The process and ideas behind my recent book cover commission Three Rules by Dhylen Munroe. The story surrounds a range of different relationships, and includes a wide variety of LGBTQ+ characters as well which I think is so important to normalise and include in the commercial world and in literature. The thing connecting them all together, love.
Read More36 Days of Type process
Sometime in March I saw the 36 Days of Type project announcement circulating, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to make something outside of my comfort zone and push myself.
Read MoreSheffield Hallam University - Design Society Workshop & Talk
Back in October, I was asked by Hallam University's Design & Illustration Society to present a talk and lettering workshop to their members, ranging from first year to final year students of all design courses.
Read MoreThe Big Draw
In September I took part in the Big Draw event at Meersbrook hall, holding a calligraphy drop-in workshop. Meersbrook hall has a heritage that is closely linked to Ruskin, as many of his writing archives are very calligraphic, which is where I came in.
Read MoreD&AD
Over the past week I had the pleasure of being included in this years New Blood exhibition at D&AD in London. I wasn't sure what to expect, but prepared myself to feel small and inferior to the other exhibitors due to the amount of talent and drive that would be in the room. However, not only did I enjoy the experience immensely more than imagined, but I came away feeling inspired and excited rather than intimidated by the work I saw and the designers I met.
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