Katie Wyatt

Katie Wyatt

Freelance Graphic DesignerUnited Kingdom
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Katie Wyatt

Katie Wyatt

Freelance Graphic DesignerUnited Kingdom
About me
I am a freelance designer looking to take on new challenges at exciting and inspiring companies. My flexibility and easy-going nature means I can hit the ground running and fit well into any team. I have a keen eye for detail and am not afraid to ask questions. My lively imagination fuels my passion for design and I strive for an innovative solution to every brief, getting a buzz from seeing good ideas brought to life. Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign Disciplines: Concept Design, Brand Guidelines, Asset Creation, Print, Packaging, POS, Corporate Identity, Posters, Leaflets, Brochures, Photoshop Visuals, Retouching, Artworking Sectors: FMCG, Entertainment, Restaurants/Pubs, Healthcare, Property, Charities, Small Businesses After achieving a First Class degree in Visual Communication Design at Middlesex University I was approached by several companies at my degree show and D&AD New Blood Exhibition. This resulted in my first job as a junior designer at Hallmark Cards where I learned to design and artwork cards and stationery to tight deadlines within the confines of a brief and budget. My ambition to work for a Design Week Top 100 design agency was accomplished when I was offered my next role at LMC Design (ranked number 67 in 2014). I grew in confidence as a designer being exposed to larger clients and my skill set was broadened by working across various disciplines. During my 8 and a half years there I strengthened my role within the design team and gained more responsibility. With 10 years professional experience behind me I decided to become a freelance designer and set up my own business. Through this process I have honed my organisational skills and dedicated myself to finding new opportunities to flourish in the design world. I have adapted well to the life of a freelancer because I have lots of energy and I am driven to work hard wherever I go to make my business a success.
Projects
  • PTP Architects
    PTP ArchitectsBook design, publishing PTP Architects are based in Holland Park and work on properties in the surrounding areas of Notting Hill, Kensington and Mayfair. The results on these expensive, large houses are beyond what most people could imagine a home could look like. PTP wanted to show off photography of their work in a promotional book with lavish spreads and minimalist typography. This allowed for the images of the interiors to speak for themselves leaving the reader in awe of their work. This
  • H2ECO
    H2ECOLogo design, direct mail, van and car wrap H2ECO is a family run business based in Dorset that are passionate about renewable energy. They supply and fit solar panels to homes and also develop wind and hydro energy solutions. The logo they needed had to be adaptable to show the three core areas of the business. The vans and cars the team used to deliver and install solar panels would be of great use to them as advertising space so wraps were created for each gaining a lot of attention from passers-by. This project was completed while in full-time employment at LMC Design.
  • Woburn Abbey Christmas Brochure
    Woburn Abbey Christmas BrochureThe Inn at Woburn offers short breaks themed around gourmet food in Olivier’s Restaurant, a day out at Woburn Safari Park or golf at Woburn Golf Course. At Christmas they offer festive lunch and dinner packages as well as afternoon tea and meetings with Santa for children. The Christmas brochure needed to contain all the menus and information on these packages while retaining the stylish Woburn look. Simple but eye-catching was the key aim in the design. This project was completed while in full-time employment at LMC Design.
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Work history
    Director
    • Starting my own business has shown ambition and an ability to work well under my own initiative • Designed my own logo, business cards, letterhead and website for promotional purposes
    Freelance
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    • Designing invitations to corporate events using stock imagery and crafted typography
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Skills
  • Packaging
  • Branding
  • Corporate Identity
  • Print Design
  • Retouching
  • Typography
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • POS Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Artwork
Education
    BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design First Class
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    • Created the look and feel for the degree show including posters and invitations • Won vouchers on a live brief for STA Travel • Took part in the New Blood exhibition
    Art Foundation Distinction
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    • Design, Illustration, Textiles & Fine Art
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