Allan Deas is an award winning illustrator & designer originally from Scotland. With over 20 years experience in the design industry he has designed for a diverse range of international companies across fashion, packaging, editorial & advertising.
Inspired by travel, vintage packaging, posters, books & TV shows of his childhood in the 70s & 80s Allan’s authentic style sees retro & current influence twist together in a cocktail of colourful detail, charming characters & a quirky sense of humour which bring his work to life! After many years in London and a brief stint in Paris, Allan now lives in Barcelona, Spain.
His clients have included the likes of Vodafone, National Geographic, Ted Baker, Lufthansa, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Waitrose, Karl Lagerfeld & Twinings.
Work history
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Illustrator / Graphic DesignerFreelance
EuropeFreelance
Freelance illustrator and Graphic designer working across many areas.
Skills
- Editorial Illustration
- Character Illustration
- Print Design
- Decorative
- Art Directing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Logo Design
- Infographic Design
- Illustration
Education
BDes(Hons) Illustration and PrintmakingUniversity of Dundee
- Dundee, United Kingdom
Degree in illustration & printmaking with a strong emphasis on good drawing skills, traditional printmaking techniques and problem solving (which have fed into my work which in now primarily digital). Support study in Photography & Erasmus completed in Italy.
Awards
AOI Illustration AwardsAssociation of Illustrators (AOI)
Shortlisted for Design & Self Initiated categories.AOI ImagesAssociation of Illustrators (AOI)
Selected for the AOI images books, 2008, 2009 & 2010