Glad you've found your way to my portfolio 👋🏾 I'm Aliyah.
Bournemouth University graduate with a degree in BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism (I know, you're probably thinking 'huh?', but there's a whole story; paths are never linear).
I have vast experience in all aspects of graphic, print and digital design, continuing to accelerate my skills in all, with the desire to take on more seniority and creative direction in the near future.
I have designed campaigns for clients including Sky, Hyundai, 20th Century Fox, Radio Times, Warner Bros, BBC Good Food, Expedia Group and most recently Apple.
I've been nominated for a 30 Under 30 PPA Award in 2019 and 2020 for my design work at Immediate Media and Empire Magazine.
When I'm not pushing pixels, you can find me making candles or in a cinema somewhere.
Work History
Omnicom Production (previously Media Arts Lab) / Be Grizzlee - Senior Digital Designer (Current)
Empire Magazine - Midweight Editorial Designer
Immediate Media - Junior Designer - Promoted to Designer after a year
Royal Television Society - Digital Content Producer
Notion Magazine - Writer & Editorial Assistant
Technicals at a glance
PRINT DESIGN
In-depth knowledge of print production processes and designing for editorial using, but not limited to, grid design layouts, style sheets and templates using InDesign.
In-depth knowledge of print production processes and designing for editorial using, but not limited to, grid design layouts, style sheets and templates using InDesign.
DIGITAL DESIGN
Creating campaign assets across web, social, and large-scale DOOH/OOH activations, using Figma and Photoshop.
Creating campaign assets across web, social, and large-scale DOOH/OOH activations, using Figma and Photoshop.
TYPOGRAPHY
Creating unique hand drawn typefaces and manipulating others with in-depth knowledge of typesetting using Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate.
Creating unique hand drawn typefaces and manipulating others with in-depth knowledge of typesetting using Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate.
ILLUSTRATION
Currently adapting my skills in illustration, using Procreate to help hone my style and flair. I have used these skills in my alternative film poster designs and in various typography projects.
Currently adapting my skills in illustration, using Procreate to help hone my style and flair. I have used these skills in my alternative film poster designs and in various typography projects.
MOTION
Adept in using After Effects to create simple animations, most recently used to create animated covers for the digital edition of Empire Magazine.
Adept in using After Effects to create simple animations, most recently used to create animated covers for the digital edition of Empire Magazine.