Hello I am Melissa Tsu.
Hi, I’m Melissa, a visual designer and artist based in Toronto.
I work across illustration, visual storytelling, and handmade product design, blending emotional depth with thoughtful visual structure.
My creative practice grew from long-standing interests in everyday visuals, printed matter, and object-based storytelling. Over the years, I’ve developed work that balances aesthetic sensitivity, conceptual clarity, and real-world application — from product designs and printed series to personal creative projects under Perfect Wednesday and Perfect Traces.
I work best in environments that value clarity, consistency, and sustainable creative rhythm. I’m particularly interested in roles that allow me to support visual communication, creative branding, gallery / art space operations, or collaborative design projects while still having space to continue my independent creative practice.
More about me
Alongside my professional work, I maintain my own creative practice through Perfect Wednesday and Perfect Traces, where I explore handmade and printed works with a focus on meaningful marks and everyday interaction.
I’m currently open to full-time roles in visual design, creative operations, gallery coordination / management, or brand visual content — and I’m always happy to talk about collaboration, exhibitions, and creative partnerships.
Introducing you my Art assistants, my cats.
They are always on my working table, or even on my laptop which makes them the world’s worst assistants… But, I love them regardless!
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Bachelor of Arts (Honors) of Visual Arts
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Sep 2017 - 2021
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
Issued by Google | 2025Completed a comprehensive professional training program covering digital marketing strategies, e-commerce tools, data-driven advertising, and customer engagement best practices. Developed hands-on skills in Google Ads, Analytics, SEO, and online store optimization to drive growth and improve customer experience.
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Skills
Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | Canva | Procreate
Branding & Visual Directio
Social Media Design & Scheduling
Print Layout & Production Basics
Photography & Styling
Marketing Coordination | Organization | Deadline Management
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Art teacher with +7years experience delivering visual arts education in the area of drawing, painting, crafts making. Have incredible hand-on experience of art-related work within a settings with diverse individuals provide me with numerous and valuable experiences. My previous working experience has given me the ability to independently conduct creative works, provide inspiring ideas, and create quality works under pressure.
Freelance Art Instructor & Ceramic Artist, Hei Pottery, Toronto, 2026 Jan - current
Part time Barista, The Alley, Toronto,2022- current
Freelance Art teacher, Art One Academy Markham, Toronto,2022-current
Freelance Art teacher, Art One Academy Richmondhill, Toronto,2024-current
Founder, Perfect Traces — A handmade art & design brand showcasing personal illustrations and zines, 2025- current
Freelance Art instructor, Hong Kong,2017-2020
Creator / Writter , moment of story time, Hong Kong , 2019-current
Part time Art Teacher / Graphic designer, Ting Art Studio, Hong Kong,2020-2021
Intern Graphic Designer, Concourse Precision Tools Co, Hong Kong,2021
Full time Art Teacher Rainbow Creative art, Hong Kong,2021-2022
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Secretary of The 13th cabinet of Visual Arts Student Society HKBU, 2018-2019
HKBU Academy of Visuals Arts BA Graduation Exhibition, 2021
Tai Kwun Book fair & IMPACT 11 open portfolio (Dec 2019- Jan 2020, 25th-28th Feb 2021)
HKBU Academy of Visual Arts Print Club Exhibition （10th Mar- 10th April 2021）
HKBU Academy of Visual Arts BA Graduation Exhibition（10th Mar- 10th April 2021）
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Selected stories reposted by ztoryteller.official, a platform dedicated to promoting emerging writers and storytellers, 2021
Featured in Juvenile Magazine ( Independent Art & Design Issue), Hong Kong, 2022