I’m a creative designer originally from Tasmania, Australia, but now living in the United Kingdom and exploring the northern hemisphere. I specialise in branding, web design and illustration - but what I love most is working with start-ups and companies based in the climate, sustainability, tech and innovation sectors. There’s nothing more fulfilling than working with like-minded people trying to change the world, one small idea at a time, and helping them bring their visions to life.
I’ve been a professional designer for 5 years, starting small as a side hustle whilst working full time and studying my Bachelor of UX & Web Design. I was awarded a 2 month internship with INTERNI Magazine in Beijing, China as a visual designer, and soon afterwards moved into the government sector as a web publisher and communications officer at the Clean Energy Regulator. Next I finally moved into the value-aligned powerhouse of Climate200 as a Graphic Designer where I helped build brand identities for Independent candidates and social media campaign content.
In 2023, I became co-founder and Head of Design for an app called SelfTherapy which is an AI powered therapy app. I also began working with SIX - Sustainable Investment Exchange, where I created and built the entire brand and website from the ground up. The last few years I have been working as head designer for Gridware, Australia’s leading cybersecurity consultants, and lead their 2025 branding refresh. It’s certainly been an adventure so far, but I’m keen as mustard to see what’s next!More...
Melanie Gibbons
Communications Strategist@Elm Communications
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Communications is owned and managed by Melanie Gibbons. Melanie is a passionate communications professional who believes quality communications can provide immeasurable value to your organisation. Melanie worked in in-house communications teams for most of her career, so understands where you are coming from and what you need to succeed.
Melanie has over twenty years’ experience in communications across government, not-for-profit and the private sector in Australia and the United Kingdom. Before moving into consulting, she managed a full-service communications team in the Australian Government working on climate change policy and administration.
Melanie’s experience is complimented with academic qualifications including a Master of Strategic Communications with a dissertation on the Australian Governments use of social media, a Graduate Certificate in social media and public engagement, and a Bachelor of Communications specialising in public relations and advertising. She is also a certified Strategic Communications Management Professional.More...