Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith is an aspiring designer, graduating with a Bachelor of Design, majoring in Communication Design, with a minor in Marketing. Her journey in the world of design began with her completing a Certificate III in Interior Design and Retail Services while undertaking her secondary school studies.

One of Rebecca’s most notable accomplishments was her selection for the National Gallery of Victoria’s work experience program. This opportunity provided her with invaluable insights into exhibition curation, design workshopping and presentation skills.

Rebecca is characterised by her strong ability to understand the needs of her clients. Driven by her empathetic nature, she is not just a designer; but a problem solver who exhibits remarkable persistence in her work. Rebecca’s portfolio features a diverse array of professional and sleek projects, with her finding particular joy in working on branding and publication design briefs.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Rebecca is a well-rounded individual with a passion for photography, craft, and a curiosity for new experiences. These interests add depth and inspiration to her work, alongside her keen eye for aesthetics.

The Stories We Share

This annual report design for Craft Victoria highlights the powerful ability of craft to unite people from all walks of life, demonstrating how every designer has a unique story to share.

Karkarook Park

This brandmark was created to incorporate two defining characteristics of the diverse natural oasis of Karkarook Park, providing a strong overall “sense of place”.

The Perfect Shot

This souvenir shot glass packaging utilises location-inspired colour palettes and illustrations, targeting the youthful traveller who seeks memorable and practical souvenirs.

Gold Bar

Created for a newly launching bespoke cocktail lounge, these bar menus feature sophisticated typography and a luxurious colour scheme to portray the elegant nature of the venue.

On The Rocks

This drink spiking awareness campaign connects with a youth through a vibrant colour palette and mature design style, disassociating itself from a typical government health campaign.

Acknowledgement of Country

The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

We extend our acknowledgement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, real-life clients, and knowledge keepers, who have contributed to our own education diversity and growth. We will continue to ensure that staff and students respectfully honour ancestral connection to Country and Place in everything that they do.

We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.