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.
currently working on / cultural heritage interpretation / illustration
Giving us Voice project: Royal Agricultural University
Project in progress, 05 March 2026
The Story of Mtengani (draft)
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
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...
