Degree Show 2009 Catalogue 2 (Graphic Design, Illustration)

GRAPHI C DESI GN
I LLUSTRATI ON
DEGREE SHOW 2009
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF ART
Introduction
Jamie Bolton
Charlotte Boon
James Boscarini
Paul Butt
Megan Claringbold
Samantha J. Comar
Marco Constantinou
Rory Dent
Rachel Dewey
Laura Gonzalez Perez
Kerry Jimson
Sara Johnson
Sam Jones
Petr Kanda
Sarah King
Wai Y. Li
Lena Lieda
Maria Miklos
Paolina Pignone
Zoe Platt
Francesca Reynolds
Jack Richardson
Amy Rose
Amy Seager
Ray Sinclair
Robert Smith
Kim Thorp
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Graphic Design
Introduction
Sophie Allen
Melissa Castrillon
James Clapham
Jessica Clark
Steve Cofls
Lynne Datson
Jana Diemberger
Rachel Gimbert
Emily Grant
Angus Greig
Devorah Hall
Izy Hodgkinson
Andrew Hudson
Sarah Jefrey
Alison King
Harry Loyd
Rachel Ogilby
Yasuku Ohashi
Edward Oliver
Michelle Pegrume
Lima Rose
Natalie Scrivens
Jenny Smith
Sidsel W. Sorensen
Victoria Whincup
Alex Woodhead
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BA (HONS) GRAPHIC DESIGN

INTRODUCTION
Cambridge School of Art Degree Show
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Students celebrate the culmination of three years academic
study of graphic design practice that has prepared them for
careers within the creative and communication industries.
Course values of informed typographic excellence, design
media understanding, creative innovation and the conceptual
application of contemporary visual language, produces
graduates well placed for successful and rewarding futures in
design industry.
This show centres principally upon their self-proposed
nal major projects where the intention is to demonstrate
an acute awareness of design context, an understanding of
efective visual communication, and an advanced application
of graphic solutions within their chosen area of practice
- as editorial designers, advertising or branding creatives,
information designers, web or interactive media designers,
typographers, type designers
Jon Melton, Pathway Leader
JAMIE BOLTON
www.jamiebol ton.carbonmade.com
Cambridge School of Art Degree Show 02
My work has become more minimalist in the 3 years I have
spent at University. I have developed a love for modernist
design and I feel that this is the direction that my work has
taken. I enjoy Photography as much as Graphic Design and
these both inuence the other.
Star Wars
2009
A1 poster
Graphic Design
CHARLOTTE BOON
lottieboon@hotmail.co.uk
I have been studying Graphic Design for nearly ve years.
I started at the College of West Anglia and progressed to
Anglia Ruskin to complete my degree last year. Throughout
one of the modules a couple of the briefs required us to
design a poster and a document. The poster had to be in
the style of another Graphic Designer. My designer was Kyle
Cooper. I really enjoyed this project and was so pleased with
my nal piece.
The document I produced was a live project and involved
me designing an events program for the College of West
Anglia. I was very grateful for this opportunity and found that
I had an insight to what it is like to work with a client.
Over the last two years I have realised that I enjoy design
for Print. I am looking forward to working in the design
industry and getting a job that I am passionate about.
Kyle Cooper
2008
Poster print
Variable dimensions
Graphic Design
JAMES BOSCARINI
web.mac.com/boscarini.j
Hi, Im James or Boscaville to my superhero typographic
friends. I dont believe I have a style, I like thinking in a witty,
post modern way, and presenting simple, clean outcomes.
Graphic design is a real passion and it stems from seeing
beautiful magazines in WH Smith all those years ago. Those
magazines though, werent properly designed, but I know
that now and this explains another reason for my love of
graphics. Its an ever evolving subject and I feel I am learning
something new and exciting everyday.
Also those magazines were car magazines. Automobiles
are a mistress, as is photography. Both will happily join
together and generate great design pieces.
I like working on printed media, where there is a texture
and smell, something the web cant ofer...yet.
Editorial design, T-shirts and visual identity are my
favourite ways to be creative. Design certainly is a way of life.
Awakening
2009
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Logie
2009
Variable dimensions
Graphic Design
PAUL BUTT
www.paulbutt.co.uk
After working late one night perfecting the ultimate page
layout, there was a terrible accident and I fell into a bubbling
vat of grids. Since then, I have been the Griddler a
misunderstood character obsessed with aligning the world
to my own sense of order. If you want things lined up, you
know who to call.
By day I assume the identity of a mild-mannered graphic
designer with an interest in precision and rationalisation. This
has naturally led to my current involvement with infographics
one of the ultimate combinations of form and function.
Graphic design gives me a level of satisfaction which no other
profession provides, and allows me to keep my griddling alter
ego in check. After working as a designer, I cant imagine
wanting to do anything else for a living.
As one of the more senior members of this course, Ive
become fascinated with the development of technology
over my lifetime, and this has become the basis for my nal
project, combining infographics with technological nostalgia.
Disk Space
2008
A2 poster
Graphic Design
MEGAN CLARINGBOLD
megan.claringbold@hotmail.com
I would describe myself as enthusiastic, determined and
hard working. I am very organised and therefore all work
is complete on time. I am quick to learn and remember
new skills, and apply them to diferent tasks. I can adapt
my knowledge to suit most situations, however sometimes
I perhaps just lack the condence in a new setting. This is
something that I need to work on. I am self-motivated and
competent in all aspect of my work, which is produced to a
high standard.
Since starting my degree course back in 2006, I feel I have
gained valuable experience and knowledge, which I have put
to good use in my work. I have gained greater understanding
of the Graphic Design Industry through work placements and
the condence to start doing my own freelance work, and so
now feel well suited to working within this Industry.
Untitled
2009
Variable dimensions
Graphic Design
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under the patio *****
in wall cavities ***
This week; search your house for any bodies left over from any previous
serial-killer occupants.
Favourite serial-killer hiding places: (as above)
If you cant find any bodies, try bluffing, call up previous occupants
and suggest youll reveal their little secret unless they turn up in
the hour with 10 000 in cash. Assess their reaction for any signs of
panic and call the police if your suspicions are aroused.
SAMANTHA JAYNE COMAR
sam_comar@hotmail.com
I think that every piece of work is like a new piece of
clothing, you have to want it and love it. You spend hours
shopping around to nd the perfect outt, you stop, look at it
and its there and then, you decide. You either love it or you
hate it. To become a real Graphic Designer you have to love
your work. You have to enjoy doing it and appreciate it at the
end. If you dont love your work then who else will?
Design Museum
2008
A2 events poster
Graphic Design
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Opening Hours - Daily 10am - 5.45pm, Last admissions at 5.15pm
Design Museum, Shad Thames, London
Programme: 0870 833 9955, Office: 0870 909 9009, Fax: 0870 909 1909, info@designmuseum.org
Admission: 8.50 adults, 6.50 concessions, 5 students, Free for under 12s.
The most excentric
Exhibition of the year.
Unmissable!
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MARCO CONSTANTINOU
marco0690@aol.com
I originally come from a Fine Art background, inuenced by
my great aunt in Cyprus, but somewhere down the line I felt I
needed to be challenged and made the change from Fine Art
to Graphic Design.
I cant say that I have a particular style of design as I try to
look at every project individually, as I think that design should
take on a style that is suited to the project. I have always
enjoyed design that involves a more hands on approach
like letterpress and screen printing, developing something
physical rather than digitally on a screen.
Much of my work has taken a more modern approach,
but for the nal major project I have chosen to look at
traditional design as I look to explore what it means to be
British and demonstrating it through branding.
Empire
2009
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Graphic Design
RORY DENT
wumasteruk@hotmail.com
As an imaginative child I was always encouraged to be
creative and wondered where this would lead.
I never really enjoyed compulsory subjects at school such
as Maths and English but found that my attention was easily
grabbed by Design, Fine Art and Drama. Although I felt at
the time that I was not an expert in any of these elds, what
I did know was that by taking on a Graphic Design Course
it would provide me with an artistic but yet professional
discipline which focuses on visual communication and
presentation.
I have always had aspirations to make an impact through
Graphic work on the general public and feel that this is the
way I would be able to do it.
My Design Style is delivered in several forms using various
sources and materials and feel that my interests in Fine Art
and Architecture have played a back-bone in inuencing me
in the design of graphical pieces that I have completed.
36 Years of Vivienne
Westwood
2008
A2 poster print
Graphic Design
RACHEL DEWEY
rachyd87@live.co.uk
I have always had a passion for Art and Graphic Design. Both
have always inspired me which has helped me to progress
into Graphic Design.
I have been studying Graphic Design for ve years. I
started of at Isle Campus in Wisbech doing my National
Diploma which helped me to proceed further. I furthered my
education by doing my Degree at Anglia Ruskin University.
The experience has been exciting and interesting when
learning all the diferent areas over the ve years, which has
helped inspire me to produce my designs and my nal pieces.
I am hoping to pursue my career and inspire others towards
Graphic Design.
I designed a poster based on the designer Tibor Kalman,
advertising an exibition on his works. I researched all areas
on the designer so I could have a clearer understanding
on the work he produced. Tibor Kalman worked on many
projects including the Colors magazine which helped me to
produce this exciting piece.

Colors
2008
A1 events poster
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Graphic Design
LAURA GONZALEZ PEREZ
laurigonzalez9@hotmail.com
Communication is a subject that has always fascinated
me. During the last three years I have experimented with
diferent approaches and techniques, in order to express a
wide range of ideas and concepts through graphic design.
It has encouraged me to think outside of the box and to
consider new ways of delivering powerful and meaningful
communication. I look forward to continuing this journey of
discovery and experimentation in the future.
Self Promotion:
Deck of Cards
2009
Graphic Design
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KERRY JIMSON
I have enjoyed my course with Anglia Ruskin and feel more
condent about going into the Graphic Design industry. I
believe that studying here has helped me towards nding
my Graphic style and the support I have received has really
helped me to nd my weaknesses and strengths.
My major project is based on the idea that knowledge is
power and involves diferent design techniques, which may
show that I am capable of experimenting with more than one
area of Graphic Design.
Apart from general Graphic Design I am also interested in
Grafti Art, Animation and Illustration. Packaging design and
Advertising are my two favourite areas of graphic design and
after graduating I hope to pursue a career in either of these
areas.
Knowledge is Power
2009
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Graphic Design
SARA JOHNSON
sarajohnson35@hotmail.com
These set of posters are designed for exhibition but do not
have any external function. They are to be viewed as graphic
expression in their own right. The posters are linked through
a series of isms and are produced through the use of type
and artistic expression.
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SAM JONES
samtjones@live.com
I have always been excited by the world outside design
and how that may be manifested into simple visual concepts.
This has been present in my work since my A-level studies.
I was shown the double arrow arrangement of Gerald
Burneys National Rail identity; one of the key moments
I realised I wanted to study graphic design.
The idea for the FrameWork identity shown below, arose
from our universitys online internal community, WebCT. I
envisaged a national arts network, in which students from
diferent universities could collaborate on projects, and share
work amongst each other.
Im currently designing with sound, presenting
onomatopoetic language harnessed by 21st century
technologies, such as frequency visualisers. My web site is
samueltjones.com.
Dan Friedman
2008
A1 events poster
Graphic & Web Design
PETR KANDA
www.petrkanda.co.uk | petrossino@hotmail.com
My name is Petr Kanda and I am nishing my BA honours at
the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin, May 2009.
Over the three years of my degree, I have learned many
key skills and I am now ready for a specialised career in
Graphic and Web Design. My real passion is Web design
where I always discover new challenges. This is still a new
medium, which is changing rapidly and it excites me to be a
part of it whilst it grows.
After graduating, I am hoping to obtain my place in the
Graphic and Web industry. Various examples of my work
and styles are available on my personal web page.
Web Design
2009
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Graphic & Web
SARAH KING
sarah_king23@hotmail.co.uk
During my time at Anglia Ruskin University I have developed
many skills and have become particularly interested in
environmental graphics. For my major project I decided
to create a waynding signage system for the town of
Felixstowe. As well as an established seaside resort, the town
has become home to one of the largest container ports in
Europe, attracting a variety of visitors all year round. The
current waynding system consists of only a few information
plaques issued by the local council. Therefore, this was the
ideal opportunity to create a unique graphic identity that
connects and recognises the diferent aspects of the town,
helping to orientate visitors.
This project has given me the chance to improve and
develop my skills, which I hope to use in my future career.
Woodbridge Waynding
2009
Graphic Design
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sarkeilew@hotmail.com
Some people believe that when you graduate from a
Graphic Design degree you are assumed to have high-level
professional knowledge and working method when designing
upon a clients request.
I do not believe this; instead from my point of view
being a professional graphic designer is like being a student
forever. If a client asks you to work on a particular design
or brand for biscuit, environmental-issue, political, MP3
player, clocks or even a nose-trimmer (and the lists goes
on) youre expected to learn the basic fundamentals of
what the products function is and what value is placed
upon the society. Therefore in my position, it seems I too
would forever be acting like a student- continuing to take
information from items or products that Ill never come
across. But for me that does not matter, as long as it will help
me to understand my career better, any information would
help me to improve my ability and skill. Ultimately by keeping
up this journey hopefully one day I am able to help the world
change for the greater cause.
Faber & Fabers Series
Film Book Cover
2008
Graphic Design
LENA LIEDER
My name is Lena Lieder and I joined Anglia Ruskin University
feeling very apprehensive and inexperienced, as many other
students do at rst. This course gave me the opportunity to
develop the skills needed to become an independent and
condent Graphic Designer.
The best thing about the course was the opportunity
to express and explore my own ideas. There were no
restrictions. I had the freedom to experiment and grow as a
designer. Each year provided me with a better understanding
of visual communication and the design process.
The friendly tutors involved in the creative courses
helped and inspired me, providing me with the condence
to develop my communication skills, especially through
the coursework and the projects. Equipment was readily
available and the tutors were always on hand to help.
Untitled
2008
A1 events poster
Graphic Design
MARIA MIKLOS
www.mmcreations.co.uk | maria@mmcreations.co.uk
I graduate as a Graphic and Web Designer from Anglia
Ruskin University. My previous work experience and the
knowledge I gained during the three years at the University
will hopefully help me to work as a Graphic or Web
Designer. I really enjoyed most of the modules at the
University, especially the briefs that inspired creative thinking
and research.
I tried to develop diferent skills from vector graphics to
photo montages and from designing websites to developing
them. I am also interested in the ne arts, the history of arts
and studying languages.
In my major project I try to combine all these areas into a
cultural website about Hungary. My aim is for website visitors
to get a feeling about being Hungarian rather than touristic
information about accommodation, programmes, transport,
etc. I have therefore concentrated on the visual/sensual
experience rather than the usual informational one. You can
visit this web site at www.iamhungarian.me.uk.
iamhungarian.me.uk
2009
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Graphic & Web
PAOLINA PIGNONE
pa_olina20@hotmail.com
A symbolic sign would lose the character which renders it a
sign, if there were no interpretant
Charles Sanders Peirce
Evolution is inevitable. Inuences within design will change
but the principles will always remain the same. I investigated
this ideology during my nal year essay in which I researched
the development of the alphabet. A sign, such as a letter of
the alphabet, can only be interpreted once its meaning is
learnt. The same with any form of communication.
My interest in this subject was put to practice for a project
involving the research of dyslexia and how those of certain
forms perceive printed communication diferently to one
another.
The following image is a form of direct mail representing
Crisis, a charity supporting single homeless people. It packs
tightly into a mailed card sized box and comes with simple
instructions of how to build into a house of cards, which
represents a lifes fragility. Eventually they can be separated
from each other to be played as a normal deck of cards.
Crisis
2008
Deck of cards
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Graphic Design
ZE PLATT
www.zoeplatt.co.uk
You should demand of the writer that he really presents
what he writes; his ideas reach you through the eye and not
(just) through the ear. Therefore, typographical form should
do by means of optics what the voice and gesture of the
writer does to convey ideas.
El Lissitzky, Gutenburg-Festschrift, 1925

With this idea in mind, my approach to graphic design has
become experimental. I tend to work against the norm
by questioning established rules and conventions, looking
for original and exciting ways of interpreting information.
Where possible, I look to involve and exploit all manner of
materials and endeavour to have a hand in the design from
concept to completion. From this, I have forged a passionate
relationship with the use of paper in graphic design;
becoming increasingly aware of the impact of its visual and
tactile nature, and the relationship it holds with both text and
image.
I would probably describe myself as a typographer,
graphic designer and craftsman.
Digital Portfolio Package
2008
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Graphic & Typography
FRANCESCA REYNOLDS
chessie_- @hotmail.co.uk
I am an enthusiastic and creative Graphic Designer. I enjoy
spending time away from the computer, alternatively
focusing my time on graphic experimentation, materials
and techniques in order to produce visually exciting and
interesting solutions to my projects.

Travel Light
2008
Business card
Graphic Design
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JACK RICHARDSON
rchrdsnjck@hotmail.com
If I am not me, who da hell am I?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
In school I always excelled more in the creative subjects such
as Art and English Literature. Ive always wanted to pursue
my creative side as I was growing up. I was inuenced by my
rural surroundings, skateboarding and alternative music in
particular. Although I studied Fine Art until my foundation
course, I had always been told that my work edged more
towards Graphic design and Illustration.
Over time, I developed a passion for Graphic design
at both ends of the scale, from pure design to the highly
illustrative. This piece reects my passion for extreme sports
and how it has afected my life as a whole. I wanted to give
people a view of how these sports have inuenced a whole
subculture of design.
You should always try to follow your dreams and reach
your goals. Graphic Design for me has made that possible;
being creative is what I do.
Snurfer 60s
2009
Snowboard 70s
2009
Graphic Design
AMY ROSE
amymarie315@hotmail.com
I think Graphic Design should be fun, experimental,
expressive and inuencial.
New Works
2008
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AMY SEAGER
yma141@hotmail.com
My inuence in design is the illustrator and graphic designer,
Lizzie Finn. I nd her use of textile techniques interesting and
I am currently exploring diferent textile techniques for my
Major Project, looking at the celebration of fashion. If you
want any information about my work email me.
Fashionista
2009
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Graphic Design
RAY SINCLAIR
ray4apple@hotmail.com
describing the difernce betweem good and bad art is very
simular to grappling a discussion on how the universe was
created, it is mysterious, there is no one answer
Ray Sinclair
What are you trying to commucate to the viewer ? I ask
myself this everytime I have a project before the pen even
hits the paper.
Graphic designs primary appeal to me is how a message
can be conveyed pictorially.
Pray
2009
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ROBERT SMITH
robksmith@hotmail.com
I view design as a non-stop pain in the arse. The ambiguity of
the subject coupled with the subjectivity of what is regarded
as good design results in constant self-doubt and confusion,
having said that, these are also the reasons why I love graphic
design. I am always striving to improve and create work
that is unique and interesting in a eld where perfection is
unattainable. Producing work that receives applause from
peers provides a sense of achievement unmatched by any
other. I can only hope I continue to improve and constantly
surprise myself with the work I produce. Even if it can be a
pain in the arse.
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2008
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KIM THORP
kim@kimthorp.wanadoo.co.uk
I am a mature student who has relished the opportunities
and challenges that the Graphic Design course has brought.
I have particularly enjoyed disciplines involving way-nding,
book and magazine design; also researching and writing
about Ethics in Advertising for my Research Project was a
very worthwhile and interesting subject to study.
For the concluding module, Major Project, I have written
and designed a contemporary book. The title is, The Initial
Letterits forms, usage and evolution. I have traced back in
history to nd the rst signs of the initial letters usage, and
subsequently followed its evolvement through to current
times. The forms of initial letters have been discussed, but
importantly, most are shown within their original context.
This makes them more meaningful as other elements on a
page can intensify their signicance or help dene particular
time periods, styles or trends. With an abundance of
interesting research, and a nal chapter including my own
experimental designs of initial letters and page layouts
incorporating them, I have found this module challenging but
thoroughly rewarding.
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2008
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CiIbert-Carter MemoriaI Carden Cory Lodge
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CiImour 8uiIding
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8hutan pine
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Scots Pine
Cedrus deodara
Deodar
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hang down when immature.
The lowest cones are three
years old, the ones above
are two.
Deodar
Cedrus deodara
Male flowers are erect. The
female flowers are green.
Scots pine
Pinus sylvestris
8hutan pine
Pinus wallichiana
Dlrectlonal and lnformatlonal slgnage boards are
presented flat. These boards have been deslgned for
all ages above flve, and also for the dlsabled. wlth
an approprlate typeface, cholce of colour and back
llghtlng, readlng should be easler for people wlth
slght lmpalrment. 8rallle boards are also lncluded
wlthln the deslgn, wlth ralsed lmages of vegetatlon
on the lnformatlon boards.
THOMAS WALKER
thomas.s.walker@gmail.com
My working method follows two straightforward rules,
keep it bold and keep it simple. This is reected by my
keen interest in the purity of visual communication and the
potential Graphic Design has to help us understand the world
around us. My goal is to provide an engaging appreciation
of the works message through an astute understanding of
appropriate visual contexts. Simple solutions to complex
problems, this is what I strive for.
Typographicon
2008
A1 events poster
Graphic & Typography
St Brides Printing Library
12th - 13th November 2007
Lectures begin at 10am
T 02073 534660
W www.stbride.org
TYPOGRAPHI CON
A series of lectures by eminent typographers
Matthew Carter
Gary Breeze
Ed Fella
Margo Chase
Jonathan Barnbrook
Jeremy Tankard
House Industries
Fred Woodward
Vaughan Oliver
Erik Spiekermann

BA (HONS) ILLUSTRATION
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One of the most established courses in Cambridge School
of Art, the Illustration course remains a vibrant, exciting
and versatile environment in which to study. Building on its
reputation for good draughtsmanship, each year students are
developing innovative visual languages for communication,
making intelligent use of current technology often combined
with more traditional processes. Staf and students are
justiably proud of the variety and quality of work produced
on the course.
This years graduates move into a world of economic
uncertainty, but it is important to realise that there will be
new opportunities presented by the upheaval. Hopefully
the course will have prepared them with the focus,
determination and adaptability (plus some wonderful work)
with which to exploit these opportunities. We wish them all
the best and hope theyll keep in touch.
Chris Draper, Pathway Leader
INTRODUCTION
SOPHIE ALLEN
sophieallen_uk@hotmail.com
Being a natural perfectionist, I have gradually learnt to deal
with and accept mistakes and now, the imperfections of hand
drawn type, torn paper and blotted ink have become a vital
part of creating my visual world. I am drawn to rich, ornate
patterns and decorative antiques.
Paper excites me, especially the old and discarded,
handwritten ephemera and stained scraps. Graph paper is
fantastic. Brown ink was a revelation.
I feel that I change the way that I work a lot, as I move
forward, and my current childrens book project has become
reliant on strong design to hold together limited colours and
white space. Hand drawn type will always be integral to the
way I work. I love drawing letters and enjoy playing with their
relationship to the image.
Typically indecisive, I am unsure what the future holds, but
would hope that I will be able continue on a creative path,
whatever that might be.
Accidental Death of
an Accordianist
2009
Acrylic & collage on paper
Illustration
MELISSA CASTRILLON
mv_castrillon@hotmail.com
When I was a lot younger and not to much shorter, my
enjoyment for drawing began and my parents, both creative
people, encouraged it. One of my earliest memories involved
my nose, a crayon and the hospital and I guess even then
my love went pretty deep. I have always used drawing as a
way of communicating my thoughts and ideas and as of yet
I havent come across anything quite like the enjoyment and
satisfaction as I get when I have produced an image I can say
is my own.
I plan to continue my studies after a year out, with an MA,
possibly in Childrens book Illustration.
The following are all things that inuence me and my
work: Little hands, big faces, mess and marks, the sea,
birds, shadows, moving picture, music, rhythm, dance, the
outdoors, folktales, ight, textiles, culture and colour.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
JAMES CLAPHAM
jipp3r@hotmail.com
I like to keep everything hand drawn and at the moment
using lots of hand drawn typography is a large element in my
work, I enjoy drawing people but lately Ive been trying to
push myself in what I draw and not just specically drawing
what Im comfortable with. I get a lot of my inspiration from
the text and colour schemes used on old magazines/adverts.
I feel that using a computer enables me to work on layout
and colour schemes efectively, but more recently i have
turned to using silk screening as a way produce my nal
images, I think that there are denitely qualities to both hand
printing and computer printing processes that aid me in my
work.
Rhinestone Cowboy
2009
Hand drawn & coloured
on the computer
A3
Illustration
JESSSICA CLARK
jessie_101_8@hotmail.com
I am inspired by people and places of the past and have
always been interested in the propaganda posters and
photographs from the First and Second World Wars. This
project is a celebration of the posters and explores the type,
colours and ironic tone, whilst incorporating current issues to
produce some humorous and satirical representations of the
original posters.
When Im not thinking about the war, I like brightly
coloured ower beds and playing the piano. I enjoy the
relationship between pencil and watercolour and work best
when I am surrounded by like minded people.
Feel The Music
2009
Pencil & acrylic
Illustration
STEVE COFFILS
mol ten-gravy@yahoo.co.uk
Ive only got a limited amount of space here. Hmm. Id better
make these count, huh?
Anything decidedly weird, wacky or whimsical is my usual
cup of tea, and I prefer the light-hearted side of art above all
else. If youre going to draw, its got to be fun, right? So when
it comes to art and doodling on crumpled scraps of lined
paper during lectures, Ive always been more inclined to edge
towards the genre of cartoons and animation.
Most of my inspirations are old school cartoonists such
as Chuck Jones and much of Hanna-Barbera, and over the
years thats helped contribute to my current day output. Im
really fond of expressions in particular, so if anything, therell
always be a conscious efort to make them as entertaining as
possible.
Whenever I have an idea for an image, I generally stick
with it until I get it right. Being a bit of a perfectionist, that
usually results in a messy workspace and piles of paper
destined for the hallowed depths of the dreaded recycle bin.
But at the end of the day, if I can make someone laugh or
smile, its been worth the efort.
Please Go Away
2009
Washborg
2009
Animation
LYNNE DATSON
lynnd_123@hotmail.com
Before starting the Illustration degree at ARU, my work was
based around fashion illustration with the emphasis being
on line drawing with ink. However, over the past two years
my work has changed signicantly through using diferent
techniques and having a wider knowledge of sources to
take ideas from. My recent work has consisted of my own
photography alongside hand drawn lines and hand rendered
text. I enjoy layering these diferent media together because
it allows you to experiment with the composition before
making the work nal.
Illustration has always been something Ive wanted to
pursue since a young age and so Ive enjoyed this course
greatly. It has opened my eyes to the range of illustrators
working today and the diferent ways they produce work.
This in turn has benetted my work immensely by changing
my approach to illustration and seeing how it can be used
within all aspects of life.
Taken from the book
Whats your favourite
lyric?
2009
Black pen on paper
30 x 3cm
Illustration
JANA DIEMBERGER
yana1385@yahoo.co.uk
I am 23 years old and since I remember I have always
enjoyed drawing from imagination, creating fantasy worlds
with absurd characters and stories of nonsense, or illustrating
superstitious folk tales and gory stories, I can get quite
obsessed with detail and would like to be more spontaneous,
never the less I enjoy what am doing.
Sometimes Im pleased with the result, other times I feel
frustrated, hit a mental block and need a breakwhen I do,
I focus on my other interests which include Boxing, Tattoos,
taking my dog Pulce out for walks and going out to the local
pub with my friends when I get a chance.
Last year I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called
Lucia. She is almost one year old already and a funny little
individual. She is my number one source of inspiration.
Monacello the little
monk
2009
Pencil on card
Illustration
RACHEL GIMBERT
rachelgimbert @hotmail.com
I have been working on recreating a visual Wonderland that
has a sense of the obscure and risqu nature usually found
within material of an adult content. Working in a process of
photography, 3D mixed media and costume design, I have
covered several areas I am hugely interested in and hope
to go on to study further. Alongside this I have created a
childrens book to broaden my portfolio.
Wonderland
2009
Illustration
EMILY GRANT
emz_g @hotmail.com
I tend to work in quite an intuitive way, using mainly pencils,
paint and ink. I like to express and show emotion in my
work, or to tell a story or communicate something. I enjoy
using a mixture of realism and accuracy, with a touch of the
imaginative l and otherworldly, and people and animals are
a favourite subject of mine to observe and draw. Letting my
thoughts and ideas ow onto the paper is the most common
way that I work, doing most of the planning in my head.
My visual language has developed and moved on a lot
during my time on this course, learning how to use less as
more and to rene my working methods.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
ANGUS GREIG
angus.greig@gmail.com
In the old days, things were much simpler: you shook hands
with a stranger, or you shot him and took his country
Angus Greig
By focusing on efciency and the notion of synergy with text,
I endeavor to create elegant imagery with a quiet wit. This
doesnt always work so Im pretty good at editing my images
slavishly.
Editorial Piece on
Etiquette in
Multi-cultural
Britain
2009
Illustration
DEVORAH HALL
devorah_hall @hotmail.co.uk
My earliest memories involve a felt tip and paper. Seeing my
mothers delighted face when I gave her my scribbles was
the fundamental starting point of realising that by creating an
image I could bring something positive to the viewer. Being
able to translate an idea through imagery is really exciting for
me. It is through illustration that I can best express myself. I
draw my inspirations from everything around me.
Imagination is a valuable tool, as well as colour and lead
pencils and the nishing touches of a mac.
Separation
2009
Screen print
Illustration
IZY HODGKINSON
izmarelda@hotmail.co.uk
We work in the dark, we do what we can, we give what we
have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task.
The Rest is the madness of art.
Henry James
My work is inspired by smiles and nostalgia, be it to illustrate
or to provoke.
Imagine a really infectious laugh and that is where my
drive begins.
I try to focus on the positive of any situation, and nd
great solace in so much; poetry, quotations, red gingham,
pets, organised mess, or just a good cup of tea.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
ANDREW HUDSON
andrew.hudson@hud.org.uk
The pleasure of potato prints and cutting of simple and
vibrant shapes gets me through the day, and has provided
me with the arm muscles and strength needed to sculpt
more shapes and print more potatoes, often in the forms of
broccoli and clouds. Im vocally overactive, and I laugh at my
own jokes, which is never a good thing, but hopefully Ill live
longer.
My work is versatile and I will put my hand to anything
once. I thrive of the fascination of creating imagery and the
challenge of tackling a brief, and I plan to utilise my visual
language and curiosity to help keep food in my fridge.
Next Big Fin
2009
Acrylic, ink & digital on
paper
Gravity Holes (living
in weightlessness)
2009
Acrylic, ink & pencil
on card
Illustration
SARAH JEFFREY
sarah_jeffrey@hotmail.co.uk
I enjoy working from observation, documenting certain
moments and situations. I take inspiration from the people
around me, particularly my family who became the subject
matter within these pieces.
Colour, texture and tone are key to my work and I have
always been drawn to line by way of expression.
As my work has progressed I have developed the use
of collage and become more involved with the process. I
predominantly work with pencil, watercolours and acrylics
and have found the combination of these media, together
with the use of collage, a successful mix.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
ALISON KING
alisonlking@gmail.com
I am now able to explore my passion for creating. Whether
it is as a photograph, a drawing, a sculpture, or a piece of
writing, but most of all the joy of illustration and the ability
to express a vision in such a way that others can grasp the
meaning and understand what is implied.
My artwork is evolving and I am constantly learning I hope
this process will continue as I am inspired by other artists, the
world around me, fellow students and lecturers I have met
though Cambridge School of Art.
Maypole
2009
Ink & watercolour
Illustration
HARRY LLOYD
Harry_lloyd@msn.com
Ever since my enrollment at Cambridge School of Art I have
been constantly impressed by the diversity and quality of the
work being produced by my fellow students. They, along with
the guidance of my tutors Chris Draper and Jim Butler have
inspired me to push myself further as an illustrator.
In retrospect during the last three years my visual language
has developed gradually within the realm of collage. It is not
until recently that I have found a way of working with collage
that accommodates to my thought process and that I am
comfortable with. Having a multitude of pre-made patterns,
drawings and colored paper that I can cut and spray-paint as
I see t in the making of an image is a way of working best
suited to me as it allows a greater level of freedom. I try to
make images that are as vibrant and layered as possible, while
always trying to challenge both my own usage of mediums
and my ideas.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
RACHEL OGILBY
rachel_ogilby@hotmail.co.uk
Over the past three years my work has evolved and
progressed and I am now condent in using the technique of
collage to communicate my ideas. Through the development
of this language the materials and colours that I use have
become a vital concept within my work, incorporating new
and aged papers, fabrics and found ephemera. Working with
collage also gives me the exibility to encompass diferent
shapes, textures and tones and, at the same time, allows me
to experiment with composition.
Nature, everyday life and the environment around me
form the basis of my inspiration and I draw upon this and use
it when embarking on a project.
Through the formation of The Final Major Project I have
learnt to appreciate the relationship between text and image,
working on both aspects simultaneously to communicate
an idea. Hand-rendered type and the use of letterpress are
ways of working which I would like to expand upon in future
as I feel they are both visually successful when fusing type and
image.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
YASUKO OHASHI
yasushiko_1986_made_in_japan@hotmail.com
This story, about a rabbit that falls down from the moon, is
based on a old myth. In East Asian countries it is believed
that rabbits live in the moon as in the West you say the
man in the moon. This project presents many visual
challenges as the story unfolds mainly in the dark. I have
previously used gouache and inks with a bright, warm colour
range but am enjoying a subject matter that is challenging me.
The predominantly dark backgrounds are forcing me to use
familiar materials in unfamiliar ways and are leading to new
ways of expression.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
EDWARD OLIVER
edgeartoliver@btinternet.com
I am passionate about childrens books and so the work
for my nal major project focuses mainly on this area of
Illustration.
I work predominantly in pencil and watercolour,
sometimes using ink, coloured pencils and chalks, to achieve
diferent efects depending on how I want my work to look.
This is the biggest project that I have ever undertaken and
has been an incredible learning experience which I have
found to be both incredibly challenging and very rewarding.
You can nd out more about me and my work on my new
website. www.edwardarthuroliver.com
Adullams Carnival
2009
Watercolour, pencils
& pastels
Illustration
MICHELLE PEGRUME
shelly_sa@msn.com
I have always enjoyed art. Painting, graphic design, sculpture
are all things that I look at when creating work. Also I feel like
at the moment, the work coming out on my course and in
the industry is so diverse and there seems to be a freedom in
materials and visual language.
Personally the things that give me inspiration are lms,
music and my home country south Africa, because of the
colours.
While being on the course I have a new found love for
printing processes such as mono print and lino print.
While working on my nal project I have discovered new
ways of working. For example building sets to photograph.
I feel like I become part of my work as I am working on a
much bigger scale. This is something I hope to pursue in the
future.
Bring to Life the Idea of
Being Better Connected
2009
Spray paint, cardboard,
camera, people &
photoshop
Illustration
LIMA ROSE
leylurose@hotmail.com
People, their lives, my life, real life inspires me! I like to
produce images that provoke emotion in me whilst I am
creating them, as well as when people view them.
I have developed a passion for photography as this allows
me to work in 3D, either with real life situations or staged
sets and then to document this. I get a thrill out of using
real people in my work, and enjoy the challenge entailed in
seeking them out and persuading them to work with me!
Taking photographs allows me to work at a fast pace,
which keeps up with the life I live.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
NATALIE SCRIVENS
nataliescrivens@hotmail.com
My passion lies in the use of colour and texture, and
specically in experimenting with printing methods.
I predominantly work from observational drawings.
For my major project I set out to create a book for
children that also appeals to adults and raises awareness for
our environment.
It draws on my fascination with colours, textures and
my personal interest in the natural world. This is conveyed
through my printing methods on to collaged tissue
backgrounds achieving vibrant visual outcomes. I aimed
for an exciting but simplistic structured outcome whilst
considering my audience. I used as many environmentally
friendly and recyclable materials as possible.
I look forward to beginning a career as a freelance
illustrator and would like to develop my own series of
childrens books based on ideas that I have explored during
my degree.
Solar Power
2009
Lino, paint & collage
Talking Cockrels
2009
Pen & ink
Illustration
JENNY SMITH
jenfluff20@hotmail.co.uk
This project is inspired by the novel Alias Grace by Margaret
Atwood. The story is a tangled mix of patched together
memories, hidden passions and the sensuous proximity
between love and death.
Most of my inspiration comes from unexpected places,
swatches of patterned material, a yellow box of worn down
crayola crayons, people with such beautiful eyes its hard to
look at them, old family letters and the view from the top of
a tall tree.
I like working from a narrative and revel in the constant
stream of creative decisions that a good brief inspires. I
create my work by hand using lots of diferent techniques,
painting, ink, drawing, collage, among others, and make the
most of mishaps and spillages.
Perhaps I Will Tell You
Lies
2009
Illustration
SIDSEL WITTENDORFF SORENSEN
sidselwittendorffs@hotmail.com
I have always found people, and drawing them, interesting
and so my work largely focuses on characters. The paradox
is, I am often told these look like me.
Mainly I like my work to have a strong line combined
with bright colours and pattern, however I change my way
of working according to the brief. I nd my inspiration in
everything from the Noa Noa catalogue to lms by Wes
Anderson.
After my BA I plan to move back to Denmark and
continue studying. I am unsure where exactly I would like to
end up - all I know is, I would like it to be in a job that allows
me to draw all day and get paid for it.
Rebranding Project for
the YCN Awards 08/09
& Kleenex
2009
Pencil & photoshop
Illustration
VICTORIA WHINCUP
v.whincup@googlemail.com
People with little or no chins, hands, arrows, triangles, letters,
songs, pencil leads, animal cotumes, zoos, foxes, hybrids,
aquariums, paint, capital H, diagrams, lists, faces in which
the features seem to be squashed in the middle, the shapes
of houses, marmite, antlers, small books, rubber stamps and
my button collection are some of the things that inspire me.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
ALEX WOODHEAD
woodscalp@googlemail.com
I suppose my work is mostly based around drawing
thousands of little lines with as thin a pen as possible. Im
not entirely sure why I nd this so satisfying as it can be
extremely time-consuming and frustrating, yet I do it none
the less.
Content-wise I tend to lean towards fairly grotesque
subject matter and have recently explored themes of occult
symbols, conjoined twins, trinkets of witchcraft, disturbing
folk tales and fanatical sects. In my spare time I also enjoy
more pleasant things and am actually quite friendly.
Untitled
2009
Illustration
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We have many people to thank because without their help,
producing the catalogue would not have been possible.
If, inadvertently, we have omitted anyone, we sincerely
apologise.
We are very grateful for the generosity and support of
our sponsor Tindalls. Further thanks to all who contributed
to our fund-raising events: the Grafton Centre, Go Ape and
Mayhem.
The Art Auction was another successful fund-raiser.
Grateful thanks to the Auctioneer, and all who generously
came to look, make bids and purchase works.
We have been supported and encouraged by all student
reps, Sidsel Wittendorf Sorensen, Devorah Hall, Marie
Dullaghan, Patsy Rathbone, Tracy Bidwell, Ian Smith, Neil
Smith, Emily Wilkinson, Imogen Tassie and Tom Hall.
We wish to extend grateful thanks and appreciation to
those whose expertise and time have enabled this catalogue
to be produced: Kerstin Hacker, Ed Dimsdale and Christine
Webster in the Photography department, John Clarke for
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organisational oversight of the Degree Show, Caroline Hyde,
Sarah Jones and Jo Clemence for making everything feasible,
for their useful advice and assistance. Alec MacAndrew, the
Photographer for Fine Art, who expertly photographed their
work; Ian Cliford and Malcom Evans for all their technical
help; Will Hill, Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design and Jon
Melton, Pathway Leader in Graphic Design, who creatively
and patiently gave us their advice; and a big thank you to
Labute Group Limited, Cambridge, for their good work and
for being so helpful.
Finally, we would like to thank the three designers
responsible for the nal outcome and overall design of
this entire catalogue; thank you to Laura Gonzlez, Paolina
Pignone and Thomas Walker.

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