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I am a passionate designer with a focus on creativity, efficiency, and quality. My journey has allowed me to work on various projects that engage and inspire different audiences, especially children learning te reo Māori. I strive to create designs that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.…

Adam Pryor

Graphic Designer, Artworker, Brand Designer, +4

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I am a passionate designer with a focus on creativity, efficiency, and quality. My journey has allowed me to work on various projects that engage and inspire different audiences, especially children learning te reo Māori. I strive to create designs that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.…

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I am a passionate designer with a focus on creativity, efficiency, and quality. My journey has allowed me to work on various projects that engage and inspire different audiences, especially children learning te reo Māori. I strive to create designs that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Māori

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Pryor Design Ltd

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010

Based in London UK I worked on interesting corporate design for; advertising, exhibitions, presentations, packaging, magazines, books and covers for companies such as ATP Tennis, Nike, BP, SEE Tickets, Revolver Entertainment and Camouflage London. I also worked for publishers such as Macmillan, Pearson, Harper Collins and Penguin. I learned to be flexible, self-motivated and to always strive to get the very best possible result for the client.

Graphic Designer at Macmillan Publishers

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

At Macmillan in Oxford UK I worked on educational publishing products. I was responsible for timelines, budgets, and out-of-house designers. I also had a lot of fun designing series covers, templates and learning activities for which I commissioned illustrations and organised and attended photoshoots.

Graphic Designer at Pryor Design NZ

January 1, 2015 - Present

In 2015 our family moved to Tonga and I maintained working contacts from Aotearoa NZ and continuing to work as a graphic designer. In 2018 we moved back to NZ and I continue to work as a design contractor working closely with clients on new and interesting projects. A recent career highlight was returning to the Solomon Islands for an illustrator workshop working with local artists who are illustrating for local writers.

Graphic Designer at Lift

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Learning Media (LM) was wound up and Lift was successful in tendering for contracts that LM had held. I became their first designer and helped define that role within their business. It was an exciting time as we carried out a number of new and interesting projects such as designing a range of educational open source fonts (free/creative commons). These fonts were then used in the design of a new range of learning materials. I set up guidelines for the use of the fonts and specifications for all materials.

Graphic Designer at Learning Media

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Working for teams in English, Ma-ori and Pasifika languages I produced publications, created exhibitions and presentations, worked on communication and marketing material and online development. I worked inhouse direct with teams commissioning illustrations and photography, used image libraries, working through to the final products whether it be hard copy or online.

Designer at Ministry of Education (NZ)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Designed interactive resources for children learning Māori, which included both printed and digital formats. Ensured accessibility and engagement through creative layouts that incorporated various multimedia elements.

Designer at Camouflage London

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Worked on promotional print material, developing brochures and catalogues showcasing new and innovative products.

Book Designer at Ministry of Education (NZ)

November 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014

Designed the Level 4 School Journal, focusing on content complexity suitable for ages 9 to 10. Utilized abstract symbols and unique typography in various articles, enriching the visual experience for readers.