Apinaya Ganeshalingam

Editorial design, print design, book design

I am a strong-willed and detail-orientated third year student with a keen interest in typography and graphic design. I possess strong sociability and quick learning ability, with a particular passion for editorial design. I have the ability to adapt and problem solve which can be useful when working on design projects. I am a highly organised individual and am systematic in the way I approach design. Throughout my studies, I have developed a wide range of design skills including information design, editorial design, and UX/UI design. As well as this, I have experience in digital and print design. These experiences have given me an eye for detail and high time management skills.

The Queer Agenda Newspaper

Introducing The Queer Agenda, a unique monthly independent newspaper dedicated to celebrating the vibrant art community. Our mission is to spotlight artists within the queer community, offering a fresh perspective and fostering a deeper understanding of their work and its significance. The Queer Agenda is more than just a publication for queer artists; it's a platform for all artists within the queer community. A highlight of our newspaper is the pull-out section, The Reading Agenda. This mini newspaper focuses on local exhibitions in the Reading and Berkshire area, providing detailed coverage and reviews. From showcasing the "Exhibition of the Month" with in-depth spreads to listing current installations, The Reading Agenda is your go-to guide for discovering local art. Our aim is to present queer artists in a positive light, bringing queer issues to the forefront of mainstream news. However, The Queer Agenda is not only for the queer community. It's for everyone with an interest in art and the diverse communities from which these pieces originate.

SPOILERS! magazine

SPOILERS! is a monthly magazine dedicated to exploring the rich visual culture of Doctor Who, offering in-depth analyses and exclusive insights into the aspects of the show that are often overlooked or forgotten. Each issue of our magazine is crafted to provide a fresh perspective, celebrating the unique elements that make Doctor Who a timeless phenomenon. SPOILERS! offers exclusive analyses and will allow you to gain access to detailed examinations of your favourite episodes, characters, and visual elements. SPOILERS! also offers fan-focused content. As a magazine created by fans, we understand what you're passionate about. Our content is designed to resonate with the Doctor Who community, offering insights and stories that truly matter to you.

INSIGHT website

INSIGHT is a dedicated website designed specifically for individuals who experience migraines. Our mission is to provide a centralized hub of information and support, making it easier for you to understand and manage your condition. INSIGHT offers comprehensive information as we bring together all the essential information about migraines in one place, so you no longer need to navigate multiple websites. As well as this, we offer community support to allow you to connect with others who share similar symptoms and triggers. Finally, we also offer personalized insights as migraines can have diverse causes and triggers. INSIGHT helps you find specific information tailored to your unique condition, making it easier to identify and manage your individual triggers.

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Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, University of Reading
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Jasmine Sheppard

Editorial design, information design, branding

Hi, I’m Jasmine, a confident and driven graphic designer with a keen interest in editorial design, information design, and branding. I am quick learner who is always seeking to develop key skills and relationships with clients. I enjoy creating imaginative solutions, with my passion for typography and detail driving this. Throughout my time at university, I have been able to build valuable skills including excellent communication, project management, organisation, teamwork, problem-solving, as well as knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma. With existing experience working with clients, I have been able to create innovative and precise designs that are able to effectively communicate. With my work ethic and open-mindedness, I am willing to take on any challenge.

The Robins Newspaper

The Robins is Swindon Town Football Club's own newspaper. The publication was created with the aim of spreading news about the club and community surrounding it. It includes short-reads about club news and signings, long-reads about what the club does for the community, listings about the day’s match, and infographics for the previous match stats. I had to take into consideration both micro-typographic and macro-typographic elements, as well as handling imagery. The complex grid I created aided me with these challenges, resulting in an effective and coherent design.

Buddy Web app

Buddy is a web app that allows you to keep track of all aspects of your dog’s health under one roof. This website is an organised way in monitoring exercise, diet, vaccinations, treatments and vet visits so nothing is ever missed. The bright colours create excitement and motivation for dog owners to get their dog’s health in check. The web app offers personalised meal and exercise plans, as well as the opportunity to connect both the user and their dogs to others in the community. This was all made possible due to thorough research including competitor analysis, user interviews, user personas, user journeys, page flows, sitemaps, and multiple rounds of usability testing throughout the design process.

Two Halves magazine

Two Halves is a magazine that is about all things women’s football. We aren’t your normal football magazine that focusses on matches and who has scored the most goals this season. We look deeply into the game that is women’s football. The reason we say it’s a different game is because a lot of the time, it is treated like one. We are working together to ensure the stigma is broken and people learn to love women’s football as much as men’s. The magazine creates a sense of belonging and allows women to open up about experiences in a safe place where they will be respected by all. The magazine comprises of two halves, the home side and away side, which can be read from opposite sides of the magazine. This adds a quality to the magazine that is unique so will stand out to consumers.