Jodie Allen is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Fashion Designer.
Jodie’s work is often colourful, tackling uncomfortable yet important themes with juxtaposition in style. Projects have ranged from gun crime to our technological-obsession. Her recent MA Project targetted Gen Z audiences, empowering them to continue environmentally-friendly habits through a multi-channel campaign. This included static and animated environmental graphics, Instagram GIF ads, a full website and an app.
With a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Master’s in Graphic Design, Jodie is extremely excited to continue her creativity in the industry, making a real impact for brands with her wide-ranging design skills.
Projects
- AW20After a year undergoing my Graphic Design Masters, I decided to create a new fashion collection inspired by my recent artwork developed this year. This collection is the truest reflection of my personality as a designer, overflowing with print, colour and graphics. Continuing on from my two previous collections, ‘Albert the Space Monkey’ and my graduate collection, I have used my signature printed then quilted fabrication. To accessories this collection, each look has a set of earrings of which
- FUN SPONGEOh, the mundane washing up sponge. An everyday object, scrubbed to a discoloured, disintegrating cuboid that we unquestionably assume is capable of cleaning our dishes. But there is something extraordinary that I discovered about sponges - something that we probably choose to ignore every day. My research focused on the millions of bacteria cells that reside on sponges. The prints you see are interpretations of salmonella, campylobacter and acinetobacter, printed via risograph. These prints
- AUSTRALIAN SOUVENIRSThis project was based around the book ‘Australian Popular Culture’ and all the joys of Australia as a whole. The research was broad from the worlds deadliest animals, theme parks to barbeques. However, everything stopped when I came across Dame Edna Everage (A character played by Barry Humphries an Australian comedian) instantly inspired by her tacky yet glamorous look, this was where the project was headed. So I combined some of Australia’s most deadly animals but made them kitsch! The combi
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Work history
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Design InternWear Carbs
Market Harborough, United KingdomInternship
I work directly with the founder and head designer, supporting Wear Carbs with various tasks from concepts, to sourcing, to manufacture. By working in an emerging brand, I am able to view the industry's process from concept to reality - a holistic view.
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FounderPeach Flies
Nottingham, United KingdomFull Time
I am the founder of Peach Flies, a brand that focuses on youthful, bold designs, often with ethical themes. I think it is important to bring to light some of the issues the planet faces, spreading awareness and make people think twice. My job role consists of design development, marketing, graphics, manufacture and promotion.
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Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Adobe Create Suite
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Fashion Design