Alongside my studies, I worked with Kent Maps Online - a local heritage initiative where writers, scholars, and creatives collaborate to celebrate the richness of Kent’s culture. In this role, I worked across editorial, design, and digital media, bringing cultural stories to life by researching and illustrating articles, creating striking visual assets, and managing dynamic social media content. I also wrote features and event coverage, developing the ability to turn complex subjects into narratives that are engaging, accessible, and genuinely exciting to read.
Illustration for Maggie Harris' In Margate by Lunchtime (2021)
Brochure for 'ICVWW International Symposium' (2021)
Illustration for Clive King's Stig of the Dump (2023)
Last November, I was commissioned to design a vintage-style poster for Canterbury’s annual Being Human festival, which set out to bring a touch of the seaside to people living with dementia. With such a thoughtful audience in mind, the project quickly became a lesson in the art of simplicity - especially when trying to blend Canterbury with beach vibes without overwhelming the viewer. I kept the cathedral as the calm, steady focal point and surrounded it with gentle seaside touches like palm trees, using soft, muted tones to create a warm sense of nostalgia. The result felt soothing, familiar, and uplifting - exactly the atmosphere I hoped to capture.
Banner for Kent Maps Online (2024)
This banner was, according to Dr. Carolyn Oulton, “the star of the show” at the Kent Maps Online symposium. It was my first experience designing a ‘professional’ banner, and in turn, I learnt that there is a lot more to marketing than simply creating a pretty picture. For example, the font was exclusive to Canterbury Christ Church University so I had to gain permission from the marketing department. Images also had to have exceptionally high resolution due to the large scale of the banner.
Once such issues were resolved, I enjoyed taking to apps like Photoshop and Procreate to design the image, using Canva for inspiration into existing banner compositions. I am confident that the outcome is laid out in a clear, inviting way to illustrate exactly what the database is all about.
Being Human Festival (2024) - 'Beach City Canterbury'
'Let's do the Time Walk again!' Poster (2025)
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