Welcome to my creative world!
Hey! I’m Anna and I’m a never-do-things-by-halves, print-sniffing creative, Graphic & Interpretive Designer based in Scotland in the UK. I also create quirky, joy-filled wedding stationery as my alter ego, Origami Fox.
If quality, vibrant, content and context driven design is what you’re looking for, I’m your creative sidekick.
My Approach
Design for print is my love
I am literally obsessed with printed media, graphics and production! With over 16 years experience with agencies, heritage organisations, visitor attractions, individuals and freelance, I am an encyclopaedia of print knowledge and work across a variety of medias and formats. From branding, booklets and posters, to interpretation, exhibitions, signage and even vehicle livery, I’ve got you covered.
There are no stupid questions
My curiosity and love of learning elevates my designs – I think about and take into account what you’re trying to be communicate and work out how that can best be achieved. I’m also not scared to ask questions so I can better understand your content.
I also can’t help but study the design and infrastructure of any exhibition or attraction I visit – my phone is a resource library of panels, graphics, fixings and materials.
We’re in this together
With a proven track record of delivering stunning graphics and design solutions, taking them from concept to production, I really enjoy working collaboratively with each client and relevant contractors to produce the best outcome.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Quark Xpress
Microsoft (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Google Docs and Sheets
Other skills
Basic German & French
Currently learning Japanese
Clients
Historic Environment Scotland
Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
National Trust for Scotland
Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust The British Library
The British Museum
Independent clients
Things I love
Dictionaries, entropy, getting mail, dogs, nature, the weather, cheese, architecture, stationery, laundry, people watching, coffee, crisps, rugby union and Japan.
Core values
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Through the work I create, I aim to bring joy for myself and to those who see and interact with it.
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I am a knowledge seeker and eternal student, which is why I’m drawn to interpretive & graphic design. This thirst for knowledge and passion for conveying that to others, is key to my approach and core values too.
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I am constantly working to improve my work practises to become more eco=friendly wherever possible.
Location
I work remotely from my home office, so I have no commute and most communication would be done by virtual meeting, email or phone.File handling & printing
All designs are supplied digitally via email or file transfer and I reduce printing of documents or communications to a minimum. If it is needed, in the case of proofing visuals, I’ll reuse and recycle paper wherever possible. If anything is needed to be sent by post, I use eco-friendly packaging – tissue paper, brown parcel paper, corregated card protective wrapping, biodegrable or paper tape, compostable mailing bags – as well as reusing packing from other deliveries.
