Make the most of your time

I have just finished illustrating a guide to 'How to Make the Most of Your Time' for the Guardian. Produced in conjunction with The School of Life, the guide delivers provocative ideas and practical tips from members of their faculty including: David Baker, Alain de Botton, Tom Chatfield, Ed Halliwell, Cathy Haynes, Roman Krznaric, Jon Turney and Mark Vernon. And it's FREE with The Guardian newspaper this Saturday 28 January 2012.

Laydeez do Comics

In December I gave a short talk at Laydeez do Comics. I'm not really a comic creator I just dabble a bit. I talked about design, drawing and doing a bit of comic stuff. The picture above is from a story I am working on called Spy and I hope to finish in my lifetime. You can read about it on their blog here: www.laydeezdocomics.com Laydeez is run by Nicola Streeten and Sarah Lightman. Nicola is the author of the recently published graphic novel Billy, Me and You, which is a brilliant account of death, bereavement and recovery. I know it's hard to imagine but it's also funny.

IFO at King's Cross

I have been working with Michael Pinsky and Stephanie Delcroix on the publicity and print for Relay a programme of public art commissions in King's Cross. Last night saw the installation of IFO (Identified Flying Object) by French architect Jacques Rival. The giant bird cage will be lifted to various and unexpected locations around the site over the next two years.

Music at Conway Hall

New weekly poster design for the Sunday Concert programme.

Musa at Firstsite

As well as working with firstsite on their identity I have also drawn the logotype for the new restaurant.

firstsite open

Last month saw the opening of firstsite in Colchester. I have updated firstsite's new monthly listings brochure to incorporate more information, images and events in time for the new gallery opening.

It has been a real pleasure to be able to work on the update of the identity for Conway Hall.

This historic building in Red Lion Square, London is a renowned hub for free speech and progressive thought. Home of the South Place Ethical Society and The Humanist Reference Library it is also a venue for events and music. The lettering for new logotype is based on type from one of original signs on the exterior of the building and new style features other architectural details and images.

Realise your Potential films

Along with the workbook I have illustrated 4 accompanying films. Here are a small sample of some of the 60 or so different images.

Making plans

Collaboration

Determination

Realise your Potential

I have also been working with The School of Life – designing and illustrating a workbook about realising your potential. Full of thought provoking content – with pictures!

Donna Wilson 2011

September brings a new catalogue for Donna Wilson full of lovely, lovely things. The cover features an all over knitted cushion pattern.