not her ride, but her colour

Susan Hardjono is a Melbourne-based graphic designer with experience across book publishing, e-commerce, advertising, branding. These days its more design for digital marketing, content creation, still life photography and a bit of video editing.

​Walking the line between playfulness and humour, Susan brings a sense of fun to her work with an approachable and simple style.

​She enjoys cooking, eating, and creating, keeping herself amused with Food Baby, and is a self-confessed kpop tragic.

Open to select freelance projects – especially of the food or sustainability kind. Get in touch and say hi.

 

shout outs

“Susan has that rare ability to take the vaguest of briefs and turn them into beautiful designs that speak the language of our customers. She navigates the line between brand consistency while also pushing for creative evolution. A pleasure to work with! 

Tresna, Adore Beauty

“Susan is both commercially astute and dynamic. When asked to prepare a cover design, she goes far beyond what is expected, offering a multitude of concepts. All meticulously researched, carefully considered and all unique. I eagerly anticipate receiving work from Susan as she always surprises and delights.”

Paulina, Thames & Hudson Australia

“Working with Susan on the Flavours of South Australia project was a real pleasure. I found her direction of the project both clear and encouraging. I also really appreciated how on-the-ball she was — Susan made sure that the project stayed on track and we met our deadline. The book turned out beautifully — I’m so glad to have been a part of it!” 

Daniel Gray-Barnett, Illustrator

“Her creative ability is broad and agile, offering many different (and fantastic) design iterations based on the brief she is given. Susan is not only creatively talented, but is a problem solver, thoughtful, friendly, organised and highly professional. Susan is valuable asset to any team or project.”

Rebecca, Australian Psychological Society

“A very talented communicator and designer with very good ideas! She respects my own style and skills, and I always feel proud of the work we create together. Susan dreams up super fun briefs with wiggle for creative freedom and gives me room to explore my own ideas in the process. I always look forward to working with Susan, as I know the process will be smooth and rewarding!”

Carla McRae, Illustrator

“I am going to try and avoid the usual corporate cliches for this so I am going to sum up Sus' nearly 3 years here with ambience as — ace. Ace at driving the design output. Ace at organisation. Ace at ideas. Ace work ethic. Ace at leaving a legacy. And ace member of the team. If I was forced to use another word I'd probably just add 'really' — really ace.”

Stephen, Ambience

 

awards

​2022 LIT Lighting Awards Winner

Illuminated Home Decor, Lego Linear Luminaire


2021 Good Design Award Winner

Furniture & Lighting, The Andro Project


2020 LIT Lighting Awards Winner

Exhibition Booth Lighting, Symphony


​2019 Power Retail’s All Star Bash

Top Email Marketing 


​2016 Australian Book Design Awards 

Shortlisted for Best Series: Smudge Eats City Guides


​2016 Best Book Awards

International Cookbook: Flavours of Urban Melbourne Ed 2​

Regional Cookbook: Flavours of South Australia​


Health, Diet & Exercise:  The Wellness Book Victoria​

Travel Guides & Essays: Flavours of Bali

2015 International Book Awards

International Cookbook: Flavours of Sydney