Ives Wong is the live event illustrator behind Live Illos and a communication designer. She believes it’s the finest details that make something memorable.

She loves miniature replicas, repeating the same letter on the last word and a hot soy capppp.


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About Ives.

Live illos-  live drawing with colourful Copic Markers at a table at an art opening

Ives Wong is a Melbourne-based illustrator, communication designer and the founder of Live Illos, creating bespoke live portraits for premium brand events and weddings.

Her illustration style is defined by clean, expressive line work, considered details and a thoughtful use of palettes. Her live illustration work is trusted by art galleries and brands such as Pan Pacific, L’Oréal and RMIT University.

With over a decade in illustration and design leadership, Ives brings a creative lead's discipline to every commission work. Her background includes serving as Design Lead at Bondi Sands and Senior Designer at Smiggle, with her creative work being recognised in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. 

At the heart of her creativity is a fascination with how ideas and aesthetics shape the way we portray the world around us. Her aim is for every guest to feel seen, and for every portrait to carry the warmth and personality of the moment it was drawn.


List.

Highlights.

Melbourne Makers Market Launch 2026
West End Arts Gallery: Cut & Composed Group Exhibition 2026
Incognito Art Show 2026
One Fine Day Wedding Expo 2026
Rose Street Market 2026
Longevity Socks Collab with Moodlab by Lorraine 2024
CRFT* WRK Vic Market 2023 & 2024
Incube8r — “Self Portrait” 2020
RMIT Open Day Live Illustrations 2019
RMIT Redbacks Glass Panels’ Illustrations 2019
Brunswick Artists Market 2019
Orenda Magazine Launch Party 2017
Placement with Andrea Innocent 2016

Recognitions.

Lead4success: Centre for Creative Leadership 2025
After Effects Essentials Certificate 2020
Customer Experience Strategy and Design 2019
Adobe Design Achievement Awards Semifinalist 2017

Employment.

Founder— Live Illos
Design Lead— Bondi Sands 2024–2025
Designer | Senior Designer— Smiggle AU 2020–2024
Contracted Illustrator— BrandWorks AU 2019-2020
Print and Design Consultant— Little Print 2018–2019

Selected Reviews.

  • Seriously Baking General Packaging designed by Ives

    “ (I've) been working with Ives for a few projects til now, she always provides a clear timeline and an update on her work progress, which makes me feel rest assured! She’s very detail-minded when it comes to branding design and easy to communicate with, love working with her!”

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    Amely | Founder of Seriously Baking

    (Branding)

  • “Ives worked ahead of the timeline, went above and beyond in delivering an excellent product, and went out of her way to provide the best customer service possible. The final product, the logo itself, exceeded my expectations. It further enhanced the identity I intended for my business, giving it a professional yet modern feel. The logo looks amazing regardless of where I decide to use it that ranges from the website to social media accounts to documents. The overall end-to-end experience with Ives and the talent she possesses in producing such high quality items are second to none, and I am thrilled that I have made the right choice to engage myself in Ives’ services.”

    Julian | Founder of TutorWo
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    (Branding & Collateral Design)

  • Custom illustration for Chloe from Ives

    “Thanks so much for the redrafts, really appreciate your patience and responsiveness. 10/10 illustrator experience and the output is amazing.”

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    Chloe | Client

    ( Custom Illustration)

  • “Ives is a great tutor. She is professional, knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful. Ives always prepares great content and is able to tailor the lessons to suit the interest and progress the students. She always puts great effort in understanding the individual needs of the students. She not only builds the technical skills but also the soft skills of the students. Very happy to have Ives as the Tutor.”

    Cindy | Student’s Parents
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    (Teaching)