RICHARD HEAVEN DESIGNER. WRITER. ZINESTER
PORNOGRAPHY FOR COWARDS A ZINE. A LABEL Pornography For Cowards began design skills to provide a more as a small photocopied zine during pleasing publication for our ever the autumn of 2010. Each issue increasing audience. Long may saw me improve my editorial and this continue.
Million Dead “Pornography For Cowards”
ISSUE #1 2010 16 Pages. Limited to 30 copies. Sold out in 2 months. A5 Black and white photocopy.
ISSUE #5 2012 47 Pages. Limited to 100 copies. Sold out in 11 days. Comic book sized, colour covers.
PFC RECORDS Interesting DIY packaging has been an interest of mine for many years now so I founded PFC Records to with bands and create a more interesting product. Highlights so far include die cut floppy disk sets, cassette sized booklets and screen printed CD sleeves made from brown bags.
PFC TEES Two tees made to promote PFC. The photo design is mine whilst the arm was created by Christopher W Illustration under my direction.
CURRAHEE TEE One colour print utilising straight edge imagery to emphasise their political stance.
LOSTALONE PRINT Last minute print for their 2012 tour VIP packages. Completed within 4 hours of contact.
ABOUT ME My
interests
include
editorial
work,
packaging and DIY culture. Zines and independent record labels captivate me as do those who make beautiful packaging out of basic materials. My strengths lie in both editorial work and product design. I spent 8 months as an employee of the Isle of Wight Gazette before beginning university and founding Pornography For Cowards. During my time at the paper I progressed from assistant designer to being in control of the lifestyle supplement, taking charge of the layout and advertising as well as occasionally providing both written and photographic content. I am driven to work with those who are multifaceted, down to earth and eager to engage with people on a personal level.
NOTABLE INFORMATON Graduated from the University Of The Creative Arts in Epsom with a 2:1. Spent 8 months working full time at The Isle Of Wight Gazette as a designer, content writer and photographer. Confident in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop as having basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro.
CONTACT DETAILS 07925370886 Richard@Pornographyforcowards.co.uk Find a full portfolio of work at: Cargocollective.com/RichHeaven