Author Archives: Kate Parsons
Shop signage
E-Motion Electric Vehicle Company shop will be opening for business in Swindon soon. This illustration of mine has a Swindon skyline… looks better hanging up than it did on paper. Quite chuffed!
Shop signage
E-Motion Electric Vehicle Company shop will be opening for business in Swindon soon. This illustration of mine has a Swindon skyline… looks better hanging up than it did on paper. Quite chuffed!
John Lennon
Limited edition print of John Lennon… copies for sale!
History timeline art commission
This is one of ten artworks commissioned by Sevenfields School Swindon. See more at http://bit.ly/nKWWV3 Each image shows a different time in history and will be displayed in the KS2 break-out area and used as teaching aids as well as
History timeline art commission
This is one of ten artworks commissioned by Sevenfields School Swindon. See more at http://bit.ly/nKWWV3 Each image shows a different time in history and will be displayed in the KS2 break-out area and used as teaching aids as well as
Happy campers
Illustration and icons for www.campsites-uk.co.uk. Clicking on each icon makes a search selection
Happy campers
Illustration and icons for www.campsites-uk.co.uk. Clicking on each icon makes a search selection
The other electric cyclist
The second side of the hanging sign, riding a different e-bike to the lady. This will hang outside E-Motion’s new shop at 373 Cricklade Road before too long (re-furb still in progress)
The other electric cyclist
The second side of the hanging sign, riding a different e-bike to the lady. This will hang outside E-Motion’s new shop at 373 Cricklade Road before too long (re-furb still in progress)
The electric cyclist
One side of a hanging sign (like a pub sign) for E-Motion Electric Vehicle Company’s new shop. Swindon skyscape in the background.
The electric cyclist
One side of a hanging sign (like a pub sign) for E-Motion Electric Vehicle Company’s new shop. Swindon skyscape in the background.
Brand identity makes it to China!
I designed the brand for ToyGuard around five years ago, this is the latest piece of work for the company, as it steps foot into China by sponsoring a school trip. ToyGuard are childcare environment hygiene specialists.
Brand identity makes it to China!
I designed the brand for ToyGuard around five years ago, this is the latest piece of work for the company, as it steps foot into China by sponsoring a school trip. ToyGuard are childcare environment hygiene specialists.
Norman conquest
Intended style for a school’s art project. Pitched yesterday. Fingers crossed!
Logorama – logos of the world
http://youtu.be/EHT6BrUJgxY Logos, logos, and branding, everywhere. This won 2010 Oscar for Best Short Animated Film. By H5 – François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy and Ludovic Houplain. Superb! Warning: contains the f word!
Logorama – logos of the world
http://youtu.be/EHT6BrUJgxY Logos, logos, and branding, everywhere. This won 2010 Oscar for Best Short Animated Film. By H5 – François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy and Ludovic Houplain. Superb! Warning: contains the f word!
ISA campaign concept
Business to business marketing for 2011 ISAs based on flexibility. Included step-by-step marketing plan for independent financial advisors linked to a pre-printed step-by-step origami project.
ISA campaign concept
Business to business marketing for 2011 ISAs based on flexibility. Included step-by-step marketing plan for independent financial advisors linked to a pre-printed step-by-step origami project.
Press ad concept and copy
Concept, strapline and body copy for Zurich Municipal marketing to local authorities (risk management). Sent to press yesterday.
Press ad concept and copy
Concept, strapline and body copy for Zurich Municipal marketing to local authorities (risk management). Sent to press yesterday.
Fashion faux pas
Intensly individual style spotted at trowbridge Folk Festival 2006
Clever logotype
Simple and clever addition of dog ears to the G. I have no idea who designed this. Simple is best.
Clever logotype
Simple and clever addition of dog ears to the G. I have no idea who designed this. Simple is best.
Coate Water
Illustration commissioned by Swindon Civic Trust for a poster campaign against development of Coate Water Country Park
Coate Water
Illustration commissioned by Swindon Civic Trust for a poster campaign against development of Coate Water Country Park
‘Lovely’ Swindon architecture
This illustration of Swindon’s Holiday Inn Express was commissioned by Swindon Civic Trust to highlight the dubious planning permission given to such an eye sore.
‘Lovely’ Swindon architecture
This illustration of Swindon’s Holiday Inn Express was commissioned by Swindon Civic Trust to highlight the dubious planning permission given to such an eye sore.
Ludwig Hohlwein
Poster design by Ludwig Hohlwein, born 1874. The 1920s and 1930s (IMHO) was the hey-day of poster design, especially in Germany.
Ludwig Hohlwein
Poster design by Ludwig Hohlwein, born 1874. The 1920s and 1930s (IMHO) was the hey-day of poster design, especially in Germany.
Pattern 02
Another of the retro-styled patterns completed in 2004
Pattern 01
One of a series of retro-styled patterns, that were applied to cylindrical lampshades and sold
Pattern 01
One of a series of retro-styled patterns, that were applied to cylindrical lampshades and sold
Swindon typographical map
A typographical map of Swindon, 2004. Already, the hospital, trading estate, police station, college and post office have gone.
Swindon typographical map
A typographical map of Swindon, 2004. Already, the hospital, trading estate, police station, college and post office have gone.
Swindon night out
Euuugh! I saw this girl peeing against a phone box outside the pubs in bridge Street. I thought about doing a series of social realism painting but never got further than this (thankfully!).
Swindon night out
Euuugh! I saw this girl peeing against a phone box outside the pubs in bridge Street. I thought about doing a series of social realism painting but never got further than this (thankfully!).
Perfect man
Another one of my doodles turned painting. Subconsciously I guess I like dark-haired fellas with big noses and sturdy jaw lines.
Perfect man
Another one of my doodles turned painting. Subconsciously I guess I like dark-haired fellas with big noses and sturdy jaw lines.
Red dog
Another of my doodle-inspired paintings. This all started after visiting the Joan Miró museum in Barcelona: many of his initial sketches were postage stamp sized doodles.
Red dog
Another of my doodle-inspired paintings. This all started after visiting the Joan Miró museum in Barcelona: many of his initial sketches were postage stamp sized doodles.
Two for joy
One of a series of oil paintings based on my doodles. I always salute lone magpies.
Sekt 02 – art direction
Another in the Sekt in the City sekt product awareness campaign
Sekt 01 – art direction
An older piece of work, no longer in my online portfolio: http://www.parsonscreative.co.uk. Design and concept for an in-bar product awareness campaign commissioned by wine merchant Hallgarten Druitt. Illustration by Fred Blunt.
Sekt 01 – art direction
An older piece of work, no longer in my online portfolio: http://www.parsonscreative.co.uk. Design and concept for an in-bar product awareness campaign commissioned by wine merchant Hallgarten Druitt. Illustration by Fred Blunt.
Better logo
so much more effective than the ‘controversial’ (ie frankly rubbish) London 2010 Olympic logo. And friendlier. And reflects a joining of national communities. Designed by Rio based Tátil
Better logo
so much more effective than the ‘controversial’ (ie frankly rubbish) London 2010 Olympic logo. And friendlier. And reflects a joining of national communities. Designed by Rio based Tátil
carousel photo
Taken at the Victorian Town, Blists Hill, Staffordshire, September 2010