Jilly Cooper | Freelance Graphic Designer | Illustrator in Greater Manchester

Illustration - Student Planner Client: Thornleigh Salesian College

Brief: Design a Key Stage 3/4 planner for students in Year 7 - 11. 2015 Graphic Design, Illustration
Branded College Recruitment / Job Pack Client: Thornleigh Salesian College

Brief: To design an attractive, informative and inspiring job application pack which is reflective of Thornleigh's vibrant school community. 2015 Branding, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
Promotional Material - School Dance Production Client: Thornleigh Salesian College

Brief: To design a range of promotional material for 'Thornleigh's Got To Dance - Take 5'. Promo material includes: tickets, posters, programme, photography, dvd artwork and t'shirt design. 2015 Branding, Graphic Design
Infographic - Rennie Client: Rennie
Brief: To design an infographic promoting healthy eating during pregnancy. The infographic will be available on the Rennie website with pinch and zoom navigation. 2015 Graphic Design, Illustration, Typography
Graphic Design - Bicycle typeface I love my bike! I wanted to combine two important things in my life... typography and my bicycle. I initially saw a tutorial in Computer Arts Magazine which inspired me to design my own bicycle alphabet. I took lots of photographs of different components of my bike, then intricately cut out the images in Photoshop. By juxtaposing different parts together I have created an interesting bespoke alphabet. 2010 Typography, Graphic Design, Branding
Illustrated Wall Mural Client: Bird Consultancy PR Agency

Brief: Bird have recently relocated from central Manchester to up and coming digital content production space The Sharp Project in the north of the city.
My task was to illustrate a bespoke wall mural reflecting what Bird does best. Each illustrated bird indicates the different communications on offer at Bird: web, radio, and TV. The illustration also highlights Bird being just 1 stop from the city centre on Manchester's Metrolink service.The artwork takes centre stage on the office wall, the design will be also used to rebrand their website and new corporate identity. 2014 Branding, Illustration, Interior Design
Infographic CV Infographic CV - Personal Identity Project / Self Promotion

Looking for a job is tough, as many of you will well know. To get noticed, my CV has to stand out against other designers. I decided to push the boundaries of the traditional Curriculum Vitae. I have carefully considered the layout, colour scheme and style in my design. It was important to show the employer all my relevant skills, education and employment history whist portraying my creativity and typographical skills within a well structured CV. 2013 Branding, Graphic Design, Information Architecture
Infographic - A Chilli a Day Client: 911 Fire Extinguishers

Brief: I was asked by Neo Mammalian Studio's to produce an info graphic about Chillies.

Description: The info graphic I have created consists of four different sections; Hot Facts, Nutritious & Delicious, Capsicum Cures and Can You Handle the Heat? I had all the Chilli facts typed up, all I needed to do was interpret them visually. The design consists of many different typefaces and imagery which is represented as data visualisation, helping the viewer to digest the information by making the facts more memorable. 2012 Digital Art, Graphic Design, Typography
Cosatto Editorial Brief: Cosatto wanted a fresh approach to their Spring / Summer 2014 brochure. Here at Coastto, we want to create a brochure that is a visually enticing and engaging object that mums will want to keep close at hand and look at again and again will help her connect with the brand. It is also a great place to try out visual concepts and is therefore a great place to start the thinking for the brands development and seasonal messages.

Client: Cosatto

Description: Sticking with my original theme of 'British Seaside' - I have added a new dimension to the layout with hand drawn illustrations juxtaposed with photography and hand written typography. The layout and style continues with Cosatto’s strong brand personality. The Cosatto products do the talking in this layout with a fresh spring/summer neutral background. I have also used a small amount of infographics to help the consumer understand the product information with ease. 2013 Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Illustration
School / College Newsletter To design a colourful termly newsletter in a brochure format for staff, parents and governors of the college. It was important to Thornleigh Salesian College that the newsletter showcased all the individual subjects by displaying the wonderful and important things going on in and around the school.

Client: Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton, UK 2014 Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Print Design
School and Sixth Form Corporate Identity Client: Thornleigh Salesian College & Thornleigh Sixth Form
2015 Branding, Graphic Design
Sixth Form Open Evening Campaign Client: Thornleigh Sixth Form, Bolton UK.

Brief: To re-brand a range of promotional material for the new student intake at Thornleigh Sixth Form. The artwork will advertise student Enrolment Days and Open Evenings which will feature on local billboards, supermarket signage and on bus liners.
This is a vibrant and fresh approach for Thornleigh Sixth Form. The campaign highlights the student's personal journey through college and beyond, whether it's the world of work, an apprenticeship or a place at university, Thornleigh Sixth will 'Help You Get There'.
2014 Advertising, Branding, Illustration
College Marketing Campaign Brief: To design a glossy prospectus brochure showcasing the College's Open Evening. Other work includes supporting literature and stationary.

Client: Wright Robinson College, Manchester.

Description: Firstly I did some research into what other school
prospectuses looked like and their content. It's important to see what type of competition is out there. Once the research side was complete, I made a note of all the areas I felt necessary to include in the brochure. I worked closely with senior management writing the copy. Once the key areas were established I started the design process. I was also responsible for sourcing and taking the photographs. I liaised with teaching staff when to go into lessons and take photographs as well as staging particular scenarios. As well as the development and design I was responsible for the printing and production of the brochure. 2013 Branding, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
UV Embossed Brochure Client: Wright Robinson College

Brief: To design the College's presentation evening awards ceremony brochure.

Description: The College wanted a brochure to celebrate the achievement of it's pupils throughout the year - something parents and students would want to keep. I used a limited colour palette of red and grey throughout the design giving it a stylish classy feel. The brochure is printed with a Digital UV Emboss, on premium stock. 2013 Branding, Graphic Design
College Advertising Campaign Brief: To design a range of promotional artwork for an up and coming open evening at Wright Robinson College. Plus interior graphics.

Client: Wright Robinson College, Manchester UK.

Description: Work includes annual prospectus design and layout, billboard and bus stop graphics, double sided leaflets and newspaper advert. The different graphics for the open evening must follow the same theme and branding, therefore the different campaigns can be easily linked when viewed separately.
The college also required some interior branding. Six vinyl panels to cover a large number of rubbish bins scattered around the building and ten posters. 2012 Graphic Design, Print Design, Street Art
Grease Set Design & Marketing Material Title: Grease Set Design & Marketing Material.

Client: Wright Robinson College

Brief: To design and paint the college production set of Grease the Musical. To coincide with the set design I designed and produced the marketing material such as posters, tickets, programmes and bookmarks.

Description: The college asked me to design and paint the set for their annual college production: Grease. The Head of Music gave me a rough idea of what she wanted, the rest was up to me. I sketched out my ideas onto paper first, I then used a digital projector to project the images onto the walls.

This was an enjoyable project to work on. I wanted to show the journey in which the painting took shape, so I have taken a number of photographs to show its progression. 2013 Exhibition Design, Painting, Set Design
Infographic Exhibition Banners Brief: To design 6 interior display banners to promote the College House System.

Client: Wright Robinson College

Description: At Wright Robinson, each house is represented in a colour. With the house colour in mind I have demonstrated the historical figures personal qualities and characteristics using a infographic approach using a juxtapostion of type and imagery.
2013 Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Illustration
THEMM Client: THEMM is a small Manchester based video production company consisting of a collective of producers, cameramen, editors and animators. They produce video content such as short films, music videos, corporate and promotional content for online/social media.

I was approached by the director of THEMM to design a powerful image and logo for the face of their new up and coming website. 2014 Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design
Graphic Design - Posters & Bin Design Brief: To replace existing interior posters and bin graphics. Six vinyl panels to cover a large number of rubbish bins scattered around the College building and ten A1 posters (framed). The graphics on the posters and bins must complement each other and reflect Wright Robinson's students looking engaged and happy in the College environment.

Client: Wright Robinson College, Manchester 2012 Graphic Design, Illustration, Print Design
Infographic - The Big Issue Client: The Big Issue

Brief: This work was part of a recent job application; If you could share anything with the public on the street, what would it be? please create an art work, message, or design that you want to share with a wide audience. In response to the brief I have used real facts from a Big Issue survey to create an infographic.

Description: Once I had accumulated all the facts from The Big Issue survey, I sketched out my design onto watercolour paper. I wanted the texture of the paper to come through into the design. I then added colour and definition in Photoshop. 2013 Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration
Fine Art - Paintings & Commissions A range of original paintings, a mixture of personal work and commissions. Painted commissions taken, please email me for a quote: hello@jillyc.com 2010 Character Design, Fine Arts, Painting
Illustration & Packaging - Whole Foods Market Brief: We use cardboard boxes to display our fruit and veg special offers. Your task is to come up with 2 designs for the front and back of the box.

Front - Spring and summer - ‘Peak Pick’ ‘Bursting with flavour’ I see bursting sun beams – (possible nod to images of tomatoes & basil)
Back - Autumn and winter – ‘Hearty & Wholesome’ ‘warming the cockles of your heart since 1980’ I see bonfires and steaming bowls of pumpkin soup – earthy tones/leaves (possible nod to images roots veg & squashes)

Client: Whole Foods Market
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

Description: Possible extras details: We own a vintage 1954 Airstream caravan - would be great if it could feature. 2011 Illustration, Packaging
Illustration - Branston Website Branston Limited are the largest supplier of fresh potatoes to Tesco. I was asked by Optima Design to create an illustration for Branston's new website.

The final illustration below demonstrates the Growing process, showing foreground, middle ground and background, the different elements will be animated so they can move freely of each other. 2012 Illustration, Web Design
Illustration, Book Jacket - Student D&AD Winner Commended for student D&AD (Design & Art Direction) award.

The University of Lincoln 2007

Brief: Illustrate new jacket covers for a selection of Dyan Sheldon's teenage novels. Judged by: Walker Books.

Each individual sketch book was hand rendered using Biro pens. I wanted to created a book jacket which felt different to the consumer, a book jacket with a difference. I changed the shape of the book entirely into an school exercise book, and hand rendered each book jacket. My work was showcased in the D&AD 2007 annual. 2011 Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Illustration
Photography - Manchester City & Guilds Photography Course Level 1 2012 Architecture, Photography
Illustration - Roxy Brief: To design a logo inspired by surf culture.

Description: The design was initially sketched out with pencils and fine liners, it was then carefully traced in Adobe Illustrator. I wanted to keep the hand drawn element, so I kept the lines quite rough and organic. 2011 Illustration, Graphic Design, Branding
Watercolour Herb Garden Client: Touchstones, Rochdale

I have just completed this landscape watercolour painting for Touchstones Art Gallery in Rochdale. There is currently a patch of land outside the gallery which is in desperate need of attention. The illustration is a landscape plan for the space, which will become a fully functional herb garden for visitors of Touchstones. The project will begin in early Spring 2014. 2014 Landscape Design, Painting
Personalised Pet Portraits Would you like a painting of your beloved pet? Choose the size you want and the medium: acrylics, watercolours, fine-liner and pencil.

Commissions now being taken, email me for a quote: hello@jillyc.com
2013 Fine Arts, Painting
Sketch book This a a snapshot of my sketchbooks from the last few years. 2011 Painting, Drawing, Illustration
Animation, Illustration - The Beatles This film was created for my final year show at University.

Inspired by the Beatles music and lyrics, I wanted to create an ‘in the zone’ experience for the viewer. The film was displayed with headphones on a flat screen hanging on psychedelic wallpaper with hanging kaleidoscopes.
‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ film was a collaboration of efforts between me and my animator friend Neil Gittings. I came up with the initial idea and artwork then he worked his magic on After Affects. 2011 Animation, Computer Animation, Motion Graphics
Illustration - Hand Rendered Typeface Through the success of my last 'bicycle' typeface, I decided to design a brand new one. All the letters were hand drawn in pencil and then given detail with fine liners. The letters were then scanned and then traced in Adobe Illustrator. This typeface is still work in progress. 2012 Drawing, Illustration, Typography
10 things a child should do before they are ten Project: 10 things a child should experience before they are ten.

Client: Manchester Council

Brief: Child-development experts say adventures with their parents are crucial. Children who share outdoor adventures with their parents are - experts say - better socialised and less stressed, and better problem-solvers.

The typeface was hand rendered in pencil and fine-liner. I then added colour in Adobe Photoshop.

1. Get soaked to the skin. 2. Learn to sail. 3. Make a mud pie. 4. Fly a kite. 5. Grow a vegetable garden. 6. Catch snowflakes on their tongue. 7. Collect frog spawn. 8. Climb a tree. 9. Camp out in the garden. 10. Cycle through a muddy puddle. 2013 Branding, Illustration, Typography

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