susan brigham Design Portfolio

the big sleep Book Cover Design

the big sleepA University project brief taken from the 2012/2013 Penguin Book Awards brief. The aim was to use and experiment with different types of media and printing techniques to create a contemporary and conceptual book cover.

the big sleep The two most effective covers were produced with a mix of digital media, watercolour paint, ink lithography and letraset transfers.

the big sleep The two most effective covers.

project 2100 Infographic and Editorial Design

project 2100A University project brief that required detailed research into the possibilities of the year 2100. I created an infographic editorial piece based on fashion and what we could be wearing.

project 2100 I strived to integrate the theme of fashion and textiles into the infographics themselves.

A solution to make up for the emissions produced by the clothing cycle is walking around wearing big Catalytic converters.

It’s no joke; Catalytic Clothing is fast becoming a popular reality thanks to the fortunate collaboration between artist/designer Professor Helen Storey and scientist Professor Tony Ryan. This science uses recently discovered nanotechnology and photocatalyst technology to create apparel that captures pollutants and uses UV light to break down the pollutants into Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Where do the pollutants come from?

The two biggest sources of air borne pollutants are industry and motor vehicles. Although the majority of the pollutants are prevented from reaching the air, using technology such as catalytic converters, some do escape. It is these pollutants that Catalytic Clothing will break down.

How are the pollutants broken down?When the light shines on the photocatalyst, the electrons in the material are rearranged and they become more reactive. These electrons are then able to react with the water in the air and break it apart into 2 radicals. A radical is an extremely reactive molecule. These radicals then react with the pollutants and cause them to break down into non-harmful chemicals.

1 pair of treated jeans can absorb a days worth of Nitrogen Dioxide emissions from 1 car

How many people would need to participate to produce a noticeable reduction in the level of pollution?An estimate of the required level of uptake for the Catalytic Clothing indicates that a significant reduction in the level of air borne pollutants, in a large city such as London, could be achieved if, for every metre of pavement width, 30 people wearing Catalytic Clothes walked past each minute.

Can any material be used? The aim is to make this technology deliver to all fabric types eventually; starting with one of the most commonly used materials, cotton.

When might it be available? Two years if all goes to plan.

How would society benefit if Catalytic Clothing was widely introduced?Exposure to air borne pollutants presents a risk to human health

and also has a detrimental effect on ecosystems and vegetation. Air pollution is currently estimated to reduce the life expectancy of every person in the UK by an average of 7-8 months. The widespread introduction of Catalytic Clothing would dramatically reduce the level of air borne pollutants, thereby improving the quality of life for all members of society.

How is the technology applied to the jeans?TiO2 is sprayed on to garments.

What is the science behind Catalytic Clothing?Catalytic Clothing harnesses the power of a photocatalyst to break down air borne pollutants. A catalyst is a term used to describe something that makes a reaction proceed at a greater rate, but isn’t actually consumed during that reaction. A photocatalyst gains the energy it needs to be active from light.

What will we be wearing in the year 2100?

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project 2100The project led me down highly scientific routes where I had to make predictions myself about the year 2100 based on facts and figures that I had found through research.

project 2100 The final piece was easy to understand and the written content was accurately based on facts and scientific predictions about the future of climate and technological advances.

YCN awards Charity Campaign

Commended and awarded by YCN, 2013

YCN awards I collaborated with three peers to complete a YCN brief for a Plan UK’s, ‘I am a Girl Campaign.’

YCN awards The aim was to raise awareness about girls rights to an education.

YCN awards Billboards and posters were the more traditional style of collateral created.

YCN awards I came up with the idea to place plain mannequin girls around different UK cities secretly overnight to create intrigue. We developed the idea, branding and collateral from there.

YCN awards QR codes on the collateral and ‘girls’ take the viewer to the campaign’s website where they can see more information and donate to the charity.

spacial design Installation and Crafting

A University project that tested spacial design and crafting skills as well as conceptual thinking and problem solving. We were to design a 3D book cover based on an old book. I chose ‘A Book of Fairies’ by Enid Blyton.

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“A book only comes to life when interacted with;” a concept that I chose to follow when designing the ‘A Book of Fairies’ installation. spacial design

A motion sensor light comes on when the installation is walked up to and viewed. The lighting reveals a fairy and the book title using The Pepper’s Ghost Illusion.

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waggoners 2014 Branding

waggoners 2014I worked closely with the client to create a selection of badge designs for an International Girl Guiding camp being held in 2014. Each badge represents a subcamp while the centrepiece represents the camp as a whole and doubles as the logo.

waggoners 2014 A visual showing how the embroidered badges will be sewn onto the camps participants’ camp blankets.

waggoners 2014 A teaser poster created to advertise the event to Guiding groups across the world. Targeted at girls aged 11-14.

star child support Re-branding

star child supportWhile on an internship I was invited to rebrand a Child’s Bereavement Support Charity. They asked specifically that I designed the logo around the children’s logo ideas as it had a personal meaning to the charity and the children themselves.