from Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia
"A pencil is a kite for the mind"
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Adventure into the world of design and creative technology with passion, grit and confidence. Every adventure, big or small, comes with challenges, choices, twists and turns. You have to be bold, take chances and embrace the endless possibilities of worlds available to you.
Choosing what to study is no different. Not to worry, we’re here to guide you through the world of communication and graphic design, digital media design, branded fashion design, creative technology and interior design - to show you where an adventure with us could take you.
For more than 30 years, we’ve been teaching both digital and print, as well as a range of different techniques and styles of communication. As you learn the core skills of your craft, you’ll begin to develop your own signature design language and tailor it to suit both message and audience. Welcome to the world of communication and graphic design.
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Diploma of Graphic Design graduate and Perth local Michaela Seneque is a multi-disciplinary creative who started her adventure into design through her love of textiles.
Hitting the ground running, Michaela developed a refreshed identity for Sydney-based native plant nursery 'Bush to Bowl.' What does that entail, you ask? Think brand logo, pattern, custom typography, style guide, business stationery and more. Michaela took Bush to Bowl's desire to connect the wider community to country and weaved in many common symbols used for Indigenous storytelling and drew on a unique potato stamping method for mark making.
Imogen Frost, where do we start? This Diploma of Graphic Design graduate's career skyrocketed when she landed the highly-sought after Vogue Australia internship where she learnt to push the boundaries of design to make it her own.
Since graduating, Imogen has won two AGDA awards for her self-identity 'IMO' and gone on to be a Designer at Tigerlily Australia, Frost* Collective and Smack Bang Designs.
Communication Design graduate and straight-up legend Jake Ross has taken the world by storm with a pencil, passion and a heart of gold. Jake has collaborated with countless international brands and names. Regardless of whether it’s a mural on our Flinders St campus in Melbourne, a national campaign for VB, Angus Stone’s personal skate ramp or digital illustrations for Justin Bieber’s album launch - he always stays true to himself.
In his 'Dia De Los Muertos' drawing Jake takes his signature style across the globe to Mexico to depict the annual Day of the Dead celebrations to remember those who have passed.
Teghan Brink, more commonly known as Teghan J is a designer and illustrator based in sunny Queensland. For as long as she can remember, drawing and creating have been a part of her life. Now a Diploma of Graphic Design graduate, Teghan's designs call on playful feminine illustrations to bring meaning to life.
'Fika' is a series of environmentally-friendly packaging solutions that embody the nature of Fika (a Swedish teatime tradition), are entirely plastic-free and even use vegetable-based inks.
Introducing Sofia Malmia. Swedish powerhouse designer, 2019 graduate and founder of S.MAL, or should we say Sublime Maximalist Androgynous Limited.
Launching onto the scene with the 'Futuristic Legacy' collection, Sofia's pieces have been worn by Jack Steele and Matt Ford of The Inspired Unemployed and more. Living and styling in Costa Rica, Sofia is taking the world by storm with her circular fashion and sustainable approach to design.
"Inspired by club kids, drag queens and underground scenes, 2020 graduate Rihannon Daley brings the fantasy to life with her launch of 'Pigsuit.' The bold and unapologetic ready-to-wear femme identifying label that showcases the artistry, fun and unifying nature of fashion.
Rhiannon lives in Meanjin, Australia. A Ngāti Kuri and Ngāti Porou woman, she was born in Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa, Aotearoa. Focusing on individuality and against the grain aesthetic, Rhiannon's tone is often politically activistic while her style oozes sex appeal and empowerment.
"I believe in activism, protest and looking fabulous."
Meet Danni, Melbourne-based 2019 graduate that believes in finding your niche and running with it. In Danni's case, her collection 'DOWK' screams colour, pattern and personality.
Now flexing her talent as the Customs Designer for New Era Cap Australia. Danni continues to work on her label DOWK, pushing to bring your wildest dreams to life through colourful, accessible and extravagant garments.
2020 graduate and Vogue Australia intern, Jasmine Dempsey launched DEMSI DESIGN to celebrate the of the beauty of Australia and our countrys rebirth following the devastating 2020 bushfires.
Taking inspiration from the coastline of Australia and the natural beauty of the rich earth, white sand beaches, native plants and clear waters. The wonder of the Australian environment comes to life through the silhouettes and textures are inspired from the organic structures and the colour palette drawing on neutral earthy tones mixed with splashes of blue.
Passionate and eager designer Van Nguyen is a 2020 graduate that brings fun, personality and craft front and centre in his animations.
Avid gamer and drawer, Van takes inspiration from everywhere and funnels that into his pieces built in Autodesk Maya 2019 then rendered with Arnold 3.1.2.
Sarah Volpe's career started before it began, working across the globe interning at Mama Creative in Johannesburg, Ogilvy and Mather in New York and VICE Magazine in Berlin with clients like Starbucks and Showtime before settling in Sydney to formally start her studies in 3D Design and Animation at Billy Blue.
To add to the list, Sarah is a international scholarship student and Freelance Designer at Greenpeace Australia. Sarah shot, edited and animated her piece 'Double Dates' as part of debut music video for South African artist Dollmaker.
Simone Scouller is a current Billy Blue student with dreams of one day being the Game Programmer on a game played by millions. Where does one start that journey? A Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming), of course.
Simone is off to a stellar start, designing and programming 'Rover' as well as interning to build our Billy Blue augmented reality experience.
Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration graduate Stephanie Geha believes every space is an opportunity to create and experience. That no matter what the brief, creating an atmosphere is key.
This brings us to Finders Keepers Penthouse. Stephanie set out to combine the notions of public and private spaces and blurr the lines between penthouse and office space to facilitate the ultimate working-from-home lifestyle for a tribe of creatives.
Inspired by travelling marketplaces and the melting pot of artisinal and handcrafted Australian pieces, Finders Keepers Penthouse sets the bar for the new-age office of the future.
Samantha Saythavy is a Sydney-based Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration graduate passionate and inspired by psychology, humanity and understanding people.
'Ouma' is a retail project showcasing the true potential of an alluring vintage store. With the core design intent of allowing shoppers to be immersed in a space by combining abstract angles with the textural nuances to bring the space together.
Ever wondered what it's like to sit at at a round-table with Sibella Court, the Deputy Editor of Vogue Australia Jessica Montague and Editor in Chief Edwina McCann? Well, you can ask Katie. Because she has.
Scholarship student Katie Wykamp is studying our Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration online from her home in Orange, NSW and is showcasing pieces from her assignment where she planned out a minimal and contemporary retreat focused on flow, flexibility and relaxation.
Photographer, videographer, award winner, Student Mentor and all round legend Milly Mead has taken every opportunity presented to her since graduating in 2019. Like the chance to travel to Tonga for two weeks with Canon and photographer Darren Jew to snap the majesty of the humpback whale - an exeperience she says she'll never forget and which landed her a Highly Commended award in Capture Magazine's Top Emerging Photographer category.
Sydney-based UX and Product Designer, Finlay Duggan believes life is a balance. In her case it's technical problem solving, kicking goals as an Intern at Atlassian and Corgis.
Graduating from our now Bachelor of UX and Web Design in 2020, Finlay's final project 'Point' is an app concept centred around productivity and 'Ikigai' or purpose. 'Point' offers users the all-in-one visual workspace where you can get rid of the clutter, balance the important stuff and focus on your passion.
Norwegian writer, director and multi-award winning Billy Blue graduate Dan Braga Ulvestad started his career in animation taking out an Adobe Design Achievement Award in 2015 and lighting up the sails of the Sydney Opera House for Vivid in 2017. With a calling to film and direction, Dan's debut documentary, ‘By The River’, is a short film about the death hotels of Varanasi, India - a place where devout Hindus go in wait of death.
'By The River' is an Official Selection at several Oscar-qualifying film festivals across the globe, landing Dan on the shortlist at the Young Directors Award and a Golden Tripod from the Australian Cinematography Society.
Adelaide graduate Kimberley Henderson knows one thing for sure: she's going to work on big cinema motion pictures. With dreams and truck-loads of talent Kimberley brings to life her fun and complex animations inspired by cartoons to bring familiar objects into new contexts.
Creating from a young age, Kimberley was drawn to animation after witnessing the behind-the-scenes craft of clay modeling - and never looked back.
