Melissa Chen is a graphic designer and illustrator working on Dharug land in Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about brand identity, illustration and packaging.
Storytelling and designing with empathy and intention are at the core of her practice. Her work is grounded by her deep belief that design has the power to uplift, inspire and bring people together.
When she’s not designing, you can find her drawing at a cafe, hiking or trying out new recipes.
Let’s connect
melissachenstudio@gmail.com
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Experience
Graphic Designer ■ Adobe [2026-current]
Visual Identity & Brand Designer ■ Cruxes Innovation [2025-current]
Illustrator & Artist ■ Mel Mel Studio [2023-current]
Digital Content Creator ■ Student Edge [2023-current]
Graphic Design Intern ■ CL—R Agency [2025]
Marketing & Community Executive ■ Salient [2024]
Clients
Samsung
KUKI
MOGU MOGU
Derwent
Logitech
Nikon
Duo Duo
Tanaki
Mossery
UTS
Life of Colour
Student Edge
PappaRich
ACICIS
Interviews
UTS
Awards
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Brand & Identity Finalist ■ PEAK HARVEST
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Packaging Finalist ■ PEAK HARVEST
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Design Crafts (Illustration for Design) ■ Sydney Ceramics Market
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Print and Publications (Poster) ■ Sydney Ceramics Market
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Packaging ■ UNSPEAKABLE
2026 AGDA Finalist, Student Motion ■ UNSPEAKABLE
2025 AGDA Merit, Student Packaging ■ ZenSips
2025 AGDA Finalist, Student Print and Publication ■ COMPASS
2025 UTS Graduation Show (3):
→ Honourable Mention in Branding Category
→ Honourable Mention in Illustration Category
→ Honourable Mention in Packaging Category
Education
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication ■ UTS
Singapore Study Abroad Program ■ NTU
Indonesia Global Short Program (Sustainable Design) ■ New Colombo Plan
Volunteer Work
Design Director ■ UTS Design Society [2025]
Student Demonstrator ■ UTS [2024]
Marketing Subcommittee ■ UNSW CEVSOC [2023]
Exhibitions
HOISZN 003: The Cutest Issue Exhibition