Open City Docs Fest 2014 Launch

Open City Docs Fest 2014 launches today. The festival is now in it's fourth year and I am happy to say it's also my fourth time to work on the art direction and visual identity. I'm looking forward to the opening gala this evening which will be followed by a screening of "The Auction House: A Tale of Two Brothers" taking place at the Bloomsbury Theatre.

Below are a couple of pictures from the press launch a couple of weeks ago or to get a moving picture of what's in store for this year's festival, take a look at the very cool trailer which was created by Simon Ball. 

OC2014 Trailer from Open City Docs on Vimeo.

And here's the festival catalog. The festival runs from 17 – 22 June.  Visit the site to book your tickets!

Open City Docs Fest 2013 Catalogue

Open City Docs Fest 2013

For the third year running I've worked on the visual identity for Open City Docs Fest. This year, peeling billboards were the inspiration for all of the artwork. I felt this was an appropriate visual metaphor for a number of different reasons. Firstly it suggests the act of bringing ideas into the public domain - something which documentaries often do. The billboard is a democratic form as it's accessible and visible to all. Using the image in this way suggests the idea of reclaiming public space - the space filled usually with advertisements instead can be the catalyst for more interesting conversations. Finally the peeling nature conjures ideas about revealing what is hidden - peeling away the layers. 

The festival will take place across a number of central London locations from 20 - 23 June. Lots more updates on this project to come over the next few weeks!

AOI Illustration Awards 2013 shortlist

I'm very happy to say I've been shortlisted for the AOI Illustration Awards 2013 in two categories:

Title: Interpreting, Category: Design, Client: Women's Health and Family Services

Title: Motherhoodwinked, Category: Books, Client: Orchard Wall Publishing

Open City Docs Fest 2012 - Catalogue

Show Time

Our MA show is just around the corner! eeeeek. Here is the group invitation designed by me and my good friend Lizzie. You can also check out the rest of my talented classmates on the lovely blog www.camberwellmaillustration.blogspot.com