Braidley Road Mural
"Creating type, art and layout for Dorset's biggest public mural"
Detailed Description
I helped create Dorset’s biggest public mural! My BA Graphic Design course + BA Illustration students collaborated with BCP Council, LUSH, and Studio Studio by celebrating 14 creatives linked to Bournemouth. The Braidley Road mural serves as a cultural landmark between the town center and Meyrick Park. I played a key role in typography and layout for the sections towards Twinks Burnette and Sylvia Townsend Warner.
Services
Typography
Illustration
Public Art
Industry
AUB + BCP Councill + Studio Studio + LUSH
Year
2024
What's the brief?
Create a mural celebrating creatives linked to Bournemouth on the three V pillars & corrugated walls on Braidley Road
Extra Brief Details
Each graphic designer must work with two illustrators
It must utilize the limited color pallette
The designs must have vectored/simple art style.
Key Insight
By turning my typography in an illustrative element, I was able to create structured and expressive elements which would become key parts of the mural.
More Insight Details
As a graphic designer on the mural, I faced communication challenges with the illustrators and received work last-`minute.
Despite this, I transformed my typography into becoming an illustrative element, enhancing expression and flow, especially on the east and west corrugated walls.
My contributions ultimately helped create a structured and engaging visual experience, where I would end up designing an entire corrugated wall!
The Identity
As a graphic designer collaborating with two illustrators, I adapted to last-minute input and incorporated it into my designs while maintaining readability and flow, elevating the mural’s clarity and impact.
I made my typography more visual and illustrative and aligned with the art style of the brief, which gave extra impact to my designs on the west walls.
This mural marked a personal achievement. I’m leaving my mark on Bournemouth, while creating something vibrant and engaging for the community.
Design Identitty Details
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved murals. One of my earliest memories was driving around San Francisco with my Dad and seeing murals light up the street teeling a story bigger than life. They were one of the defining mediums that encouraged me to make the jump to become an artist. For me, making a mural was always a bar I had to meet as an artist, and I’m so proud to say that I’ve finally done it
Braidley Road Mural in Bournemouth
Mural from the west
Mural from the east
Me painting!
Me painting again!
Custom Typography
Digital Mockup of Mural
Mural In Progress 1/2
Mural In Progress 2/2
Custom type on mural!
