I first researched what I could do after leaving University : https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/illustration I found this page very interesting and informative as it offers job roles and what graduates with my degree usually do after University. However I do have some ideas I would like to do once I graduate : What next? After University I …
500 Words ReflectionÂ
Project Overall I am happy with how my project turned out in the end, it took a different approach, however I am pleased with what I have achieved. I would like to develop it further possibly one day. My favourite pieces are the Typeface as I am proud I managed to create a working typeface …
Katie SmithÂ
 An illustrator that has really inspired me recently is Katie Smith. Katie Smith is an Illustrator based in Glasgow. I really enjoy her style and I love the use of her colour palettes and texture together in an image. Her work is very vibrant and sometimes contains a retro influence.She uses a mix between …
Shop, Prints + CommissionsÂ
Commissions Over the past few weeks I have been working consecutively on commissions. I currently take commissions for portraits or logo designs. I enjoy creating commissions because I enjoy seeing my work become a reality and that people enjoy it. Commissions have helped me in a few ways: They have helped me work faster as …
Website (Crit)
My website : https://cd-illustration.design/ Today I had a crit with Spike Dennis about my website, I asked about ways to improve my website. He took a quick look and then I had some feedback given. I pointed out that I wanted to change my header and he suggested I should create something more simplistic and …
Artist Statement
Catherine Davies is a Welsh illustrator who often uses her work to highlight and spread awareness on taboo issues, focusing on feminist issues and the empowerment of women. Using a combination of bright colour palettes and bold imagery, she believes her work can further the understanding of the messages she aspires to spread awareness about. …
Professional practice – job interviews and applications
Applications are used to find specific information ONLINE APPLICATIONS Personal details - striped out by HREducation, training + developmentWork experience - Relevant InfoCompetency, strength and/ or value based questions Other info CV - upload a copy Linked in - info extracted Personal/ supporting statement Create a plan you want to include in the documentAddress all aspects …
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Typeface
One of the ideas I had to create for my campaign was to create a strong typeface that I could create for use for different outcomes to keep everything cohesive and as a collective. I had an idea of how I wanted the images to look. I wanted them to subtly hint towards periods without …
Afterlife Talks – JRS
I decided to start attending the Afterlife talks for the Graphics Department as my work edges on graphic design I thought it would be benefitial to see if anything could inspire me or give me some pointers for my work AFTERLIFE TALKS - JRS JRS - Brand Designers (Jack Renwick Studios) Talk by Jack Renwick …
Afterlife – KOTO
50 DesignersPhotography Illustration Working out … Brands Digital Products Visual - new clients , name , value, visual & verbalDesign - established companies - design for brand refresh Build - Help new clients launch new services or products Client list NetflixNikeSonosPelotonAIR BnBUBER EATS VENMOSpotify Coca-Cola+ smaller companiesThe body coach - Joe Wicks Meatable Pleo - Companies and expense card ‘KOTO’ (over mono )- …
Catherine's learning journal 