Introducing Oli Scotton: Oli graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2017 and is now a Graphic Designer at SEA, a branding studio in London.

In this video, Oli discusses his experience on the course and how he found his design voice through the projects and teaching.

Since graduating Oli worked for Midas in Bristol; later moved to London where he secured an 3-month internship which since progressed from a Junior position to Mid-Weight designer at SEA.

Oli’s advice to current and prospective students is to experiment with processes and make the most of the facilities at UWE Bristol.

To view Oli’s work, visit:
@oliscotton

Introducing Jess Reid: Jess graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2016 and is now the Mid-Weight Digital Designer for Spectrum Brands and also runs a studio (@weare_cottonstudios).

Jess interned at City ID and later worked with the record label, CHK One. Jess talks to us about the variety of projects and clients she works with at Spectrum Brands which takes the shape of digital campaigns and UX.

In this video, we hear about Jess’ goal as a designer and what she hopes to achieve with non-profit organisations and small businesses/charities. Jess works closely with Music Support and Every Month, you can find out more via the links below.

Jess believe the UWE Graphic Design programme encouraged her to push boundaries, explore topics and the element of team work ‘sets you up for life in the working world’. A piece of advice from Jess is to fully absorb yourself into every aspect of the course and just have fun!

To see more of Jess’ work, visit:
cottonstudios.co.uk
@weare_cottonstudios

Music Support: instagram.com/musicsupport_uk/?hl=en
Every Month: instagram.com/everymonthmcr/?hl=en

Introducing Sally Mosley: Sally graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2020 and is currently a Junior Graphic Designer at the Bristol design agency, DNA. DNA work on design and marketing with clients including Boohoo, Superdry and Pandora. Sally talks to us about what she has learnt and gained during her time at the agency.

In this video, Sally explains her approach to design and what influenced her University projects. Whilst studying UWE Graphic Design, Sally received a Creative Conscious award for her project, ‘The hand you were dealt’. Sally advises students to take part in competitions and work opportunities and utilise UWE Bristol’s ‘Design Buddy Scheme’.

To view Sally’s work, visit:
www.sallymosley.com
@sallymosleydesign

Introducing Gina Bates: Gina graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2016.

Gina is a multi-disciplinary artist and a freelance designer from Berlin, working on personal and branding projects. In this video, Gina shares how she finds inspiration for her work and what she liked most about UWE Graphic Design.

View more of Gina’s work here:
@gina_bates

Introducing Caine McGinley: Caine graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2017 and specialises in motion graphics.

Since graduating, Caine has been freelancing, modelling and most recently, colour grading for a short-film in America. Caine talks us through his personal hobbies and what aspects of the degree he honestly believes helped him for the future world.

“Do what you love and you’ll have a great time”

View a selection of Caine’s work here:
@cainyedoart

Introducing El Lanham: El graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2015. El is a freelance artist, designer, and print maker, currently living and working in Lisbon.

In this video, we hear how El landed an internship whilst visiting Libson and how interning in a Think Tank at RSA shaped El’s practice as a creative. After interning, El began an apprenticeship in Book Binding which led to sharing a studio space with friends for print making, book binding and tattoos.

Watch this video to see a selection of El’s personal projects and visit @el_lanham on instagram.

Introducing Stacey Olika: Stacey graduated UWE Graphic Design in 2017 and is a Production Management Assistant at BBC Bristol.

Since graduating Stacey set up her own design business and worked in creative production with cultural organisations which consider representation in creative industry. In this video, Stacey talks us through the different roles, experience and companies she has worked with including UWE Bristol, Sky, BBC and BBC Three to name a few.

Stacey mentions how the course taught her to consider making a change and having your voice heard through design activism.

“The Graphic Design course made me the thinker I am today, in terms of how I approach design.”

To view Stacey’s work, visit:
wwww.staceyolika.com
@amakadesigns