Leah Bissland- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
My practice as a designer comes from a love of storytelling and exploring how narratives can be communicated through the visual choices I make. Within my work, I enjoy experimenting with a range of materials and mediums, combining digital processes with hands-on experimentation to create outcomes that feel expressive, immersive and engaging. Some of my strongest work comes from the mess of exploring new techniques, allowing ideas to develop in more unexpected and visual ways.
In my most recent project with the Natural History Museum archive, I explored how storytelling and contemporary design could engage new audiences and create advocates for the planet. I created Second Nature, a bi-monthly publication inviting designers to reinterpret archival stories through their own medium. This project allowed me to experiment with acrylic ink and explore how tactile visuals can communicate narrative and emotion.
In the future, I would love to continue exploring my passion for storytelling through visual design within a professional environment, particularly across branding and campaign-based projects.
