Digital Women Awards 2024: Graphic/Digital Designer of the Year Finalists

Jun 27

Graphic Designer of The Year 2024

Finalists for Digital Women Awards Graphic Designer of the Year

We are excited to present the finalists for the Graphic/Digital Designer of the Year category. These talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and dedication in their design work, making a significant impact on their clients and the industry.

Claire Harrison - West9 Design

About: Claire Harrison is the founder of West9 Design, specialising in creating powerful brand identities for purpose-led businesses, including universities and charities like Imperial College and Diabetes UK. With over 20 years of experience, Claire has a strategic approach to design, ensuring it connects with audiences and empowers female solopreneurs.

Reason for Shortlisting: Claire has demonstrated exceptional skills in managing large projects and building teams. She has worked with over 20 female solopreneurs on their business branding and conducted workshops and speaking engagements on personal branding and web design. Her innovative services, such as the "Designer for a Day" and podcast brand packages, have made a significant impact on small businesses with limited budgets.

Rebecca Fagg - Studio B Design

About: Rebecca Fagg started Studio B Design during the first lockdown after graduating from university. She focuses on helping beauty and wellness business owners with their branding, drawing from her previous experience in the beauty industry.

Reason for Shortlisting: Rebecca has refined her service offering to transform her clients' businesses through strategic design. Her branding service helps business owners specialise their services, define their target audience, and confidently charge higher prices. Her work has led many clients to win industry awards and significantly grow their businesses.

Irina Khalimova - Unlimit.com

About: Irina Khalimova is a senior designer at Unlimit with expertise in corporate identities, logos, billboards, 2D and 3D animation, merchandise design, and more. She is proficient in various software tools and continuously enhances her skills.

Reason for Shortlisting: Irina's innovative approach to design and her ability to decode data into visual brilliance set her apart. She has played a pivotal role in elevating Unlimit's design to new heights, enabling the company to surpass its competition and achieve remarkable success. Her dedication to continual growth and boundary-pushing is evident in her work.

Alison Van Rijn - Paragon DCX

About: Alison Van Rijn is the Digital Design Team Lead at Paragon DCX with over 10 years of experience in email design and implementation. She has worked across various industries and leads her team in delivering impactful client campaigns.

Reason for Shortlisting: Alison combines creativity with technical expertise to elevate the email user experience. She has authored key documentation, created interactive email templates, and conducted training sessions. Her work on the Department of Health and Social Care's Every Mind Matters campaign significantly impacted individuals struggling with anxiety, showcasing her ability to create designs that make a difference.

Joanne Higgs - Higgs Creative

About: Joanne Higgs is a Logo & Brand Designer, Illustrator & Artwork with over 10 years of experience. She supports predominantly female-run businesses with a range of design services to help them stand out and attract their dream clients.

Reason for Shortlisting: Joanne empowers women through her design work and her encouragement and advice. Despite personal challenges, she has built a successful freelance business and continues to promote and support her clients long after the work is done.

Mila Golomuz - Unlimit.com

About: Mila Golomuz has a background in fashion and industrial product design before finding her passion in graphic and motion design. She constantly learns new tools to perfect her design abilities and incorporates this knowledge into her work.

Reason for Shortlisting: Mila believes design is a tool to help businesses achieve their goals. She focuses on creating effective designs that translate into tangible results and metrics for businesses. Her proactive engagement in creative development and her dedication to producing impactful designs make her a standout candidate.

Kathleen Marcelo - The Conscious Consultancy

About: Kathleen Marcelo, with over six years of experience, specialises in branding, graphic design, and content creation. She has collaborated with renowned brands like Ray-Ban, Fever Tree, Neat Burger, and more. She currently leads the design and creative team at The Conscious Consultancy.

Reason for Shortlisting: Kathleen is known for her innovative approach and dedication to excellence. She crafts stories through her designs that resonate deeply with audiences. Her leadership and passion for delivering impactful experiences make her a deserving nominee.

Lisa Westthorp - Paragon DCX

About: Lisa Westthorp has been a graphic designer for 35 years, adapting to radical shifts in the industry. She is known for her clear, minimalist design style and her openness to change and new technologies.

Reason for Shortlisting: Lisa has ensured the development and consistent rollout of DCX's new company brand across all platforms. She has mastered new software applications to produce professional user-friendly templates, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Linda Bucksey - LR Creative Studio

About: Linda is a visual brand and graphic designer specialising in the tech and Web3 space. After 8 years of employment, Linda decided to start her own journey as a freelancer and has now been doing so for 2 years. Linda has collaborated with companies like Nvidia, Dynata, Horizen Labs, and many more, gaining invaluable insights and learnings about the technology industry.

Reason for Shortlisting: Starting her business from scratch, Linda has expanded her network by reaching out to various groups, including Digital Women, where she has conducted a workshop at the Digital Women Live event in Birmingham. Linda has built a solid foundation for her business, and remains eager to learn more.

We are inspired by the creativity and dedication of these talented designers. Their work not only showcases their exceptional skills but also their commitment to making a positive impact in the industry.

Congratulations to all the finalists for the Graphic/Digital Designer of the Year category.

We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the Digital Women Awards 2024!

The Digital Women Awards are proud to celebrate these extraordinary individuals.