I created.

Zoology // Independent Australian Music Magazine
Cover Design & Photography

Milk BAR // A Inner Melbourne bar catering to young professionals with a warm and homely breakfast sitting, through to late evening drinks.

Identity & Stationary Design

cutlery

I worked on a flyer concept for the Gusto exhibition in Melbourne. The exhibition was 'Celebrating the Culinary History of Victoria'. 

motifs & patterns

Here are a couple of motif & pattern pieces I did late last year.  

design semester 1

There has been a serious lack of posts on my blog of late. Apologies. 

I have been hard at work completing my first semester of a Graphic Design course. It's proven challenging and in turn, very rewarding. I've received some amazing support and mentoring from several friends, and I'm immensely appreciative of their help. 

Below you will see two design's I developed.

The street scene being a advertising poster for Museum Victoria, who represent Melbourne Museum, the Melbourne Immigration Museum, ScienceWorks and The Royal Exhibition Building. My idea for this was to appeal to the inquisitive human nature, and our desire to learn and be inspired. 

The second design is a Typographic logo I did, to represent the Social Realism art movement of America in the 1920's-1930's. This was a very challenging project for many reason's, mainly due to my chosen art movement, as I was kicking myself at times saying, 

"I should have fucking chosen Cubism". 

Ha ha. 

In the end, I was happy with my design and the idea speaks for itself. (I think/hope) 

You will notice these designs are quite similar with their approach to maintaining a human representation. This has been intentional, as I was playing on the comfort found through familiarity with the human form. I thought through maintaining this my designs would be memorable to the viewer. 

All in all, I'm learning and enjoying it. Many mistakes to come.