Hello! Thank you for taking an interest in me and my work. I'm a graphic designer and illustrator living in South Wales, UK. I'm currently working part time in education, part time freelancing! As well as this, I also own a small business called Little Luna Co., selling prints of my personal artwork.
Education
2020-2021
PGCE with QTS Secondary
Art & Design
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
2017-2018
MA Fine Art (Distinction)
Aberystwyth University
2013-2016
BA Fine Art (2:1)
Aberystwyth University
Experience
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
Marketing Graphic Designer
Tonic Studios
In this role I gained experience in designing for marketing campaigns for a crafting business. I worked to create visually appealing designs that effectively communicate a brand's message to its target audience. From logos and branding, to social media graphics and email campaigns, marketing graphic design plays a vital role in building brand and driving engagement.
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
Graphic Designer
Swansea University Student's Union
As a graphic designer for a students' union, I had the opportunity to create a wide range of designs that represent the student body. I worked hard to ensure my work appealed to thousands of students, as they played a crucial role in promoting events, campaigns, and initiatives. I worked closely with the full time officers of the union to ensure designs aligned with the organisation's values and goals.
2022 ongoing
Freelance Illustrator
Darllen Co.
I have had the joy of working with Darllen Co to illustrate children's books for their online reading service, which enables children to read both at home and in school, encouraging them to read in the Welsh language. I enjoy illustrating children's books, through colourful visuals, you can bring stories to life and capture the imagination of young readers, inspiring and entertaining children of all ages.
2018 - 2019
Freelance Junior Graphic Designer
ICONIC Design
For a short time I worked with the boutique design agency ICONIC, gaining firsthand experience working within an agency environment with an array of clients, some of which included Poundland. I learned how to use the Adobe Creative Suite as a designer, creating assets for printed media such as leaflets, posters and brochures. I had the opportunity to work with an experienced designer who had worked for UK giants such as ITV.
Jan - Feb 2017
Department Technician, Administrator and Multimedia Support Officer
Internship Aberystwyth University
I was selected to be part of Aberystwyth University's Paid Graduate Internship Scheme, where I worked with the New Welsh Review to create an animation for a short story. Here I learned how to use After Effects to create fun and quirky animation assets to accompany an audio recording of the story called "The Fake in the Back".