Alumnae News

Lauren Conti (2012)

Graduating from Sacré Cœur  in 2012, I left school eager to explore a career in the field of art and design. This first lead to spending a year in the immersive art and design program at Brighton Bay. This time for experimenting with an array of different creative areas, from ceramics to photography, was a key point of development in my creative and conceptual thinking.

I went on to complete Communication Design at Monash University, with a highlight being studying a couple of subjects overseas in Prato, Italy. Whilst at university, I served on the AGDA Student Council and was involved in industry events and local exhibitions. I also had my first taste of working in the industry, with intern and freelance positions at a couple of local studios.

Since completing my studies I have been fortunate to land a great role as a designer at Gozer; a multi-disciplinary studio focusing on producing communications for clients who are working towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. I feel very lucky to be working in a collaborative environment on projects with a positive impact this early in my career and to be in a position where I have such variety in my role. At any time, I can be involved in projects ranging from animation, to website design, identity and print publications.

The creative pathway may not always follow a traditional career model, but I’m grateful for the creative foundation I received at Sacré Cœur,  and to the teachers through the years who helped me believe a career in design was attainable, rewarding and worth pursuing. I'm looking forward to the exciting projects and roles my future holds.

Emily Winter (2008)

After completing a Bachelor of Arts, I took a year off and travelled through the United States and South America. Upon returning home, I began a career in buying for both retail and wholesale. During this time I launched a side project - Derby & Power Millinery. The brand was born to fill the gap between cheap, mass-produced racewear, and unattainably expensive high-end millinery. After spending a few years developing my skills through a combination of short courses and self-teaching, I was able to introduce a bridal range and take the business full time. This Spring, Derby & Power headpieces will be stocked in twelve retail stores, in addition to my own online and pop-up stores. I absolutely adore every aspect of working for myself, and am extremely excited about the future! For more information  click here