About me

I am a freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a singular purpose - to make a tangible difference to my clients brands and to exceed expectations.

Adept at brand identities and creative advertising, specialising in illustration, websites, brochure design, business stationary, leaflets and campaigns.

I have worked on various different brands, with well established companies including Vivienne Westwood, Vidal Sassoon and First4lawyers, as well as smaller businesses such as restaurants, bars, beauticians, start-up companies, local magazines, theatres and schools.

I am a very creative individual and would love the opportunity to work with you and make a difference to your company.

Skills

Very strong illustrator and graphic designer. www.amandaford.co.uk, Fashion/graphics background, I am able to produce patterns and fashion illustrations. Experience working as a VM for Vienne Westwood and producing advertisments for discount evenings. , Photographer and stylist for photoshoots and catwalks

Sector Experience

I am a graphic designer and illustrator based in leeds, with over four years expereince in the industry., I graduated in Graphic Design and went on to studying fashion styling at Central Saint Martins., After I gained an assistant fashion styling position at Heat magazine., Worked as VM for Vivienne Westwood. This was a very varied, creative role, I created the window displays and produced various advertisements, taking responsibility for ‘the look’ of the store., I am now working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, creating brand identities and creative advertising, specialising in illustration, card & book designs., I have worked on various brands, with well established companies including Vivienne Westwood, Vidal Sassoon and First4lawyers, as well as local magazines, book illustrations and theatres.

Awards

BA Hons Graphic Design , Central Saint Martins - Fashion styling course, Print making course, Dress making, Art A level A, Textiles A level A, History B, 10 GCSE'S including Art, Art Textiles and Textiles technology (A*, A*, A)

Clients

First4lawyers, Independant boutiques & Breast Cancer UK, Vidal Sassoon, Vivienne Westwood