Hi, I'm Elena Pogia, a design student at RMIT with a passion for branding, illustration, typography, and UX. I'm approaching graduation in 2025 and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging designs. I value sustainable design, collaborative teamwork, and acknowledging First Nations histories in all projects. I'm building a freelance practice and tutoring others, working with clients to craft illustrations, branding guidelines, posters, and more. Notable experiences include RMIT Open Day lettering and a zine featured at NGV's 2024 Art Book Fair, which have strengthened my commitment to environmentally friendly practices and storytelling through design.

Elena Pogia

Hi, I'm Elena Pogia, a design student at RMIT with a passion for branding, illustration, typography, and UX. I'm approaching graduation in 2025 and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging designs. I value sustainable design, collaborative teamwork, and acknowledging First Nations histories in all projects. I'm building a freelance practice and tutoring others, working with clients to craft illustrations, branding guidelines, posters, and more. Notable experiences include RMIT Open Day lettering and a zine featured at NGV's 2024 Art Book Fair, which have strengthened my commitment to environmentally friendly practices and storytelling through design.

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Hi, I’m Elena Pogia, a design student at RMIT with a passion for branding, illustration, typography, and UX. I’m approaching graduation in 2025 and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging designs. I value sustainable design, collaborative teamwork, and acknowledging First Nations histories in all projects.

I’m building a freelance practice and tutoring others, working with clients to craft illustrations, branding guidelines, posters, and more. Notable experiences include RMIT Open Day lettering and a zine featured at NGV’s 2024 Art Book Fair, which have strengthened my commitment to environmentally friendly practices and storytelling through design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

English & Mathematics Tutor at Kumon Tutoring Centre
March 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Assisted in the delivery of education programs tailored towards students aged 6 to 17; Communicated key learning concepts to individual students and small groups in an engaging and clear manner; Developed ways to communicate information based on the individual needs of students.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
April 1, 2022 - Present
Worked closely with clients to design detailed illustrations, social media graphics, branding guidelines and posters. Produced an album cover and merchandise design for local band Victoria K. Simultaneously managed multiple projects alongside studies, ensuring timely delivery and a high-quality end result. Used Adobe Creative Suite to produce carefully planned designs. Carefully considered the project’s sustainability and environmental impacts, especially when printed outcomes were required.

Education

VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) at Strathmore Secondary College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) at Strathmore Secondary College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

VCE Honour Roll 2021
January 1, 2021 - January 29, 2026
VCE Honour Roll 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 29, 2026
Top Designs Shortlisted 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 29, 2026
People's Choice Award, 2022 Fireworks Exhibition (Incinerator Gallery)
January 1, 2022 - January 29, 2026
NGV 2024 Art Book Fair — Zine in collaboration with Honey Fingers
January 1, 2024 - January 29, 2026
VCE Honour Roll - Visual Communication Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
VCE Honour Roll - English
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Top Designs – Shortlisted
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
People’s Choice Award, Fireworks exhibition, Incinerator Gallery
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet