What do you do for a living?
I am a Freelance Graphic Designer specialising in editorial and print design. However, I also offer other services such as email design and social media graphics, as well as branding packages.
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How did your career begin?
I’m originally from the North East but moved to London in 2008 to study Graphic Design at Kingston University.
My career started in print. I was fortunate enough to gain some incredible experience at a range of publishing houses and brands, working for the likes of Cosmopolitan at Hearst, Superdrug’s DARE magazine at The River Group and in house at River Island. I spent 8 years in London before moving back up North in 2016.
After a few years working for some local agencies and small businesses, I decided to make the leap into self-employment in 2021.
What does your day-to-day look like?
I work for a broad range of clients from small start-ups to large national brands. That might be helping a local interior design company with a rebrand project, or designing a magazine for high-street lingerie store Bravissimo. I offer one-off projects aswell as long term retainer contracts. Most of the time I work from my home office in North Shields, accompanied by my French Bulldog, Ralph.
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What do you love about magazines?
I love that there is a magazine for absolutely everyone, no matter what your interests are. I also love, especially these days, that it’s an opportunity to switch off from your digital screens and indulge in a bit of ‘me’ time. And of course, the smell. I’m that designer that sniffs every magazine they pick up!
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Where can we connect with you?
You can connect with me on Instagram, on LinkedIn, or check out my website.