Projects
- CYPHER-FMPFor my FMP, I explored how missed movement can influence and inspire design. I focused my attention on handwriting and the missed movement within this, the shapes the top of the pen make (CYPHER) versus the ink end, which writes a letter. In doing this, I found that although there were similarities, each person's CYPHER was infinitely unique. After documenting an alphabet of these CYPHER shapes, I developed a personalisable communication app within which the user can send messages using their C
- Mother Nature and Her TreesMother Nature and Her trees is the first in a series of children's books that aim to educate young children on the importance of Mother Nature, written from her perspective. Each book focuses on one tree at a time, starting with the Kapok tree, and revealing who depends on the tree to survive. . As an accompanying tool to Mother Nature and Her Trees series of books, I designed a bank note with both a symbolic and monetary value. Through my research I had found that 1 tree can support up to 1000
- Impress Publishing RebrandFor the 40th anniversary of Impress Publishing we (at university) were 'comissioned' to design a re-brand. After a lot of research I decided to take main inspiration from Phil Cleaver's book on logos using animals. I asked myself what kind of animal would Phil Cleaver (head of Impress) be? He thought a monkey and I thought the African Grey Parrot because of it's intelligence, capacity for creativity and it's elegance. . I proceeded to design an identity for the rebrand using a feather to illustr
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Projects credited in
- Middlesex University, BA Graphic DesignBA Graphic Design at Middlesex embraces an experimental, innovative and playful approach to designing for communication. The flexible structure of the course offers students the opportunity to develop a range of skills across Typography, Branding, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Photography, Interactive and Editorial design to create effective design solutions. This multi-disciplinary approach enables students to find their creative voice and position themselves within the dynamic landscape of co13
- Coca Cola CampaignIcreated a shoot as part of my university project. I wanted showcase the latest Coca Cola women’s clothing collection which would be suitable for their latest advertisement campaign as well as social media. I decided to tailor it towards the younger generation (Generation Z) and keep it on brand with Coca Cola and their recent marketing. I wanted the shoot to represent one of Coca Cola’s main Core Values and aims which is to inspire moments of optimism and happiness and to show Integrity by bei
Work history
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IllustratorChloe Harrison Creative
- London, United KingdomFreelance
A previous school colleague, who is now setting herself up as an Art Director, contacted me for a series of illustrations adhering to the 'Together is Beautiful' Coca Cola style for a project of hers. I created a series of three illustrations in this style within a very short time period to meet her deadline. Skills I used: Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Colour Matching, Time Management, Graphics Tablet Work.
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Graphic DesignerSwimfish
- London, United KingdomFreelance
I was contacted by a small business owner to update and create artwork and logo designs for their company prior to them setting up a website for their business. Skills I used: photo and text manipulation, illustration, adobe photoshop, typography, hierarchy, adobe illustrator, graphics tablet work.
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Skills
- Design
- Graphic Art
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- Layout Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Photography
- Illustration
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BA Graphic DesignMiddlesex University, London
- London, United Kingdom
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BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)Basingstoke College of Technology
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Awards
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College Magazine Cover DesignerThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
I entered and won the competition to design three seasons of a teaching and learning journal published at the college every term. I heard about the competition 24 hours before the deadline and won.