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Alex Martin

Creative Designer based in Melbourne — happy to share all my knowledge for building beautiful, functional digital things.

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I'm a passionate Creative Designer and Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience crafting digital experiences across Melbourne and globally. I specialise in UI/UX, print design, branding, and web development — turning complex problems into elegant, user-centred solutions.

Age
32 Years
Residence
Melbourne, AU
Freelance
● Available
Address
Victoria, Australia
Phone
+61 412 345 678
What I Offer

Services

Great Support

Dedicated client support throughout the project lifecycle — from kickoff to final delivery and beyond.

Print & Branding

Cohesive brand identity systems — logos, stationery, print collateral, and brand guidelines that stand out.

Marketing

Creative campaigns, social media assets, and digital marketing materials that convert and engage.

Web Design

Pixel-perfect, responsive websites with intuitive UX — crafted from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.

Development

Clean, semantic HTML/CSS and JavaScript — fast-loading, accessible, and built to modern standards.

Branding

Strategic brand positioning — visual identity, tone of voice, and brand experiences that connect.

My Story

Experience & Education

Education

2007 – 2010
Bachelor of Visual Communication
RMIT University, Melbourne

Foundation in visual design, typography and media production — building a strong aesthetic vocabulary for digital and print design.

2010 – 2012
Master of Interaction Design
University of Melbourne

Advanced study in UX research, interaction design patterns, accessibility and usability testing methodologies.

2014
Google UX Design Certificate
Google / Coursera

Professional certification in UX design process — user research, wireframing, prototyping and usability testing.

Experience

2021 – Present
Lead UI/UX Designer
Canva, Sydney

Leading the design system team — establishing component libraries, design tokens, and cross-functional design standards for 50M+ users.

2017 – 2021
Senior Product Designer
Atlassian, Melbourne

Drove end-to-end UX for Jira and Confluence mobile — conducting user research, prototyping, and shipping features to millions of teams globally.

2012 – 2017
UI Designer & Front-End Developer
Freelance / Studio Martin

Delivered 60+ projects for startups and SMEs — branding, web design, print, and custom web builds using HTML/CSS/JS and WordPress.

Competencies

My Skills

Design Skills
UI / UX Design95%
Print Design88%
Graphic Design90%
Logo Design85%
Motion Graphics78%
Development Skills
HTML / CSS92%
JavaScript / React80%
Figma / Adobe XD93%
PHP / WordPress72%
After Effects75%
Kind Words

Testimonials

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Alex has an incredible eye for detail and always delivers work that exceeds expectations. Our brand refresh was seamless — he guided us through every decision with clarity and confidence.

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Jeremy Spivak
Business Manager, Atlassian
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Working with Alex transformed how we think about our digital presence. He's not just a designer — he's a strategic partner who understands both users and business goals.

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Melissa Wagner
Product Director, Canva
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The website Alex designed for us increased our conversion rate by 40%. His ability to blend aesthetics with user psychology is genuinely rare and incredibly valuable.

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Stacy Taylor
CEO, GrowthLab
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Alex delivered our e-commerce redesign ahead of schedule and above spec. His communication throughout was exemplary — calm, precise, and always one step ahead.

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Renee Murphy
Marketing Manager, Shopify
My Work

Portfolio

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Web Design
E-Commerce Redesign
Shopify · Conversion Optimisation
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Graphic Design
Brand Identity System
Logo · Stationery · Guidelines
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Motion Graphic
Product Launch Reel
After Effects · 2D Animation
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Web Design
Mobile Banking App UI
Figma · Prototyping · UX Research
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Graphic Design
Annual Report Design
Print · 48 Pages · Photography
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Motion Graphic
Explainer Animation
Whiteboard · 90s · SaaS Product
Latest Posts

My Blog

Graphic
10 Principles of Timeless Logo Design

Logo design isn't about trends — it's about communicating identity. Here are the principles that never go out of style.

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Alex Martin · March 12, 2024 · 5 comments
Web
Why Micro-Interactions Make or Break UX

The smallest details carry the biggest emotional weight. A deep dive into designing micro-interactions that delight.

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Alex Martin · January 28, 2024 · 12 comments
Motion
Getting Started with After Effects for Designers

You don't need to be a video editor to create compelling motion graphics. Here's where to start as a UI designer.

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Alex Martin · November 5, 2023 · No comments
Web
UX Research Methods That Actually Deliver

From card sorting to contextual inquiry — the research methods I rely on to uncover real user needs.

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Alex Martin · September 18, 2023 · 8 comments
Graphic
Typography Rules Every Designer Must Know

Good typography is invisible — bad typography is distracting. Master these rules and your designs will speak louder.

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Alex Martin · August 3, 2023 · 3 comments
Web
Designing for Performance: Web Vitals Guide

Core Web Vitals aren't just an SEO metric — they're a design constraint. Here's how to design with performance in mind.

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Alex Martin · July 15, 2023 · No comments
Get In Touch

Contact Me

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas or opportunities to be part of your vision. Feel free to reach out — I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Open to Remote Worldwide
Phone
+61 412 345 678
Freelance
● Currently Available