Jun 22 2011 4:00PM
The Graphic Design show at UCS Bury St Edmunds| in June showcased a range of outstanding work from areas including advertising, publishing, branding and packaging.
Everyone who attended the private view on Thursday 2 June 2011 was unanimous in their praise for the exceptionally high standard of work produced by this year’s cohort.
Stimulating work by students on the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication| and FdA Graphic Design| generated a real buzz of excitement among visitors to the show.
Mark Offord, creative director of design consultancy Firebrand, opened the event with an inspirational speech, congratulating the students on their excellent work and encouraging them in their future careers and endeavours.
Amongst those exhibiting were:
Pippa Adams
Pippa produced an exemplary body of work inspired by the notion of healthy cooking for children. Her Eazy-Peazy Penguin brand campaign which included an illustrated book and product packaging was well received by all.
Natasha Russell
Natasha' installation was an anarchic reaction to the recent royal wedding. Replete with union flags and royal memorabilia comprising commemorative plate and tea-towel, Natasha’s work celebrated the happy couple’s imagined future divorce.
Cheryl Headlam
Cheryl developed survival kits to combat a variety of lesser-known phobias such as Hypnophobia (fear of sleep – matchsticks to prop your eyelids open), Musophobia (fear of mice – inflatable chair to jump up on if you see a mouse) and Alektorophobia (fear of chickens – Caesar salad to give the chickens something to peck at and distract them).
Kassie Berry
Kassie created a circus-themed catalogue of fashion designs.
Rachel Marriot-Smith
Rachel showcased a guide to sign language for the hearing.
The variety of graphic work on display reflected a contemporary discipline that often requires designers to take on a range of creative roles. What unified all of the work was a high level of creative originality and production quality – key requirements in today’s Graphics industry.
During the evening, prizes were awarded to students on both courses. Kris Sanders from Bury St Edmunds and Tracey Flux from Newmarket were named as the students who had progressed most and shown outstanding commitment and focus to their studies. Kris’ multi-media campaign to implement a broader range of sports in schools was an admirable and well-designed project. Tracey’s book of hand-printed cyanotypes was an equally stunning effort that caught the attention of all who passed it.
The UCS staff team were proud of the work on display and commended the effort and dedication of their students. Many have already had work published and received offers of future work from the industry contacts they encountered during their studies.
In all, 23 talented designers had work on show: Pippa Adams, Gillian Barker, Jessica Barrell, Will Baxter, Darren Beer, Kassie Berry, Taylor Callow, Max Carsboult, Tony Clarke, Lisa Cochrane, Tracy Flux, Ruth Hardwick, Kimberley Hatch, Cheryl Headlam, Julia Herrington, Laura Lanham, Rachael Marriott-Smith, Jane Murrell, Natasha Russell, Kris Sanders, Lucy Spraggins, Peter Stephens and Jo Young.