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Heli Puhakka

Senior Lecturer
BRISBANE
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SAE has a creative energy that just flows through the place. All staff and students are passionate about the creative arts and there is such a broad range of talent on campus. I enjoy seeing that creativity come alive in each and every student!

Bio

Heli Puhakka is the senior lecturer for animation and design at SAE Brisbane.

Heli Puhakka is an artist, graphic designer, singer/songwriter/musician based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Heli holds a BA in Design and Communication, Master of Training (Education) and MA (Research) specialising in VR. Heli’s creative background involves graphic design, music, fine art and creative writing. Heli has experience working as a senior graphic designer and creative director in design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies and her own freelance graphic design business (specialising in corporate identity and branding).

Heli also has a background in playing music in alternate and indie bands, both solo and band (guitar, vocals plus songwriting). Her latest music project is singer/guitarist in the Brisbane garage punk band The Glycereens.

Qualifications

Heli Puhakka has completed the following qualifications:
Master of Training & Development (Education)
Bachelor of Arts - Design and Communication
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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