Claudia Thwaites Email & Phone Number

Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In my current role, I create user-centered designs by understanding Social Garden's business requirements and client feedback through the ideation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes and mockups.Predominately using a combination of Sketch and the Adobe Creative suites, I enhance attractive user interfaces and identify UX problems though the creation of style guides and design systems. The regular exposure to marketing and advertising meetings allows for the constant strengthening of my design skills in relation to it's direct applied function.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Approached by Demure's founder, I am responsible for creating captivating visual experiences that bring Demure's content to life. I carefully curate layouts, typography, colour schemes, and imagery to align with the independent magazine's and the respective author's aesthetic vision. Collaborating closely with the small editorial team, I ensure that design elements seamlessly complete the written content, thus enhancing the overall reading experience and Demure's overt success.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

After graduating from an internship role to a part-time position at Electric Sunday Design Agency, my knowledge of design softwares, client communication skills, and project management grew massively. The privilege of being given full-scope projects and other designers to manage as a University student myself was not taken lightly, thus I poured all of my effort into my role, exceeding the company's projected goals. My rebrand of the agency's website saw views increase by 175% after the first week, also growing relationships with clients through my enthusiastic communication. Projects included both print and digital branding and signage, photography, social media management and strategy, publication design, architectural plans, and web design.I am forever grateful to the design team at Electric Sunday, allowing me to enter the professional Design Industry at such a young age and teaching me how to work with proficiency and maturity.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

During my time freelancing for AGF, I was exposed to the non-for-profit industry and was subsequently able to combine my passion for education and the visual arts. The project allowed me to communicate directly with AGF's board, ensuring I was meeting the brief to attract audiences to their annual fundraiser through combined print and digital branding.

Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand

In this role I was commissioned to develop visual concepts both my hand and with Adobe Creative suites to persuade the sophisticated customers of Serendipity Wines to purchase their exclusive release of Pinot Noir bottles. I collaborated with the marketing team while living in New Zealand, resulting in a modernised approach to the typical vineyard branding.

Bachelor Of Design (Communication Design), Communication Design

Secondary Education

Secondary Education