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Hi there! I’m Elki.
I am a graphic designer from Shanghai and now based in Narrm/Melbourne. My practice centres on visual identity, typography, publication design and critical design. I’m particularly interested in how visual symbols are formed, interpreted, and communicated across different cultural contexts.

Education
Master of Communication Design, RMIT (2024-2025)
Distinction, Bachelor of Communication Design, RMIT (2021-2023)

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer (2021-present)
AIP Australasian Institute of Packaging, Graphic Design Intern (3/2025-7/2025)

Contact
Email: elkishen.design@gmail.com/ shenziyu111@outlook.com
Phone: +61 0432332396

Tools
Adobe Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Glyphs, Figma, Procreate, C4D

Awards
AGDA 2025 Student Design Crafts Finalist
Pinchgut Opera - Baroque Opera for Kids
AGDA 2025 Student Brand & ID Finalist
Pinchgut Opera: Not for Everyone Campaign
RMIT University 2025 Advanced Communication Design Studio Award
RMIT University 2025 Responsible Design Award
RMIT University 2025 MCD Research Project Award
RMIT University 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence Award

I’d love to hear from you! For business inquiries or to learn more about my work, please feel free to contact me.

ELKI SHEN