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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_…I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Mel Thorpe

Graphic Designer, Architect, 3D Designer, +2

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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_…I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Available to hire

Perth, Australia

I’m a designer from…

Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it.

Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Architectural Technician at Little Rhino Designs, Perth, Australia

March 1, 2025 - Present

Conducts research into Indigenous architecture, cultural symbolism, and sustainable design practices to inform project outcomes. Creates branding and visual identities inspired by Indigenous design language, including logos, palettes, and typographic systems grounded in storytelling. Develops 3D CAD models in Rhino to meet client design requirements, incorporating Indigenous cultural narratives and local materials. Designs and maintains website layouts, ensuring digital platforms honour cultural narratives and present projects respectfully and accessibly, such as for Moort Designs. Assists in designing sculptures, installations, and architectural projects embedding Indigenous storytelling, seasonal knowledge, and ecological patterns into spatial form.

Freelance Drafter & Designer at Remote, London, UK

March 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025

Delivered freelance design support for small businesses, creatives, and community projects. Produced 2D drawings and 3D models for residential design concepts, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Created marketing materials such as posters, brochures, and social media content to promote client projects.