ABOUT
Hi! I'm Nia. I am a freelance graphic designer and Artist based in Manchester. I have an extensive education history inclusive of a foundation degree, an undergraduate degree in Fine Art and most recently a Masters degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction at Manchesters Metropolitan University.
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I am a small business owner and have managed a small print business since 2017 creating under the pseudonym Nia Makes. I have participated in a range of freelance projects ranging from commission based artworks to logo design for small organisations. Most recently I have taken on graphic design projects as a freelance designer.
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My work is mainly made of illustration, digital design and print which I feel are my strongest processes to my disposal when creating. The combination of these helps to depict visually pleasing imagery or type that is innovative and thought provoking. I enjoy thinking outside the box and find opportunities to challenge design norms and processes to find more interesting ways of creating.
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Strengths include, print ready collateral for marketings such as posters, retail POS and banners. Social media and web assets including skins for social media channels and graphic illustrations for packaging.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Fine Art Degree Show. Manchester Metropolitan university, Manchester. June 2014
Paint the town red. Plant NOMA, Manchester. November 2017
Creatives Against COVID. Online exhibition. April 2020.
MA Degree show. Manchester Metropolitan University. September 2021
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Product Earth Festival Exhibition. Product Earth festival (Warwickshire). August 2022.
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West Art Collective X Bloc2Bloc. Day Fest. Antwerp mansion, Manchester. August 2022.
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West Art Collective, 'Dance with the Devil'. Canva, Manchester. February 2023.
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Talks
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The non transparency of language. (Lecture) Manchester Metropolitan University. Benzie building. September 2019.
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Workshops
Drawing workshop, organised by Bruntwood. Piccadilly Place.
February 2019 (Manchester)
Origami workshop, organised by Bruntwood. ( Run via Teams ) January 2021 (Manchester)
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Drawing workshops in collaboration with Buckt;
August 2022 - September 2022 (Sinclairs Oyster bar, Manchester)
September 2022 (The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool)
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Drawing Workshop, The Reilly method in collaboration with Class Art. December 2022 (Cass Art, Manchester)
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Drawing Workshop, 'A guide to drawing portraiture'. Stomping Ground Coffee Shop. Feb 2023. (Heaton Moor, Stockport)
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Origami Workshop (Kids Edition) Flock and Gangle. Feb 2023. ( Quayside, Media City)
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Puppet & Origami Easter workshop (kids edition) Flock and Gaggle. Apr 2023. (Quayside, Media City)
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Origami Workshop (Essence Media) May 2023. (Spiningfields, Manchester)
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Origami Workshop (Zest events/ Student survey) MMU. Feb 2024. (Manchester Met University)
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Origami Workshop (HMS Probation & Prison service) March 2024. (Bolton community hub)
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Origami/ Drawing Workshop. Ongoing through 2024/25. (Various Locations)
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Drawing & Origami Workshops in collaboration with Buckt;
September 2024 - October 2024
(Cities inclusive of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Bristol)
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Origami Workshop. (New Wave Ramen,) November 2024. (Manchester, Northern quarter)
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Christmas Origami Workshop. (Voco) December 2024. (Manchester 2024)
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Kids Origami Club. (Stomping Ground Coffee) February 2025. (Heaton Moor, Stockport)
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International Women's Day Origami Workshop. (Booking.com) March 2025. (Manchester, Creative Quarter)
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Portraiture Drawing Workshop (100 trades) April 2025. (Birmingham, Jewellery quarter)
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Artist Residencies & Stockists
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Flock and Gaggle, Stockist. Quayside, Media City. December 2022 - Present.
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Birds Yard, Stockist, Sheffield. October 2023 - Present.