UNIVERSITY of Worcester students’ design work will feature in fire stations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, thanks to a new scheme.
Second year Graphic Design students were tasked by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to develop supporting infographics and imagery for a wall chart detailing the various services available at each fire station.
The fire service plans to take forward some of these designs for use in their 25 stations and was so impressed with the quality of the work that they have even offered one of the students an internship over the summer.
HWFRS staff briefed and then visited the students at key points in the process to give extra feedback, including University of Worcester Art and Design alumni Natalie May, who now works there as a graphic designer.
Sophie Langston, who is currently on the summer internship, said: “I liked the challenge of having to create a solution which balanced the needs of the users with the identity of the client whilst also being a visually pleasing display.
“The ‘live brief’ has been a fantastic chance to gain experience in discussing and presenting ideas to a client and has given insight into a realistic workflow.
“We had responsibility and accountability to ensure soft deadlines are hit through the process.
“The university tutor assisted by outlining a timeline, which would allow us to stay on track, and providing relevant software tutorials, and theory on the subject to allow our designs to achieve their full potential.”
Helen Holmes, head of corporate and digital communications at HWFRS, said: “I have been impressed with the quality of work produced for our live brief.
“The students asked sensible and intelligent questions both during my visits and online. They have presented their work confidently and listened carefully to feedback and acted upon it.”
