Helen Punton

Helen Punton is a design-led Creative and Project Manager behind some of the most recognisable environmental and graphic design in Australia. Her portfolio includes the strategy and implementation of the branding and signage system of Melbourne’s Metlink public transport network through to interpretive exhibit design for Zoos Victoria. Her speciality is initiating and managing complex and highly detailed creative projects involving the development of communication strategies and the management and curation of artists and diverse contributors. Helen was one of the founders of Zaishu, launched at ACCA in 2004, a sustainable seat/table design. It involved the commissioning of local and international artists, designers and community groups to create participatory art projects and exhibitions spanning the globe in cities including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Berlin, Los Angeles, Milan, Mumbai New York, Paris, Seoul, Stockholm, Tokyo, Vienna and Zurich. The results exhibited in international galleries including Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum which holds several in its permanent collection. Awarded Home Beautiful Magazine’s product of the year, Zaishu was also rated by Vogue Living editor, David Clark, as one of the 20 triumphs of Australian design from the past 20 years. Helen’s other projects include the conception and project management of the 40° Contemporary Australian Design exhibition, which showcased 24 product designers at Stilwerk Berlin in conjunction with the city’s design festival Design Mai. She also curated the Sharpies documentary photographic exhibition held at the Australian Embassy in Germany.

...nature, living sustainably, social entrepreneurs, art/design/music, travel, Capoeira Angola, learning and the sharing of knowledge.

Concept & Ideas Generation & Development, Media Development, Creative Project Management, Event organizing and planning, Sustainable and Social Design