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My name is Jonathan Minns, I am a designer from Durham, UK. I am currently a first year Foundation Degree student at New College Durham. I also work freelance for a selection of clients across the UK in my spare time.

When I'm not designing you will find me in the Skatepark riding BMX or out with my camera pursuing my hobby of Photography.

Come say Hello on Twitter @jminnsdesign - I love talking to new people!
Experience
Graphic Designer
@Timba Floor Ltd.
Working a Timba Floor is a general graphic design role creating everything from packaging graphics all the way through to website for a wide selection of clients within the hardwood floor industry.
Fields
Graphic design
Location
Chester-le-Street, UK
Dates
Nov. 2010 - Present
Website
http://www.timbafloor.com
Student Graphic Designer
@New College Durham
During my studies at New College Durham I worked on several different projects for a selection of different clients in the local community. Projects included a UK wide advertising campaign for Durham Constabulary. Marketing material to promote Graphic Design at New College Durham and Poster Design for a local music festival for Durham County Council.
Location
Durham, UK
Dates
Sep. 2009 - May. 2011
Website
http://www.newdur.ac.uk
Assistant Graphic Designer
@SDEMF Ltd.
After completing one week’s work experience with South Durham Engineering Forum I was offered a part time job as an Assistant Graphic Designer within this role I worked along side a fully qualified Graphic Designer and my main roles include; working to live briefs from member companies within the forum to create brochure layouts, logo designs and pop up banners.
Fields
Graphic design
Location
Newton Aycliffe, UK
Dates
Jan. 2009 - Jul. 2010
Website
http://www.sdemf.org.uk
Education
Foundation Degree in Graphic Design
@New College Durham
Currently a first year student of a 2year Foundation Degree Program at New College Durham. This course allows me to develop my personal and professional skills through a series of studio and client based projects.
Location
Durham, UK
Dates
Sep. 2011 - Present
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
@New College Durham
This course allowed me to develop my interest in Graphic Design by showcasing some of the key principles of design. Upon completing this course I achieved the grade of DDD.
Fields
Graphic Design
Location
Durham, UK
Dates
Sep. 2009 - May. 2011
BTEC National Diploma in ICT
@Darlington College
When leaving school I wasn't sure which career path I wanted to take and chose to study ICT for two years which gave me a extensive knowledge into IT Systems / Basic Web Design / Networking and Business Systems. It was upon completing this course I decided I wanted to use my love of art and design in a career. I achieved the grade of Merit Merit Pass when I completed this course.
Fields
ICT
Location
Darlington, UK
Dates
Sep. 2006 - May. 2008