Name: Catharina Davison
Location: London, England
Cat Davison CV (64KB)
Square Circle Triangle
Senior Graphic Designer (Jan 2008 - Sept 2008)
Caramel Creative
Mid-weight Graphic Designer (Jan 2008 - Feb 2008)
Freelance Writer / Designer (Aug 2007 - present)
Ongoing work for a range of clients including The Guardian, The Observer and Amnesty International.
Metro (Associated Newspapers)
Acting Editor (Aug 2006)
Staff Writer (Aug 2004 - Oct 2006)
Promoted to permanent position after working as a full-time casual.
Training Recieved:
PMA Group Course: Sub-Editing Features
CSE Demos Course: Interview Technique & Feature Writing
Venue Magazine (Northcliffe Newspapers)
Art Editor (Jun 2004 - Apr 2005)
Promoted to permanent position after working as a full-time casual.
BBC
Guest Website Reporter (Sept 2004 - Oct 2006)
AWARDS:
SHORTLISTED || Best Textiles, Fashion, Jewellery or Fashion Accessories, 6th Annual Hidden Art Awards (2010)
RUNNER UP || Outstanding New Business Award
Creative Enterprise Awards (2009)
RUNNER UP || Best Student Portfolio, National Create:Awards (2008)
RUNNER UP || Best Critic, The Guardian Student Media Awards (2004)
WINNER || Best Artwork, ArtSoc Exhibition, University of Bristol (2004)
WINNER || Best Arts Reporter, The Epigram, University of Bristol (2003)
WINNER || John Geoffrey Sharps Award for English Literature (2000)
WINNER || Outstanding Artist, Cheshire Young Artists Tuscany (2000)
EXHIBITIONS:
// Jewellery Exhibition, Arteria Gallery (2010)
// Jewellery Exhibition, Windows Gallery (2010)
// Clocktower Sanctuary Art Exhibition, Brighton Festival (2009)
// Design Exhibition, 20:10, Central Saint Martins (2009)
// The International Skull Drawing Competition (2008)
// Free Beer, LaTrobe College (2008)
PRESS:
// Vinylmania Film jewellery featured (2010)
// Gala Magazine jewellery featured (2010)
// Design Week jewellery featured (2009)
// Blanket Magazine jewellery featured (2009)
// Modish jewellery featured (2009)
// Uppercase jewellery featured (2009)
// Icon Magazine jewellery featured (2009)
// Blonde Magazine jewellery featured (2009)
// Metro jewellery featured (2009)
// Brag Magazine graphic work featured (2009)
// Arts London Newspaper feature on wedding dress (2009)
// Amelia's Magazine feature on jewellery design (2009)
// Dirty Mouse graphic work featured (2008)
// Trendspotting jewellery work featured (2008)
// Desktop Magazine feature on work and process. View (2008)
// Mink Magazine, feature on jewellery and process. View (2008)
// The Age feature on 'Subversive Designers' (2008)
// Sydney Morning Herald feature on design process (2008)
// Arrivals & Departures Magazine feature on jewellery design (2008)
// Frankie Magazine feature on jewellery design (2008)
// Root Magazine graphic work featured (2008)
// Attitude Magazine jewellery work featured (2007)
// The Age feature on design process (2007)
// The Melbourne Times feature on jewellery design (2007)
// Flip:It Magazine article on jewellery design (2007)
FESTIVAL:
// Brighton Festival, artwork displayed (2009)
// Sustainable Living Festival, designs featured and sold (2008)
I am currently writing art and design features for Metro newspaper, Computer Arts Magazine and Amelias Magazine and am a freelance designer for The Guardian and The Observer.
CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
(Sept 2008 - present)
MA Communication Design (Graphic Design)
CSM Course: Screenprinting
CSM Course: Letterpress
CSM Course: Photography
CSM Couse: Monoprinting
CSM Course:
Drypoint Etching
LCC Course: Beginners Bookbinding (Sept 2008 - Dec 2008)
LCC Course: Designing Book Structures (Jan 2009 - Mar 2009)
LATROBE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
(Jan 2007 - Dec 2007)
Diploma of Graphic Design & Digital Media (Distinction)
CAE Course: Silversmithing
CAE Course: Resin Jewellery
CAE Course: Contemporary Materials
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
(Sept 2001 - Jul 2004)
BA Hons: English Literature - High II (i)
NCFE Level 3: Life Drawing & Painting
SIR JOHN DEANES SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
(Sept 1998 - Jun 2000)
A LEVEL
Art & Design: A
English Literature: A
Psychology: A
General Studies: A
AS LEVEL
French: A
FALLIBROOME HIGH SCHOOL
(Sept 1997 - Jun 1998)
GCSE
5 A & 5 A* grades.
DESIGN
Designer / Graphic Artist (Apr 2009 - May 2009)
The Guardian & The Observer
Designer (Jul 2007 - Sep 2007)
theage(melbourne)magazine (Fairfax Newspapers)
Arts Editor & Art Director (Sept 2003 - Jun 2004)
The Epigram (University of Bristol Newspaper)
JOURNALISM & PHOTOGRAPHY
Reporter (Oct 2006 - Sept 2006)
mX & The Herald Sun (News Limited)
Reporter (Jul 2004 - Aug 2004)
The Bristol Evening Post (Northcliffe Newspapers)
Arts Editor & Photographer (Sept 2001 - Jun 2003)
The Helicon (University of Bristol Creative Arts Magazine)
Reporter & Photographer (Jan 2001 - Jun 2001)
The Bolivian Times
REFEREES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
