I am a Graphic Designer with strong abilities in both print and digital design. My knowledge of traditional print design was founded whilst studying Graphic Design at Norwich University of the Arts where I enjoyed using traditional handcrafting methods within my work. Following from my teaching at NUA, I am a firm believer that the logo isn’t everything nowadays and instead consider ‘the idea’ the most important part of the design process. I enjoy using this ‘big idea’ to stretch projects further and create a more coherent outcome. I have since developed my digital skills and am now regularly involved with the build, design and maintenance of websites. I enjoy the balance between creativity and logic that digital design offers and am keen to continue moving forward in this direction.
I am incredibly self-motivated and am often referred to as “hard-working” and “a quick learner” by my colleagues. I am also regularly commended on my communication skills both with co-workers and clients and always offer the highest level of customer service, which comes naturally from my previous retail experience.
Projects
- Fat FingersResponse to Hasbro D&AD New Blood Brief 2017 The constant use of technology within the younger generation is a topical problem. I wanted to create a game that makes people socialise and interact at parties again. Fat Fingers is an amusing, fast-paced, competitive, team game where players complete tasks with huge inflatable hands on. Not only does the game encourage laughter and silly behaviour, it also physically prevents phone use – People can’t “quickly reply to a text” with massive inflatabl
- BamboobsResponse to JKR Juice Brief 2017 - "Invent a bamboo-based clothing brand that does good" Bamboobs is a brand that specialises in sports bras produced from bamboo. Bamboo is an excellent fabric for sports bras as it’s soft (no itching), moisture wicking (no sweat) and antibacterial (no BO)! The brand supports young women in sport by raising media coverage to recognise the importance of sporting females and investing profits into local sports groups. The double ‘o’ brand mark that symbolises a cr
- The SwanVisual Identity The Swan hotel, restaurant and spa identity is based around an elegant calligraphy logo that is inspired by swan feather quills. The applications delicately use the black and white; occasionally introducing a subtle hint of orange. This is combined with beautiful photography and copy lines, which ties the brand together with a sense of sophistication throughout.
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Work history
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Junior Graphic DesignerMackman
Sudbury, United KingdomFull Time
Responding to briefs both independently and collaboratively with other members of the team; designing identities, stationery, advertising, promotional material and campaigns; reporting to studio manager and creative director with outcomes; creating presentations to showcase outcomes to clients; gathering print costs, artworking and sending final artwork to print; manning the customer service email account and answering the phones; communicating with clients to a high standard of customer service; using WordPress for build and design refinement of websites; pre-launch browser testing on various device and browsers and helping to fix any errors before launch; running diagnostics to complete website healthchecks and making improvements to sites improve speed, security and SEO.
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Student AmbassadorNorwich University of the arts
Norwich, United KingdomFull Time
Responsibilities include: Providing information and campus tours to prospective students and their families; offering help and support on university open days; and sharing experiences to help people make an informed decision.
I am enjoying my time as a student ambassador and it has greatly improved my confidence and communication skills when leading a talk to a large group of people.
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Skills
- Branding
- Visual Identities
- Advertising
- Campaign
- Packaging
- Logo
- Abobe Indesign/photoshop/illustrator
- Graphic Design
- Digital Design
- Web Design
Education
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BA (Hons) Graphic DesignNorwich University of the arts
- Norwich, United Kingdom
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A Levels: ICT (A*), Product Design: Graphics (A) and Maths (B) and AS Levels: Art (A), Critical ThinThe Sixth Form College, Colchester
- Colchester, United Kingdom
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Awards
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JDOraw Runner UpJDO
Runner Up in JDO's student competition 2016. The competition was linked with Bestival to create a new range of drinks for the festival. I created a range of fruit ciders inspired by Alum Bay sand cliffs.