About Me
I am an arts and design educator and practitioner based on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. My work centres around empowering individuals to bring their best creative ideas to life.
Let’s Collaborate
Visit my studio and take the next step in your creative process with personalised guidance tailored to your goals.
Welcome to My Studio
I work and create from a light-filled, plant-adorned studio designed to inspire creativity and focus. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, develop a project, or explore new artistic techniques, my studio is the perfect space for one-on-one expert assistance with all things design. From conceptual sketches to digital masterpieces, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping people unlock their creative potential. If you’re ready to dive into the world of art and design, book a no-obligation 30-minute meeting and let’s get started!
What I Do
I bring a wealth of experience as an educator with TAFE NSW and Adobe Australia, in addition to working independently as an artist and designer.
My services range from group training to personalised one-on-one education tailored to your unique needs, whether it be to learn art or design skills, or learn how to create your own website.
Adobe Education Credentials
As an Adobe Education Trainer, I’ve delivered over 200 hours of instruction to teachers and students, sharing best practices for tools like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Illustrator.
I’m also an Adobe Education Leader (AEL) and Creative Educator, part of a global community dedicated to fostering creativity through Adobe’s tools and resources. This recognition reflects my commitment to teaching and innovation in the field of design.
Places I have worked
2015 to now
• IT, Arts and Media Trainer and Assessor – TAFE Illawarra NSW
• Graphic Design Mentor, Academy Xi
• Adobe Education Leader – Adobe International
2004 to 2014
• IT, Arts and Media Trainer – TAFE Illawarra, Bomaderry NSW
• Media Lecturer, University of Wollongong, Shoalhaven Campus, West Nowra NSW
• Arts and Multimedia Trainer – South Coast Correction Centre, South Nowra NSW
• IT Trainer and Course Co-ordinator – South East Community College, Bomaderry NSW
1994 to 2004
• Designer – MyTell Project, Melbourne VIC
• Process, Design and Change Manager – ANZ Bank Melbourne VIC
• Specialist Project Team Member – BOTF [Branch of the Future] Project NSW and VIC
As an academic
I believe education is lifelong. Every year I keep my skills up to date to assist me in keeping abreast with trends and ahead of the pack!
After studying visual and media arts at Deakin University Melbourne I successfully exhibited at:
- Deakin University Art Space
- Hawthorn Contemporary Art Gallery
- Shoalhaven City Arts Centre
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
My designs and photographic work have also been chosen for inclusion in various publications created at CASA House and ANZ Bank. I have been awarded for outstanding achievement and excellence while I studied at Deakin University. As a result I was granted lifetime membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Qualifications
2020 to now
• Master of Education [University of Wollongong]
• Diploma in Vocation and Educational Training [TAFE NSW]
• Diploma in Training and Assessment [TAFE NSW]
• Graphic Design Diploma [TAFE, Wollongong NSW]
2004 to 2019
• Bachelor of Arts – Honours, Media Arts [Deakin University, Melbourne]
• Diploma in Communications and Media [TAFE, Nowra NSW]
• Diploma in Project Management [TAFE, Nowra NSW]
• Certificate IV of Information Technology – Multimedia [TAFE, Nowra NSW]
• Certificate IV in Marketing [Illawarra ITEC, Nowra]
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAA40104 [Kiama Community College, Kiama]
2001 to 2004
• Bachelor of Contemporary Arts – Visual and Media Arts [Deakin University, Melbourne]
• Certificate IV in Business (Marketing) [Illawarra ITEC, Nowra]
• Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management) [Illawarra ITEC, Nowra]
Licences and memberships
• Class C Drivers Licence and Class R Riders Licence
• Lifetime Member of the Golden Key Int’l Society (High Achievement – Deakin University)
Member of the following networks:
• Adobe Education Exchange – http://edex.adobe.com/member/7d06cd/
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/luisegrice
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/luisegrice
Things I like to do
• Visual, Media and Graphic Arts (view my portfolio)
• Playing clarinet and saxophone
• Yoga
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