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DAVID NORRIS CREATIVE MINDdavenorrisart.co.ukdavenorriscreativedave@davenorrisart.co.uk +447584317291

DESIGN THROUGH ADVENTURE

DAVID NORRIS CREATIVE MINDdavenorrisart.co.ukdavenorriscreativedave@davenorrisart.co.uk +447584317291

Graphic Designer based in Gravesend, Kent.Open minded and competent in various disciplines of design, with a willingness to learn further skills and systems within the ever evolving world of design.Always open to a challenge and enjoys being fully involved in a hands on manner within all projects.Currently working towards a degree, Graphic Design BA(Hons), part time with the Interactive Design Institute, in conjunction with the University of Hertfordshire.Personal interests include being a keen outdoors enthusiast that enjoys hillwalking, rock climbing and kayaking.

WORK EXPERIENCE DESIGN EXPERIENCE SKILLS(Including but not limited to)

Kent Canoes - Wrotham- Company Rebrand- Digital Advertising- Publication Advertising- E-Marketing

Scout Association - Kent- Sectional Branding (within brand guidelines)- Digital Advertising- Publication Advertising- E-Marketing- Event Branding & Marketing

Marie’s Tea Room - Gravesend- Logo Design- Full Business Branding- Stationary Branding

Retail Development ManagerKent Canoes 2012 - Present

Project CoordinatorMartin McColls 2009 - 2012

CashierB&Q 2008 - 2009

Restaurant ManagerYe Olde Leather Bottle 2008 - 2009

Finishing AssistantArjo Wiggins 2007 - 2008

Store SupervisorDiesel Ltd 2007 - 2007

Department ManagerUSC Ltd 2005 - 2007

Sales AssistantUSC Ltd 2002 - 2005

(In descending order)

EDUCATIONGraphic Design Degree - BA(Hons)Hertfordshire University - PresentDiploma in Graphic Design to date.

A-LevelsGravesend Grammar School - 20052x A-Levels completed in ICT and DesignTechnology.

GCSEsSwan Valley Community School - 200310x B-C Grades incl. English, Maths, Art& Graphic Design.

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Scout AssociationCurrent:- Assistant County Commissioner (Network)Leading a team of County Network Leaders in aidingthe development and growth of the 18-25 year oldswithin the Scouting Movement by implementing a variedprogramme of training, activities, events and awards acrossthe county of Kent.

- Scout LeaderResponsible for the development and growth of the 10-14year olds within the Scout Group that I work within. Thisalso involves management of a small team to aid theprogramme of activities that are run on a weekly basis.

Previous:- Assistant Explorer Leader- County Network Leader

Diabetes UKPrevious:- Young Leaders Advisory Group AdvisorThe Diabetes UK Young Leaders Action Group (YLAG) actas support to Diabetes UK in creating bespoke services thatfit the needs of young adults with diabetes. YLAG aids thisby clarifying what needs exist, the gaps in service,generation of ideas and assistance in building new services.

Adobe Suite

E-Marketing

CreativeThinker

Social Media

ClearCommunicator

Team Player

ArtisticSkills

Kent International Jamboree - Kent- Branding (within brand guidelines and creating new ones)- Digital Advertising- Publication Advertising- E-Marketing- Event Branding & Marketing

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AWARDSQueens Scout Award

DofE Gold Award

Scout Wood Beads

Duke Of Edingburgh AwardCurrent:- Expedition Supervisor & AssessorI supervise and assess groups upon the governing bodycriteria at all three levels of the award with the ExpeditionSection in order to aid the young peoples development asthey work towards completing the section and award asa whole.

Individual

As the Retail Development Manager myresponsibilities include the marketing andbusiness development for the store.Also, I am solely responsible for all visualbranding in store and online.Overall the role fits my strengths of sales,service, marketing and design whilst workingwithin and leading a team of people.

My role as Project coordinator placed meas the lead on large scale convenience storeand newsagent store refits within the Martin McColl portofolio, all over the UK.

Graphic Designer (Creative Mind)Freelance (DNa) 2014 - PresentSpecialising in branding and advertising,I have worked freelance (under the nameDNa) producing high quality outcomes,fulfilling a wide range of briefs. The scopeof these skills can be seen in my ‘DesignExperience’ section.As the creative mind behind this venture,I have utilised business management,marketing and budgeting skills, in additionto my design skills.

BRANDING


DNa (Dave Norris Art) is my brand as a Graphic Designer.

This branding takes influence from my love of the outdoors and the inspiration that I draw from it.

DNaDESIGN THROUGH ADVENTURE

Centre (Top):Full DNa logo with all elements clearly shown; Company name, visual element of circle emcompassing mountains and tag line - ‘Design Through Adventure’.

Centre:Front and Back of business cards.

Bottom:Series of mock ups showing the brand in use.This includes a full stationary set

Far Left:Brand Tagline.3x individual representations of the circular element of the brand logo in ‘on brand’ colours.Also a mock up of a branded tshirt.

Branding/Advertising


KIJ (Kent International Jamboree) is a camp for Scouts and Guides from around the world.

Prior to the 2017 event I have taken up the lead Graphic Design role on the team of volunteers running the camp.

KIJ

Centre:Front & Reverse of branded beer mats.Subcamp logos/badges.(see https://youtu.be/BzjQ-_SxheQ for launch video)

Bottom (Left to Right):Event Poster.‘Deano’ Jamboree Character concept.Subcamp Poster design.Web Banner.New ‘2017’ event logo

Print


Kent Canoes is a canoe and

kayak retail store.

Due to the stores nature,

advertising is key. Here are

examples of printed advertising

for the store.

Kent Canoes

Top (Left):

Unfolded A5 course brochure proof.

www.kentcanoes.co.uk

Tel: 01732 886688|Email: [email protected] House Farm, Kemsing Road,Wrotham, Kent, TN15 7BUKAYAKS|CANOES|COURSES|TECHNICAL CLOTHING|SAFETY GEAR|ACCESSORIES

Shop

Online

Courses

Our website has stock of hundreds of products making

by the riverside (as long as you have internet!)

it easy to shop from either the comfort of home or

Our shop is located less than 15 minutes from the M25/M20.

As one of the largest independent canoe and kayak

retailers in the UK, we offer friendly expert advice,

great choice and value for money.

- Trips and Hire

Our courses and trips include tasters, BCU Star Award

Courses and trips along the River Medway. As well

as a canoeing trip to the River Canche in Northern

France. We also offer hire of kayaks & canoes andprivate coaching.

Bottom (Left):

Instore A5 leaflet.

Bottom (Centre):

Half page magazine advert as

printed.

Bottom (Right):

Half page magazine advert.

Top (Right):

Printed wall calendar advert.

Branding


Marie’s Tea Room is a start up

business that required an image

that reflected the tea rooms

vintage feel.

Therefore, I produced a logo

and stationary to suit the

business positioned in the

heritage quarter of Gravesend.

Marie’s Tea Room

Right:

Main logo, elements designed to be merged in various

ways.

Bottom (Left to Right):

Mock Up of business cards.

Shop Front.

Website Home Page.

Branding/Advertising


For Kent Scouts I have created a range of branding and advertising for numerous events as well as digital and print outcomes.

Kent Scouts

Centre (Top - Left to Right):A5 Leaflet advertising local Scout Group meetings.Poster/Leaflet advertising an event.

Bottom (Left to Right):Support Unit Logo.Event Logo.Group Letterhead.

Far Right (Top to Bottom):Front of DL sized leaflet for Network Section.A5 ‘Winter Ball’ event leaflet.

Layout


‘Locale’ is a fictional magazine for which I did an interactive layout in both portrait and landscape.

The design follows a grid system and includes personal images and videos as well as ‘moving’ elements.

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Magazine

Right:Cover and two pages of portrait layout of the magazine.

Below:Cover and two pages of Lanscape layout of the magazine.

Layout Continued


As part of my degree course, I was asked to collaborate with two of my peers to create our own two page spreads on a designer that inspires and influences our personal styles.We were then required to bring all our work together into one cohesive document.

Magazine

Centre:My two page spread based on David Carson.

Below:Collaborative cover design for the project.

Other


In addition to the work already mentioned I have also undertaken several other projects of note.

General

Top (Left to Right):Book Cover Design (coursework assignment).Logo for Sam Wilson, a GB Team kayaker.Logo for the shop attached to Quex Park and the Powell Cotton Museum in Birchington, Kent.

Bottom (Left to Right:Logo for The Rose Pub in Northfleet, Kent.Collection of digital illustrations for use with PowellCotton Museum.Book Cover Design (mock coursework assignment)

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