Rihan Demiri is a multidisciplinary designer based in Melbourne. Strengthened with over three years of studio, in-house and freelance graphic design experience from product, architecture & interiors, to hospitality and fashion. Graduating with a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design, Rihan initially began working with product design studio lood. Tasked with creating the entire branding, aesethetic principles and commerce website, it bolstered a passion and skill for building visual systems, able to marry concept to execution from his beginnings. He co-founded Arete Studios, a freelancing endeavour with brother & photographer Ayden Demiri, to help produce visual assets and aid in creative consultation for artisans and small business. Rihan has gone on to work with the established Studio Equator, managing the visuals behind branding and spatial projects, collaborating with architects and interior designers on printed media, and integrated graphic installations, while also supporting the day-to-day studio operations.

Rihan Demiri

Rihan Demiri is a multidisciplinary designer based in Melbourne. Strengthened with over three years of studio, in-house and freelance graphic design experience from product, architecture & interiors, to hospitality and fashion. Graduating with a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design, Rihan initially began working with product design studio lood. Tasked with creating the entire branding, aesethetic principles and commerce website, it bolstered a passion and skill for building visual systems, able to marry concept to execution from his beginnings. He co-founded Arete Studios, a freelancing endeavour with brother & photographer Ayden Demiri, to help produce visual assets and aid in creative consultation for artisans and small business. Rihan has gone on to work with the established Studio Equator, managing the visuals behind branding and spatial projects, collaborating with architects and interior designers on printed media, and integrated graphic installations, while also supporting the day-to-day studio operations.

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Rihan Demiri is a multidisciplinary designer based in Melbourne. Strengthened with over three years of studio, in-house and freelance graphic design experience from product, architecture & interiors, to hospitality and fashion.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design, Rihan initially began working with product design studio lood. Tasked with creating the entire branding, aesethetic principles and commerce website, it bolstered a passion and skill for building visual systems, able to marry concept to execution from his beginnings.

He co-founded Arete Studios, a freelancing endeavour with brother & photographer Ayden Demiri, to help produce visual assets and aid in creative consultation for artisans and small business.

Rihan has gone on to work with the established Studio Equator, managing the visuals behind branding and spatial projects, collaborating with architects and interior designers on printed media, and integrated graphic installations, while also supporting the day-to-day studio operations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Creative Director at Arete Studios
March 1, 2024 - Present
Led the studio's visual presence and established aesthetic principles, including logo, visual identity, website design and ecommerce backend, shaping user experience and brand values. Worked with the creative director on client branding projects and signage for hospitality interiors.
Graphic Design Intern at Australian School of Copywriting
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led visual presence and founded aesthetic principles including logo, visual identity, website design and ecommerce backend, down to user experience and values, in collaboration with the organization.
Production & Operations Assistant at Sakimoto
March 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Supportive production and operations role, including inventory management, signage production for architectural/interior design projects, and collaboration with local manufacturers on packaging and fulfilment.

Education

Bachelor of Design at SAE Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
VCE Certificate (4 Units in Art, VisComm & Studio Arts) at Victorian Certificate of Education
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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