Courtney Obrien

Hi, I'm Courtney O'Brien, a Creative graphic designer and illustrator with a love for fun, vibrant designs. Based in Melbourne. Transforming ideas into visually effective design solutions!

I'm Passionate about infusing colour and eye-catching elements into every project I work on. I’m dedicated to bringing joy and excitement into my designs. Highly motivated with a strong drive and determination to succeed. Passionate about turning ideas into reality and always striving for excellence in every project. I specialise in graphic design and illustrations, holding a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design. My specialties include branding, packaging, illustration, and publication design, and I’m always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible in design.

I take pride in my ability to deliver fun and engaging design solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Aim to constantly strive to create designs that are both beautiful and functional. Highly driven to create designs that are not only visually stunning but also communicate a message effectively and convey emotion

I believe that design has the power to transform lives, and I am dedicated to creating impactful designs that make a positive difference.

Food rescue

Food rescue
20% to 40% of fruits and vegetables are rejected before they even reach supermarket shelves simply because they don’t meet certain aesthetic standards. This issue stems from consumers' unrealistic expectations regarding the appearance of produce.

The pressure to maintain a perfectly "pretty" image creates significant waste in our food system, contributing to environmental challenges

Food rescue aims to change our perceptions about what constitutes "acceptable" produce and encourage a sustainable approach to consumption and help reduce food waste

Clean up australia

Clean Up Australia is committed to being a powerful advocate and thought leader in the plastic waste community. By uniting individuals, businesses, and policymakers, clean up Australia strive to drive impactful change and promote sustainable practices that protect our environment.

Develop a distinct and recognisable brand identity that communicates clean up Australia mission and resonates with their audience, making a standout presence in the plastic waste sector.

Redesign that appeals to various demographics. The aim is to create a visual language that not only attracts attention but also inspires action and involvement in our initiatives.

Tea lab

Tea Lab features retro matcha packaging that sets it apart from competitors, making it a standout choice on shopping shelves. Providing unique and eye-catching designs that attract consumers, it draws attention and creates a memorable brand identity. The packaging not only highlights the quality of the matcha but also speaks to a nostalgic aesthetic that resonates with a wide audience. This approach helps Tea Lab establish a strong presence in a crowded market, encouraging customers to choose their product over others

Cultural food festival

Food festivals are an absolute blast, offering a unique opportunity to indulge in delicious cuisines while soaking up vibrant atmospheres. This guide aims to capture the sheer enjoyment of these events with lively illustrations that highlight the fun and excitement they bring. Unlike traditional guides, this breaks the mould with a visually stunning and engaging design, ensuring that readers feel inspired and enthusiastic about experiencing the joy of food festivals firsthand.

Planet putt

Originally called holey moley, the redesign brings a more fun and retro vibe that perfectly aligns with the company's identity. The brandmark is vibrant and full of character, making it stand out. This fresh approach captures the lively and enjoyable essence of mini golfing that Planet Putt embraces.

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.