Megan Swan Leeds, UK 07791346062 www.swannystudio.co.uk meganfrxnces@gmail.com LinkedIn
Megan Swan is embarking on her final year of Illustration at Leeds Arts University, looking to refine her product design capabilities by combining them with her visual communication skills. She is specifically interested in the likes of home furnishings that create a snug space to retreat to. Research, colour and narrative are at the core of Megan’s creative process. By using a mixture of digital and hand processes she enjoys bringing the outside in, often working with a digital drawing tablet to produce evocative, innovative and eloquent illustrations which she usually takes into screenprint and later applies them to commercial products. Megan would describe herself as a creative, organised and conscientious young individual who works well with people, either leading the way or following instructions. Having experienced designing very successful fashion accessories for the company popular with young people – Sighh – she’s received excellent feedback on her singular and playful designs. She takes personal enjoyment in a successful day’s work, craving to build her practice, with the goal of one day working with teams of designers that research, design and bring beautiful products to a customer.
Education BA (Hons) Illustration - Third Year Leeds Arts University | September 2015 - June 2018 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Somerset College | Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 Key Skills and Experiences Previous experience designing successful products. Submitted to a variety of live briefs and projects, such as those by YCN Student Design Awards and UK Greetings. Capable CAD Skills, particularly in Photoshop Ability to think creatively in order to solve problems efficiently. Excellent organisation skills. Pick up new techniques promptly. A conscientious work ethic. Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Employment History Sighh Designs Designing new fashion accessorises – phone cases, enamel pins and prints. April 2016 - September 2016 (6 months) House of Fraser Sales Advisor in Homeware department Leeds Store, Leeds LS1 6LS August 2016 - May 2017 (10 months) Lanes Hotel and Restaurant Waitress and Barmaid Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9AJ June 2017 - September 2017 | December 2015 - January 2016 (6 months) Hornsbury Mil Hotel, Restaurant and Wedding Venue Waitress and Barmaid Eleighwater, Chard, Somerset August 2012 - September 2015 (3 years) References -
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Polly Vadasz Creative Director and Manager at www.sighh.co polly@sighh.co.uk Patrick Holley Illustration Course Leader at Leeds Arts University patrick.holley@leeds-art.ac.uk