I’m a Creative Director, Visual Artist, & Designer, with over 8 years of experience. My expertise lies in beauty, luxury goods, sustainability, and wellness & lifestyle industries. My interests include abstract art, plants, great food, and classic design. I’m a confident, enthusiastic, driven, risk-taking, and optimistic person who really is dedicated to the cause. I strive to perfect my craft.
I’ve worked on a breadth of projects including; creative strategy, art direction/photography, designing websites (UI), digital & printed marketing content, packaging, develop & integrate branding, exhibition spaces and illustrated books. I’ve recently re-platformed and rebranded my folio site so I can sell abstract art I’ve been producing. I take pride in mentoring junior members of a team on good design thinking & practise.
Recently I’ve been producing and selling contemporary abstract expressionist paintings. I am currently open to permanent roles, contracted and ADHOC freelance opportunities.
Projects
- LLIO - sleep and handsLLIO produces crystal-infused bath & body oils, hand sanitisers and sleep sprays. In our most recent shoot with LLIO, we introduced their latest products. Created in memory and celebration of the Nia Thomas' mother Llio. LLIO has been featured in various Vogue publications, Tatler and Red. llio.love
- F Series - MonoCalculated in the moment, Parts 1-3. Motives / Silence / Cruel Play. Monotone series. Original abstract piece. Acrylic on 170gsm acid-free paper. All pieces are available to purchase. To view the full gallery visit https://www.701.studio/shop/mono. Commissions open. 400mm - 420mm x 594mm
- Aries - SeriesSpeaks of sisterhood, motherhood, friendship and unmentioned bonds. We may associate Aries with the masculine and therefore war. The courage it takes to be soft, caring, encouraging and loving - traditional gender roles would call it ‘feminine’ traits, is another side of ‘war’ we downplay all too often. The women who push us, give us their fire, attention, deep-rooted love, nurturing and understanding are our real heroes. - A3 giclee prints, original acrylic on paper pieces and canvases under
- Labour of LoveThe series of Labour of Love is an ongoing series, drawing attention to obsessive thought, detail and action towards life’s desires. Tempering the sense of urgency, fragmenting thought for succession and the willingness to complete. But more importantly to triumph, rise and achievement in causes close to the heart. Paired prose with pieces discuss frequency of energy, periods of rest and pushing through blocks, the artist’s inspirations, obsession to making 2 ends meet and grow, and the letting
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Projects credited in
- Prime Video - Tom Clancy's Without RemorseNobody’s Café had the pleasure of working with Prime Video for the launch of the explosive “Tom Clancy's Without Remorse” starring Michael B Jordan. Before the launch on April 30th, we gave a selection of press and influencers across Europe a taste of the action via a video gift box, that allowed them to watch the trailer whilst they indulged without remorse in some delicious Michael B Jordan biscuits - custom made by Biscuiteers We want to say thanks to our amazing team that helped us pull t4
Work history
Founder, Creative Director & Visual Artist701 Studio
London, United KingdomFreelance
701 is a creative brand & paint studio. Our focuses are contemporary abstract expressionism art and brand placement - creative direction - look, tone & feel, product development, art direction, strategy and maintenance. We believe in ethical, sustainable, inclusive product & branding.
As a small, diverse studio; we strive to support artisans and producers, manufacturing curated, high end goods and experiences. Our work spans across wellbeing, fashion (apparel & accessories), luxury goods (inc. classic and contemporary design) travel and beauty sectors.
701 is run by Creative, Designer & Artist, Shumaiya Khan (Aquis, LLIO, The Conran Shop, Made With) and Lily Niu (Culture Trip). Together they have over 15+yrs experience working across tech, eCommerce, print, marketing, art production, social media and editorial fields.
Senior CreativeVivobarefoot
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Develop creative strategy for brand message & visual narrative on all brand touchpoints across product ranges and subsidiaries. Plan & execute art direction for seasonal, limited edition and education film & photography. Brief agencies on both larger and smaller projects. Develop innovative packaging for product & shipping. Supply mentoring to junior members and uphold good design practice.
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Skills
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Editorial Illustration
- Web Design
- UI Design
- Art Direction
- Packaging Design
- Beauty Brands
- Luxury Branding
- Fashion Beauty
Education
DesignGoldsmiths, University of London
- London, United Kingdom
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Diploma in Art and DesignLeeds College of Art
- Leeds, United Kingdom