The wonderful HE Student Support team at the University Centre South Essex asked me to create a cover design for their 2023-2024 student planner! They requested a cover which is loosely based on the Next Wave concept which I helped to develop from last year’s Graphic Design & Illustration degree show. They also wanted the cover to reflect and celebrate the diverse and inclusive student community across the University Centre campuses. I chose to incorporate a team huddle with hands in the middle, which as well as conveying a sense of inclusivity and belonging, is also representative of the collaborative study environments at the Uni which make it a lovely place to learn in. I am super happy with this and am looking forward to hopefully seeing these in use at the Uni when the new academic year begins!