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Seed systems in conflict-affected areas Through an ISSD Africa collaboration, Mercy Corps together withSeedSystem developed a context-analysis tool to help implementers working in conflict-affected areas of fragile states. The context-analysis tool aims to help actors quickly grasp the environment and circumstances in which seed systemsfunction, and then to identify practical entry points for designing and… Continue reading Seed systems in conflict-affected areas

Coleman and Starkey Coleman & Starkey dental practice in Trowbridge offers friendly and relaxed family dental care. We were asked to design a new identity, website, and full range of stationery that reflected the informal and approachable style of the practice. Caring for children’s teeth and teaching good oral hygiene is essential. Our aim was… Continue reading Coleman and Starkey

Walking the walk   A collection of lockdown documentary photographs of our local walkers – and their owners. With thanks to all the walkers in and around the village of Neston, Wiltshire, who tolerated me interrupting their daily meditations, and apologies to those that understandably declined. Every day, we walk the walk. Previous Next Previous… Continue reading Walking the walk

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Recollections Poster and campaign identity for a series of community events inviting people to share memories of working in local industry. The first event highlighted the importance of farming in rural Wiltshire, and implications of changes in the industry of agriculture. Tasks included: design and artwork picture research image editing. Back to portfolio Platform 1… Continue reading Recollections

Next to nothing Plot 202 is an area of land 80 km west of Johannesburg. Following a violent attack on her elderly parents, documentary photographer Penney Ellis produced a photobook that exposes the pressures experienced by a family living in rural post-apartheid South Africa. Attacks on vulnerable people are increasing as feelings of disenchantment grow.… Continue reading Next to nothing

Laying a foundation Your Catholic Legacy is a group of Catholic charities working to help marginalised people in the UK and around the world. The 2018 campaign was based on laying the foundations to benefit future generations.Each of the blocks depicts a legacy case-study beneficiary.The campaign concept was applied to a variety of online and… Continue reading Laying a foundation

Permagarden Technical Manual Throughout the world, households struggle to produce enough food and nutrients because of low yields that result from poor soil fertility, little access to water, and a lack of access to inputs. In addition, climate change, conflict, poverty, illness, poor governance, and inefficient markets all contribute to the difficulty of households becoming… Continue reading Permagarden

Helping to help World Wide Volunteers (now called Step Together) is a small charity helping disadvantaged people in the UK. They inspire, encourage and motivate vulnerable people by arranging volunteer placements to help improve self-confidence and to build the skills they need to re-enter the workplace, and also to engage with the world. We were… Continue reading Transforming lives

International Fair Trade A booklet from CAFOD highlighting the importance of principles and values that must govern UK trading relationships to ensure that the rights of the world’s poorest people are protected. Tasks included: design and artwork   Back to portfolio Platform 1 Design LLP, 9 Pool Green, Corsham SN13 9SN | Telephone 07966 490… Continue reading International Fair Trade