the Journey So Far…
I started my career in 1980 as an apprentice Screen Printer. Once I’d finished my apprenticeship, I worked across a range of textile printing jobs around Melbourne. By 1987, I’d teamed up with three partners to run a successful commission textile printing company — where I also had my first encounter with the world of computer graphics…
Back then, artwork was created the old-school way — pens, stencil knives, and repro cameras. Computers were just starting to sneak into the industry, and I was given the job of figuring out how they could save us time and money on artwork…
So, I bought my very own PC — a mighty 386 with 2MB of RAM — and dove headfirst into this “computer graphics” thing. I cut my teeth on programs like Autodesk Animator, Photostyler, CorelDraw, and 3D Studio.
Not long after, I sold my share of the business and took on a trainee role as a Digital Graphic Designer. That’s where I picked up skills in digital pre-press and artwork creation, which eventually led me into tech support and design roles for computer accessory companies.
By 1998, the internet was taking off, and I jumped straight onto the Web Design train. A workmate introduced me to HTML using Notepad, once I got my head around it I was hooked. Soon I was building sites with Macromedia Dreamweaver, pushing the limits of HTML5, and Javascript. Around the same time, I was also tasked with producing educational multimedia CDs using Macromedia Director — bundled with the modems we were selling. Soon after, Flash arrived on the scene. I was in my element! I became proficient at Actionscript 1 and 2 coding, building rich interactive websites and multimedia applications.
I freelanced for eight years, combining everything I’d learned in graphic and web design. My specialty became Flash programming — designing interactive portfolios, product sites, and on the Graphic Design side, plenty of work for the signage industry. Eventually, one of my biggest signage clients brought me on full-time, and I’ve now been working with the medium-sized signage company for over a decade.
These days, I’m still exploring new tech — dabbling in automation with n8n and experimenting with AI. My first public project is mek⍟Weather, a fun weather subscription built on n8n. And that’s just the beginning… there are plenty more projects to come.
Andrew – mek⍟Six
Mission
To mash up design and tech—crafting cool, useful, and sometimes quirky projects that brighten everyday life.
Vision
To stay curious, ride the wave of new tech, and keep creating things that surprise, delight, and actually work.