IdN Magazine Spotlight

Delighted to say that one of my University projects has been featured in IdN Magazine. This issue focuses on packaging design and my Carnival of the Animals project, first seen here, makes an appearance.

Thanks to IdN for including it!  I'm thrilled for my work to be included alongside some beautifully designed packages by some great designers.

Available from IdN Magazine

John Lewis Christmas 2014

My Illustrations for John Lewis Christmas 2014 have launched!

Christmas Past images (including the reindeer and park scenes)  and the 12 days of Christmas illustrations are available on lots of paper goods - wrapping paper, gift bags and boxes and tags, as well as crackers, napkins, tins and a few table accessories. 

Wishing you all a very early Merry Christmas!

More images on my new website at www.katherineblount.co.uk

More and my website...

I promise to keep this blog updated more now that I am leaving University. But you can also see my work here on my website, or on my tumblr.

More third year work updates:

 The idea behind this cover was to try and get away from depicting the characters but try and create a more sophisticated cover because after all Wind in the Willows is a classic for all ages. ( I read Wind in the Willows for the first time to complete this project, so not just a book for children.)

This image is just a one off image, I was trying to appeal to a younger audience and was thinking about turning it into a complete children's book. I've got to think of a story first though!

Third Year is nearly over!

I haven't posted for quite a while, third year has taken over but I have some images to share with you all. My work has changed more in this year than any other at University. After deciding to use more traditional media I have had a lot of fun (and run into a lot of problems)  experimenting with a new way of working. 

These images are based on the fairytales "Little Brother, Little Sister' and 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon.' 

     

Carnival of the Animals Package Design

The aim of this project was to make classical music more appealing and exciting for young children. The project lead me to consider a unique packaging which could make a CD stand out as well as provide children with the knowledge needed to get the most out of the music. Based on the Carnival of the Animals, a widely taught piece of music and perfect for young children, the packaging aims to provide a memorable experience for a child.

The box is complete with a book explaining the movements, a pop-up CD and information about the instruments. 

Information - The Plague.

I've just finished an Information project about the plague. The idea was a classroom resource for teachers to help make history a bit more exciting. Although the final boxed set had a couple of other things going on, the main idea focused on a series of small pamphlets explaining different elements of the plague in 1665. Each pamphlet included a 3D image which could allow the children to see a historical scene in 3D and bring history to life!  ( and have a bit of fun with 3D glasses)