Northside Creative

professional attributes

My name is Tamara Coles and I am a designer based in Melbourne.
I have a strong and varied design portfolio which includes graphic design, website design, website construction, furniture design and funiture construction.
I am an energetic person who is genuinely passionate about creating design solutions which contribute positively to the world around us. This is reflected in my portfolio, employment and education choices. I have excellent communication skills am motivated and organised. I work well autonomously and thrive on the challenges associated with difficult jobs.

career aim

My career objective is to be employed as a graphic designer for a company where my contributions are valued and my role is to produce and manage a variety of high quality design outcomes for both print and online applications.

About Me

A graphic designer with a strong understanding of print and online design

Good natured, friendly, bright and competent with a determined attitude and ability to take projects from concept stage through to finished art

Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong interpersonal skills and exceptional visual communication skills

Team player able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and timeframes. Exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail

Self motivated and pro-active with the ability to multi-task and prioritise, high energy levels, a passion for design with a proven achievement record

Strong knowledge of industry standard software and strong skills in designing layouts, setting ads, pre-press and print production

Selected Achievements

Conceive, design, brand, build and launch of quarterly magazine: Harriet
Re-branding of The Gertrude Street Projection Festival identity and website
Complete production of independent cookbook: Apricots & Apron Strings

Skill

Adobe CS5
HTML , CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
PHP, WordPress, Joomla
Microsoft Office Suite

Work

Graphic & Online Design
Production & Publishing
Design Consultancy

Education

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Certificate IV of Design
Certificate III of Furniture Making
Bachelor of Engineering

Curicullum Vitae

Please download my resume here

Selected Print Works

From concept to delivery, success is not only a result of design talent and experience, but the ability to carefully interpret the client's brief, assess their needs and develop thoughts, concepts and ideas. The outcome is highly effective, visually stunning design work, in both online and print forms, that leaves clients as proud of their project as I am of my work. To illustrate my skill set I have included a range of work covering the areas of logos, identity, brochures, posters, album artwork, illustration, magazines, books and advertising.

Selected Online Works

To achieve a website that is well received by the client and the intended audience, I put a lot of forethought into the initial site structure and then compliment it with strong design elements, branding and appropriate functionality. I have produced a variety of websites some from inception while others have been a makeover or rebranding of an existing site - either way whatever the client needs I have found a solution to not only meet but exceed their expectations. Please click on any slide below to be taken directly to the live website.