I'm a graphic designer – and occasional front-end web developer – who likes clean, bold, functional design. I enjoy working on screen-based and print-based projects alike, and all my work has simplicity and functionality at its core.
Ava Rowell
a graphic designer
based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The name NihonGrow is derived from 日本語Ni-Hon-Go, meaning 'Japanese language'. The kit contains over a dozen items and is intended to aid learning the Japanese language and culture. Each item attempts to make learning more convenient or with a focus on passive learning. For example; placed by a student's bed; the NihonGrow clock encourages the daily reading of the day, date and month in Japanese. A NihonGrow wallet with travel-size study material is also included in the pack. Few current learning techniques allow such regular and casual exposure to a language.
The Esperanto Association of Britain is a charity aimed at promoting the Esperanto language in the United Kingdom and required a replacement for their ageing identity. This concept is based on flag semaphore, which encapsulates not only language and communicating across barriers but also Britain's proud maritime history. A marine-based logo also seemed appropriate in relation to the death of William Thomas Stead (one of the EAB's founders) aboard the RMS Titanic. There are naturally some parallels with the formation of the CND logo, which matches the idealism and desire for peace that Esperanto was born from. The fluid lines are intended to deepen the connection with water and suggest globe while avoiding the cliché of using an actual depiction of earth.
She developed an idea that took my breath away, not only because of how it looked but also because of the cleverness behind it. Tim Owen (Director)
Treatment for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy work much better for children if an early diagnosis is made. Two separate presentations of this mnemonic device were commissioned; to be published in the British Medical Journal as well as circulated between pharmaceutical companies, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
The Faber Film book series features interviews with the directors Woody Allen, David Cronenberg, Terry Gilliam and Anthony Minghella. Each cover possesses its own unique use of typography and simple imagery with only the spine design and careful selection of colour binding them together as a set. Clear and bold single-colour imagery was used as the covers needed to be suitable for use on monochrome ebook displays.
The Food Chain exists to ensure people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. The design of this fundraising pack adhered to the charity's existing branding, while introducing friendly and simplistic graphics not seen elsewhere in their promotional material.
