Ryan Hughes

Ryan Hughes

Graphic Designer (founder at Craftition and also working in the public sector)Gatwick, United Kingdom
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Ryan Hughes

Ryan Hughes

Graphic Designer (founder at Craftition and also working in the public sector)Gatwick, United Kingdom
About me
I am currently working as a graphic designer in the public sector, having studied a foundation diploma in mixed craft before going on to study Architecture at university. I have excellent knowledge of different design software packages, notably Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator which I currently use on a daily basis. Studying Architecture has allowed me to pursue my interests in both two and three-dimensional design and has also instilled me with an ability to understand, visualise and discuss complicated ideas and to take a concept through to a strong creative solution. Outside of work I enjoy making music, either using Ableton Live or playing guitar (must pick that up more). I'd love to hear from you if you have a project or idea that you feel I could bring to life. We work on a multitude of different projects and nothing is too small. You can reach me via ryan.hughes@crawley.gov.uk
Projects
  • Diverse Crawley's Windrush exhibiton poster
    Diverse Crawley's Windrush exhibiton posterAn overview of the process assisting Diverse Crawley with their 2021 Windrush exhibition held in partnership with Crawley Museum and Crawley libraries.
  • Open House 2021 poster design
    Open House 2021 poster designMy design process and overview for this year's Open House poster competition. Unfortunately I didn't end up submitting it but I quite liked how it turned out.
  • Awesome Architect (full identity/branding)
    Awesome Architect (full identity/branding)This was a project I undertook for a close friend, who was launching a new social media project, helping people navigate the process of becoming a fully qualified architect. The new branding is used across the 'AA' Facebook and Twitter pages and YouTube channel. This was a real privilege to work on.
  • 'Outside Victoria' digital montage
    'Outside Victoria' digital montagedigital manipulation of photography and hand drawn elements.
  • CBC 'play area opening soon' poster campaign (design refresh)
    CBC 'play area opening soon' poster campaign (design refresh)Over the Spring of 2018, Crawley Borough Council undertook several major redevelopments of its playgrounds, which unfortunately meant that they would be closed for long periods of time. We needed to communicate this and so it was a great opportunity to rethink how the council announce these types of closures, as they can be unpopular, and so move away from the standard corporate style to a friendlier, more playful design.
  • Museum of London (self-initiated branding project)
    Museum of London (self-initiated branding project)A self-driven project with a playful look at type and colour; reimagining the Museum of London's branding.
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Work history
    Craftition logo
    Craftition logo
    FounderCraftition
    Gatwick, United KingdomPart Time
    My new venture, Craftition Ltd. working across all aspects of audio, visual and print design, launching later this year.
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    Graphic DesignerCrawley Borough Council
    Crawley, United KingdomFull Time
    Working for the local council has giving me a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide variety of local charities and organisations; bringing their visions to life. I also oversee all branding and wayfinding for town parks, council amenities and community spaces as well as working on the town's quarterly magazine 'Crawley Live' (delivered to circa 112,000 people).
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Skills
  • Branding
  • Print Design
  • Wayfinding Design
  • Brand Design
  • CAD
  • Design
  • Sketching
  • Logo Design
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • Remixer
  • Ableton
  • Djing
Education
    University of Portsmouth logo
    University of Portsmouth logo
    ArchitectureUniversity of Portsmouth
     - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
    Architecture Design Architecture and Construction Principles Of Sustainable Design Architectural History and Theory Communication and Professional Practice Architectural Design and Urbanism Architectural Technology
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    3D Design (foundation DiplomaCity College Brighton and Hove
     - Brighton, United Kingdom
Awards
    University of Portsmouth logo
    University of Portsmouth logo
    Project used as focus study.University of Portsmouth
    As part of our BA1 Construction and Materials course there was a group submission element where we needed to take one of our earlier sitooterie projects; develop it and produce a set of working drawings that could be used to build it. A clear majority within the team saw my own sitooterie design chosen to use, largely for its environmental and material considerations, clear layout and concept as well as it's design merit, which I am still very proud of.