Design is to me the expression of self, influenced by socialisation and personal experience. The myriad of cultures and beliefs present in our society adapts even more than the changing face of design.
My goal as a designer is to continue learning and to communicate messages in the most effective, compelling and considered way possible, while staying true to my experiences, beliefs and values.
Projects
- Mock APP UI/UX Design for Lucas & Steve AlbumStudent Work // Outcome 2018 A mock brief entry for the 2018 Adobe Design Remix Contest: Create the cover for DJ duo Lucas & Steve’s new single. For my outcome I created a app to go along side the physical cover that allows users to personalise their own album covers. The idea originates from the audience being ‘apart’ of an experience where they can ‘contribute’ to the brand. They can create their own album covers, make stickers and share creations with friends, family and followers. Being a
- Book Cover Design 'The Establishment' by Owen JonesStudent Work // Outcome 2018 A mock brief entry for the 2018 Penguin Adult Non-Fiction Cover Award. For my outcome I created a slip case and book cover. The concept is to have a slip case that the audience remove to reveal a distorted image on the book cover that represents the ideas of inequality and corruption (the themes within the book). I wanted to push the boundaries of this brief to make it more exciting and engaging for the consumer.
- Final Major Project Outcome with AR Animationhttps://www.behance.net/gallery/80318021/Final-Major-Project Student Work // Final Major Project 2019 For my final major project, I created an A1 poster that explores my dissertation: 'Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Visual Culture: A Discussion of Kim Kardashian West'. The design allows users to scan aspects of the poster to reveal augmented reality animations. These after effects animations appear on a digital devise when an audience member scans an aspect of my final major project ou
Work history
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Graphic DesignerDMG Media
- London, United KingdomInternship
DMG Media (The Daily Mail Online)
Initiate, develop and maintain applications for iOS, Android and web platforms, designing and developing new features for existing app and website, performing photo image modifications, creating advertisement material for use on website and app.
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Graphic DesignerUnited Studios
- Richmond, United KingdomInternship
United studio internship working with clients Radox, Axe (Lynx), Sussed (Card Game) to create, maintain and sustain integrated brands, products and services. Supporting brand strategy, visual and verbal articulation and identity, packaging and communications.
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Skills
- Branding
- Editorial Design
- Image Making
- UI Design
- Photoshop
- Invision
- Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Time Management
- Research
Education
BA (hons) Graphic CommunicationUniversity for the Creative Arts
- Farnham, United Kingdom
First (1st) class honours degree focused on the investigation, testing and application of the guiding principles and processes associated with graphic design, learning the fundamentals of design and associated Adobe programmes. Encouraging the exploration, investigation, testing and graphical experimentation with emphasis firmly placed upon communication. With the opportunity to demonstrate the fluency of design and communication skills, and to examine a subject or theme in depth through a self-determined and challenging assignment. FMP and dissertation exploring the harmful effects of cultural appropriation within contemporary visual culture.
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignUniversity for the Creative Arts
- Epsom, United Kingdom
Merit Foundation Diploma in Graphic Design specialising in visual communication, photography, image making, research and typography.
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Awards
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Gold Arts Award: Level 3 Certificate in the ArtsEsher College
Gold arts award experiencing another art form and creating new work, being involved in the world of the arts through placements, volunteering, training and research. Planning a project, identifying the project's aims and outcomes, organising the people and resources. Delivering the project and managing the effectiveness of the project.