Graphic designer, Illustrator & Photographer, based in Newcastle Australia.

Josie is a multidisciplinary creative and visual artist. Also known as Socially Designed, she specialises in an attentive and unique approach towards graphic design, illustration, and photography. With a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design under her belt, she is full of fresh ideas, and is ready to create.

Stemming from her love of music and culture, Josie has developed an empathetic and understanding ability as a creative to display her appreciation towards both hand-drawn and digital art. She creates through a fusion of style within her work, feeling her best when she is conceptualising and experimenting with new ideas.

Working alongside local businesses such as The Stag and Hunter Hotel, and upcoming bands such as The Terrys, she has industry experience, and is ready to collaborate today.

Please contact her directly for projects, commissions, or to enquire about purchasing work.

designedsocially@gmail.com
@sociallydesigned

Likes: House plants, lava lamps, strawberries, and One Direction.

Dislikes: Bad pit etiquette at gigs, tomatoes, and driving on busy roads.

Favourite movies: ‘10 Things I Hate About You’, ‘Surfs Up’, and ‘Tangled’.

Favourite albums:’Kansas Anymore’ by Role Model, ‘Fine Line’ by Harry Styles, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ by Billie Eilish, and ‘Sunlight’ by Spacey Jane.

Education:

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (2023)

Majoring in Graphic Design and Illustration.

The University of Newcastle.

BSBSS00102 Micro Business Skill Set (2026)

The Business Centre, Newcastle.

Higher School Certificate (2018)

Toormina High School.

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Recognitions & Exhibitions

  • Exhibiting artist as part of Sound & Vision Volume 1 (2025), Drifters Wharf Central Coast. Showing my mixed media series ‘Encore in Negative’. (2025)

  • Exhibiting artist as part of Sigsaly Volume 3, Newcastle. Showing my photographic series ‘CATPISS at the ABC’. (2025)

  • Exhibiting designer as part of UoN’s Visual Communication Design Graduation Show, Nuspace. Showing my major design project ‘Sunburn’. (2023)

  • Finalist for Oli Clothing design competition, designing a T-shirt for the brand (2023).

  • Runner Up for Push Pull design initiative competition, designing a staple hoodie for the brand (2023).

  • First place in Design Competition for The Terrys single artwork titled ‘IDK’ (2021).

  • First place for the Lambton Park Hotel design competition, designing their Merchandise and Staff T-shirts (2021).

Work Experience & Employment

  • February 2021 / Current

    ABN: 35 196 283 362


    • Graphic Design and Illustration

    • Photography / Videography

    • Adobe Creative Suite and Technology

    • Communication, and attention to detail

  • Creative Services Volunteer - January 2025 / 2026.

    • Social Media Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer.

    • ‘Waves of Change’ Artwork campaign

    • Campaign and product photography

    • Highlights and social media templates

  • Junior Social Media Designer - August 2025

    • Social Media Graphic Designer.

    • Graphic posts and carousels for multiple clients

    • Social media strategy & scheduling for clients

    • Grid curation and ideation for clients

  • Media Team Volunteer - February 2025

    • Professional Event Photographer for 2 day ‘Over The Ditch’ Festival.

    • Photographing artists, branding, and patrons.

    • Editing and post-production of all event photography.

    • Event promotion and brand representation.

  • In-House Graphic Designer Intern - September 2024

    • Work experience as an In-House Graphic Designer

    • Mentored by EYW’s in-house designer Bon Morse, and owner Liam Scanlan.

    • Graphic Design & Illustration - Designing T-Shirts, mockups & tech packs.

    • Testing / reviewing samples, general day in the life of ecommerce business.

  • Graphic Designer Intern - January 2024

    • Work experience as an Agency Graphic Designer.

    • Mentored by creative agency owner Brodie Richardson

    • Completed real client projects under the agency’s name.

    • Poster designs, social media assets, photography.

  • Graphic Designer Intern - January / February 2023

    • Professional Experience as a Graphic Designer at Studio Zed.

    • Closely mentored by Carl Morgan and Simone O’Callaghan of The Uon.

    • Graphic Design & Illustraion Projects.

    • Newcastle Writers Festival 2023 (Client).

    • Dynamic Collaborative teamwork style.

    • Working within Brand Guidelines.

Spaced Out Jersey 👽🛸 Second time around designing for a special Frothy x Spaced Out collab, and it didn’t disappoint. Available in white + black. Super satisfying planning out all the little details on this one! Was awesome to see festival
@soulwun ! For @greatsouthernnights @thelassogowrie 📷 @sociallydesigned #soulwun #greatsouthernnights #aria #livemusic #feelnsw @aria_official
There’s so much pressure to feel like you should be further ahead by now. More successful. More established. More “on track”. But when you strip it all back… who are you actually trying to keep up with? Different lives, dif
@theprettylittles gig flyer! Made with their new album colour palette in mind, as well as my own spin. Creeping up quick, get ya tix. @liveatthestag @stagandhunter Need a poster designed? Send me a DM! #graphicdesign #posterdesign #thestag #musi
@genesisowusu ☆ What an unbelievable night! @greatsouthernnights @baronthehill 📷 @sociallydesigned #genesisowusu #greatsouthernnights #aria #livemusic #feelnsw @aria_official
@boysoda ★ For @greatsouthernnights @kingstreetnewcastle #boysoda #greatsouthernnights #aria #livemusic #livemusicphotography
Human made, always! ✷ Human made art is so important to me. The love, care, and passion that I put into what I create could never be generated by ai. Sure, it might be fast, and it might be efficient, but it’s not human. In a lot of ways, it
JB Coachella concept posters 🌀 Been rinsing Swag I & II since they dropped, and loved seeing how @lilbieber reimagined those songs live. Had to put my spin on some concept memorabilia posters for the event. Combined, and solo shows. Not for sa
@lavjavband live 🌴 Golden hour set was fun to shoot! @shadypalmsfest @thelassogowrie @stbltco My calendar’s filling up fast, book your next gig now! #livemusicphotography #femalephotographer #newcastlephotographer #livemusic #festival