My final designs need to be viewed on screen using the memory stick I provided as the file printed badly and looks pixelated, however it looks how it is meant to on screen, apart from tumblr changed the colours a bit.

When we first started the PPP module at the beginning of the year I was very very unsure of what I wanted to do. The idea that I could ‘make anything I wanted’ was quite overwhelming as I’m used to working to fairly strict restrictions and limitations from a graphics perspective. After looking at a lot of different things on Tumblr I still couldn’t decide what I wanted to do, I’m not very good at thinking of the idea in my head at first, it only starts to work once I’ve got there. I went through several different thoughts of what I could do. I had in mind to do craft, then maybe something web based to learn some new skills, then back to craft, then onto illustration, then back to craft. 

I finally decided to do a combination of (sort of) illustration and graphics. I’ve been wanting to improve my skills on Illustrator for quite some time and have also never used a graphics tablet and the thought of using one seemed quite daunting so it seemed perfect to do this for my PPP as I would develop new skills. I chose to create a series of 3 different flyers for a craft fair I have sold with. My interest in typography led me to look at tutorials online that I could follow to create 2 of the designs (I wanted the third to be completely hand drawn with the tablet). They were very helpful to follow and I’ve found more that I want to follow over the summer to improve my skills further. The completely hand drawn one if by far my favourite, although it took the longest I feel like I’ve really learnt with it, as well as feeling like I’d really achieved something at the end of it. 

If I could improve my designs in any way I would definitely have a go at more illustration with the tablet in the style of the hand drawn one to create a variety in that style. I would also maybe have a go at creating a whole range of promotional pieces in the style for continuity. I have really enjoyed creating these flyers as although it was graphics it was very playful and was for something I have a passion for. I am emailing the design to Becky Drury (the organiser of Reetsweet) to see what she thinks. 

My finished 3 flyers for the ‘make something element’. On the next page you can see the original posts where I talk about them each individually and with a bigger image of them. 

More past promotional material from the Leeds alternative comic fairs. They always have amazing flyers and posters with innovative illustrations on them. Something I’d like to have a go at - more digitised illustration. 

More flyers for handmade/vintage events. 

I really like the second one because of the way the hands are holding cards with the information on. However, I really like the first ones use of colour and play on the ‘pop up’ element.  

Typography and illustration designs by Kate Moross 

Another past ‘Reetsweet’ flyer

Flyer’s for past ‘Handmade’ craft fairs. 

‘Absent minds’ illustrated flyers

Illustrations done by Kate Moross for an exhibition. Collaborated with Niel Bedford and Carrie Mundane to create 23 life size illustrated portraits for the Dunk 23rd anniversary. Amazing. Love the bright colours and the typography. 

Flyers done by artist Kate Moross. I think her work is amazing and I’d love to have a go at creative images/type in the way she does as it’s something I’ve never done. She creates very busy images using bright colours and I think they’re fantastic. Every piece of work she does is amazing, she’s had a go at literally everything. Inspirational. Her website is FULL to the brim with work.

http://www.katemoross.com/