Mia Kirkness
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Mia Kirkness

Graphic DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
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Mia Kirkness
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Mia Kirkness

Graphic DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
About me
I'm a second year Graphic and Communication Design student who is an extremely hard working individual, eager to learn and progress current skills. Effective when working as part of a team and has developed strong communication skills from 3 years experience in hospitality. A strong passion for illustration and exciting creative projects. Enthusiastic to gain insightful experience within graphic design industry.
Projects
  • Decode
    DecodeConcept Description 'Decode' is a complex look into the hierarchy of language translating the most common words found in print into an unfamiliar variant. A forced adaptation for the human brain to overcome, unconsciously decoding alien-like symbols which once would've been language simply skimmed over and taken no real notice of. Using scans of text Richard Hollis' insightful typographic book 'Graphic Design A Brief History', the symbols are placed over top to reveal and disrupt language. An e
  • Digital Collage
    Digital CollageA collection of digitally created collages based on the words Aurora, Petrichor, Serendipity, Solitude and Subterranean Made using Photoshop
  • Oblivia
    ObliviaElectronic Music Festival Create a logo, poster and moving image to promote the festival University of Leeds Module
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Work history
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    Front of House Team MemberBroad Oak Pub Company
    United KingdomPart Time
    Front of House Team Member - Serving food and drinks to customers - Bar tending - Working as part of a team in a fast paced environment - Organising and taking phone and online bookings - Professional complaint handling - Helping to train new young members of staff - Fostered relationships with regular customers
Skills
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Illustration
  • Layout Design
  • Typography
  • Colour Theory
Education
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    Undergraduate BA Graphic and Communication DesignUniversity of Leeds
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Second Year Undergraduate First Year Design History (73%), Communication and Design Process (68%) Second Year Major: Design Application, Professional Practice Minor in: Marketing Creativity and Innovation, Book Arts, Illustration, Professional Practice
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    A LevelsSir John Deane's College
     - Northwich, United Kingdom
    A Levels - Photography (A) - English Language (A) - Art and Design (A*)
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Awards
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    Sir John Deane's Art AwardSir John Deane's College
    Awarded the Sir John Deane's Art Award for outstanding work
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    Sir John Deane's High Commended Art AwardSir John Deane's College
    Awarded the Sir John Deane's Highly Commended Art Award for excellent work