All in the Downs

  • Louise Dawson
I was over the moon to be asked to design the souvenir programme for the 80th Birthday celebrations of the (fairy) godmother of folk Shirley Collins. The event took place at the Southbank and saw performances from Alasdair Roberts, Lisa Knapp, Olivia Chaney, Sam Lee, Graham Coxon, and The Trembling Bells. The 44 page book includes an essay by David Tibet and many previously unpublished photos from Shirley's personal collection. It also includes a 7" vinyl EP of some of Shirley's earliest recordings.
The programme features a front cover illustration by artist David Suff. As I didn't want to cover his lovely artwork I designed a removable translucent paper belly band, this also held the booklet closed, helping to keep the vinyl EP in place.
I embellished the content with illustrations, collage and textured paper effects. The inspiration behind the design was Shirley's love of the flora and fauna of the Sussex Downs.
All in the Downs by Louise Dawson
All in the Downs by Louise Dawson
All in the Downs by Louise Dawson
All in the Downs by Louise Dawson
All in the Downs by Louise Dawson
Louise Dawson
Graphic Designer and Illustrator