She’s a double Rising Star as she was among this year’s successful applicants for The Printing Charity’s Rising Stars programme, and is using her award to invest in further training on design and brand identity.
What did you study, and did you have a particular career in mind?
I studied Fine Art in Newcastle which taught me how to critique creative work, how to work collaboratively and how to present work professionally to an audience. I knew I wanted to stay in the creative industry and was really excited about graphic design
How did you find your way into the industry?
I got a great opportunity working as a creative manager for a small company, where I had to learn quickly about designing for print, creating social media campaigns and building websites
Did you know anything about print beforehand?
Yes, my dad was a printer for 50 years and has always shared his knowledge with me. I also picked up some experience with digital printing at university
What does your role entail?
It covers a range of different design projects, from working on packaging mock-ups, video editing, social media content creation to designing full brands
What’s the most enjoyable or interesting thing about it?
Working with a wide range of clients and developing an understanding of their brand
Do you have an ideal career path mapped out?
At the moment I am absorbing as much knowledge and experience I can as a designer
What would be your dream job (print related)?
My dream job would be a senior designer focusing on brand identity design
What would be your dream job (not print related)?
A football player or carpenter
Do you have a ‘side hustle’?
I dabble in whittling but am not at the stage of selling anything yet
What’s top of your playlist at the moment?
Top of my playlist is always soul and at the moment it’s ‘Daydreaming’ by Aretha Franklin
What has surprised you most about working in print?
I think the opportunities available have surprised me
What could print be doing more of to entice young people in?
Teaching young creatives about the opportunities within the print industry!
If you ruled the world...?
I’d abdicate!
