Hi! I’m Emma, a recent Graphic Design graduate from the University of Portsmouth. I am an enthusiastic designer, motivated by a desire to create innovative ideas and designs which solve real life problems and have a meaningful impact on users.
During my three years at University I undertook a wide range of set briefs from both the University, external competitions and local clients, honing and developing my passion for branding and UI/UX design, as well as effective time management and research skills.
I have recently become an Adobe Certified Associate in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. I have also been shortlisted by the RSA for my project 'kuki'.
Projects
- Logo DesignsThis summer I decided to partake in the Daily Logo Challenge, completing 50 logo designs in 50 days. This challenge enabled me to develop my design skills, by working to a range of different briefs including a variety of topics. It has also helped me to improve my efficiency and time management skills, by working to a short timeframe. These skills have been invaluable, and will help me with future design projects.
- YCN | Fedrigoni x Oliver Bonas*I was lucky enough to receive a YCN New Now Commendation for my work on this brief.* The brief was to create the packaging for a new range of candles for the Oliver Bonas SS20 collection. The concept needed to support 4 designs that work together as a cohesive collective, each candle design needed to include the outer packaging, the label and any other tactile elements, the Fedrigoni Woodstock range of paper also needed to be considered for use throughout. Throughout my research into both comp
- Branding and Identity | zestFor this project, we formed small groups where we were then given a scenario: "You decide to form a dynamic team with a group of your peers and create a collaborative pop-up show of work that you have individually produced during levels 4 and 5 of the course. You have successfully secured a small amount of funding to support this activity and you have been given an empty shop space to use (for free) for a period of 1 week." The aim was to design and produce a complete visual identity that expert
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Work history
Junior Digital DesignerWe are Tilt
Brighton, United KingdomFull Time
Sales AssistantPrimark
Portsmouth, United KingdomPart Time
Understanding of retail branding and
advertisement and their constant evolution
to keep up with changing trends and
consumer patterns.
Ability to problem solve and work well as part
of a large team in a fast-paced environment.
Confident, with excellent people skills.
Ability to help customers and colleagues alike.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Graphics
- Graphic Communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Invision
- Sketch
- Product Design
- Branding
- Branding Identity
- Logo Design
- UX Design
- Typography
- Editoral Design
Education
(BA hons) Graphic DesignUniversity of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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A LevelsHavant and Southdowns college
- Waterlooville, United Kingdom
Achieved 3 A Levels and 1 Extended Project Qualification:
Graphic Design -A
Mathematics - A
Geography - B
Extended Project - A
Awards
RSA Student Awards WinnerRoyal Society of Arts
D&AD New Blood WinnerD&AD
I was awarded a D&AD Pencil Award for my project Spotify Moments.+ Show more