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Ann-Kristina Simon

MA work

MA work

As individuals, we interact socially every day. My objective is to develop a design practice that incorporates this aspect into communicative work. I design communication mediums in their broadest sense, not only focusing on the visual, but also on the content of the communication and how it interacts with the recipient. People and everyday life are my inspirations and fields of practice. This image of a wishing tree in my neighbourhood is an example of a small intervention in the daily routine of people. I am fascinated by the way in which minor, seemingly insignificant changes can develop to become design solutions. I see my role as that of a visual journalist – observing, documenting, analysing and publishing; creating design content that has a real impact in modern society.

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Communication

    Programme

    MA Visual Communication, 2009

  • As individuals, we interact socially every day. My objective is to develop a design practice that incorporates this aspect into communicative work. I design communication mediums in their broadest sense, not only focusing on the visual, but also on the content of the communication and how it interacts with the recipient. People and everyday life are my inspirations and fields of practice. This image of a wishing tree in my neighbourhood is an example of a small intervention in the daily routine of people. I am fascinated by the way in which minor, seemingly insignificant changes can develop to become design solutions. I see my role as that of a visual journalist – observing, documenting, analysing and publishing; creating design content that has a real impact in modern society.

  • Degrees

  • MA Design, University of Applied Science, Mainz, 2007
  • Experience

  • Internship/Freelancer, Think Public, London, 2008 to present; Archive Assistant, ZDF (Second Official German TV station), Mainz, Germany, 2006–7; Internship, Oelenheinz & Frey Advertising Agency, Mannheim, Germany, 2002
  • Exhibitions

  • Off Topic / DAAD Scholarship Holders Exhibition, Ada Gallery, London, 2008; Visual Editor, Royal College of Art, 2008; Re01, University of Applied Science, Mainz, Germany, 2006; The Gents Club, Squad Deluxe, Rotterdam, 2005
  • Awards

  • Art & Design, Jahresstipendium zur künstlerischen Fortbildung, German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship, 2007–8; Second prize, Cover Design, Atticus Cover Contest, 2008