A motivated creative designer with 16 months of industry experience supported with 2 distinctive degrees. With a clear understanding of both the theory and practice of design, becoming a flexible creative designer with well-developed critical thinking and time management skills.
I hold a strong interest in Design and how this is communicated to an audience. Between the creativity of Fine Art to the real-life problem solving of Graphic Design, my multidisciplinary background has given me a unique perspective of the creative industry. I have pushed the boundaries of my own designs, developed my skillset, and diversified my experience of the creative industry through a range of roles. I have gained the vital experience of working on creative briefs for manager clients with the concept being key.
I have a strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. I am a flexible and creative designer with well-developed critical thinking and time management skills.
Projects
- Immersive Light InstallationI became fascinated by the process of long exposure photography for how it could harness the movement of light. Created using the choreography of glow sticks, these works explore the temporality and ephemerality. It is our nature they want to hold onto our experiences and memories, photography allows us to attempt this. From being excited by the light in a long exposure photograph, I developed my ideas to discover new ways of representing it in the physical environment. Through continuous probl
- Concept Drawing for D&AD BriefBlurring the Boundaries A prospective art installation designed to be displayed at D&AD New Blood Awards 2019. The work will be constructed of fluorescent tubes of light. As the tubes are aligned behind one another, the colours of each light blend in a seamless transition. The work is a representation of the creative industry and how there is no longer a distinct border between art and design. We find ourselves in a time where categories and disciplines are less important, with skills prevailing
Work history
Creative InternAcrylicize
- London, United KingdomInternship
Vital experience of delivering work for Acrylicize's key clients. Working on multiple creative concepts simultaneously, developing them further to a high, presentable standard with consideration for the final output. This required thorough organisation, proactivity and meticulousness, thriving in a fast-paced commercial environment.
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Creative DesignerThe University of Liverpool
- Liverpool, United KingdomFreelance
Responsible for generating creative ideas, liaising with the external design team and suppliers, and creating design materials for the event 'The Big Connect' within their Careers Hub. Further, I worked in the role of a Photographer during the event after the design was complete. Following this role, I was asked to return on a freelance basis to build new branding materials within the existing brand guidelines for The University of Liverpool Careers and Employability Centre. This included design for print, digital, and motion graphics.
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Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe After Effects
- Digital Design
- Print Design
- Concept Design
- Experience Design
- Brand Design
- Typography
Education
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MA Graphic DesignNottingham Trent Univeristy
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
The Masters allowed me to build on my preexisting creative skills in a more commercial oriented way. Through visual exploration, contextual research and reflection, I developed my skills and understanding of both the theory and practice design.
This was challenged via a range of tutorials, workshops, and guest lecturers, pushing my own ideation, as well as broadening my scope of the creative industry.
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BA Fine ArtNottingham Trent Univeristy
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
During the degree, my major project consisted of an immersive installation, composed of light projection and sculpture. My fascination was in how the audience engages with a work.
Working independently, the course challenged me to develop a varied skill set to push the boundaries of my design; the included sculpture, photography, animation, projection mapping, exhibition design and a range of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition).
Awards
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Young Creative Awards 2018YCA
Highly Commended - Visual Arts CategoryDesign AcademyDesign Council
Certificate of Commendation