About me
I am a graphic designer, illustrator and educator, specialising in motion graphics, editorial design and exploring creativity. I have been working in higher education since 2016 and currently analogue and digital design skills on the Graphic Design programme at UAL colleges Camberwell and Chelsea.
My approach to design is a blend of physical and digital thinking; utilising a combination of analogue and digital experimental techniques to develop ideas.
Projects
- A Spotlight On: Michaela Yearwood-DanWorking at an Art and Design University, it is clear that the majority of art and design students are women – so the question is: where do the women go after graduation? A Spotlight On...aims to be a frank and open conversation with women in the creative industry about the representation of female artists and designers in the education system and whether this has had any impact on their practice. This documentary film will provide a platform for women to discuss their work, the journey they ha
- Inside: The Prison Research JournalWhat opportunities might exist for a Graphic Designer to visually communicate statistical information and data relating to the field of criminal justice? This project developed as a way to explore the relationship between graphic design and social responsibility in response to crime and the criminal justice system. I am interested in examining the opportunities that might exist for graphic design to make a positive contribution within the field of criminal justice, and the role graphic d
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Work history
Interim Technical Manager CCW Graphic Design ProgrammeUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United KingdomFull Time
The role involves managing and supporting a group of Specialist Technicians, actively collaborating with Programme Directors and Course Leaders to ensure effective technical resource arrangements and progressive working relationships across the Courses.
Graphic Design Techncian (Teaching & Learning)University of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United KingdomFull Time
As the Specialist Teaching Technician for Graphic Design at Chelsea College of Art, my role involves teaching and supporting students with a wide range of software products including Adobe Creative Suite and specialist 3D software such as Cinema 4D.
I provide both formal and informal workshops and one to one tutorials for students that may include the demonstration and explanation of digital design, media software and the
relevant equipment.
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Skills
- Adobe Indesign/illustrator/photoshop
- Mac
- Editorial
- Educator
- PC
- Creative Arts
- Arts Graduate
- Graphic Communication
- Animal Illustration
- Motion Graphics
Education
PgCert Academic Practice in Art, Design, and CommunicationUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United Kingdom
Master of ArtsKingston School of Art
- London, United Kingdom
I graduated with Distinction from Kingston School of Art with a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design.
My Final Major Project explored the opportunities that might exist for a Graphic Designer to visually communicate statistical information and data relating to the field of criminal justice; it was a project that developed as a result of my interest in data visualisation and the relationship between Graphic Design and social responsibility. The final outcome was a physical publication which was the result of both a critical and creative approach to research and communication design.
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