About me
Good graphic design is the visual art of conversation. Whether the language is text, symbols, photography or illustration it is important to be fluent and coherent. So, lets K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) and start this conversation by introducing myself. My name is Jo Casey, an all-round graphic designer and artworker, I specialise in information and cross-cultural communication. I believe in form from function and communication via clarity.
Skills
- Honours degree in Graphic Information Design with over 10 years commercial experience., - Creative style focusing on form from function; passionate about communication through clarity., - Experience working on multi-lingual projects with strong understanding of cross-cultural design., - Develops excellent working relationships with clients, utilising strong customer service skills., - Strongly numerate with accounting and cash handling experience., - PC and Mac literate; highly conversant with desktop and design software packages encompassing Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office., - Multimedia expertise - proficient in basic web design and media production using Macromedia Director, Flash and Dreamweaver.
Sector Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer - Sunflower Studios, Bath - 07/2001-present, Advertising and Marketing: International Corporate Secretariat, Lansdown Healthcare, Lifestyle Pharmacy, New Horizons-Hidden Depths, Ottery St Mary Chamber of Commerce, Y Faenol Cyf, Zealand Cruises, Corporate Identity: Capgen Ltd, Dreaming Futures, Liquid Hospitality, Silkworm Cards, Web Design: Bates IT, La Petite Maison des Montagnes, Pedals Ltd, Wedding Photography: Angel-Koppen, Austin-Lavery, Zahner-Meacher, Information Architect - Karen Mahoney Associates, London - 07/2000-07/2001, Junior position designing and organising creative structures to support usability; bid documents, concept development, information, web and print design.
Clients
Bates IT, Capgen Ltd, Dezac Group, Dreaming Futures, International Corporate Secretariat, La Petite Maison des Montagnes, Lansdown Healthcare, Lifestyle Pharmacy, Liquid Hospitality, New Horizons-Hidden Depths, Ottery St Mary Chamber of Commerce, Pedals Ltd, Silkworm Cards, Y Faenol Cyf, Zealand Cruises