About me

Joshua Rice is an illustrator and designer based in London, UK. His graphic, colourful work has been shortlisted for industry awards, as well as being exhibited in the London Transport Museum. He counts the outdoors, his children, old things and his local neighbourhood as sources of inspiration. Josh's clients have included Historic Royal Palaces, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Explorer HQ and National Parks UK. He's also illustrated the forthcoming 100 Ways To Save The Planet (Button Books) due out October 2024. He is currently taking on illustration projects of all kinds, with particular interest in working with clients pursuing educational and public engagement aims. Josh has collaborated with many cultural, heritage and arts organisations as part of his wider freelance design practice, finding creative ways to help audiences learn and participate. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Josh trained as a historian before moving to London almost 20 years ago. Today, he works from his home studio in Hanwell, west London, where he lives with his wife and two boys.

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Projects

• Evergreen school resources | Historic Royal PalacesIllustration and graphic design as part of a revamp of Historic Royal Palaces' digital resources for schools, highlighting timelines and family trees covering all six of its sites
• Explore The Elements | UK National ParksIllustration and design of nature activity guidebook for families, Explore The Elements
• Children's trail | Pitzhanger Manor & GalleryDesign and illustration of a self-led trail for children and families, tailored for 5-10 year olds

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Work history

IllustratorJoshua Rice illustration
Jul 2012United KingdomFreelance

Skills

• Copywriting
• Graphic Design
• UX Design
• Education
• Digital Content
• Creative Production
• Project Management
• Illustration
• Book Illustration
• Children Illustration

Education

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Master of ArtsUniversity of Toronto
Aug 2001 - Dec 2002Toronto, Canada
MA (international relations & history)

Awards

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Finalist, Communication Arts Illustration competitionCommunication Arts
Communication Arts Illustration competition 2019 for 'Hanwell Zoo print series' (finalist) - 'For Sale' category
Shortlist, AOI Poster Prize (2019)Association of Illustrators (AOI)
Shortlisted for Poster Prize for print 'Lost Property'. All shortlisted illustrations were displayed in an exhibition at the London Transport Museum.