This is the online portfolio of James M Foster
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I am a UK based Graphic Designer crafting design solutions specialising in branding, printed communication, web design and illustration.
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Interests
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Extreme sports is a big passion of mine and I fulfill this by riding motocross & enduro bikes, mountain bikes and bmx. Music is a pretty much a constant in my life. Listening to favorites and trying new genres when ever possible. I enjoy reading magazines that focus on the design industry as well as Photography, fashion and architecture.
Aim
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My mission is to be an integral part in the development and growth of a Design agency. Push my position in the company and the people around me. To go the extra mile to see that whatever I’m working on is not merely satisfactory, but excellent and to the highest standard. Help find where I can improve surrounding projects, and offer assistance and guidance where possible.
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
Premiere
Dreamweaver
Flash
Cinema4D
XHTML/CSS
2010 Chip shop awards
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Best remake of an existing Ad
2009 Cream Awards
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Best Press Ad
2008 Chip shop awards
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Best Consumer Ad or Campaign
2007 Don’t panic
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Innovation Poster chosen for Peter Saville Exhibition
fuse8
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January 2008 – To date
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In my current position as a designer at fuse8, I work closely with the Creative Director and two other senior designers. Projects include branding, advertising, corporate and creative print design. I also work on online projects which include designing websites, flash banners and email marketing. Using Adobe After Effects and Premier I also produce motion graphics. I provide a niche in the company working in 3D giving fuse8 the ability to provide an exhibition service providing full 3d visualisation when building stands and promotional material. This skill set also provides an excellent way of visualising any design work when presenting to clients and pitch work.
Blacksmith Design Consultancy
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October 2007 – December 2007
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Working with the senior designer I completed a number of corporate projects that included pension communications for Capita Hartshead and marketing solutions for Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors.
N2 Visual Communications
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January 2006 – August 2007
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N2 are predominately printers with their own in house design studio. This provided me with excellent experience in artworking ready for print and gaining valuable knowledge of the print process and techniques.
Two agent see
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March 2005 – September 2005
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Working closely with fashion designer Dexter Wong, I helped create graphic print designs for that seasons range. I also worked on look books and POS for the studio and general tasks that needed to be carried out.
Barnsley College
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Aril 2011 – June 2011
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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Levels 3 and 4 City and Guilds
The London College of Fashion
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September 2004 – June 2007
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BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology – Pathway in Graphic Design & Illustration
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This unique course equipped me with the skills and knowledge for a career in design in the broadest sense, whilst being situated specifically within the context of the fashion, publishing, and lifestyle industries. Much more than simply a course in design, this course offered me the chance to learn the widest range of illustration, graphic and visual communication skills. The course is underpinned by a strong drawing and conceptual emphasis and is enhanced by contemporary techniques in photography, new media and the moving image.
