Based in Melbourne Australia, Maria is a mixed-media designer whose practice involves lots of play and banana bread. She enjoys challenging traditional conventions and talking in the third person.

Currently: Freelancing
Previous: Designer at Raft, Web development course at Academy Xi, Junior designer at Today, Internship at Ignite Online


Sakura

Guided by the principle of Wabi Sabi, Sakura is one of the newest sushi train restaurants to grace the re-developments of the Wesley Place building in the Melbourne CBD. Screen-printed flower imagery draws upon traditional Japanese woodblock printing, ukiyo-e.

Studio: Raft
Year: 2021

Sakura header
Sakura Brand
Sakura Render
Sakura logo
Sakura gif
Across the seas poster

Greenstreat

A re-brand of a healthy fast food salad franchise placing an emphasis on their seasonal produce and speedy service through their new uplifting and vibrant look.

Studio: Raft
Year: 2022

Greenstreat header
Greenstreat Patterns
Greenstreat Poster
Greenstreat messaging
Greenstreat illustrations
Greenstreaet app

Christian Wagstaff

Lettering and website design for an iconic Australian creative director and performer, Christian Wagstaff.

Studio: Raft
Year: 2021

Christian Wagstaff Lettering

Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar

An intimate bar in the inner city of Melbourne that celebrates the combination of two timeless delicacies.

Studio: Raft
In collaboration with: Liam Farrell
Year: 2021

Pearl Header
Pearl Posters
Pearl Instagram
Pearl Posters
Pearl Instagram

Savers

A brand uplift of the op-shop Savers which aims to shift attitudes and negative connotations towards the nature of shopping second-hand by incorporating a high fashion into slow fashion outlook.

Year: 2019

Savers-branding-ethical-header

St Kilda Film Festival 2022

Campaign and event branding for St Kilda Film festival with a theme of "Shift Your Focus"

Studio: Raft
Year: 2022