About me
Hello! I'm Helena. I'm a graphic designer with a passion for vector graphics and experimenting with bold vibrant colours. With skills in digital design and print, my work often combines illustration and graphic design to produce strong visuals and new ideas. I have a strong grasp on type handling and leadership skills learned through my time as co-creative director of the Magdalen Magazine.
If you want to chat contact me through helena_lindsay@hotmail.com
Projects
- The truth, the lies, and the statisticsMy answer to the ISTD brief "importance of numbers". This publication aims to educate the audience on how statistics can be misleading and when to spot them, as they can be a big part of the decision making process in everyday life. The publication uses examples of real events in which piece of data was overlooked, resulting in the simpsons paradox. Info-graphics showing how to solve a simpsons paradox engage the reader visually and offer an easier way to understand how the paradox works.
- MARTINI Cocktails and ConversationsCocktails and Conversation centres around encouraging people to get together and talk about various topics to create deeper social connections. This experience would be brought to life through a pop-up bar experience where participants are presented with a cocktail menu, paired with a conversations menu, which is full of fun conversation starters. Each menu is designed to have its own personality so there is one to fit everyone.
- The Magdalen MagazineThe Magdalen is a monthly student made magazine run by Dundee University Students Association. I worked with a team of editors, writers, designers and illustrators to produce a new issue every month with different themes and features based on current events in Dundee. Every year the magazine is redesigned to give it a new look so it is forever changing just like the students. As co-creative director I redesigned last years magazine as well as designing spreads and sending the magazine off to pri
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Projects credited in
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee, BDes (Hons) Graphic DesignAt Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design at the University of Dundee, the BDes (Hons) Graphic Design programme challenges students with a range of design projects set by tutors, external design agencies, and international design bodies. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and innovate, as they learn how to turn ideas into meaningful communication strategies. Our Programme is industry-facing, with the goal of developing skills that will support students into graduate employ11
Work history
PlacementTangent Graphic
- Glasgow, United KingdomInternship
2 week internship at Tangent Graphic. Working as part of their graphic design team on research and brochure design.
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Creative DirectorMagdalen Magazine
- Dundee, United KingdomPart Time
Creative director of the monthly issue of the Magdalen Magazine ran by the Dundee Students Association.