Multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience shaping brand identities, digital product experiences, and visual systems. I specialize in branding, interface design, UX research, and communication design—delivering outcomes across sustainability, accessibility, and community-focused initiatives. I have led end-to-end identity and digital design projects with fast turnarounds, including launch-ready branding systems and user-tested prototypes. My work bridges strategy and craft, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging experiences across web, print, and touchpoints.

Nishita Chauhan

Multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience shaping brand identities, digital product experiences, and visual systems. I specialize in branding, interface design, UX research, and communication design—delivering outcomes across sustainability, accessibility, and community-focused initiatives. I have led end-to-end identity and digital design projects with fast turnarounds, including launch-ready branding systems and user-tested prototypes. My work bridges strategy and craft, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging experiences across web, print, and touchpoints.

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Multidisciplinary designer with 4+ years of experience shaping brand identities, digital product experiences, and visual systems. I specialize in branding, interface design, UX research, and communication design—delivering outcomes across sustainability, accessibility, and community-focused initiatives.

I have led end-to-end identity and digital design projects with fast turnarounds, including launch-ready branding systems and user-tested prototypes. My work bridges strategy and craft, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging experiences across web, print, and touchpoints.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Brand Identity, UI/UX & Communication Designer (Project work) at Pingala (NSW Government-funded community solar initiative)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created print communication guides explaining solar benefits and installation processes for social housing residents. Used a visual-first approach with icons and infographics to improve information clarity for audiences from diverse language backgrounds and supported positive community feedback and uptake.
Brand Identity & Logo Redesign Lead (Project work) at Unphish
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led end-to-end brand identity and logo redesign for Unphish, a cybersecurity and digital risk protection platform. Built a visual system communicating scam detection and protection capabilities and applied it across 10+ touchpoints including a launch video, LinkedIn presence, email signatures, and merchandise design to support enterprise and public sector audiences.
Brand & Visual Identity Lead (Project work) at Design Factory Melbourne (CBI A³) / CERN IdeaSquare (Geneva)
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary international team through Design Factory Melbourne’s CBI A³ program, representing Australia alongside team members from Germany and the US to explore sustainable solutions at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva.
Design Lead (Accessibility-focused scheduling app project) at Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM@University)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Co-designed an accessible, customisable scheduling app with Occupational Therapists to support routine awareness and daily planning for a need-knower. Designed tactile learning materials combining typography, Braille, and multisensory interaction to improve accessibility for people with low vision; exhibited at the Cambridge Festival 2024 (UK).
Visual Designer (Project work) at CSRIO Hydrogen Refueller (Victorian Hydrogen Hub VH2)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed a user-centred website for the Hydrogen Refueller project, simplifying complex information about hydrogen technology to encourage understanding and adoption among younger audiences. Applied research insights from site visits to the Hydrogen Refueller Hub in Clayton to improve information clarity, align with stakeholder needs, and increase digital engagement.
Freelance Designer at Melbourne
July 1, 2022 - Present
Designed brand identities, digital product experiences, and communication systems for diverse clients and initiatives. Delivered FoundHer’s full visual identity package for a soft launch within a one-week deadline, covering website, print materials, and personalised calligraphic name cards, helping generate momentum for sponsorship opportunities. Created a griffin-inspired brand mark and supporting typographic system for Fossil Films, extending the identity across website and social channels, including festival presence. Led visual identity, UI prototype, and communication design for a CERN/ATTRACT technology challenge, applying research, iteration, and user testing. Developed print communication guides for Pingala’s NSW Government-funded community solar initiative, improving information clarity via icons and infographics for audiences with diverse language backgrounds.
Brand Identity & Visual Design (Project-based roles)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Designed complete branding packages and accessibility-focused experiences. Delivered FoundHer identity for a curated dinner event including brand system across website and print materials and personalised calligraphic name cards; developed a user-centred website for CSIRO’s Hydrogen Refueller to simplify complex hydrogen technology; and co-designed an accessible scheduling app with occupational therapists, including tactile learning materials with typography, Braille, and multisensory interaction for people with low vision. Applied systemic design methods through student engagement research at Swinburne and developed prototypes based on user feedback.
Product & Brand Design Lead (Student project) at LUMO (smart food management solution)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Co-designed LUMO, a smart food management solution with potential to reduce food waste by 29%. Delivered a complete brand identity, functional prototype, and final presentation within two weeks.
Systemic Design Researcher (Project work) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Applied systemic design methods to investigate student engagement, combining qualitative and quantitative research to identify opportunities for improving participation. Conducted user feedback sessions and usability testing to refine a functional prototype and highlight the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education

Masters of Design at Swinburne University of Technology
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad College of Applied Arts & Craft
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020
Masters of Design at Swinburne University of Technology
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts at Rachana Sansad College of Applied Arts & Craft
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020

Qualifications

RMIT Apple Foundation Program
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
CBI A3 with CERN IdeaSquare
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Typoday International Conference
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
RMIT Apple Foundation Program
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
CBI A3 with CERN IdeaSquare (Design Factory Melbourne)
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Typoday International Conference
March 1, 2018 - August 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services