Projects
- In Event Of A Lead BalloonIn Event of A Lead Balloon, Is a publication which explores 'mistakes and bad happenings'. Weighing 2kg, the covers of the book are made from 5mm thick steel sheets, to replicate the weighted decision making process which sometimes leads to disaster. Within the books pages are speeches written for world leaders In the Event of bad happenings for example; a third world war or not returning home from the moon. Alongside this, I collected 35mm film mistakes; light bleed, photo crossovers etc. from
- An Apple A DayAs the modern world continues to technologically advance at a rapid speed, how do giant companies like apple continue to create phones which decline to breaking point after a mere few years at most? Speculation suggests apple purposely do this to keep customers upgrading to their newer products. Companies this influential should have more of a responsibility to make truthful products. one which aim for long-termism, to combat the climate crisis. This is a visual exploration into the planned o
- Fulfil - Consumerism's role in the climate crisisA fun and playful alternative online shopping experience which challengers consumerism’s role in the climate crisis. What if we could purchase the items that would really provide us with a fulfilled life? With opportunity to purchase comfort, passion, respect and commitment and more. what would you choose? Reminiscent of the real life shopping experience, the store hopes you will consider you habitual shopping and the consequences of our need for instantaneous everything.
Projects credited in
- Sheffield Hallam University, BA (Hons) Graphic DesignThis course teaches the principles of Graphic Design and experiments with materials, processes and technology to develop professional, practical skills in this continually expanding field. Students are encouraged to: Experiment with a variety of techniques and materials, both traditional and future-facing. Develop the confidence to deal with new technologies and propose innovative, creative solutions. Work with practicing designers who bring their experience and networks to the course. Develop30
- Modern Living ManifestoAn exhibition as part of Sheffield Modern Architecture Weekender, in collaboration with Our Favourite Places. Graphic Designers and Illustrators from Sheffield Institute of Arts worked together to explore the past, present and future of social housing. My piece aimed to display the good work that Sheffield is doing in regards to social housing, and to develop an understanding of the journey the City has been on through the decades. From the utopian visions of Park Hill in the 1960’s, to the
- Typographic Billboard - CollabA short and sweet typographic brief lead by Pam Bowman, where Sheffield Hallam's Graphic Design students worked together in collaboration with the students Minneapolis College of Art & Design lead by Professor Erik Brandt. I wanted to practice using my lettering skills for a commercial sense, and thought this was the perfect opportunity to, where I worked with a Sheffield Hardcore band called Grave. Billboard Picture Credit: Elisa Rustemi
- Typographic BillboardA short typographic collaborative brief with Graphic Design students at Sheffield Hallam University and 13 students in an advanced typography class with Professor Erik Brandt in Minneapolis College of Art & Design, in Minnesota, US. The students at MCAD produced the first billboard around topics/messages they feel are important to them. From this we had to respond by choosing our own important topics and collaboratively created a billboard of our typographic/symbolic outcomes.
- Sheffield Modern – Heating and Eating.Sheffield Modern is an arts festival inspired by the city’s architecture. The focus topic for 2019 was social housing. Emily Barker and I collaborated on a thoroughly researched project where we intended to expose the inhumanities of the current system. Our exhibition piece consisted of a phone box and spoken poem audio piece that was delivered through a telephone.
- Adidas D&AD 2019The focus of this project was creating a system that would entice and retain female teens in a sport. The pink courts would be placed around London for an all inclusive sporting experience. QR codes would be scanned on entry of the courts as time spent would be converted to credits that could be spent in Adidas shops. Through our research we found that teens drop out of sports due to the pressure of becoming professional and no longer being for fun. Emily and I wanted to create a fun atmosphere
Work history
Freelance Graphic DesignerFreelance Brand Designer | J–V
- Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
Between second and third year in university, I took a placement year and worked freelance in manchester. This was a huge learning curve and I returned to final year a much more developed and aware designer.
Skills
- Risograph Printing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Teamworking
- Communication
- Always Happy
- Design Innovation
- Experiential
- Experimental Design