Summer Show: Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Four yellow triskeles each with two legs and one arm hold up the letters blink; the background is pink and dotted with yellow stars.

"Look through the noise to truly connect"

Looking, and looking deeply is becoming less common than we might assume. 
The world, or a less sensual representation of it, exists on a small screen at arm’s 
length. This parallel dimension, in which the fear of missing something has 
become a new normal, means we are in danger of missing everything.

As visual communicators, we must look at ourselves and others if we aspire 
to make our words and images combine successfully. We must look at things 
from someone else’s point of view, look at problems from different angles. Look 
through an infinity of distraction and noise to truly connect. Look at the bigger 
picture. Look at all the possibilities there are.

We look into the eyes of our students and much is revealed. Eyes narrowed 
in determination or wide in joy at a moment of discovery. There have been 
memorable moments this year in which our own, older eyes have widened with 
pleasure at the heart and soul so evident in many projects. Personal politics, 
social injustice and hard-fought software battles sit comfortably with unabashed 
aesthetic indulgence and solid commercial clout.

Whatever their motivations, today’s new designers must show great bravery in 
revealing themselves through their work. To find one’s unique visual voice is its 
own challenge but using it to shout or sing requires a greater leap of faith. 

Take a moment, Blink, enjoy.

Staff Team
BA(Hons) Graphic Design

About Us

Abbie Wilson

Abbie is an artist who enjoys the use of geometric and unique shapes to create abstract designs, sampling funky visuals that come from pattern exploration and mark-making. Producing art through traditional methods and with a hands-on approach fuels her passion for design, allowing her to creatively explore ideas, partially through ‘happy accidents’, that are both visually appealing, innovative and experimentative. She continuously strives to create an impact with her work, aiming to leave a lasting impression on the viewer. 

Illustration of a Swiss Cheese Plant leaving violet shadows on the wall; vertical text reads Stereo Synthesis.

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Beth Morris

Bethan, a self-proclaimed perfectionist, possesses a keen eye for detail and a design approach characterised by meticulous alterations until achieving her desired outcome. Firmly believing in the profound impact of small changes, Bethan’s ethos drives her pursuit of excellence. During her final semester, she collaborated with Swansea City AFC Foundation, refining her skills in design experimentation and promotion. 

Bethan aspires to channel her talents into brand development, packaging, and typography, envisioning herself as a valued member of a graphic design team within a vibrant design studio. Her passion for design is matched only by her dedication to creating impactful visual experiences. 

Mock-up showing Menopause Awareness Posters on a wall.

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Ceri Thomas

Ceri is a graphic designer based in South Wales. Her graphic design work includes infographics, branding, packaging, and event promotions. Ceri prefers to use digital software for her designs, but when using traditional techniques, she favours Riso printing. During her studies, Ceri has learned to dive into her work and challenge herself by working outside of her comfort zone. Ceri’s design style is usually minimalistic and simplistic, incorporating bright, eye-catching colours with a bold and memorable look. Ceri would like to work for companies that specialise in design.

Design for three cans containing fruit in juice; each can is a bright colour with a simple illustration of the fruit it contains.

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Connie Foreman

Connie is a budding graphic designer who is poised to leave her mark on the creative world/industry through her passion for all things design. Enthusiastic about blending aesthetics with functionality, both through illustration and typography, Connie’s work reflects her innovative spirit and keen attention to detail.  With a portfolio showcasing her keenness to tackle new challenges and push the boundaries of design, she eagerly anticipates diving into professional projects where she can bring visions to life and shape engaging narratives through her creative problem-solving and artistic vision. 

A tube of moisturiser lying in sand shaped into a pattern of repeating arches; the tube is black with colourful swirling designs; the brand name pure aura has been written with six letters; a single 'u' and 'r' extend vertically to take up space in both words.

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Erin Harvey

Erin, an aspiring graphic designer with a fervour for creativity, thrives on embracing new challenges. Her passion fuels her enthusiasm for design, and she eagerly anticipates diving into professional projects. Erin’s university experience has equipped her with the skills needed for the professional world. With a genuine love for design, she’s eager to bring fresh ideas to her work. Erin is excited to make her mark in the graphic design industry, showcasing her dedication and creative flair as she steps into the next phase of her career. 

Design for a digital billboard to advertise eye testing; text asks: can you see the image inside the circle? If not you may be colour blind – find out now; an image shows the green outline of an eye set inside a circle filled with brown circles of various sizes.

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Gabi Skrzyniarz

Gabriela would describe herself as an experimental and curious designer, eager to experiment with various approaches to elevate her designs. A versatile Graphic Designer, she aims to merge traditional and digital techniques to infuse creativity into every aspect of her projects, embracing every opportunity to expand her skill-set. Gabriela is always looking for new creative means of expression, fuelled by a thirst for knowledge and innovation. Studying Graphic Design remains one of the best choices she has made.

A modern shop sign showing a grey circular cartoon head with a blue spiky cockscomb; an overlapping red and yellow square form the background.

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Grainne James

As a conscientious designer, Grainne delves beneath the surface to infuse profound meaning into every project. She enjoys in-depth research, ensuring that each design is not only visually striking but also intellectually stimulating. Her work is illustrative and minimalistic, often using soft muted colours that are easy on the eye. Each project she creates serves as a platform to take a stand and to spark thought-provoking conversations, and by incorporating humour and wit, she adds layers of complexity to her work, engaging the viewer on multiple levels

Graphics on the theme of breast vs bottle; they use a pastel colour scheme of pinks and blues; one element shows a phone screen with a graphic shared on Instagram.

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Hunter Hare

Hunter is a graphic designer who combines typography, minimalism and photography, producing eye-catching and modern designs. He favours packaging, branding and marketing design. At UWTSD, Hunter found his style shift from an illustrative and cluttered approach to a more considered and minimal style. As well as gaining technical knowledge and experience, Hunter has also gained confidence in his work. Hunter hopes to have a career in graphic design with big brands such as Formula 1 or Myprotein. 

Design for a package of whey protein; the packages are blue with white text and lime green highlights; the front and back show a heap of blue-shaded powder looking similar to snow or a breaking wave; the back of the package contains information about the nutritional values.

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Jacob Ferriday

Jacob is an emerging graphic designer, drawn towards web design, UX-based graphics, and magazine layout. Ready to embark on his career journey, he skilfully merges aesthetics with functionality, crafting visually appealing digital experiences. His forte lies in creating user-friendly interfaces and captivating layouts that resonate with audiences. Jacob’s commitment to excellence shines through his meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving approach. He remains dedicated to pushing creative boundaries, consistently delivering solutions that elevate brands and engage users in the digital realm.

A cream card with a pink, light green and black pattern of images including balls of wall, stitches and craft equipment such as needles, crochet hooks and scissors; the text reads cozy tangles; the o and a have been replaced by balls of wool.

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Jess Pritchard

Jess is a designer who puts a great deal of care into each of her designs. Her priority is to produce work which makes a difference and contributes towards making the world a better place. Whether that’s through creating something impactful, challenging the way we think or simply putting a smile on people’s faces and brightening their day. Jess loves mixing print-based and digital work to bring her ideas to life. She is a Welsh speaker and loves having the opportunity to use Welsh in her designs. 

Two font designs are suspended from wooden hangers in a dark studio.

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Jiayi Zheng

Jiayi, renowned for her innovative thinking and strong problem-solving abilities, excels in graphic design, prioritising creativity and user experience. Accepted into prestigious programs at the University of the Arts London and Goldsmiths, Jiayi aims to tackle societal issues through design, focusing on social justice and sustainability. With a compassionate approach, she envisions herself as a visual storyteller, crafting impactful experiences for the community. Jiayi’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to addressing pressing issues make her an invaluable asset for innovative projects. 

A hot pink poster is suspended from a metal frame; the text on the poster reads Graduate Exhibition; yellow triskelions with two feet and one hand grasp or wind through the letters of the word Blink.

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Joe Edwards

Joe is a personable and approachable graphic designer, excelling in collaborative team environments and showcasing strong independent work capabilities. He possesses a keen eye for improvement, consistently refining his craft. Joe adeptly navigates both grungy, chaotic aesthetics and clean minimalism, highlighting his versatile and unique design approach. His commitment to continuous growth and adaptability establishes him as a skilled contributor in the field of graphic design. 

A black CD on a flecked red background; the CD has been torn and scratched; a fragment of the disc is missing.

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Kisha Dibba

Meet Kisha Dibba, a passionately creative graphic designer known for creating visually stunning designs that go further than purely aesthetics. Specialising in positive impact, awareness and problem-solving, Kisha’s creations are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Seamlessly blending visual appeal with effective communication, her portfolio showcases various skills, from thoughtful branding to captivating print and campaign-led graphics. Kisha’s outgoing, adventurous, bubbly personality adds a unique charm to her work. Dive into her vibrant design world, where each creation narrates a story of creativity, purpose, and a touch of adventurous spirit. 

A large advert on the side of a bus shelter for 4 degrees west; the urban coast weekender.

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Laura Wade

Laura is an ambitious and innovative designer who has a keen eye for detail; she favours bold corporate branding and campaigns where she can get fully stuck in! She enjoys utilising colour and typography to create thought-provoking designs that have a clear message. This approach meant Laura was shortlisted for the 2023 Creative Conscience Awards for her ‘Ring’ campaign. When Laura isn’t found behind her Mac, she can normally be found on the cricket field and in the future she hopes to find herself designing in the sporting industry. 

Design for three gin and lemonade drinks cans; slender 250ml cans dotted with water droplets; lime and elderflower uses shades of green; peach and raspberry in yellow and pinks, lavender and blueberry in blues and purple.

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Lauren Kelly

Lauren is a designer who has a love for minimal, abstract, and high-end graphics. Lauren’s passion for fitness has landed her a job with a sportswear company designing rugby and football kits while managing social media accounts. With the industry experience and the knowledge she has gained at UWTSD, she has become an excellent and multifaceted designer, and her work resonates with a sense of joy and optimism, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter it.

Digital mock-up of a poster themed on the Kubrick film The Shining.

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Melicia Evans

Melicia is a unique and creative designer with a love for anything bold, colourful and quirky. Melicia describes herself as a perfectionist who is a particular fan of clean, sharp, slick designs. She favours social media design and branding and loves to illustrate. Studying at UWTSD has helped her combine her creativity with technical skills. Melicia is open to employment in different areas other than graphic design, such as social media and marketing, bringing her design talent and sensibilities where they’re needed.

Five colourful designs advertising community activities including Iron Woman Swansea and a Festive Fundraiser.

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Rebecca Hodgson

As a designer, Rebecca likes experimenting with traditional printing methods and art styles, whilst looking into alternative mediums like glass painting. Her design style encompasses old and modern processes aiming to produce projects that fulfil their requirements but also provide a sense of meaning and bring a smile to the viewer. Currently, she’s working on historical building signage and 1940s repro documentation for a multi-period event in the south of England. Rebecca aspires to explore design for film and television, making reproduction art and props for set designs. 

Overlapping cards in different colours, each the size of a business card, each reading: save the date; graphic design and creative advertising graduation show 17 May 2024.

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Sameeksha Jayram

Sameeksha is an international student from Mumbai who has a passion for visual storytelling and creative problem-solving. Her portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, demonstrating a keen eye for aesthetics. She always makes sure to incorporate her passion for illustration and painting in her design projects. With a relentless pursuit of learning, this student brings a fun and creative potential to any project. She is currently doing an internship with ARAAD atelier where she has designed the company’s branding. Apart from art and design, she also plays football.

A highly decorated box with a green background and illustrations of flowers, camels wearing embroidered blankets, items of food and other things; the text, created in a script reminiscent of Devanagari with a horizontal line joining the letters, reads: token brown friend; the subtitle in simple capitals reads: connect 4 – brown racism edition.

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Sky Joce

As an up-and-coming graphic designer, Sky Joce brings a unique touch to each project. With a knack for design and a sharp eye for detail, they stand out in the field. Always eager to explore new ideas and push creative limits, Sky is on a mission to reimagine visual storytelling. Even though they’re just starting out, their passion and commitment shine through. With every project, they make a mark, ready to carve out their space in the dynamic world of design. 

A cocktail glass with orange drink containing cherries; its base rests on a striped cushion on which a black-and-white young man skateboards; two more young men, also without colour and resembling Golden Age Hollywood film stars in pinstripe suits, jump comically above the top of the glass; the italic script at the bottom reads Manhattan.

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Thomas Bennison

Thomas is a creative designer who is fuelled by his love for illustration and minimalism. Through a passion for brainstorming and sketching ideas, he continuously finds new ways to approach his designs and to develop the ones with the most potential, until he is satisfied with the result. Through studying with UWTSD, he has been able to further his capabilities and understanding of design to be a more confident graphic designer. He hopes to use his understanding of graphic design to enter the field of teaching art. 

Advert on the side of a bus shelter showing hands holding empty bottles; the label on the bottles shows a grinning horse skull on a humanoid body in a red suit; text reads: introducing Penglug, Welsh authentic rum; raise your glass and let the enchanting combination of vanilla and ginger transport you to a world of indulgence and delight; cheers to the exquisite pleasures of rum; introducing vanilla and ginger Penglug.

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Yasmin Prior

Yasmin is a talented and determined graphic designer who has faced and overcome many challenges in her life. She possesses a unique perspective on the world and is driven by her passion for creating visually stunning and impactful designs. Yasmin continuously challenges herself to explore new creative possibilities and showcases that design can craft solutions that address real-world problems. She is committed to learning and growing as a designer and is confident that she will continue to drive her success in the future.

Graphic showing a white door with words in black and red reading: end period poverty – the wall around the door is covered in red and white swirls.

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