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.
“Design is not art. Design is solving problems. The real skill is to make something look good but to make it work so well that nobody questions it.” Otl Aicher, designer and typgrapher (1922–1991)
Yearning for heritage is an academic research project and a series of graphic art, heritage interpretation posters. The art, inspired by a 1960s travel poster design that showcased Bath's heritage assets, focuses on Swindon's less-celbrated built heritage.
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currently working on / cultural heritage interpretation / illustration
Giving us Voice project: Royal Agricultural University
Giving us Voice is a collaboration between the Royal Agricultural University and the University of Dar es Salaam to understand and share the experiences of fishing communities affected by climate change on the islands of Pemba, Unguja and Mafia.
I've been briefed to reflect the colour of the communites in a series of eight 'graphic stories'. I was first given matchstick-men storyboards written in Swahili – I'm now listening to project leader, Dr Christie, tell me the stories, agreeing the most important messages, and producing the first draft in English, to be later translated into Swahili.
heritage interpretation / placemaking
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.
More detail“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
placemaking / brand design
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...
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