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sophie state

Mid UX/UI DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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sophie state
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sophie state

Mid UX/UI DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
A Graduate UX/UI Designer and Illustrator. I am passionate about finding a user-centric solution. I want to create design which empowers people and provides them with memorable experiences. I have strong and diverse skills and ready for any challenge.
Projects
  • Our BBC
    Our BBCThis was an app created for the D&AD New Blood competition 2020. Our BBC is an app where family and loved ones can connect through BBC content. By helping users explore their interests and share them with one another, this app creates stronger more meaningful bonds.
  • Fundit
    FunditPeople aged 25-35 are more focused in helping their communities than owning their own house. Fundit is a service connecting users to all types of charities. The service promotes exciting challenges to encourage people to get active and get involved to help raise money for those who need it most.
  • Unboxed - UX Project
    Unboxed - UX ProjectBlack box insurance is a car insurance policy that calculates your premiums based on the way that you drive. Unboxed is currently the only black box service providing real time feedback, users can now rectify their mistakes whilst driving. The app is unique, helping 17-25 year olds learn on the go and uses incentives to encourage them to drive safely.
Projects credited in
  • Loughborough University, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and Illustration
    Loughborough University, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and IllustrationLoughborough University is proud to showcase the work of its 'Graphic Communication and Illustration’ graduates. Through their studies, these students have acquired the professional skills and training for a career in the creative industries. Combining theory and practice, from a grounding in the application of visual research and methods, applying core skills in illustration, typography and photography. This exhibition demonstrates the diversity of this talent, by students who are capable of
Work history
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    IllustratorDK publishing
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    I recently illustrated a book titled '7 Minute Body Plan' by Lucy Wyndham Read which included roughly 210 illustrations and was published 26 December 2019
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    Design assistantDK publishing
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    I assisted on the local and global life department at DK. Creating layouts, completing research and producing design styles for possible book opportunities. Developing skills in typography, layouts and illustration
Skills
  • Illustration
  • Typography
  • Iconography
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Visual Design
  • Communicating Ideas
  • Mockups
  • Storyboarding
Education
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    BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and IllustrationLoughborough University
    Loughborough, United Kingdom