Gemma Purkiss
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Gemma Purkiss

Brand Designer/CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
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Gemma Purkiss
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Gemma Purkiss

Brand Designer/CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
About me
As a multi-disciplinary designer, I blend lateral thinking and creativity to craft captivating brand identities, engaging digital assets, and stunning print materials. With experience in fintech, FMCG, and SaaS sectors I thrive when collaborating with disruptive companies that embrace playfulness and innovation. I excel at tackling complex technical briefs, transforming them into easy-to-grasp, on-brand assets.
Projects
  • Wonders & Wanderings along The Pilgrims' Way
    Wonders & Wanderings along The Pilgrims' WayEmbrace a slow adventure to roam the ancient paths from London to Canterbury with a step by step guide on how to plan, train and embark on your remarkable adventure. This 112 page guide is a companion piece to more thorough guides of The Pilgrims' Way. This book is divided into two sections, the practical and the experience. The book is created to be interacted with: tear out, take notes, send postcards and stick stickers. The aim is to engage you to explore and go on your own adventure feeling
  • Curated Success - Coaching Branding
    Curated Success - Coaching BrandingFor Francesca at Curated Success, she was looking for a dynamic logo mark to represent her business. We began with an equal sign, signifying balance as that is what she hopes to give her clients, a sense of balance between work and life commitments. We rotated it, leaning forward to give the element of movement, as that is what coaching is all about, getting from one point to another with assistance.
  • VIRTUAL ASSISTANT BRANDING
    VIRTUAL ASSISTANT BRANDINGKVA is a new Virtual Assistant company based in Berkshire. Offering services to help business owners gain back those hours to do what they do best. I created the logo mark, worked with Kay on her colour scheme and helped design her website through Squarespace - check it out! www.k-va.co.uk
  • The Pencil Challenge
    The Pencil ChallengeTaking a pencil logo from a static state through to animation through After Effects. 7 Days, 7 different pencil interactions. I used a basic colour palette of blue, pink and yellow but maintainened the black outline of the pencil. Through the different elements such as the lead and the detail line I was able to come up with a variety of interactions, from switches, see-saws, lighthouses and the most challenged - a ball and slide! Looking for feedback and advice on how to improve 2D animation
  • Bare All
    Bare All
  • Dictionary of Curiosity
    Dictionary of Curiosity
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Work history
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    Asset and production managerDogwoof
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Dogwoof is the leading documentary film distributor in the UK. My role was to work with filmmskefs, producers and distributors to collect and coordinate the creation of asset for theatrical and digital released documentaries.
Skills
  • Film
  • Theatre
  • Film Editing
  • Photoshop
  • Distribution
  • Producing and Directing Film and Digital Content
  • Crowd Funding
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Screen Printing
Education
    Shillington logo
    Shillington logo
    Graphic DesignShillington
     - London, United Kingdom
    I studied part time for 9 months at Shillington, enhancing my copywriting, branding, identity and layout design. We were taught how to enhance our skills through Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. While finalising my portfolio I taught myself how to use AfterEffects to bring my logos and illustrations to life.
Awards
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    Print Future AwardThe Printing Charity
    I was awarded the Print Future Awards in July to help push my career to the next level. With the award I hope to undertake training with D&AD masterclasses and become a member of Print Club London to create a series of screen prints on both paper and fabric.