Design Inspiration 2 - Alison Carmichael

I couldn't leave without revisiting the Inspiration blog posts that I started earlier this year, especially when I realised that I had not yet enlightened you all to the work of Alison Carmichael! Alison is a freelance hand lettering artist that I have been a fan of for many years. I love her ability to create so many different styles, with such ease. And look at that client list; Twinings, Cadbury's, Bourneville, Rioja Wines, Nescafe and Waterstones - It would be a dream!

Everyone should recognise this self-promotional piece - very gutsy!

Springett's front reception desk to look like old fashioned box of matches.

Print campaign for Anchor - I just love the warm feel of this.

Poster campaign for Anchor - a good take on fifties style lettering.

The colour choice and the shape of the 'V' shows great attention detail.

Real tea leaves and tea cups have been used here to spell out the message in the medium!

Lovely Medieval style initial caps and fairy tale letters. 

Look at this Creme Egg campaign - anything can be made in to type!

Personal direct mail - one of those things that you wish you had thought of first!

I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do

http://alisoncarmichael.com/

A New Stage of Life

I have finished University, and I am almost a Graduate! Hooray! So you ask, why has it been so long? Well, I have come to apologise, as my last year at Staffs Uni was very full-on and so I haven't had any spare time for blogging, only quick tweets here and there! However, I feel that I can happily say that I put all of the effort I possibly could have into my final projects (Very little sleep and very very little play!) and I can not wait for the Degree Show (The opening is on Friday 7th June - 6:30pm and it will be open until Saturday 15th June).

Here are a few examples of the work I have done in my final year:

*I must note that this was HAND CUT not laser cut

*I must note that this was HAND CUT not laser cut

So, as you can see I've been very busy! I am in the middle of perfecting and finishing my portfolio (pdf and print versions) so that I can get started in the real world! Wish me luck! Oh and find me on twitter at @sianysknitter as I am on there much more often! Please get in touch :-)