Degree Show

The blog for Northumbria's Graphic Design

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Neglectful Care

There are claims that the residential care system in the UK has been failing for many years. It is a system where carers are invariably overworked, under-trained and under-paid. The overwhelming majority of people receiving residential care in the UK are the elderly who have increasing levels of fragility and dependence. This photograph aims to show the irony that at a point in our live when we are most in need of care, the system fails to provide this at a high enough standard.

Where do you get your ideas from?

Here are the final posters for the Questions brief.

The Grange

The Grange used to be a nursing home but it has stood empty for years after being burnt down twice. I've wanted to photograph it for ages so me and my friend eventually psyched ourselves up to go before they tear it down.

Saving Portobello Road

Rushing towards deadline, these were just some quick (and not very good) photos of my limited edition book on Portobello Road. Better ones to follow.