ODYSSEY — 2021 Graphic Design Advanced Diploma Catalogue

INTRODUCING T H E
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
GRADUATES
RYAN AUSDEN
CAMERON BEVAN
SAMUDRA BHATTACHARYA
CORALIE CAMERON
LOCHLAN CHRISTIAN
JOVAN COURONNE
ENZO DELYFER
ELIZABETH DONNELLAN
PAUL CHRISTIAN DOVER
LUCAS FAIM
LOUISE HARUN
KALE HURN
BROOKE JOHNSON
ASHLEY KERSHAW
MAYA KUSZEWSKI
STUART MCCLYMONT
EMILY MCGEOUGH
JOEL MCSHERRY
FRANK NGUYEN
KARLEE NGUYEN
CASSIDY NORTH
BEN PATCHING
CHARIS PHAN
WILLIAM PITTS
HEIDI SAEDE
STEPHANIE SIMPSON
LIAM STRICKLAND
SHANNON UREN
NICOLE VINCENT
MYO KYAW ZAW
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
GRADUATING YEAR OF 2021

THE
FUTURE
OF DESIGN
CREATIVE
PROBLEM
IS IN SAFE
AND
HANDS.
–ANDREW REID
SOLVING

FOREWORD
TAFE DESIGN ALUMNI 2018
TO
FROM
SUBJECT
Hard Drive
Andrew Reid
Thank you
Hey Hard Drive, I know we’ve had a bit of
a rocky relationship (I will never forget you
letting me down at that critical time in final
year, nor myself for not backing you up) but
it feels like we’ve been on a real odyssey
together, and I just wanted to say thanks.
As you are aware, I spent YEARS working
so f’ing hard on design (after design, after
design, after design...) for my lecturers, for
the assessments, for internships, for AWARD
school - spending *hours* trawling the
internet, books, magazines and EVERYTHING
ELSE seeking inspiration and ideas to come
up with *N*E*W* concepts. Do you know how
hard that is in today’s world? When there is
an absolute deluge of great work out there
already? Trying to be original and to stand
out? Sheeeesh. I gave it my all, and I gave my
all to you until I forgot to. Thank you for being
there and holding that space for me.
When I lived through the tides of imposter
syndrome during TAFE (and beyond) swinging
like a pendulum from, ‘I can do this!’ to, ‘What
the hell am I doing?’, you were there. As you
know, you have mainly been party to those,
‘What the hell...’ days – and as always, with
hindsight, I know I could have done more to
help you to help me. But we battled through.
I realise that sometimes I was very hard
on myself, which might have made me say
cruel things to you, hard drive. I’m sorry. But
know it’s only because you were my closest
compadre during those tricky times. I am
working hard on being kinder to myself, and
giving myself a break – but, thanks for taking
the brunt of my emotions anyway. It really
meant a lot.
ANDREW REID
Senior Designer
TwoFromTwo

TWOFROMTWO
twofromtwo.com.au
PACKAGING, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, SWELL SEASON - ROSÉ
I’m afraid I can’t do that!
It’s strange to think how far we’ve come. Both
strange and exciting! We partnered up a bit
later than most human-hard drive duos (can you
believe I worked ten years as a diesel mechanic?
Ha!) and yes, now you live in a drawer (sorry but
I just couldn’t rely on you after that time you
skipped out on me) but you’re still so important
to me. You hold memories – even though I can’t
access them – I know they are there, and I just
can’t let you go.
Thinking back on the events of our journey,
it makes me realise how some happenings which
feel SO HUGE at the time, are not. They’re just
twists, bumps and turns in the crazy path of life,
and those challenges contribute to our creativity
and resilience. I sometimes wonder if you were
trying to teach me a lesson at the time? Hard to
see when you’re in the thick of it I guess. Having
swapped lecturers for creative directors, and
assignments for briefs - I take those lessons from
our past with me. I look back on our time with
such gratitude. Together we learnt so much and
laid such solid foundations for the career that I’m
forging now. I owe so much to your support.
PACKAGING, ALCOHOLIC, SWELL SEASON

Foregone conclusion?
I’m currently writing a foreword for the 2021
graduates at NM TAFE. Seeing the hard work
these creatives have put into their portfolios
and projects reminded me of our time together.
What they’ve managed to achieve over the last
couple of years is truly incredible.
As I’ve looked through this catalogue one
thing is clear: The future of design and creative
problem solving is in safe hands, plus it looks
like they’ve all backed up their work regularly.
I now live with multiple hard-drives and a backup-the-back-up
routine that is second to none.
And for that – I am forever grateful.
Thanks again for being there.
Your friend, Andrew
PRINT, MISCELLANEOUS, FINE VINES FESTIVAL BAG
PUBLICATION, BROCHURE, FINE VINES FESTIVAL
ANDREW REID
Senior Designer
TwoFromTwo

O U R
VOYAGE,
FULL OF
EVENTS

BOARDERLINE // NOVEMBER 2020
Coordinating the creative and organisational efforts of over forty
graphic design students to throw an art sale is tricky at the best of
times. But add a global pandemic to the mix, now that made things
interesting. Our first fundraiser as a group, Boarderline proved to be
hugely challenging, but even more rewarding. It forced us to step
outside our comfort zone, roll up our sleeves and work together
as a team. We cooperated as a cohort to produce and sell custom
skate decks, stickers, LP covers and more - earning a tidy sum for
our Advanced Diploma graduation exhibition.

GREAT FINDS // AUGUST 2021
After the success we enjoyed with the Boarderline art sale, we were
eager to outdo ourselves with another fundraiser. This time around,
the stakes were higher; we were raising funds for our final graduate
show and it had to be BIG. Fortunately, we had the skills needed
for the job as third-year Advanced Diploma students. Posters were
printed, invites were sent, and our excitement grew as we designed
unique, premium and eclectic artwork - Great Finds. A spectacular
turnout and plenty of sales made for an unforgettable evening,
allowing us to take our graduate show to the next level.

BRIGHT PRESS // AUGUST 2021
In August, the Graphic Design Department had the pleasure of
hosting Bright Press owner and old-school print expert Ann Ong
as our artist in residence. Her fascinating and beautifully crafted
poster series exhibition Common Phrases That Originated From
Printing, was more than enough to inspire our creativity and
spark an interest in the art of letterpress. So, we took a road
trip to Whiteman Park, home of Bright Press - Ann’s unique
and independent letterpress printing workshop. It was a truly
amazing experience to see vintage printing presses in operation
and to learn typesetting from a pro.

AGDA PORTFOLIO REVIEW // SEPTEMBER 2021
Once again AGDA graciously hosted this year's portfolio review
which was attended by several keen Advanced Diploma students.
It was an excellent opportunity to receive expert advice on our
design work from industry professionals belonging to Perth's
most renowned studios. It was really great to be able to connect
with professionals and get face - to-face feedback! The advice
we received and the connections we made will be an invaluable
asset as we continue our journey in graphic design.

AN
ODYSSEY
OF SELF
DISCOVERY

THE
VOYAGERS
RYAN AUSDEN
CAMERON BEVAN
ENZO DELYFER ELIZABETH DONNELLAN PAUL CHRISTIAN DOVER LUCAS FAIM

SAMUDRA BHATTACHARYA CORALIE CAMERON LOCHLAN CHRISTIAN JOVAN COURONNE
LOUISE HARUN KALE HURN BROOKE JOHNSON ASHLEY KERSHAW

MAYA KUSZEWSKI
STUART MCCLYMONT
EMILY MCGEOUGH
JOEL MCSHERRY
CHARIS PHAN
WILLIAM PITTS
HEIDI SAEDE
STEPHANIE SIMPSON

FRANK NGUYEN
KARLEE NGUYEN
CASSIDY NORTH
BEN PATCHING
LIAM STRICKLAND
SHANNON UREN
NICOLE VINCENT
MYO ZYAW ZAW

PUBLICATION, SPD-U: EMBRACING IMPERFECTION
PUBLICATION, SPD-U: EMBRACING IMPERFECTION
RYAN AUSDEN
ryanausden.com
ryanausden@outlook.com
@ryanausden

DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SNOW FORECAST APP
“
THE FUTURE IS NOW.
-RYAN AUSDEN
”
PRINT, POSTER, TWO STEPS FROM HEAVEN

CAMERON BEVAN
@designcb_
designcbevan@gmail.com
PUBLICATION, BOOK, EARTH’S SENSATIONS
PUBLICATION, BOOK, EARTH’S SENSATIONS

“
GROWING OLD IS
CERTAIN, GROWING
UP IS OPTIONAL.
-CAMERON BEVAN
”
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, RUN RIOT APP
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, FIRST TEAM

SAMUDRA BHATTACHARYA
ardumasdesign.com
riku.samu@gmail.com
@ardumasdesign
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, CALM APP
PACKAGING, FASHION, VANS JOURNEY

“
THINGS DON’T HAVE
TO BE REAL TO BE
TRUE, OR VICE VERSA.
-SAMUDRA BHATTACHARYA
”
PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, LOOSE CHANGE
PUBLICATION, ZINE, NEOLIBERALISM

PUBLICATION, COFFEE TABLE BOOK, THE GUIDE TO PEONIES
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SITTER APP
CORALIE CAMERON
coraliecreative.myportfolio.com/
coralie.designer@gmail.com
@coraliecreative

PRINT, BROCHURE, EXPERIENCE ROTTNEST FLYER
DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, ARCHETYPE POSTER
“
ALWAYS TRUST AND
ENJOY THE PROCESS.
-CORALIE CAMERON
”

LOCHLAN CHRISTIAN
@lochlan.christian
lochlan.creative@gmail.com
IDENTITY, IDENTITY MANUAL, NEXBAR
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, NEXBAR APP

“
LEARNING TAKES
TIME, SO HAVE FUN
WITH THE PROCESS.
-LOCHLAN CHRISTIAN
”
PACKAGING, FOOD & BEVERAGE, ASPEN JUICE
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SPUDSHED APP

JOVAN COURONNE
@jovanstudio
jovancouronne15@gmail.com
@jovanstudiodesign
DESIGN CRAFT, TYPOGRAPHY, MIND SPACE
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, LIVING PLANET APP

“
DO WHAT NEEDS TO
BE DONE. DO IT WELL.
-JOVAN COURONNE
”
DESIGN CRAFT, TYPOGRAPHY, MIND SPACE
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, INTERPALS APP

PRINT, POSTER, ORDER & CHAOS
PRINT, POSTER, SAN FRANCISCO
ENZO DELYFER
@enzodelyferdesigns
delyferenzo@gmail.com

PRINT, CLOTHING & APPAREL, MASU MUSE SHIMABARA
“
ALL GOOD THINGS
COME TO THOSE
WHO STAY TRUE.
-ENZO DELYFER
”
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, COACT

DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY INFOGRAPHIC
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, STIRLING RANGE
ELIZABETH DONNELLAN
@elizabethleigh_illustrations
elizabethdonnellan94@gmail.com

DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, GOODREADS APP
ITS OKAY TO JUST PICK
A DIRECTION RATHER
THAN A PATH.
-ELIZABETH DONNELLAN
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, HOOD

DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, CRANK TESLA TOWER
DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, CHAIN-GUN TURRET
PAUL C DOVER
tiktok.com/@zen_lapis_creative
paullyiest@gmail.com
@zen_lapis_creative

DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, ARCHETYPE
PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, DOMINANCE EP
“
TO REALLY STAND OUT,
USE YOUR OWN WAY
OF DESIGN.
-PAUL C DOVER
”

PRINT, POSTER, JUST LIKE MAGIC
IDENTITY, BRAND EXPRESSION, LUCAS FAIM
LUCAS FAIM
lucasfaim.com
lucas.faim@outlook.com
@thatlucasfaim

PUBLICATION, BOOK, GREEK STATUES ARE COOL AS F**K
STICKING WITH GRIDS
IS GOOD, BUT HAVE
YOU TRIED TO GO WILD?
-LUCAS FAIM
DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

DIGITAL, WEBSITE, UNSEEN EATERY
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, NIGHT CRANES
LOUISE HARUN
behance.net/louiseharun
louiseharun@gmail.com

PUBLICATION, COFFEE TABLE BOOK, TEAOLOGY
PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, ROSEBUD EP
“
PERFECTION IS
THE ILLUSION,
ASPIRE TO REACH
FOR BRILLIANCE.
-LOUISE HARUN
”

KALE HURN
kalehurncreative.myportfolio.com/
kalehurn@gmail.com
@kalecreative
DESIGN EFFECTIVENESS, RE:ACT CAMPAIGN
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, JIMMY BRINGS APP

“
FAILURE IS THE
OPPORTUNITY TO
BEGIN AGAIN MORE
INTELLIGENTLY.
-KALE HURN
”
PUBLICATION, ZINE, MARTIN HEIDEGGER & HAYAO MIYAZAKI
PUBLICATION, COFFEE TABLE BOOK, SOARING HEIGHTS

BROOKE JOHNSON
@brooke.jasmin.creative
brooke.jjohnson@outlook.com
DESIGN FOR GOOD, BREAST CANCER APP
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, FLORA IN FAUNA

“
STRIVE TO BE THE
BEST VERSION OF
YOURSELF.
-BROOKE JOHNSON
”
IDENTITY, CORPORATE IDENTITY, B CREATIVE
DESIGN FOR GOOD, ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN

DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, ARCHETYPE POSTER
PUBLICATION, COFFEE TABLE BOOK, CULTURE OF MUSIC
ASHLEY KERSHAW
@kershawcreative
ashkershaws@gmail.com

“
THE JOURNEY
MAKES THE
DESTINATION.
-ASHLEY KERSHAW
”
DIGITAL, WEBSITE, TREBLE HEADPHONES
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, MIXZY APP

DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, DEPOP 2.0 APP
PUBLICATION, MAGAZINE, SPD-U: THE AMAZING FLEX MAMI
MAYA KUSZEWSKI
@maya_tattoo
artbymaya@outlook.com
majamagdalena.com

PACKAGING, INCLUSIVE PACKAGING, LAZY GIRL
“
ALWAYS BE A
STORYTELLER.
-MAYA KUSZEWSKI
”
PRINT, GREETING CARDS, V-DAY SERIES

DESIGN FOR GOOD, CORPORATE ECOLOGICAL REPORT
PRINT, POSTER, HERETIC
STUART MCCLYMONT
behance.net/stuartmcclymont
stuartmcclymont44@gmail.com

DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SPORTS APP
“
FAILURE IS A
LESSON IF YOU
LEARN FROM IT.
-STUART MCCLYMONT
”
SPATIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS, PERTH OLYMPICS 2026

DESIGN CRAFT, ISTD: GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM
DESIGN CRAFT, TYPOGRAPHY, ISTD: GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM
EMILY MCGEOUGH
@em.m.design
emily.mcgeough@outlook.com

IDENTITY, CORPORATE IDENTITY, REGROW
“
DABBLE OUTSIDE
OF YOUR CREATIVE
COMFORT ZONE.
-EMILY MCGEOUGH
”
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, REGROW APP

MOTION, MOTION BRANDING, NU (SCAN QR CODE)
MOTION, ANIMATION CRAFT, HUD EYE
JOEL MCSHERRY
@nu.creative_
design.mcsherry@gmail.com

PUBLICATION, COFFEE TABLE BOOK, STILLNESS
PACKAGING, 3D STRUCTURE DESIGN, NEET SNEAKERS
“
MOVE FORWARD WITH
CERTAINTY INTO AN
UNCERTAIN FUTURE.
-JOEL MCSHERRY
”

FRANK NGUYEN
@_frankiecreative_
franknguyen1@outlook.com
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, WEATHER APP
SPATIAL, SIGNAGE GRAPHICS, PERTH 2026 OLYMPICS

“
SEEK CRITICISM,
NOT PRAISE.
-FRANK NGUYEN
”
IDENTITY, CORPORATE IDENTITY, BURGRBOMB
IDENTITY, SELF PROMOTION, LOGO, FRANKIE CREATIVE

KARLEE NGUYEN
@karlee.designs_
karlee.designer@gmail.com
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SNEAKER SPOTTER
DESIGN CRAFT, TYPOGRAPHY, ISTD: JAPANESE STYLE

“
YOU CAN DO WHAT
YOU WANT, UNLESS
YOU DON’T WANT TO.
-KARLEE NGUYEN
”
PRINT, CALENDARS, DESK CALENDAR 2022
PUBLICATION, COFFE TABLE BOOK, LOST IN VIETNAM

DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, MIMIC METRONOME APP
SPATIAL, SIGNAGE GRAPHICS, PERTH 2026 OLYMPICS
CASSIDY NORTH
https://vibrancecreative.work
cassidyjnorth@gmail.com
@vibrance.creative

PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, ECHO HEADPHONES
“
LOVE YOURSELF AND
FEARLESSLY EXPRESS
YOUR POTENTIAL.
-CASSIDY NORTH
”
IDENTITY, IDENTITY MANUAL, MIMIC METRONOME

PACKAGING, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, ATOMIC BEER
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, SOAR FINANCIAL APP
BEN PATCHING
patchingdesign.com
patchingdesign@gmail.com
@patchingdesign

PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, PROPORTION EP
“
ONLY YOU CAN
DETERMINE
YOUR FUTURE.
-BEN PATCHING
”
PRINT, MISCELLANEOUS, ODYSSEY

DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION, METAL SUPERHEROISM
DESIGN FOR GOOD, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS APP
CHARIS PHAN
@charisphan_design
metalcharis5@gmail.com
behance.net/charisphan

PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, POINT EP
“
LEARNING AND
GROWING IS TOUGH,
BUT REWARDING.
-CHARIS PHAN
”
DESIGN CRAFT, TYPOGRAPHY, ISTD: THE STARS OF SILENT FILM

SPATIAL, SIGNAGE GRAPHICS, PERTH 2026 OLYMPICS
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, FOOD PLANNER APP
WILLIAM PITTS
@will_i_design
behance.net/williampittsdesign
mailwilliampitts@gmail.com

PACKAGING, 3D STRUCTURAL DESIGN, SOVEREIGN OLIVES
“
TODAY IS A GIFT THAT
IS WHY IT IS CALLED
THE PRESENT.
-WILLIAM PITTS
”
IDENTITY, SELF PROMOTION, WILLIAM PITTS

PUBLICATION, MAGAZINE, SPD-U: PICKLE LIKE A PRO
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN, HOLLAND
HEIDI SAEDE
@dancingduckdesign
heidisadedesign@gmail.com

PACKAGING, PET FOOD, PUREBRED DENTAL TREATS
“
TRY LEAVE SOME
ROOM FOR HAPPY
ACCIDENTS.
-HEIDI SAEDE
”
DESIGN FOR GOOD, HEALTH & WELLBEING, BREAST CANCER APP

STEPHANIE SIMPSON
@sassysteph_creative
stephybeth.simps@gmail.com
PUBLICATION, ZINE, CUCK PHILOSOPHY
PUBLICATION, ZINE, CUCK PHILOSOPHY

RE:ACT 2021 CAMPAIGN WINNER
NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SLEEP
“
DEFINE YOURSELF
BY WHAT YOU LOVE.
-STEPHANIE SIMPSON
”
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, I’M SOBER APP
DESIGN EFFECTIVENESS, MARKETING CAMPAIGN, RE:ACT

PRINT, POSTER, PERTH 2026 OLYMPICS
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, FRAT BURGER APP
LIAM STRICKLAND
liamstricklanddesign.com
hello@liamstricklanddesign.com
@liamstrickland.design

IDENTITY, BRAND EXPRESSION, CUPPA
DESIGN CRAFT, ILLUSTRATION, FRIENDS & VILLAINS STICKERS
“
IF YOU’RE GOING
THROUGH HELL,
KEEP GOING!
-LIAM STRICKLAND
”

SHANNON UREN
www.designbyshan.com
@design.byshan
PUBLICATION, BOOK, KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI
IDENTITY, IDENTITY MANUAL, LOGSY

“
KEEP LEARNING,
KEEP GROWING.
-SHANNON UREN
”
IDENTITY, CORPORATE IDENTITY, ONE FITNESS
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, ONE FITNESS APP

NICOLE VINCENT
@n.vdesign
nicolevincentgraphics@gmail.com
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, PINK LEMONS APP
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, KRAKEN APP

“
ALWAYS HAVE FUN
WITH THE DESIGN
PROCESS.
-NICOLE VINCENT
”
DESIGN CRAFT, 3D GRAPHICS, ARCHETYPE POSTER
PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, HARMONY EP

MYO KYAW ZAW
blackblockdesign.com
zak@blackblockdesign.com
@blackblock_design
DIGITAL, UX/UI PROTOTYPE, ZEAL FINANCE APP
PUBLICATION, MAGAZINE, SPD-U: RAMEN DECODED

“
LOOK AT USUAL
THINGS WITH
UNUSUAL EYES.
-MYO KYAW ZAW
”
PACKAGING, ENTERTAINMENT, DOMINANCE EP
PRINT, CLOTHING & APPAREL, - BRAVE

ODYSSEY
2021—
PUNCHING
ABOVE
THEIR
WEIGHT.
–TIM EWERS

Assessment scheme
The ISTD student assessment scheme,
started in 1975, is cited as a model of
academic thoroughness and professionalism.
Unlike many others, the scheme is
not a competition as it considers the holistic
achievement – not just the final outcome.
The overall design process of research,
reflection, strategy, design development,
technical and production specification is
assessed by teams of practicing designers
and educators. We demand this rigorous
approach to ensure standards are met and
that the award maintains its significance.
Students who are successful in the scheme
are offered membership of the Society.
Without doubt all students who undertake
and submit work for our assessments
learn an enormous amount. All students who
submit receive a personal report and even
those who are not successful often tell us
how much they feel they have benefited from
doing the project.
We review our methods and standards
annually. Incorporating reflection from
members, assessors, tutors and students
from around the world ensures best practice
is maintained and that each successful
student’s award reflects a considerable and
pertinent achievement.
The briefs
Our practice is based upon the printed word
but now embraces the gamut of media and
technologies that we use to communicate.
Accordingly, we have progressively written
our student project briefs for interpretation
through a range of media. How and where
we use the written word has brought new
challenges and more importantly new
opportunities.
By not defining specific media and
outcomes for our projects, we offer holistic
communication challenges – deliberately
breaking the perceived tradition of the typo/
graphic designer just providing essentially
visual skills. First and foremost we are
communicators using design skills to inform,
persuade and delight. This makes each
project a more demanding but stimulating
challenge that we can individually resolve.
With that in mind we point out what
should seem obvious – that ISTD is a society
addressing the typographic aspects of
graphic design. We mention this because
each year we receive submissions from
students who show well-developed general
graphic design skills, but have missed the
point that we are assessing each student’s
particular typographic skills. That is not to
suggest that typography is a discrete area
– but is fundamental in addressing visual
communication through the word. Put
bluntly, it is graphic design but it needs to
use typography as the essential vehicle
to communicate.
Assessment process
Assessments are held annually, and parity is
maintained across all areas through central
supervision and moderation, with the process
following the same procedure as that for the
main assessment. The number of assessors
involved in each area scheme is determined
by the number of projects submitted.
The main assessment requires around
forty members and tutors who spend two
intense days assessing several hundred
project submissions. Teams of two take on
average about half an hour on each project
including writing the personal report. These
teams are moderated by experienced
assessors who ensure parity of marking and
continuity of the levels of award. This latter
point is critical as our standards for award of
Pass, Merit or Commendation are not equivalent
to any national or institutional standards,
but are maintained through continuity within
the Society and its ongoing professional and
educational activities.
Our commitment to education through the
Assessment is further expressed by providing
opportunities for a number of tutors to be
mentored as assessors each year. A valuable
experience of the content and standards
required, that is often reflected in the quality
of the projects subsequently submitted by
their students. This is one of the several
benefits of Institutional Membership.

RYAN AUSDEN
ryanausden.com
ryanausden@outlook.com
@ryanausden
ISTD, GERMAN KINOGRAPH SPREADS
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, GERMAN KINOGRAPH COVER & SPREAD

Silence is Golden
Within my publication project, I wanted to capture
the beauty of the silent film, allowing the reader to
experience the multiple influential regions of the
silent film world: Japan, Germany & Russia. Each zine
details one highlight film, one highlight director and
what made that region unique to the silent film world.
I have attempted to create three distinct typographical
publications that generate interest and excitement
surrounding the topic. In turn, celebrating one of the
most stunning lost art forms of our time.
ISTD PUBLICATION, JAPAN KINOGRAPH COVER
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, JAPAN KINOGRAPH SPREADS

SAMUDRA BHATTACHARYA
ardumasdesign.com
riku.samu@gmail.com
@ardumasdesign
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES COVER
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES CONTENTS

Invisible Cities
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino is a novel comprised of
fifty-five tales told by the Explorer Marco Polo to the
emperor Kublai Khan. Each tale explores a different
fantastical city that is self-contained and devoid of plot
or character development. Instead, the tales describe
the cities through the lens of different themes, thus
commenting on the human experience and psyche.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES SPREAD
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES SPREAD

LUCAS FAIM
lucasfaim.com
lucas.faim@outlook.com
@thatlucasfaim
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, DON’T GET CAUGHT HONEYBUN
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, LOS ANGELES MAP

Don’t Get Caught Honeybun
Don’t Get Caught Honeybun takes place in Los Angeles,
infamously ‘the capital of crime’. The peak of crime activity
in LA was in the 1970s and ‘80s. Don’t Get Caught Honeybun
is reminiscent of the typographic style of those decades.
A how-to handbook, threaded with dark humour, introducing
a series of crimes and statistics, followed by tips, guides and
step by step on committing the perfect crime.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, HOW TO COVER TRACKS
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, OPENING A SAFE LIKE A PICKLE JAR

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, CITIES & SIGNS SPREAD
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, CITIES & MEMORY
ASHLEY KERSHAW
@kershawcreative
ashkershaws@gmail.com

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES INTRODUCTION
Invisible Cities
This ISTD publication explores the unique use of type in
a visually experimental way, re-creating three chapters of
the novel Invisible Cities into a futuristic cyberpunk style
zine. By using contrasting font weights, texture and design
elements, the format of the publication was developed for
maximum visual impact to represent this body of work.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INVISIBLE CITIES COVER

EMILY MCGEOUGH
@em.m.design
emily.mcgeough@outlook.com
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM COVERS
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, NOSFERATU

German Expressionism
My ISTD project explores the German psyche after the events
of World War I, and how this collective melancholy is reflected
within German Expressionist silent films. Each individual
book within the set of three uses a film from this movement
as a case study, and explores how different themes and ideas
present within the stories were a reflection of the post-war
German reality of the 1920s.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, MELANCHOLY & IDENTITY LOSS
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, MYCHORRHIZAL PAGE
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, DOMAINE DISPLAY
JOEL MCSHERRY
@nu.creative_
design.mcsherry@gmail.com

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, MYCHORRHIZAL PAGE
The World Beneath Our Feet
The biophilia brief requests a typographic piece to celebrate
humans connection with nature. We are communal people that
crave connection and a sense of belonging. We enjoy nature
whether it be a beautiful garden on the commute to work or a
walk through the park surrounded by trees. Do we know that
beneath our feet trees and plants are communicating with each
other, albeit non-verbal? This publication aims to help people
feel grounded, giving knowledge about this highly intelligent
connection of plants and trees surrounding us.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, INFOGRAPHIC

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, GATE FOLD SPREAD
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, MYSTERIES OF THE MIND
LIAM STRICKLAND
liamstricklanddesign.com
hello@liamstricklanddesign.com
@liamstrickland.design

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, COVER & SPINE
Perception Creation
The world around you is rich with information.
As we navigate through what we call ‘reality’,
our brain’s perpetual task is the challenge of
putting all this information in order. To select
from, organise, interpret and act based on an
endless stream of sensory signals: the sights,
sounds, smells, tastes and physical sensations
of whichever environment we occupy at any
given time. Perception Creation is an immersive
and interactive print publication that explores the
human brain’s remarkable ability to make sense
of the physical world through perception. The
book comprises two parts, The Sensory World
and The Psychology of Perception, presenting a
fascinating account of current knowledge in the
field, alongside original illustrations and thoughtprovoking
anecdotes.
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, PERSPECTIVE SPREAD

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, THE VOICES OF SILENCE SPREAD
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, TIPPED-IN INFOGRAPHIC
SHANNON UREN
www.designbyshan.com
@design.byshan

ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, THE VOICES OF SILENCE INTRODUCTION
ISTD ASSESSMENT SCHEME, THE VOICES OF SILENCE COVER
The Voices of Silence
This project is a tribute to those who shaped the
Silent Film Era, and consequently, the growth of
the film industry as a whole. I decided to focus
on the three most influential names that shaped
silent cinema in three different aspects: the
invention of film, the actors and their characters,
and filmmakers. I chose these three aspects as
they are all intertwined with each other, which
helps create a harmonious story of development.
This publication is organised into three sections.
The sections are ordered in a way that captures
the evolution of cinema and silent film, starting
with the Lumière Brothers and the invention of
the cinématographe, followed by Charlie Chaplin
and his impact on and off the screen, and then
concluding with Thomas Ince, who is considered
the father of filmmaking.

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LAWRENCE GROSVENOR
CASSIDY NORTH
COPYWRITING
LIAM STRICKLAND
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BRANDMARKS
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KARLEE NGUYEN
CASSIDY NORTH
PHOTOGRAPHY
RYAN AUSDEN
MAYA KUSZEWSKI
DEAN TURNER
PAPER
SPICERS PAPER
GEOFF EARL
PRINTER
ADVANCE PRESS
JOHN HARTLEY
LETTERPRESS
BRIGHT PRESS
ANN ONG
DIRECTOR
CHRISTOF SCHNELL
PRINCIPAL LECTURER
PAT BURKE
DALLAS PERRY
HEAD OF PROGRAM
BRENDAN HIBBERT
LECTURERS
BRIAN ALLARDYCE
ASHLEY BUCKLE
JUDE BUNN
HAYLEY CHIPLIN
TIM EWERS
NICK KEMPT
KURT FISCHER
CATERINA FRANZ
LAWRENCE GROSVENOR
BRENDAN HIBBERT
MARY KELLY
AMIE MASON
DARREN MOK
MELINDA SANDOSHAM
GARY SIMS
ERIN STEENSON
IAN WARNE
LEIGH WOOD
GALLERY
THELMA JOHN
PREDRAG DELIBASICH

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“BUT YOU, BRAVE AND ADEPT FROM
THIS DAY ON – THERE’S HOPE THAT
YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOAL– THE
JOURNEY THAT STIRS YOU NOW IS
NOT FAR OFF.”
—HOMER, THE ODYSSEY