Hi there! I am an interdisciplinary artist and designer, with a foundation in both visual arts and design, bringing a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency to my practice. As an optimistic and versatile creative, I aim to channel my creativity and curiosity to design the future.

Joshita Sturgess

Hi there! I am an interdisciplinary artist and designer, with a foundation in both visual arts and design, bringing a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency to my practice. As an optimistic and versatile creative, I aim to channel my creativity and curiosity to design the future.

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Hi there! I am an interdisciplinary artist and designer, with a foundation in both visual arts and design, bringing a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency to my practice. As an optimistic and versatile creative, I aim to channel my creativity and curiosity to design the future.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Intern & Freelancer at ThinkTank Studio
February 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Conceptualised and executed illustrations and spread layouts for educational magazines; collaborated with designers and copywriters to design collaterals for organisations including NLB and NParks.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Nanyang Technological University
December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Designed slide decks for lectures; conducted literature review and writing of academic papers; co-authored published paper on AI in education.
Freelance Artist at A
January 1, 2020 - Present
Painted commissioned oil paintings including a 1.2m x 1.2m scene for a student learning centre; liaised with clients and refined work based on feedback.
Design Intern at ThinkTank Studio
May 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Conceptualised and executed illustrations and spread layouts for educational magazines. Collaborated with designers and copywriters to design collaterals for organisations including NLB and NParks
Student Assistant at Nanyang Technological University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed slide decks for lectures. Conducted literature review and writing of academic papers. Presented research findings at international WERA conference
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2020 - Present
Painted commissioned oil paintings like a 1.2m by 1.2m scene for a student learning centre. Liaised with clients and refined work based on feedback
Co-founder at Kami Sticker
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Launched an online sticker business, amassing an Instagram following of 8k and TikTok following of 18.6k. Conducted market research to analyse trends for target audience. Conceptualised and wrote copy for social media marketing content

Education

B.F.A. in Visual Communications at Nanyang Technological University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

IAI Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
LKYGBPC Poster Exhibition Winner
January 1, 2025 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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