I’m a freelance graphic designer who creates confident, purposeful visuals across print and digital. From brand identities and marketing collateral to invitations and social media graphics, I design work that feels thoughtful, engaging, and *distinctly human.* With eight years of in-house experience alongside my freelance work, I understand how design supports wider business goals, from maintaining brand consistency to delivering polished work under real-world deadlines. Whether it’s a full brand refresh or a single beautifully crafted piece, I approach every project with the same care and curiosity *(and yes, I do love a good challenge).*…

Courteney Barlow-Ferguson

I’m a freelance graphic designer who creates confident, purposeful visuals across print and digital. From brand identities and marketing collateral to invitations and social media graphics, I design work that feels thoughtful, engaging, and *distinctly human.* With eight years of in-house experience alongside my freelance work, I understand how design supports wider business goals, from maintaining brand consistency to delivering polished work under real-world deadlines. Whether it’s a full brand refresh or a single beautifully crafted piece, I approach every project with the same care and curiosity *(and yes, I do love a good challenge).*…

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I’m a freelance graphic designer who creates confident, purposeful visuals across print and digital. From brand identities and marketing collateral to invitations and social media graphics, I design work that feels thoughtful, engaging, and distinctly human.

With eight years of in-house experience alongside my freelance work, I understand how design supports wider business goals, from maintaining brand consistency to delivering polished work under real-world deadlines. Whether it’s a full brand refresh or a single beautifully crafted piece, I approach every project with the same care and curiosity (and yes, I do love a good challenge).

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Cobalt & Blush Designs
September 21, 2025 - Present
Working with small businesses, individuals and independent brands to create thoughtful, engaging design across branding, social media and print, managing projects from concept through to final delivery.
Graphic Designer at Blue Stream Academy
January 2, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Played a key role in developing visual assets for an industry-leading eLearning platform, producing illustrations, marketing materials and branded content while ensuring consistency across digital and print outputs.

Education

BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Derby
September 15, 2014 - July 15, 2017
Awarded: 1st Class Degree

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Beauty at 22 – Marketing Materials Refresh
    For Beauty at 22, I delivered a focused refresh of their in-salon marketing materials to improve clarity while better aligning with their existing brand. The project included a tri-fold price list, a flyer highlighting male services, and a set of A-frame posters designed for outdoor display. By refining the layout, typography and colour use, the updated materials present services more clearly and create a more polished, professional look across the salon’s printed touchpoints. graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Knits & Giggles - Brand Identity
    I worked with a small handmade knitwear business to develop a friendly, characterful brand identity from the ground up. Together we created the name Knits & Giggles, paired with the playful tagline “Little Stitches. Big Smiles.” I explored logo concepts, colour palettes and visual styles before developing the final identity, along with supporting materials including thank you cards, two branded tissue paper designs and stickers for packaging. The finished brand captures the warmth and personality of the business, giving the client a charming and recognisable look for her handmade products. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Wedding Suite
    I designed a complete rustic-inspired wedding stationery suite, including invitations, RSVP cards, menus, signage and day-of materials. The aim was to create a simple, timeless design that reflected the couple’s personality while keeping the information clear and easy for guests to navigate. The finished suite carried a consistent look across every piece, setting a warm tone for the celebration and bringing the couple’s vision to life from the first invitation through to the day itself. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Blue Stream Academy - Marketing Booklets
    For Blue Stream Academy, an eLearning provider for the health and social care sector, I led a refresh of the company’s print marketing materials to modernise the brand while keeping its recognisable identity. Working closely with the marketing team, I redesigned key collateral including marketing booklets, user guides, training documents, flyers and exhibition materials, refining the brand’s visual elements and creating a more cohesive tone across print. The updated layouts improved clarity and readability for clients, strengthened the company’s presence at exhibitions, and helped present their training platform in a more polished way. graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Blue Stream Academy - Exhibition Stand
    For Blue Stream Academy, an eLearning provider for the health and social care sector, I led a refresh of the company’s print marketing materials to modernise the brand while keeping its recognisable identity. Working closely with the marketing team, I redesigned key collateral including marketing booklets, user guides, training documents, flyers and exhibition materials, refining the brand’s visual elements and creating a more cohesive tone across print. The updated layouts improved clarity and readability for clients, strengthened the company’s presence at exhibitions, and helped present their training platform in a more polished way. graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Blue Stream Academy - Social Media Carousel Advert
    For Blue Stream Academy, an eLearning provider for the health and social care sector, I contributed to refreshing the company’s digital presence to align with its updated brand identity. I created a suite of cohesive online assets for campaigns, announcements, and communications across web, email and social platforms, ensuring a consistent visual style that complemented the refreshed print materials. The updated digital graphics gave campaigns a clearer, more professional feel and strengthened the brand’s overall presence across its online channels. graphicdesigner…

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