Sharon Ferris Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Gb

United Kingdom

As Artist Research my role is part of the co-investigator team on a Medical Research Council funded research project entitled "Early Childhood Education Outdoor Nature-based Play and Learning (ECO Nature Play): intervention development". For this project, Sharon's role is to conceptualise and design workshop activities, including the resources/materials/items for 4-5 year-olds to be run in nurseries in two local authorities in Scotland. The workshop activities aim to be engaging, immersive and able to help children express verbally their lived experiences of outdoor nature based play and learning at nursery. My role also include the facilitation of the workshop activities supported by academic researchers.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

STAR tot, managed by versatile educator Sharon McGregor, combines education, research, and design. It offers family-inclusive interactive art education classes in Glasgow through carefully crafted workshops.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a postgraduate studying on the MEd program for Learning and Teaching in the Arts, I have developed report writing, research projects and critical thinking skills through my active participation in the MEd course. I have effectively managed my studies while creating learning workshops, highlighting my self motivation and time management.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As an experienced multi-disciplinary Digital Designer, I have honed my expertise in graphic design, user interface, and user experience through various projects, ranging from social media content to fine art commissions. My portfolio showcases carefully crafted digital experiences, highlighting my professional and innovative approach as a practitioner.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

I actively participated in the MEd course during my postgraduate studies in game design environments and Virtual Reality. I developed user interface design, narrative storytelling, and game design analysis skills. As a freelance designer, I effectively managed each project's visual and user experience design. I also created a game design document, visual communication and social media posts demonstrating my self-discipline and adaptability.

Edinburgh

As a Digital Designer, I honed my problem-solving and organisational skills through collaboration with the Global Creative Studio team and the Marketing Manager. This collaboration supported the development and execution of the creative strategy across Franklin Templeton's global business functions. My responsibilities encompassed a range of visual design tasks, including layout design, concept development, typography, online banner creation, infographics, and standalone landing pages. These experiences underscored my capability to assume a leadership role in creative endeavours, function as a self-motivated team contributor, and adhere to strict deadlines.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I developed my communication and presentation skills while working as a Digital Designer at Beyond Productions. I successfully utilised my commercial awareness and time management abilities to coordinate a promotional social media campaign for the award-winning Netflix series "Facing Evil with Candice Delong".

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a Senior Digital Designer at Booktopia, I used my ability to conceptualise and execute stylistic designs that strongly emphasise user-centred principles. My work encompassed creating visually compelling designs tailored to diverse digital and analogue platforms. By integrating layout, typography, and an acute awareness of industry trends, I developed user-friendly website interfaces, mobile applications, social media content, and print and promotional materials that enriched the innovative and inspiring Booktopia brand.

Sydney Area, Australia

I applied design thinking and user experience principles as Digital Designer to create UX designs for Thomson Reuters' global brand product pages. I also created consumer-focused EDMs using Photoshop and HTML and then deployed them on Campaign Monitor. I redesigned the landing page and microsite templates, focusing on user-centred design practices to achieve marketing goals. I effectively integrated my visual design expertise with user and stakeholder feedback. Furthermore, I demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills to meet Reuters' brand deadlines.

Sydney

As a Digital Designer, I am entrusted with creating visually appealing graphics, designing user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience, and occasionally collaborating on the development of physical products that incorporate digital elements.

Sydney

As a Digital Designer, I led the rebranding initiative of a prominent national news, entertainment, and information website. This encompassed consolidating seven pre-existing state-based websites into a unified national platform. I was responsible for conceptualising and implementing a modern visual identity for the website, which involved the creation of the logo and the development of page layouts and designs for each section of the new site. Collaboration with the Online Producer was integral in restructuring the site's architecture to ensure seamless integration and ongoing maintenance within the CMS framework. Furthermore, we devised standardised templates for content producers to uphold the site's refreshed aesthetic.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As Digital Designer, I have honed my expertise in graphic design, user interface, and user experience through various projects, ranging from social media content to fine art commissions. My portfolio showcases carefully crafted digital experiences, highlighting my professional and innovative approach as a practitioner.

United Kingdom

As a postgraduate specialising in interactive digital art, I have developed a critical understanding of contemporary digital art practice from a sociocultural perspective. My expertise includes in-depth engagement with modern technologies and mastery of user interface design. I have successfully combined theory and practice to create an interactive digital experience that uses breath as an interface, resulting in an engaging art installation. This demonstrates my innovative and creative approach as a practitioner.

London, United Kingdom

As a junior designer, I possessed strong written and verbal communication skills. I am proficient in leading design software packages and am determined to succeed. I have some experience in the creative industry and can meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Additionally, I have a background in working as part of a design team.

Master Of Science - Ms, Serious Game Design And Virtual Reality

During my postgraduate studies in game design environments and Virtual Reality, I actively participated in the MEd course and developed.

Cert, User Experince Design

As a participant in General Assembly's UX Designer boot camp course, I developed a UX project from inception. This involved collecting.

Ba (Hons), Graphic Design

The undergraduate program encompassed practical, theoretical, conceptual, interdisciplinary, and professional projects. It enhanced my.

Master Of Education - Med, Education

The postgraduate program has been instrumental in advancing my professional inquiry and critical analysis of my evolving teaching and art.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Digital Arts

As a postgraduate specialising in interactive digital art, I have developed a critical understanding of contemporary digital art practice.