Karen Cazabon

Karen Cazabon

DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Karen Cazabon

Karen Cazabon

DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Multi disciplinary designer and DJ with a diverse range of experience in the creative industry. Skilled in graphic design, content creation, social media marketing, email marketing, event management, djing, radio hosting. Currently working part time at Haberdashery Ltd
Projects
  • Eternal Children | Album Artwork
    Eternal Children | Album ArtworkSleeve layout, label design and custom typeface for the “Eternal Children” album by Equiknoxx. This is the first vocal album from the critically acclaimed Jamaican collective to be released on their own label Equiknoxx Music. The clients had a very clear idea of how they wanted the artwork for their first vocal album to look and feel, their aim was to show their audience a rough but real sketch of how they view themselves as Eternal Children. Equiknoxx member Bobby Blackbird provided some beaut
  • Mask On Riddim | EP Artwork
    Mask On Riddim | EP ArtworkCover art for "Mask On Riddim" a riddim release EP presented by Epic B and Swing Ting released on the Swing Ting label in March 2019. The clients wanted the artwork to incorporate a mask element alongside the riddim name, plus the featured artists. I created an illustrated mask motif and worked it into a bold type lockup to reflect the feel of the release. By adding a dark palette with bright yellow highlights I feel the cover represents the dark elements of the riddim yet is still in keeping w
  • Jump to the Bar | EP Artwork
    Jump to the Bar | EP ArtworkCover art for the digital version of "Jump To The Bar", a bouncy JA-to-UK link up that features an all star combination of producers and artists from the Equiknoxx Music and Swing Ting collaboratives. Released in January 2018 on the Swing Ting record label. The clients wanted the artwork to feel part of the same family as past Swing Ting and Equiknoxx releases "Tease Me", "Bubble" and "Fly Away”. I followed the same design process by creating a type based cover with the title of the track being
  • Braver | 7" Label Design
    Braver | 7" Label Design7" label design for the vinyl release of the Swing Ting edits of "Braver" by Alexx A Game. The brief was to design a set of labels that would complement the edits featured on the release. Braver is a personal favourite of mine and the first vinyl release on the Swing Ting label so the design had to be special. I developed hand rendered lettering that was bold and brave and which I felt fit the strong, emotional vocal from Alexx A Game. The first pressing of the release was so popular it was rep
  • Going Modd | EP Artwork
    Going Modd | EP ArtworkCover art for "Going Modd" a collaboration between gqom champion DJ Lag and FDM pioneer Epic B released on the Swing Ting label in November 2018. The client wanted the artwork to reflect the feel of the track which combines sounds of Durban and Brownsville. Inspired by track’s hypnotic sound I created a type lock up which illustrates its movement.
  • Daylight Ravings | Identity
    Daylight Ravings | IdentityVisual identity for Swing Ting and Hipsters Don’t Dance present Daylight Ravings; a one off collaboration event at Ace Hotel Rooftop. The clients wanted the visuals to illustrate that this event would be a unique daytime clubbing experience, and hint at the club and soundsystem sounds the djs would be playing at the party. Inspired by the typography and layout of vintage reggae posters I combined bold text with bright vibrant colours with speaker stack motifs to create the poster, flyer and s
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Projects credited in
  • Haberdashery UX / UI
    Haberdashery UX / UIHaberdashery is a design studio using the power of light to create landmark sculptures and innovative lighting products for ambitious architects, interior designers, brands and institutions globally. I worked on the initial brand identity back in 2012, and lead the rebranding process in 2018, including the new design of Haberdashery logo and UX/UI for the website. As we collaborated with a team of developers for the website, my role was to lead and oversee the entire project, from initial con
Work history
    Haberdashery logo
    Haberdashery logo
    Marketing DesinerHaberdashery
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Co-Founder / DJ / DesignerHipsters Don't Dance
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    In addition to djing and hosting a monthly radio show on NTS as part of Hipsters Don’t Dance, I lead on club and event promotion, designing print and digital assets for radio shows, events and social media, and manage and update the wordpress website and social media channels. I have managed sold out events with attendances ranging from 200 - 1000+. I’ve handled the budgets, finances, resources and ticketing as well as artist bookings through liaising with high profile artists and venues. As a DJ I have supported Major Lazer, Konshens, Bunji Garlin and Ms Dynamite, and have played to crowds at Glastonbury, Lovebox, Wireless, Notting Hill Carnival and Boiler Room. I have curated and recorded guest mixes for BBC Radio 1, Foot Patrol x Nike, Wray and Nephew, and Smirnoff.
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Skills
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Photo Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Typography
  • Copywriting
  • Cover Art
  • Poster Design
  • Pattern Design
Education
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    Graphic DesignShillington College, London
     - London, United Kingdom
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    BDes Textiles DesignNational College of Art and Design Ireland
     - Dublin, Ireland
Awards
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    Arnotts & IDI Graduate Designer AwardIrish Design Institute
    The Graduate Designer Awards are organised by The Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI), and are sponsored by Arnotts department store. I was awarded the award in the Fashion and Textiles category.
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    NCAD Staff PrizeNational College of Art and Design Ireland
    This award is issued by the staff of NCAD Dublin and given to the student deemed as having the most potential and who