Shaan Blackford Graphic Designer

Projects

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PortfolioA selection of projects through out my undergraduate course. The various projects show various brief requirements and demonstrate my current skill set.
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Disturbing Identities Macro DetailsA collection of photographs included within the Disturbing Identities project. The process of looking closer at objects changes the perception we have of that object with simple design techniques.
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Self PortraitA self portrait can communicate a feeling much clearer than an empty description. These selected images capture a range of emotions felt on a daily basis.
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Design DissertationBeauty for Beauty’s Sake A critique towards the dichotomy of Beauty and Design Discussing the importance of its integration within contemporary Design practice by means of aesthetic. Including current examples with reference to philosophical ideas for the implementation of different aesthetic approaches in the future.
Disturbing IdentitiesDisturbing Identities A collection of work that explores the ideas of Beauty and Disgust. By disturbing identities of original forms I have created a process to alter perception to create deception with the forms.
Monotype SeekMonotype Seek This conceptual phone application uses the foundations of Monotype, through your mobile phone devise. The application has been aesthetically designed for the creative audience. You are able to identify fonts and investigate further into resources that would be of interest to a designer/bidding typographer.

Work history

Graphic DesignerFreelance

Jun 2012

Freelance jobs ranging from branding materials to film for projection mapping.

Brand Identity & Artwork

Mar 2015 - May 2015

Creative Conversations Brand Identity for the University of Greenwich

Skills

Education

BA Digital and Graphic Design

Aug 2012 - May 2015

Awards

The Ann Bullen-Arvanitakis Prize

Best Visual Studies 2013

The Minerva Scholarship

A new scholarship for high-achieving students. 2012-2015