Daniel Clarke
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Daniel Clarke

Creative DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Daniel Clarke

Creative DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
- Combines creative design thinking, technical skills, artistic ability and a great eye for detail. - Background in industrial design, graphic design, packaging design and fine art, with experience within a creative design environment. - Core skills lie in research, concept development and ideation, illustration, creating visual art and realising 2D ideas into 3D creations. - Winner of the 2017 Student Starpack award for packaging, with multiple paintings having been exhibited at London Arts exhibitions.
Projects
  • Macmillan Pin Badges
    Macmillan Pin BadgesBRIEF: Design a set of illustrative pin badges that aim to provide a positive outlook regarding recently implemented lockdown measures. The chosen design direction encourages ACTIVITY and POSITIVITY, whilst celebrating modern CONNECTIVITY. The unique, artistic packaging aims to encourage COLLECTABILITY and RETAINABILITY.
  • Red Robot
    Red RobotBranding, artwork and packaging concept for an authentic Japanese cooking range, utilising hand-drawn art to promote premium quality and encourage packaging retention.
  • 'Mourning Walker'
    'Mourning Walker'Digital Painting '21
  • Peter Pan, National Theatre
    Peter Pan, National TheatreMerchandise for the National Theatre production of Peter Pan ‘20.
  • WEBBED WARRIORS
    WEBBED WARRIORSIllustration '20
  • Misc. band posters/flyers
    Misc. band posters/flyers
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Work history
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    Graphic & Packaging DesignerFreelance
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    Integrated artistry and technical proficiency to create visually engaging and practical packaging solutions for multiple emerging London-based food brands, notably an authentic Caribbean crisps range and the UK’s first pescatarian meal subscription delivery service.
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    Lead DesignerIVS Group
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Working with and leading a small design team to develop bespoke licensed products for some of the entertainment industry’s leading brand owners and location-based attractions. - Assume a multifaceted role in user/trend analysis, conceptualisation, and product development, ensuring that designs and creative content align with client and brand expectations - Liaising with overseas manufacturers to develop shelf-ready samples and finished products - Led the company's comprehensive branding transformation, which included creating a new logo, website, business profile and revitalising its social media presence - Played a pivotal role in creating and launching the company's first children's plush toy brand, while also collaborating with notable brands such as Disney, Merlin Entertainments, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon and the Harlem Globetrotters
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Skills
  • Sketching
  • CAD Design
  • Ideation
  • Concept Development
  • Communication
  • Painting
  • Market Research
  • Industrial Design
  • Photoshop
  • Illustration
Education
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    BA Industrial Design & Technology Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University
     - Loughborough, United Kingdom
    My degree equipped me with skills and understanding to effectively develop and communicate design ideas, whilst factoring in the ergonomics of usability and interaction, product styling, three-dimensional designing and the production and use of prototypes as a key part of design practice.
Awards
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    Gold Sponsored Winner 2017Starpack Student Awards
    Developed an environmentally friendly air freshener concept, which won a Student Starpack Gold Sponsored award for packaging excellence.