Dublin InQuirer
Brief: Develop the cover illustration the Dublin InQuirer about inadequacies in late night bus service in Dublin, leading to many women walking home alone through deserted streets. Solution: When thinking about this illustration, I chose to focus on the emotion that a woman would feel…
July 20, 2022
In Communication
The New York Times, “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty”
Brief: Design the editorial illustration for The New York Times Book Review, based on the novel “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty” by Akwaeke Emenzi, in which a young widow stumbles into new life and romance while grieving for her past love.…
July 20, 2022
In Communication
Mastercard Foundation Ministerial Forum
Brief: Illustrate a summary of the ideas presented over the course of a two-day conference in Rwanda, about the role of I.T in building resilient education systems in Africa. Solution: Listen to the ideas shared by the various speakers in attendance, and create visual representations…
July 20, 2022
In Communication
The New York Times, “Radiant Fugitives”
Brief: Create an editorial illustration for The New York Times Book Review, based on the novel “Radiant Fugitives” by Nawaaz Ahmed. Solution: Work with the Art Director to understand the essence of the narrative, and then create a set of three draft sketches for the…
April 16, 2022
In Communication
La Via Campesina, Freehand Movement
Brief: Conceptualize, develop and illustrate the Characters and Environments for a five minute animation on Food Sovereignty. Solution: Engage in bi-weekly virtual meetings with the team (Freehand Movement) and/or client (La Via Campesina)  in order to fully understand the brief. Illustrate every shot in the…
April 16, 2022
In Motion
Bloom Mag – Wangari Maathai Feature
Brief: For the 10th issue of this UK-based magazine, my task was to create a double page spread illustration to celebrate of the life and work of environmental activist Wangari Maathai. At the time of publication, it had been ten years since Wangari Maathai’s death.…
March 20, 2022
In Communication
African Crossroads
Brief: Create a series of four animated illustrations for use as visualizers at the 2021 African Crossroads conference on climate change. Topics to explore include: Earth and Air, Fire and Water, Knowledge Systems, and Physical Data. Solution: Hand-draw each piece in order to hint at…
March 19, 2022
In Motion
The Lancet- 2020 Cover Artist
Brief: Interpret the theme of The Lancet’s monthly HIV journal, to create a years’ worth of cover illustrations. Solution: While the topic of HIV may on the onset seem glum, vibrant colours and detailed linework helped add beauty to the subjects’ exploration. This resulted in…
July 24, 2020
In Communication
Africa In Motion Film Festival
Brief: Design the AiM Film Festival poster. AIMFF is a Glasgow based Festival that celebrates and awards Africa’s best films and filmmakers. Solution: Reference the festival feature film: “Rafiki”; create a detailed illustration to attract and engage audiences. This image was used to brand T-shirts,…
August 19, 2019
In Communication
Africa 3.0: Film Feels
Brief: Design the festival poster for Africa 3.0 (Film Feels: Obsession), a U-K wide film festival with a focus on African cinema. Solution: Create a compelling nouveau afro-centric cover that incorporates the three festival themes (vanity, joy and infatuation). Deliverables: Festival poster Software used: Illustrator, Photoshop…
August 19, 2019
In Communication