Joe Bartholomew

Hello, I am Joe, an innovative and driven BA (Hons) Graphic Designer. I specialise in strategic thinking and building a deep understanding of the audience, having studied Psychology. My exhibition ‘WATCH THIS SPACE’, aims to start the conversation on the unique relationships that different people have with personal space since this can be hard to understand and communicate to others. To solve this, I have utilised one of the most direct forms of graphic communication: statutory signage. My campaign ‘LOST YA TONGUE?’ aims to increase the voting participation of 18 to 24 year olds by using the analogy that they have lost their tongues/voices. This was combined with a youth rebellion inspired visual language and a satirical tongue character. The aim is to create a community and allow for the audience to take the matter further by empowering them to use their voice and vote for change. I look forward to taking these skills into the industry and working with like-minded individuals.