I am a recent graphic design graduate with vested interests in typography, publication and print design.
I am a political (passionate) and research led designer (nerd) who is eager to make a positive change in the world through design. My work is heavily influenced by thorough and investigative research, and an experimental (emotive) process.
Projects
- A DIY RevolutionThis project consists of a series of publications encouraging young people to get involved in protest and politics by tackling the barriers many claim prevent their involvement. The publications took the form of risograph printed zines, stickers and posters - employing methods of underground publishing methods commonplace in the 1960s and 1970s. Type and colour choices were made inspired by design from the 60s, activism and protest work - referencing punk and psychedelic movements. The poster d
- Women of SinWomen of Sin explores the stigmatisation of menstruation and the ways in which the media perpetuates such stigma - with a specific focus on the horror genre. The project consists of an extended piece of writing, translated into a physical publication. The inspiration for the book came from 1970s publications due to the link between this time and the slasher genre. Typeface choices were also made based on promotional film ephemera from this era - in particular, Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation
- Growing TypographyThe aim of this brief was to deeply interrogate a chosen brand and develop a new wordmark to expose the negative findings. This brief employed Karl Gerstner’s principle of iterative process which was essentially what led to the creation of the final wordmark. The process in itself was the main outcome of the project for me and I wanted to celebrate this, so I chose to turn my experiments into a publication. The book highlights the development of the new wordmark whilst using materials which re
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Projects credited in
- Sheffield Hallam University, BA (Hons) Graphic DesignThis course teaches the principles of Graphic Design and experiments with materials, processes and technology to develop professional, practical skills in this continually expanding field. Students are encouraged to: Experiment with a variety of techniques and materials, both traditional and future-facing. Develop the confidence to deal with new technologies and propose innovative, creative solutions. Work with practicing designers who bring their experience and networks to the course. Develop30
Work history
Graphic DesignerTwinkl Educational Publishing
Sheffield, United KingdomFull Time