Since graduating with a degree in Illustration my work has mostly centred around education. It has ranged from facilitating site-specific art activities at English Heritage sites to running mosaic workshops in the local primary school.
Recently I have been involved in Co Creation workshops. I help capture and develop ideas for the participants in consumer groups as well as illustrating new concepts for the company when it comes to the product development process. Co Creation workshops have allowed me to utilise my ability to work quickly and spontaneously, but at the same time communicate clearly through my drawings. It is helpful to have a visual record of these workshops, especially when it comes to developing the products further.
I am very interested in Mind Mapping and combining drawing and text to communicate an idea across. I have an energetic hand drawn style, which I add colour to in either Photoshop or Illustrator. This style of Illustration can be used within many different organisations and settings. I pride myself on adapting to the situation in front of me. My experience working in a school, thinking on my feet has further influenced my drawing style. I am also aware of how well people can grasp ideas when they are presented to them visually. I enjoy improvising and collaborating with others.
The feedback I have received from the Co Creation workshops I have already participated in has been very positive and I feel this is a service I can offer to a variety of different organisations. I would like to work with any companies that need to visualise their ideas, illustrate their concepts and record their product development.