Graduating students from BA (Hons) Animation and BA (Hons) Graphic Design were recognised for their talent and creativity at this year’s D&AD New Blood, being noted as the festival’s ‘Ones to Watch’.
Graduating BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Joel Sleet was awarded ‘One to Watch’ for his work ‘Certain’; a typeface for uncertain times that seeks to build trust between the communicator and the reader by taking a step away from corporate style, whilst still remaining consistent and grounded. In the installation on display at New Blood, visitors were invited to gauge their current levels of certainty in our government in light of the defining moments of a tumultuous year.
Joel’s talent was also celebrated in Digital Arts as one of the New Blood highlights, praising his ‘impressive’ typographic presentation.
Joe Baker, graduating from BA (Hons) Animation, was also recognised as ‘One to Watch’. His work seeks to find new and innovative ways to tell stories through animation and illustration; experimenting with a range of methods and creating work that is immersive and that people can connect with.
Selected students from BA (Hons) Animation, BA (Hons) Creative Advertising, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Illustration were given the opportunity to showcase their talent and network with industry at the D&AD New Blood Festival, held at The Old Truman Brewery, London. Students from across the courses exhibiting made valuable connections, helping them to kick-start their careers in the creative industries.
