I'm a typographic artist and designer, working via my own practice, Dotto—an independent design studio + store specialising in type art, visual identity and editorial design. Working with clients in the arts, culture, conscious brands and corporates breaking the status quo. Alongside branding work, I create bespoke type art, both for private commissions and corporate clients.
A graphic designer with a wealth of experience, I've worked for leading creative agencies across the UK. Moving from Leeds to London before relocating back to the north at Uniform as lead branding designer. My clients over the years have included big corporates (Channel 4, Royal Academy of Music, and Diagio) to independents and arts organisations including Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Manchester Craft & Design Centre and Quarantine.
I love to play with language and I have a unique way with words. My work utilises bold messaging and is often copy led. My work through Dotto has been featured locally and internationally. From Manchester to Milan. I teach and talk. I take part in exhibitions and curate creative events.
Additional to my work, I co-launched Ladies, Wine Design Manchester and co-managed for 3 years. LW&D MCR is a non-profit organisation that provides free events, conversation series and workshops for women in the creative industries as a way to champion talent and create space for collaboration and support. I have since co-founded a new project ‘The How’ which will launch in 2021.
Projects
- Escape to Japan through the Power of PrintThe Japan Series is the latest set of letterpress goodies from Manchester-based Dotto Studio. Created during lockdown by Dotto founder and designer Dani Molyneux, the series offers an escape reminiscent of a beautiful trip to Japan, with a focus on moments and memories.
- Where future meets craftIn collaboration with The Brand Directoress. The Haberdashery helps brands + individuals create conscious products for the family market. Products worthy of their space in the world. The name Haberdashery references a background in and love of textiles. Creative inspired by traditional craftsmanship and the passion for all things future. Dynamic thread. Stitching as code. https://dotto.studio/where-future-meets-craft
- Take Up More Space (And other Dotto Mottos)A set of typographic mantras. Take Up More Space—one for those who’ve not always given themselves permission to shout about their own achievements or felt able to take up as much space as others. Initially created in response to the ‘New Art School Rules’ Exhibition at Bury Art Museum as part of Design Manchester. Curated by John Rooney, Malcom Garrett, John Owen and Kate Au. Featured in Eye Magazine, Creative Review and Design Week. https://dotto.studio/dottomottos
- Tiny Guides™Dotto Tiny Guides™ are peeks at places. Letterpressed and limited edition. For city jaunters and print lovers. Taking inspiration from the feel and mood of a place and condense it into a tiny typographic treat. The guides are traditionally letterpressed, producing vibrant colour and a beautiful indent in the paper. Featured in Manchester’s Creative Boom, Barcelona’s Plain Magazine, + Milan’s Artwort. https://dotto.studio/tiny-guides
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Projects credited in
- International Women’s Day 2022, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. We’re thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams with brilliant, talented people and their d118
- International Women’s Day 2021, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. We’re thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars from underrepresented gender identities – as nominated by The Dots community – who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams wit212
Work history
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Typographic Artist, Designer + Founder of DottoDotto Studio
Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
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Freelance DesignerVarious
- United KingdomFreelance
Working in creative agencies and with organisations on a freelance basis in the north-west. Clients included True North, Hemisphere, Raw, Telling Stories, Uniform, Manchester Cathedral, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Move Dancewear, Southwell Cathedral, Nik and Carol, HAVAS Lynx
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Skills
- Design
- Design Direction
- Design Development
- Design Guidelines
- Graphic Art
- Graphic Communication
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Graphics
- Art Direction
- Creative Art Direction
- Typesetting
- Typography Design
- Typography
- Typography Lettering
- Creative Typography
- Editorial Concepts
- Editorial Design
- Book Covers
- Book Design
- Book Layout
- Theatre Design