freelance designer for heritage, charity and community projects
Graphic design, writing, heritage interpretation, maps, infographics and illustration for community, placemaking and cultural projects. Project support for non-profits and public sector teams in Swindon, Wiltshire.
29 January 2026
heritage research survey
Swindon + Heritage
Do you have 5 minutes?
I'm looking into how people feel about 'lack of visible and lost heritage' in Swindon for my university research project (post-graduate cultural heritage research). I'd be very grateful if you could complete this anonymous survey.
Please click the image to take part. Thank you!
heritage interpretation / placemaking
Major project:The Works Heritage Trail
I created the 2-mile heritage trail of 30+ interpretation panels at key locations around Swindon's Railway Village and former GWR Works for Historic England / Swindon Borough Council. Work included historical and image research, community engagement, graphic design, map-making, content writing and print management. My work included the design of street banners; stylised route maps; cast bronze way-finding pavement plaques; the printed map and guide; and collating and curating online guide content.
Writing for design communications
Creating content
Maps and infographics
Simplifying complex information
“Kate's ability to take a project brief and turn it into an outstanding piece of work really does make big projects easier. Her expertise in design, print and creative writing are exemplary – she is patient, flexible, and always has a solution to a problem.”
Head of Individual Giving, University of Oxford Development Office
Communications audits and (re)branding
Background and contact info
Creative education and community arts
Creative miscellany and insights
placemaking / brand design
Featured project:inSwindon Business Improvement District Co. Ltd.
inSwindon BID Co. Ltd managed and promoted Swindon Town Centre through public activities, safety initiatives and street improvements to enhance footfall. I worked with the CEO to reposition the town centre creating new branding, its website, business documentation...
