I am a freelance print designer and illustrator who has recently graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2020 after studying a BA in Textile Design. My approach towards print design consists of playful colours & intricate illustrations. I explore themes surrounding mental health & I wish to raise an awareness for these issues in an abstract way. My designs have meaningful composition that corresponds to my experiences of living with OCD through the juxtaposition of my illustrations & exploration of colour proportion. In the near future I aspire to use my eye for colour & arrangement to create meaningful contemporary spaces within homes.
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Projects
- 'Mind Your Maze''Mind Your Maze' is a depiction of what it feels like living with OCD and intrusive thoughts, and how this has manifested in my everyday life. My work explores the complexity of certain disorders such as OCD in hope to raise an awareness and break down any stereotypical assumptions society may have surrounding OCD. I chose to digitally render this artwork as I felt this represented societies loss of touch of the world outside of social media, and how we are all consumed by a veneer displayed on
- Nmmela.designsI am a freelance print designer/illustrator based in London. I have set up a small business called @nmmela.designs (check my IG) I currently sell hand drawn printed designs on clothes and tote bags. The main inspiration for my illustrations is surrounded from the confusion and distortion mental health often has. If anyone is interested for collaborations or would like commissioned work please contact me @ naimaelbouihi04@hotmail.com ETSY- https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/NmmelsArt?ref=simple-shop-
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Projects credited in
- Pisces Prinny@piscesprinny for @hoe.zine, an editorial promoting her beautiful new EP ‘Jejune Heart’. Full article is available in the magazine! Full credits: Talent - Pisces Prinny @piscesprinny Photographer - Ofilaye @ofilaye Stylist - Bethan Dadson @bcthvn Stylist Assistants - Kamilla Toth @paintersradio, Aleena Klug @aleenaklug Creative Director - Susanna Shires @s00oz Makeup Artist - Rozzz Qween @rozzzqween Set Designer - Naima Elbouihi @nnmels BTS Photographer - Ella Niles @ella.shootsfilm Pisces Pri
- Nmmela designs X Rubi-blueThe print designer Naima Elbounhi and I teamed up for a collaborative project exploring concepts of ’abstraction’ and ’reality’, taking an abstract approach to teamwork. Due to the current pandemic, we chose to send several examples of our work, in Naima's case pure prints and in mine pencil portraits, and manipulate it from the others end. I initially created these portraits of people close to me I’ve missed during isolation. I decided to include myself, as I feel like I'm changing and evolving
Work history
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PrintAmanda Kelly Design Studio
London, United KingdomFreelance
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printHunan Mendale Hometextile Co., Ltd
- London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Art Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Screen Printing
- Textile art
- Textile Design
- Abstract Art
Education
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BA (Hons) Textile Design Central Saint Martin School Of Art and Design
London NW1 2DU, UK
I am a textile student currently studying BA textile Design, specialising in print design.
Art and Design Foundation DiplomaCamberwell College of Arts (UAL)
- Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London SE5, UK
I did a foundation year at camberwell college of arts, where I was a diagnostic student within all specialisms. I later specialised in Textile Design, and obtained a Distinction during my time on the course.
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Art & PhotographyCourtauld Institute of Art