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.

Logo for Genetics Scientists, UCL

Before Christmas I was asked to create a logo to represent a science group called: Diversity in Genetics. 

The logo is heavily influenced by the charts that are produced to display the results of genetic studies, they create quite a pretty 'pointilliste' pattern of dotted colours. I tried to echo this in the final design:

Climate Change Citizens Assembly - Herefordshire

A week ago I worked for Herefordshire council to capture the talks and discussions surrounding a Citizens' Assembly, subject: Climate Change.

Big subject, wide-ranging views and information out there - bottom line: we need to act NOW as Climate change is happening already. It may be a case of trying to limit the damage rather than trying to stop it going any further. It's got to be as urgently address as the recent COVID pandemic, it's that serious and the effects as wide-ranging.

With thanks to Sarah Fishbourne from Impact Consultancy for making contact and getting me involved.

https://impactconsultancy.co.uk/about.html

A Covid-free Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This poster was commissioned by Merton council in order to keep the children and young adults of the borough safe and informed over the Christmas period of 2021-2022. 

Please let me be drawing something else next Christmas! (All I want for Christmas is...health, happiness, and fewer face masks!)

This has been such a rollercoaster 2 years. But it's taught me to keep my head down and keep listening and drawing - and out of it all I feel like my practice and reach has actually extended. 

I would NEVER have thought living through this situation would be a positive one, but it has helped me develop my practice, be more flexible, and become much more patient. 

A Happy January to everyone, and all the best for 2022!

 

RSPB - short film to promote a new membership scheme

I was commissioned by the NCP: https://www.newcitizenship.org.uk/ to bring to life the future view of the RSPB membership after consulting with groups across the UK over the last 18 months.

This was made into a short film to animate the voices and ideas for the future. 

Thanks for the skilful animation by Charlie Stewart from Scram Studio: https://scram.studio/ 

Apologies for the slight delay when you press play - please press twice to play:

Stills from the film below: