BA HONS GRAPHIC DESIGN PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART
[TOM DONALD] I have recently completed the third year of my BA degree at Plymouth College of Art. I have been studying graphic design for over five years, and have already gained a triple distinction National Diploma in Graphic Design & Illustration.
My aim is to provide fresh and simple work in three specialist areas; identities, stationery and websites.
I intend to achieve a youthful yet classic outlook, with a diverse range of work. I am able to acknowledge the individual needs of every client, and reflect a memorable identity for the brand.
Phone: 07707 859 733 Email: tom-donald@hotmail.com Web: www.tomdonaldcreative.co.uk
1. Birmingham Library brochure. 2. Icon Clothing concept.
[TOM GORDON] I’m a 24 year old design fanatic living and breathing my craft. When I’m not designing for the biggest names in the music industry I’m working out new ways of breaking the mould and improving my skills. I am a published Photoshop expert with extensive knowledge of the software. I am also a keen illustrator and typographer and love to do everything by hand before tweaking it to perfection on the computer.
After graduation I want to freelance by night and work in a studio by day so that I am gaining influence from multiple sources and expanding my design vocabulary.
Phone: 07590 299 244 Email: tom@fuggartdesign.com Web: www.fuggartdesign.com
1. mewithoutYou - Vermont “Wood Type” 2. mewithoutYou - Oklahoma “The Bison”
[NICHOLAS J MARTIN] Challenging my creative capacity with every brief is where I achieve my aspirations.
Before studying at Plymouth College of Art I had studied within fine art, photography and fashion design. I always try to bring all the different elements and media from these subjects into my graphics work to achieve the most original work possible.
Throughout my study on BA Hons Graphic Design programme, I have found my strengths within motion, editorial and print design, and wish to develop these skills further within the industry after completion of my degree.
Phone: 07773 408 112 Email: nik.inck@gmail.com Web: www.inkcreative.co.uk
The work on exhibit has been brought through my interests within informal learning and how creativity can help to create alternative and unique learning methods.
[ASHLEIGH LAWLEY] Colour and Light are key elements which fuel my aspirations within design. Creating something visually stimulating yet uniformed and balanced is my constant goal. These aspects really shape how something is viewed. Photography is another key skill I constantly explore and play with. Studying Surface design and Graphic design throughout my degree has created a varied and fast paced learning journey. Using my knowledge from these two different specialist areas has led to exploring the Adobe programs in depth. These pro-active and progressive qualities I attain will hopefully nourish and assist my journey into the industry.
Phone:
07766 495 042
Email: ashleedesignemail@gmail.com Web: www.ashleedesign.com
“Light Graffiti/ Painting” (Using light as a medium to draw with.)
[LOUIS DYER] Louis Dyer is a graphic designer currently residing in Plymouth. He has an overriding goal to provide the Mind-Body-Spirit market a face-lift and bring it into the 21st century. Louis has effectively produced design solutions for new and old digital platforms such as digital books/ magazines, apps and websites in which this specific market currently lacks either presence or strong design.
His next steps are to build on these experiences, and create his own online business that specialises is designing solutions for the Mind-Body-Spirit market in a professional environment.
Phone: 07796 661 152 Email: louis@inspirit-design.com Web: www.plaguedbyimages.com
1. In Your Dreams; For his final project Louis has produced a fully interactive learning experience on the subject of Lucid dreaming for the iPad.
[HARRIET ISAACS] I am passionate about what I do, reliable and motivated to be able to create a high quality design solution for any brief. Over the past three years I have been building my skills, developing my knowledge of a wide range of Adobe programmes, in addition to screen printing, photography and installation work. I specialise in hand drawn typography and illustrative techniques and have been concentrating on these areas throughout my BA year. After I graduate I hope to work for a design studio or company; taking on a wide range of creative challenges to stretch my capabilities and expand my existing portfolio and skills.
Phone: 07772 474 962 Email: harriet@hidesign.me.uk Web: www.hidesign.me.uk
Handmade installation design combining typography and illustration, intended to be displayed in a shop window.
[CURT POSTILL] Throughout my education I have developed a mix of skills. From being an illustrator to motion designer, to graphic designer and finally to 3d visual artist. I am keen to learn new skills all the time and to develop the skills I have.
My main focus within my work is using programs such as 3ds max to create a 3d environment which is developed into an almost photo realistic image.
My aspiration is now to develop my skills within the world of 3d, advancing in the building of scenes and to develop skills within animation.
Phone: 07906 531 916 Email: curt.tmedia@gmail.com
1. Deception of Axes workbook. 2. Deception of Axes book concept.
[ROSS PENROSE] I’m Ross Penrose and I come from a small village on the south coast of Cornwall.
Hand rendered typography has been one of the main areas of design that I’ve worked in through out my 3 years at Plymouth College of Art but in the 3rd year I decided to try something different in the form of 3D model design. My major project focused around Channel 4’s series Inside Natures Giants, I designed and made to scale, slot models for three of the featured animals, as well as, a hard back illustrated book to accompany the animal. This is all cleanly put together in an educational pack.
Email: rossy_p4@hotmail.com Web: www.rosspenrose.co.uk
Inside Natures Giants book concepts.
[SIMON HOWE] Hello, through my studies and personal development over the last few years I have begun to gain the knowledge of what makes a successful web presence and how users interact with media devices. This has helped me in designing well-planned websites, not just in layout but also with user movement. I have a wide range of design skills but I am now concentrating on expanding my skills in web design, mobile web design and interactive publishing, but with a keen eye on overall branding.
I am looking at a career in interactive design for new media, specializing in mobile web and app design.
Phone: 07906 194 735 Email: simonhowe89@hotmail.co.uk Web: www. tiny23.co.uk
Under the Covers website concept (fluid to mobile.)
[SARAH WALLIS] The work I create within design involves the combination of handdrawn and mixed media practices through the use of typography and image. I like to experiment with these techniques in contrast to the style of modern simplicity. Many aspects of my life have inspired and encouraged me to work within these ways, another contributors would be my previous knowledge within the practices of Fine art and Textile design. I am constantly influenced by many aspects of everyday life such as boutiques, quirky shops, fashion trends, food, lifestyle, paper designs and animals. I have a range of skill sets such as product and packaging design, branding, publishing, print, typography and web design.
Phone: 07803 125 398 Email: sarahvwallis@gmail.co.uk
1. “Refused” laptop sleeve. 2. “Refused“ eco craft book.
[ABOUT THE COURSE] The BA degree programme in Graphic Design engages you in all the key skills and roles of contemporary graphic design practice. Developing confidence and competence to communicate design solutions through print based and new media graphic disciplines are seen as fundamental attributes of a graduate of this programme.
During the BA Degree in Graphic Design you will be encouraged to develop your individual style and identity through experimentation with media, materials, and processes. You will investigate and practise communicating your concepts through a broad range of design disciplines from brand identity to magazine design, illustration to multimedia and web based digital graphics.
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[STUDENT QUOTES] “I have been studying graphic design at the college for 5 years, and I feel very fortunate to have met such great designers. The course has helped me to become confident with my own style.“ - Tom Donald
“Being on the course has helped me to develop myself as a creative and has given me an opportunity to see a world of design outside of my niche market.” -Tom Gordon
“Passionate, professional tutoring on top of great course leadership has led me to the achievements I have accomplished to this day. Thank you Plymouth College of Art” -Nicholas J Martin
Book design by Tom Donald Photography by Nicholas J Martin
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