Creative communications for the arts and charity sectors.
Hello, my name is Bea. I am a Glasgow-based freelancer using my creative powers for good.
What does that mean, exactly?
Overconsumption and the relentless pursuit of economic growth present a real threat to our planet and communities. The role of marketing within that system has traditionally been to leverage creativity to drive sales and engagement, with little consideration for the end results of this pursuit.
I believe the tools, strategies, and creative spirit of marketing and design can - and should - be redirected towards causes that are beneficial to the planet and to society. This is why my work is impact-driven, with an emphasis on collaborating with the third sector and the arts.
What I do
Graphic design
Illustration
Content writing/ Content design
WordPress web design
Digital marketing
Translation (French, Spanish, Portuguese)
Who I’ve worked with
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of incredible organisations, ranging from globally-recognised arts institutions to national charities, established community groups, and social enterprise start-ups.
These projects represent a blend of volunteer, freelance, and internal work.
Graphic Design
My projects
Graphic design and illustrations for a learning guide to be used by trainers at UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research).
Brochure design for Street Cycles, the first pedal-powered homelessness outreach service in the UK. (Simon Community Scotland)
Icon design representing the "Three Pillars of Change". (The Visionaries)
Graphic detailing the steps involved in The Visionaries' flagship programme. (The Visionaries)
Graphic design for a fully integrated social media campaign to promote a webinar discussing the impact of COVID-19 on refugee communities. (Chatterbox)
Creation and translation into three languages of factsheets designed to help Latin American immigrants navigate UK benefits. (Latin American House)
Layout design for language workbooks for older adults, plus original illustrations in the brand style. (Lingo Flamingo)
Design of 2021 and 2020 annual Impact Reports. (The No1 Befriending Agency)
Illustration
Illustration for travel blog about Tokyo, Japan. (Personal Project)
Illustrated posted to promote the culmination of a series of workshops for local East End women. (Bow Arts + Women East)
Bespoke illustrations as part of a full brand consultancy project (Telescope).
Illustrated poster for East London event celebrating 100 years since the victory of the UK Suffragette movement. (Women East)
Graphic design and illustrations for a learning guide to be used by trainers at UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research).
Bespoke illustration for St Mungo’s annual Volunteers Christmas Party in London and Bristol. (St Mungo's)
Websites
Working with design agency Substrakt to build the Citizen Theatre's new WordPress website as part of an in-house marketing team. (Citizens Theatre)
Complete website design, including copy, bespoke illustrations and a new logo. (Telescope)
Design and development of WordPress website, including copy and translation into three languages. (Latin American House)
Working with design agency Substrakt on the initial development of the RCS's new website, as part of an in-house marketing team. (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
Complete website redesign while moving to a new builder, Wix. (The No1 Befriending Agency)