Projects
- How vitamin D levels affect your healthData Visualisation focusing on weather data (UV scale) and health data ( Vitamin D related illnesses). The Data Visualisation compares weather data in comparison to health data. Looking at the warmer summer of 2010 in the UK, in the area of Hounslow, London and comparing this to the cooler summer of 2011. Displaying the UV scale for each day during the summer months of June-August and corresponding the danger levels through UV scale colours. Then comparing this weather data to health data in the
- LissitzkyModular typeface and poster design, Inspired by a Russian designer named El Lissitzky. A modular typeface and poster I designed, inspired by a Russian designer named El Lissitzky. This typeface is called "FOLDED". This typeface and poster were inspired by Lissitzky's love for geometric shapes, political colour scheme and avant-garde style.
- You can change thisGender equality project aimed at school children to change and challenge gender stereotypes and inspire children to choose careers that have a gender imbalance. The project was targeted at secondary school children ages between 14-16. This poster aims to encourage and inspire school pupils to fight against their gender bias and choose subjects that go against their gender stereotype. My poster uses the colour yellow to empower and motivates my target audience and yellow is not a gender bias colo
- NostalgiaNostalgia is a type specimen for the typeface 'Archive' designed by Colophon Foundry Nostalgia is a type specimen inspired by the typeface Archive feeling like a typeface that already exists. The brief for this project was to design a type specimen for one of three typefaces designed by Colophon Foundry. The typeface Archive is described as a typeface that already exists, this inspired the theme behind my type specimen design, as it reminded me of the feeling of nostalgia. I decided the content
- Halo of HelpHalo of Help is a support service for primary carers of breast cancer patients.you can visit the website at: https://ndawson77.wixsite.com/haloofhelp The Halo of Help information pack is designed to be picked up in doctors surgeries and hospitals and can also be delivered by post. Halo of Help is my Final Major Project. The brief was to initiate a brief and construct a proposal of enquiry. I chose to investigate Graphic Design’s role in healthcare, specifically focusing on breast cancer care.H
- Halo of HopeA project aimed to provide an alternative support service for families and individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Halo of Hope is a support package targeted at families and individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. This project is designed to create change using Graphic Design. The brief for this project was to use Graphic Design to inspire change. The topic I chose and felt strongly about was suicide. The subject of mental health is such a big issue at this current time and t
Work history
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Graphic DesignerRoyal Borough of Greenwich
London, United KingdomFull Time
Inhouse graphic designer for the inhouse studio, working with services across the council, creating high-quality design solutions tailored to each service’s need
Designing marketing materials, brochure and editorial layout, corporate branding, signage and wayfinding and promotional materials
Developed Commercial Services’ brand and marketing strategy
Extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, especially, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Experience and understanding of branding and working within corporate brand guidelines
Experience working on a project from the very initial briefing to delivery
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Trainee DesignerCreate Jobs / A new Direction / NTS Radio
- London, United KingdomInternship
Training programme with Creativity Works called Creative Media Campaigns-
Design/Creative Trainee
• 4-week training programme curated by Create Jobs sponsored by Wieden and Kennedy/The Girlhood
• Working in a team to respond to a live brief set by ‘A Time To Change’
• Develop ideas, design prototypes/ mockups, design and copywrite the final pitch.
• 4 week programme, mentored and participated in masterclasses by advertising, media and design agencies such as FCB Inferno, Unruly, MediaCom,
The Pop-Up Agency and Wieden and Kennedy.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Photoshop
- Editorial Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Design
- Print Design
- Typography
- Interactive Design
- Layout Design
Education
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(BA hons) Graphic DesignRavensbourne College of Design and Communication
- London, United Kingdom
Awards
ShortlistedCreative Conscience