Hello, my name is Conor and I’m a Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in the Southampton and Portsmouth area. I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Winchester. Here is where I refined my illustration skills and expanded them to work in Print, Graphic Design, Branding and Website Design. I’m extremely passionate about what I do, spending most of my spare time looking at new design trends, filling my sketchbook and constantly trying to expand my design knowledge whilst occasionally playing video games.
Work history
Motion Graphics Designer
- Internship
Whilst here, I was responsible for creating graphical elements that would be used in software such as Adobe After Effects and animate those graphics. I also fulfilled a 'Runner' type role in my time at Bravo Post.
Graphic and Web Designer
- Winchester, United KingdomFreelance
Responsible for the creation of graphic design materials such as logos, posters, email signatures, photographs, vector graphics and web assets. This was done for the company Sprechen Digital, the sister company Geekabit, and their clients.
Skills
- 2D Vector
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe XD
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Logos
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Motion Graphics
Education
MA Digital Media Practice
Currently though my postgraduate degree at the University of Winchester. I have been able to expand and develop the skills I learned in my undergraduate degree. Taking my skills in graphic design and illustration to build brands for fictitious companies, designing applications and other web-based projects through new software like Adobe Experience Design. Emphasising on new processes and workflows to implement my illustrations into practical solutions. The peer-learning environment has allowed me to give and receive feedback in a studio environment. Building an understanding of user experience, user interface and user centred design processes have allowed me to design effective responses for more detailed problems.
BA(Hons) Digital Media Design First
- Winchester, United Kingdom
Throughout the undergraduate degree I have studied at the University of Winchester, I had many opportunities to extend and develop my creative skills. Being able to work on live projects through the university programme in addition to work experience opportunities in the surrounding area. As well as providing me with a thorough grounding in the mechanics of client communication and design practices; my degree work has also taught me effective time management and prioritisation skills, organisational skills and analytical skills. It has helped to build my confidence in approaching and dealing with diverse groups of people. During my degree I frequently presented my work to professionals in the industry and seminar groups, which aided me in developing strong presentation and communication skills.