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A creative crossroads
Back in May I was at somewhat of a creative crossroads on the freelance design front. I was thoroughly enjoying working with my clients (they are all and continue to be lovely people) however, I was finding the solitary nature of my working life a bit lonely - I was in need of colleagues, water cooler chat and office banter.
Luckily for me, my latest role turned up somewhat out of the blue as I was lazing around a hotel pool in Croatia. Upon casually checking my phone, I realised I had two missed calls, an answer phone message, a linked in message, text message and email from a recruiter with the perfect role for me. Long story short, I got the contract and have been working at the IPPR since July. Since then I have rediscovered the good, the bad and the ugly side of commuting, the office banter and the enjoyment of being part of a team with folks to bounce ideas with. It's been proven that I am a high level tea drinker, yet creative thinker and have worked on a whole range of projects from research publications to e-newsletters to Nicola Sturgeon lectern stands to branding to website maintenance and magazines. It has indeed been a busy couple of months!
Tags: freelance graphic design, IPPR, manchester
Accessible and engaging
A recent project that I have been working on was commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
I designed an 88 page follow-up report to their 2015 inquiry into non-natural deaths of adults with mental health conditions who were detained in prisons, police custody or psychiatric hospitals between 2010-13. The full report is available to download at www.equalityhumanrights.com.
Here's what Amy Grant the Publications and Editorial Officer had to say:
Elizabeth did some fantastic design work on a key inquiry report for us - managing to make it look accessible and engaging, even though the subject-matter was sensitive. She was also very patient and 'can do'. I would definitely work with Elizabeth again!
Since this recommendation was written, I have gone on to work with Amy on a number of other design projects. Thank you for the opportunity, and really pleased you are happy with the results!
Forever grateful
Always nice to hear that I've hit the spot! I have worked with Dean Williams of Unicorn Solutions on a number of projects including, corporate literature, presentations and exhibition stands. This came through from Dean, so I simply had to share it...
I felt I had to put my appreciation and thanks into words with regards to the recent package of work you recently did for me on my presentation slides.
When I started out in business on my own I had a wealth of training presentations and I knew I needed some help with my slides and their design. I had previously kept all my PowerPoint presentations very uniformed (using one of the templates within the software) with great content but all showed very little creativity. After having our 1-2-1 a few weeks ago in which you demonstrated your previous work, I knew I had to give you a try. To date, this has been one of my best decisions in the 12 months as Unicorn Solutions Ltd.
You have delivered a quality package of work to a standard that surpassed my expectations. I have been guilty of embarrassing you before in front of others by saying how talented you are but you do genuinely have an ability to deliver quality, value for money and attention to detail to a level that makes me proud to stand by my presentations.
I would encourage anyone in doubt as who to use to produce graphic design to look no further.
Please keep doing what you’re doing as you are creative and it’s not just off the wall, it’s out of the park.
Forever grateful, Dean Williams
flexible, responsive and intuitive
Having browsed a number of LinkedIn profiles of Manchester based Graphic Designers, Ruth Nicholas, Marketing Manager at Quest Nutrition, recently contacted me through LinkedIn as she felt that my personality shone through my profile and I came across as somebody she would like to work with.
After a few e-mails we met up for a meeting whereby I learned a bit more about Ruth and Quest Nutrition; a multi million dollar LA based company that is soon to launch across Europe. I was excited to be on board with this new venture!
Given a few taster projects Ruth and myself were working well together, however, unfortunately for me it was decided to maintain all design projects over in the Los Angeles office. Although I'm obviously disappointed at this decision, it was exciting to work with such a well known global brand, and that of all the designers that Ruth could have contacted she e-mailed me, and for that I feel proud :)
Without any suggestion from me, Ruth sent me this recommendation:
I worked with Elizabeth on two social media artwork jobs (and would have continued working with her if circumstances had allowed it!). I found her very flexible, responsive, intuitive and the designs I received were on brief and ready to use with minimal amends. Personally Elizabeth was so easy to get on with; warm, friendly and great at listening. I'd highly recommend her for anyone looking for a freelance designer/artworker.