Hi there, I’m Mich.

I started out as a marketer before I fell into – and then fell in love with – graphic design at my first job. I learned design out of pure necessity, and over time it became an integral part of my life.

Learning design by myself over the years has enabled me to learn practically by solving problems in the ‘real world’, while experimenting in my own world outside of work. Fast forward almost a decade later, I’m still here – learning, experimenting and loving design. Little Mich would’ve never imagined she gets to do this for a living (little Mich probably didn’t even know graphic design existed – even though it’s everywhere!).

In a lot of ways, my perspective is very much filtered through the lens of marketing. I’ll occasionally let a YouTube ad run its full course because I’d like to see where it goes. I pause in my tracks when I see an interesting billboard. I delight in smart copy that truly gets it. I’m deeply interested in the interplay between psychology and marketing, and how design can help bridge the gap between a need, want and desire – to a product or service that fulfils it.

I don’t always get it right, and that’s the beauty of this work. Design is exploration, iteration, staring at a blank screen-tion, testing, refining, again and again and again. I don’t have to get it right on the first go – in fact, there is no right or wrong. There is no life on the line (something I remind myself when I’m staring at a blank screen!).

My philosophy is simple: be relaxed. When you’re relaxed, you think better. You treat people better. You create better. And in design, as in life, it makes all the difference.

Let’s chat
studio@michwong.com.au

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    “Michelle was incredible. She took the time to listen and understand what I was trying to achieve. She came up with ideas and presented them to me and all were aligned to the brief. She was really easy to work with and communicated with me through the process. I absolutely enjoyed working with Michelle.”

    — Anna Szabo, Chief Operating Officer – Marketing, Communications & Business Development, Deloitte Australia

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    “Michelle is a wonderful artist and graphic designer, with a conscientious and caring approach to her work. She grasped the brief brilliantly, captured my vision and executed it wonderfully, and is a great communicator. Above and beyond.”

    — Clare Bruce, Writer

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    “Incredible job on the report, summit, and multiple design assets! Your creativity and skill transformed our ideas into visually stunning reality. Thank you for your professionalism and for making our campaign stand out. I appreciate your dedication and look forward to future collaborations.”

    — Ebonee Dunlop, Marketing Manager, Deloitte Australia

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    “Michelle was incredible to work with, particularly given the time pressures. She was very collaborative, which helped streamline the transition from draft to designed version. I was very impressed with the way the design work was staggered and organised — it really helped us hit our timelines.”

    — Michelle Shi, Manager, Deloitte Access Economics

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    “Without personally knowing exactly what I wanted, I felt I put Michelle in a difficult position. I was quickly proven wrong, as she was extremely approachable and resourceful. She provided countless ideas and advice, delivered consistently to a very high standard, and communication was always 100%.”

    — Yi Lin Tan, Owner, Petals of Joy

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    “Michelle is incredibly talented in what she does, has a great personality and is super easy to work with. She volunteered her time to help make a difference in the world and she gave 100% to everything she did. Michelle exceeded expectations and was able to make a huge impact; she taught me so much and helped me ignite my creative thinking.

    — Lisa Stephenson, Charity Manager, Shine Cambodia