Hyacine

 

Just an update on what we're upto with Imbue. Our latest branding client is Hyacine, a human resources business. The name Hyacine was chosen as it relates to the flower hyacinth, and is also an anagram of the founder's name. This is our finalised logo, and we're now working on stationery.

c-miss x

Tried, Tested & Ultimately Failed

Well... you can't say I didn't try. Here's my attempt at the beautiful origami heart invite mentioned earier. It took a lot of time (i'm pretty pedantic), and the finished result just didn't look quite as nice as I thought, possibly because I went wrong a few times... Considering i'd have to make quite a few if I were to use them as my invite designs, I think i'll pass. It was fun though! Makes a cute ornament!

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CV Cover

 

Here's something i've put together for the front cover of my CV. Just a rough at the moment, testing how I feel about the general theme and colours (the pile is from my web design).

 

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Curriculum Vitaes

So i'm attempting to start my self promotion project, thinking i'd design something personal, pretty, and a bit original. But hell, everything's already been done! And well! I've been looking up creative CVs to see what's out there, and there really are some beautiful designs out there. Now i've got too many ideas going on in my head, and they're all mutations of other peoples'! Eek!

So i'm going back to the drawing board, and looking at the initial web design I created in previous Flash workshops. I think i'm going to stick with this style and see where it goes. Makes life a bit simpler...

c-miss x

Flower Girl

We bought my little sister's flower girl dress from Monsoon this weekend!! She looks so beautiful in it! It's pure silk and really special! (After all, she only gets to be flower girl to her big sister once!!) The silk ribbon is a little more pink than in the photo, and we're going to get her a net petticoat to puff it out a bit. Ooo wedding planning is so exciting!!

c-miss x

The Moorish Lounge

An identity we designed last year for a restaurant in Woodbridge, of which we are still heavily involved in branding material and promotion. The Moorish Lounge was one of our first big clients, and it's been a huge learning curve for us as designers, and has pushed us to overcome any confidence issues we once had with clients, as we were thrown straight in at the deep end! The business is now up and running, and has proved itself to be a huge success! If anyone is in the area, pop in and see for yourself! They have great food, and a lovely relaxed, comfortable atmosphere...

Moorish Lounge
3 Quay Street
Woodbridge, IP12 1BX
013943 88508

(we didn't design the website...)

c-miss x

New Site (In progress)

Our Imbue site has had a bit of a face lift, and looks much better for it I think! We loves the Flash! Parts are still under construction, but it's nice to have some of it near completion! (You may notice that it's a little rough in places, and still needs a bit of work.) It's been a struggle... www.imbue-creativedesign.co.uk

(a rather chilly) c-miss x

First Birthday

1 year this month. Can't believe it!! She's grown up so fast! What a beauty. Happy birthday Penny!!

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Just a note to say...

Our Imbue website is a temporary one, and we're developing the other as we speak! (Just incase you visit, and observe how crummy the current one is!)

Many happy returns,
c-miss x

Final Major Project

So this is the series of books i've chosen to re-design. There's a fair few in the set, but i'll probably design these three for starters. They seem like pretty good, effective books, but they just don't say "buy me!" And i'd feel pretty embarrassed if anyone saw me buy or read one. I think that books of this content ought to be designed to appeal to a wider audience, and younger one. They are issues that effect people of all ages. Anyways, i'll see how it goes! :)

c-miss x

Ori ga mi

Ooo this design is so cute!! DIY Origami Heart Love Note! I may just have to borrow the idea for our invites! (If i'm skilled enough at folding!)

c-miss x

i used to think...

A book I designed, illustrated & published called I Used to Think..., featuring an array of childhood misconceptions donated by friends, family, & students at NUCA. This took sooo long...

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All work is copyrighted 2010

Norwich Housing Society

A live competition brief to design identity & branding for Norwich Housing Society. There's a prize for the winner! So, my logo designs have been chosen to be in the finals, so i'm now doing the finishing touches, as well as designing stationery & basic website concept. This is what i've come up with so far... (letterhead, compliments slip & web)

c-miss x
All work is copyrighted 2010

Save the Date

Here's our Save the Date card design, which we sent out a while back.

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Simple & Useful Product Designs

For my current (and final) uni project, i'm designing self-help book jackets, and an event promoting both the book series, and issues surrounding the book topics (ie. self-esteem/confidence etc in young people). While I was browsing the net for some inspiration, I stumbled across these Book Hooks. Such a simple idea, yet so useful! I admire the designer!

On the subject of simple, yet useful designs, I found these Mobile Charger Tidies on Amazon the other day which I think are brilliant! I'd buy everyone I know one if I could afford to!!

c-miss x

Lollipop Events & Designs

This site is so cute!! The design as well as the contents! It's called Lollipop Events & Designs and it makes me want to eat it!

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Our Photographer!

Wedding plans are well under way and i'm feeling quite on top of things! Here's our photographer, Nicky Thurgar, who's ever so friendly and makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed in her presence. I have complete trust that we'll get some lovely shots of the day! We've booked the venue, and bought my dress too, so I think the main things are pretty much covered! (Food & flowers-wise we're going to be sorting out ourselves to save money.)

c-miss x

Colour Palette Generator

Really useful Colour Palette Generator! You enter the URL of any image, and it gives you the colour palette that matches the image! Amazing!

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Typography

Accurately titled, Mind-blowing Uses of Typography, this stuff is pure genius! Love it!

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Style ME Pretty!

This wedding blog is amazing... i've just got to post it!! It's called Style Me Pretty, and it's jam-packed with beautiful ideas for wedding themes and decor.

c-miss x

Where I'm At

So... i'm in my third and final year at NUCA, studying Graphic Communication. I'm also part of a freelance graphic design business called Imbue Creative Design, which has really taken off in the last two years. We've had a variety of different kinds of clients, the majority being brand/identity jobs, and photo restorations. I intend to post some of this work on here, along with my uni work.

Also, i'm getting married this August!! (Which might explain some of my trails of thought!)

c-miss x

Lift Off

My first blog. The aim is to feature some of my design work, and other bits & pieces. Mainly to keep people up to date with what i'm getting up to (for those who are interested!), and maybe to get a bit of feedback on my work too!?

Ooo and ofcourse to have a nosey at other peoples' work and such! :D

c-miss x