The Social Innovation Partnership

This was a celebration event to share and hold on to the work done by people in Walworth to research local needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with TSIP https://www.tsip.co.uk/. The research period was 18 months and could be extended if we end up with a more virulent variant than the current one (Omicron).

Lots of inspiring stories and people there! Thanks to Daniel Morris and Keisha Simms for asking me to be there to record the two events using words and images.

 

FLARE logo design

I was asked by a London local authority to create a logo for a parenting group that comes together to discuss ways of safeguarding children in southeast London. They are looking to expand and wanted a visual identity to help with that.

The local group name is FLARE and they wanted to reflect the friendly and inclusive nature of the group in their logo, and also welcome fathers and people from all backgrounds.

Process for logo designs: I have a briefing call with the client/s, and as it was in January 2022 this was done over Zoom. My questions focussed on the aims of the group and how they wanted to be depicted and what they wanted to amplify. 

I usually sketch and share ideas while we speak to help with the process. Then I go away and have a think, add colour and then share and wait for client feedback.

Depending on the feedback I iterate once further if needed, or else move on to drawing up the final design.

This time was a straightforward process and went from this little sketch, on to the coloured version below, and then to the final version above.

National Voices - Storytelling for 'Voices for Improvement'

This was a collaborative project with the charity National Voices https://www.nationalvoices.org.uk/

National Voices have undergone a significant change process in order to bring more experts-by-experience into their organisation, and they wanted to document the journey they've been on, as they now offer a coaching and mentoring service for other organisations. This is the story of 'Voice for Improvement':

Process: we met and I was talked through the brief. I showed various examples of how to tackle telling the story/presenting the information. In the end, because it was quite a lot of info we opted for 3 separate storyboards. The work on the storyboards started with the client, and this sketch was done by the client and circulated with her team to ensure she'd not missed anything:

We then discussed it on a zoom call and amended as needed, going through the language and visuals to check it was communicating what was needed = complete sketch-carnage!

Afterwards I drew up the final images and they were circulated for a final check and any amends that were needed. This process started in the autumn, and the majority of the initial sketch work was done by the client, so I'm grateful for their input, as it's become a truly collaborative piece of work.

With thanks to Keymn and Rachel from National Voices, it's been a really enjoyable process.

Community Catalysts - The Big Conversation

This short film was for a local consultation on day services in Merton. 

Thanks to Richard Lohan for editing the film and bringing all the voices together and to Debbie John from Community Catalysts for being such a good project manager. Some images from the film here:

A link to the project, commissioned by Community Catalysts here:

https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/download/the-big-conversation-a-review-of-what-people-do-in-the-day/

Merton Centre for Independent Living/Safety Net People First

I get asked to do a lot of work for Merton CIL, I've been working with them since 2013 doing illustration work and graphic recording. 

A 'CIL' is a centre for independent living, something that able-bodied people (like myself) often take for granted. It is run by and for disabled people.

Merton CIL has gone from strength to strength over the years, here is their recent impact report cover that I illustrated:

I was also asked to create a finance report for Safety Net People First, a disability charity based in West London. It's been inspiring to hear how resilient and resourceful people have been during this difficult time.

 

Logo for Genetics study in Pakistan

I was asked by a joint group of geneticists based in UCL London and psychiatrists from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan to come up with a logo  for their ongoing study of the influence of genetics on the local population's mental health.

This final logo design incorporates the flag of Pakistan, the role of psychology and genetics and its roots in studying the local population. 

In Peshawar they will have had a large influx of people fleeing war and extreme poverty, as it's very close to the afghan border.

There were numerous iterations before we came to an agreement on the final image!

Thanks to Karoline Kuchenbaecker and Maria Valkovskaya from University College London for liaising with the team in Pakistan - we got there in the end! 

Conversations Matter - short film

I was asked to create a series of drawings to promote a coaching process for better communication. This was turned into a short film. Apologies but there is a slight delay when you click on the play button - but it's worth the wait :)

Thanks to Angela McHale and Tim Kane for the commission, more about their business can be found here: http://www.kanemchale.com/ 

This is the second little film I've worked on for Tim and Angela, they are a pleasure to work with.