2023 graphic design graduate from Duncan of Jordanson College of Art and Design.
I am a hard worker, and a strong team player and I have excellent time management for any project. I have an array of skills in graphic design such as photography, brand design, motion graphics, packaging, and illustration and an extensive knowledge of Adobe software. I also have a crucial eye for detail when designing and have great colour theory knowledge and skills.
I did a fantastic work placement with Weber Shandwick Scotland during the summer for 2 weeks.
View my work here: https://kirstyalawn.myportfolio.com
Projects
- Being Human Festival 2023 Lost Voices BrochureAs a freelance job, for The University of Dundee and The Wyvern Poets. I was asked to design the front and back cover for the latest brochure for the 2023 Being Human festival. The brochure includes poems written by The Wyvern Poets and features a rare historical image of the unveiling of the Robert Burns statue in Dundee. For the design, I wanted a wrap-around effect for the front and back cover to show the mass crowding for the unveiling. I also copied and lowered the opacity on the back fo
Work history
Graphic Design InternWeber Shandwick
- Glasgow, United KingdomInternship
Across the two weeks, I worked on a variety of live projects such as PR posts across various social media, I helped market research to then further design the start of a logo/branding for one of their clients. I also did a variety of inhouse exercises including following their brand guidelines closely.
Skills: Adobe Photoshop · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator · Time Management · Research Skills · Teamwork · Branding & Identity · Brand guidelines · Social media posts ·
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Communication
- Visual Communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Branding Design
- Visual Identity
- Photography
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Education
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BDes (Hons) Graphic DesignDuncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
- Dundee, United Kingdom
I graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, expanding and developing my creative skills in graphic design. I was also a designer for The Magdalen Magazine, a student-led magazine for students as an extra curricular.
Skills: After Effects · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe After Effects · Visual Communication · Great time Management · Research Skills · Photography · Teamwork and Collaboration · Branding & Identity ·
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HND Graphic DesignGlasgow Clyde College, Cardonald Campus
- Cardonald, Glasgow G52 2SH, UK
Grades: A, A
I achieved an A in the Graded Unit, In both years of the course. I worked on an array of projects, Including Advertising, Illustration, Packaging, Branding and Poster design. This course included many transferable skills.
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