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| Helen Jones presents her design at Tresham College |
Established in 1919, Northampton Concert Band were looking for a fresh new look to bring them into the 21st Century to ensure that they had a logo that could be used in multiple formats in print and on the web.
Students studying a two year HNC leading to HND Graphic Design course at Tresham College often get the opportunity to work on real projects as part of their course work which they can add to their portfolio when looking for a job in their chosen career or to support university applications.
The winning design was awarded to Helen Jones who returned to college at the age of 41. She had wanted to pursue a career in Graphic Design before having children, but bringing up her two children, along with being diagnosed with the long term chronic illness, Fibromyalgia, meant this was put on hold for 15 years. She had previously had several jobs, the last being in marketing where she realised her creative talent for design. Helen chose to pursue this and enrolled on to the Graphic Design course with a view to gain employment in a career she wants.
Helen Jones, 41 from Barton Seagrave, Kettering said
''I was thrilled my design was chosen by the Northampton Concert Band for their re-branding. I'm grateful for this opportunity and for the amazing feedback I received during my design presentations. This project confirmed my decision to return to education after 25 years. Studying Graphic Design has been the right one''.
Stephen Bell, principal musical director said,
“Helen's design was very eye catching, clean and fresh. The band committee were unanimous in its selection from the short list provided by the college lecturers. The band are looking forward to meeting her at the award presentation at our next concert.”
Stephen Bell will present Helen with her prize during “We've Got Rhythm” on Saturday 1st March, at the Cripps Recreational Centre, Northampton.
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