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I have been working as a freelance illustrator/designer/researcher for the past 5 years and recently graduated from the Royal College of Art, London. My current work is particularly concerned with the development of communication strategies for dealing with complex social issues, including ecological literacy, sustainability and advocating the role of inclusive design to the wider public. I also have a background in systems science and visual thinking techniques.
The projects on this website are a mixture of personal and commissioned work. For a full CV, or any other information please e-mail me at ali@alihodgson.co.uk
Education:
2006–08 MA Communication Art & Design, Royal College of Art, London
2008 Caltd Teacher Training Certificate, University of the Arts London
2001-05 BA (Hons) Illustration, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Dundee
Work & Work Experience:
2009-to date, International Futures Forum, visual research assistance
2008-to date, EcoLabs, research assistance
2007 Moschops Collective, stallholder at The Backyard Market, Brick Lane, London
2005-to date, Decision Integrity Ltd, visual research assistance
2005-06 Dundee Contemporary Arts Print Studio, volunteer studio assistant, Dundee
2004 Airside Studios, work placement, London
Teaching & lecturing:
Alongside receiving a Caltd Teacher Training Certificate from the University of the Arts London, I have had experience both as a workshop leader and assistant at a range of levels and settings within the UK and abroad, from primary and secondary pupils to undergraduate and postgraduate level students and professional adults. Workshops have been devised on numerous themes, from basic craft skills, visual storytelling and comics, to inclusive and co-design experiences concerning social and global issues. I have lectured about my own practice and other subjects including ecological and narrative design at university level.
Exhibitions:
2008 Final Show, RCA, London
2007 Work In Progress Show, RCA, London
2007 Slovenia RE:Discovered, Hockney Galley (RCA), London
2007 Slovenia RE:Discovered, Celje, Slovenia
2007 5x5, Hockney Gallery (RCA), London
2007 Oberon Book Illustration Awards, RCA, London
2007 21grams, Dazed & Confused Gallery, London
2006 Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh
2005 Xmas Print Show, Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
2005 D&AD New Blood, London
Awards:
2008 Design For Our Future Selves award for Inclusive Communication, awarded by the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre and Big Idea
2006 Young Persons Business Grant, Business Gateway, Dundee
Some previous clients include:
The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre; EcoLabs; Ken Yeang at Llewelyn Davies Yeang; New Future Magazine; MagTies; RM Solicitors; The Wadebridge Bookshop; Running Amok, Analogue Books; The Scotland on Sunday; PleasureCards; Location Magazine; Highbury Estate; Decision Integrity; The International Futures Forum
A testimonial from Joseph Reynolds, Age 6
