I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in Melbourne, Australia, creating original artwork across digital and traditional media. My work spans public art murals, album art concepts, posters, storybooks, and collaborative cultural projects, blending biomorphic and psychedelic styles with a friendly, storytelling approach. I collaborate with artists and communities, designing site-specific murals, posters, and merchandise for public art programs and exhibitions. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, with experience in stop-motion animation and concept art for theatre and musical productions.…

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I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in Melbourne, Australia, creating original artwork across digital and traditional media. My work spans public art murals, album art concepts, posters, storybooks, and collaborative cultural projects, blending biomorphic and psychedelic styles with a friendly, storytelling approach. I collaborate with artists and communities, designing site-specific murals, posters, and merchandise for public art programs and exhibitions. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, with experience in stop-motion animation and concept art for theatre and musical productions.…

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I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in Melbourne, Australia, creating original artwork across digital and traditional media. My work spans public art murals, album art concepts, posters, storybooks, and collaborative cultural projects, blending biomorphic and psychedelic styles with a friendly, storytelling approach.

I collaborate with artists and communities, designing site-specific murals, posters, and merchandise for public art programs and exhibitions. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, with experience in stop-motion animation and concept art for theatre and musical productions.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Volunteer Red Cross Retail Store Volunteer at Red Cross Shop Collingwood
June 1, 2023 - Present
Providing effective customer service, sorting donations, merchandising, cash handling, and assisting in in-store operations; collaborating with volunteers and team members.
Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer at Juara Turtle Project
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Daily duties including patrolling, chores, guiding tourists, collecting sea turtle eggs, and helping baby turtles reach the ocean safely; working with a team of volunteers.
Social Media Team Coordinator at Planetary Healing Arts NGO, Melbourne
July 1, 2025 - Present
Designed promotional social media materials and developed design templates for exhibitions, fundraisers, and festivals; collaborated with team members to maintain consistent branding; created weekly agendas for task updates and reports; managed task delegation and deadlines using platforms like Asana to ensure the consistency of weekly posting schedules.
Concept Artist/Illustrator at "The Forgotten Songbook" (Musical Show Poster Design, Commercial Commission)
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Adapted a series of posters inspired by 1930s–40s aesthetics, blending illustration and typography; conducted visual and thematic research and built an understanding of poster hierarchy and industry-standard layouts for custom illustrations; translated the fictional composer’s life into theatre-focused visual narratives through collaboration with the production team.
Storybook Illustrator at Ahasa Gi Lokeshwar / RMIT Global Art Exchange Workshop, Nepal
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Co-developed a colouring storybook based on Newari folklore with local artists and RMIT peers; conducted community research to ensure cultural sensitivity and led a children's colouring workshop to celebrate cultural exchange.
Creative Officer at RMIT University Malaysian Association (RUMA)
March 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Developed posters and social media graphics aligned with club guidelines for student initiatives and community events; provided creative direction and branding for large cultural and social events; balanced independent work with collaborative coordination to meet deadlines.
Public Artist (Public Art Program) at City of Stonnington
January 1, 2026 - Present
Selected artist for the City of Stonnington public art program; designed and executed a site-specific mural for a high-visibility urban location; contributed to streetscape activation and graffiti prevention through public art.
Freelance Designer at Olana Janfa x City of Stonnington
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Freelance design commission: designed event poster and merchandise for a public mural project; worked directly with the lead mural artist through concept development; final designs approved by the City of Stonnington; delivered print and merchandise-ready assets for public display and on-site use.
Exhibiting Artist at "Sublime Corpus" group exhibition
January 22, 2026 - Present
Exhibiting Artist at "Transit Dream" Group Art Exhibition (Transcendenxe)
September 25, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Exhibiting Artist at "Lost In Translation" Group Art Exhibition (Platform Presents)
June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Education

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) at RMIT University Melbourne
February 27, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Graduated with Distinction
GCE A-Levels at USCI College Malaysia Cambridge
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Qualifications

Academic Merit Scholarship
February 28, 2023 - December 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 "I forget the title...?" Album Concept Art Design
    This project dives into human responses to emotional impact of memory deterioration, inspired by artist William Utermohlen, who lived with Alzheimer’s. The album cover and campaign posters convey the eeriness and uncertainty of forgetting and facing the unknown, combining illustration, collage, and photography techniques. graphicdesigner illustrator…
    uniE621 "The Forgotten Songbook" Musical Conceptual Poster Design
    Collaborated with producer Emerson Hurley, this commission involved developing series of custom concept posters for the fictional composer Wilbur Weismann in the musical The Forgotten Songbook. Displayed at Chapel Off Chapel during the production, the four posters celebrated Weismann’s life and works along the storyline, combining illustration and typography inspired by the early 1930s–40s musical poster aesthetic. graphicdesigner illustrator…