About me

Graphic designer and illustrator working primarily (but not exclusively) in the music industry. Specialising in merchandise design, digital design, logo design/branding and more.

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• I would really appreciate some feedback on my portfolio website if you have a minute! https://www.maxbloomdesign.co.uk/

Projects

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  Merchandise design for PJ HarveyPolly Jean Harvey is a legendary English singer songwriter. I was brought in to assist making her first official merchandise range in over a decade to celebrate the vinyl reissue of her classic back catalogue. I was working with her long-term official photographer, Maria Mochnacz, using her original photos of Polly and helping to translate them into a range of limited edition products.
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  Merchandise design for Everything EverythingEverything Everything are a critically acclaimed art rock band from Manchester. I designed a range of products for their fifth album, Re-Animator, as well as creating an exclusive item to celebrate their ten year anniversary as a band.
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  Fulu Miziki EP ArtworkFulu Miziki are an ensemble from the Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I designed the record cover & layout for their debut EP, Ngbaka, coming out November 2021 via Moshi Moshi Records.

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Work history

Graphic DesignerUrban Junkies
Jan 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance graphic designer for Urban Junkies, an online newsletter and website featuring up-to-date reviews and information on the latest restaurants, hotels, bars, and events in London. Responsible for designing their monthly newsletter, updating the website with new content, creating social media assets including monthly instagram stories, and designing marketing collateral for print & online.
Head of MusicTerrible Merch
Sep 2017London, United KingdomFull Time
Designing, manufacturing and delivering merchandise strategies for a wide range of clients including Universal, Columbia, Sony, 4AD, Sub Pop, Dirty Hit, Relentless, Heavenly, etc.

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Skills

• Html5/css
• Adobe Indesign/illustrator/photoshop
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• PPC Strategy
• SEO
• Web Design
• Social Media Digital Strategies
• Wordpress
• Copywriting

Education

MAFalmouth University
Aug 2021London, United Kingdom
MA Graphic Design
UX DesignUX Academy
Jan 2019 - Feb 2019London, United Kingdom
Intensive UX design course, covering UI design principles, UX research & development and prototype design.

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