I’m an award-winning creative, with over 33 years experience. My interest is in furthering information and environmental graphic design by continually challenging the technical and creative disciplines. My primary strength lies in determining how to communicate information optimally across different media – from print to screen to installation.
With a well-accomplished background in information graphic design – for both print and digital incl. identity/branding, brochures, report & accounts, coffee-table books, websites, interactive media – I have, in recent years, also developed a specialism in cultural placemaking and wayfinding which allows me to explore and develop unique design solutions for buildings, urban places, parks and landscapes. I develop narrative wayfaring and interventions that give a sense of ownership and meaning to the communities that live, work and play in their own places. In doing this, citizens feel a connection and understanding of their environment which inspires to create a greater sense of community.
My work includes nomenclature, branding and the development of identity and information systems for places and buildings to create sympathetic modern contemporary solutions that ensure places have a coherent, appropriate and desirable approach to environmental and spatial information design making them more accessible. Well-branded information materials for both print and digital communications are also developed as part of a cohesive approach.
I continue to develop information graphic design across a variety of sectors and I am often seen on the speaking circuit in the UK and Scandinavia presenting my ideas on design and bringing meaning to place.
I am a:
Member of the International Society of Typographic Designers
RSA Fellow
Academician of the Academy of Urbanism
Associate member of the Landscape Institute
Member of the international Placemaking Leadership Council
Projects
- At the Fourth Star Turn Up coffee tableThe Heptagon – or Septagon – is made up of seven sides. The number seven is a most revered number and can represent purity, wisdom, unconditional love and Spirit. It is often considered a 'lucky' number and one that brings a level of intuition. There are seven directions – North, South, East, West, Above, Below and Within. This artwork brings together seven heptagons (7 x 7) in a geometric pattern to form one larger heptagon. As the shapes overlap they form four seven-pointed stars – from the ce
- Petticoat LaneLocated on Middlesex Street the installation celebrates the rich fashion and textile industry heritage of this famous London landmark with its vibrant market and diverse local community, and reflects the colourful styles and history that has been woven over the past hundreds of years. A painted groundwork piece measuring 12m x 4m is complemented by textile swatch designs installed onto nine planters. Fabrication and installation by Standard 8.
- The FoundryThe Foundry – a place for change – is the result of a collaboration between a number of leading Trusts and Foundations and the Ethical Property Company. Basedin Vauxhall, London, it provides space for some of the country’s most innovative and progressive social justice and human rights organisations through the provision of ethically managed and affordable workspace, conference facilities, events and exhibition space that will support the local community, the wider public and the social change s
- Culture Mile (Part 2)Located between Farringdon and Moorgate in the City of London, Culture Mile is home for contemporary culture in the ancient heart of London’s working capital. The City of London Corporation, together with the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of London, are bringing the area to life with imaginative collaborations and exciting events. Following a project with Growth Industry, to develop how the Culture Mile identity can be interpreted into the
- RWOLF ArtLimited edition fine art prints. These designs are rooted in ancient symbolism where the symbols have held strong sacred meaning throughout the ages and with which I have been inspired to create my own contemporary versions. You may choose to see these simply as modern graphic designs although I would invite you to bring your own meaning to them. The artworks are beautifully printed using the giclée printing method onto high quality papers. For more information visit: www.rwolf.art
- Kings Hill: a place of landingsA place of landings is a narrative placemaking project for a retail development that revolves around a grade II listed art deco RAF control tower in Kent. The site, previously West Malling airfield was an RAF base active during the second world war and through the 50′s and 60′s when it stopped being operational in 1969. With a rich heritage it continued to be used during the 70′s and 80′s for air displays and as a film set for productions including the TV series Wish you were here and famously a
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Projects credited in
- Brighton BannersAs part of an exciting campaign to bring a little colour to our streets over the summer 2022, the PR team at Brilliant Brighton and curator Richard Wolfstrome approached me to create some bespoke artwork for the town. I explored the themes of kindness and community with these giant banner illustrations and matching wrap-around patterns for the street planters. This project was ran by Brilliant Brighton as part of the #EnlivenBrightonArtTrail and the #ABCDCulturalRecoveryPlan.
Work history
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Creative DirectorWolfstrome
Brighton, United KingdomFull Time
Information graphic design, wayfinding, cultural placemaking and public art.
Skills
- Placemaking
- Typography
- Workshops
- Information Design
- Wayfinding
- Narrative
- Graphic Design
- Arts Culture
- Enviromental Design
- Spatial Design
Education
MISTD
The International Society of Typographic Designers, ISTD, is a professional body run by and for typographers, graphic designers and educators. As the name suggests, the Society has an international membership, all of whom share its mission to establish and maintain standards of typography and to provide a forum for debate. www.istd.org.uk
BA (Hons) Graphic Information Design
- London, United Kingdom