Swiss/British graphic design student. Currently pursuing the BA in Visual Communication at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

CLARA HOLMES

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Clara Beth Holmes
Graphic Designer
168cm
September 2000
Swiss/British graphic design student. Currently pursuing the BA in Visual Communication at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

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Graphic Designer // 168cm // September 2000

Swiss/British graphic design student. Currently pursuing the BA in Visual Communication at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

↳ Email
↳ Instagram

GeoTech Style Vision
Editorial & Photography
A4; 68p.
September 2023
The need for traditional navigational skills is becoming obsolete as we increasingly rely on technology for convenience. In contrast, the rise of urban outdoor clothing (gorpcore) suggests this intense desire for exploration. However, the biggest adventure these high-tech outfits will see is a trip to the local brunch spot. Explore these topics in "(GSV) GeoTech Style Vision" magazine, a collaborative project with Sarah Iller, where intertextual links connect texts from philosophical essays to tweets, alongside images merging Google Street View and Gorpcore.
GeoTech Style Vision
Editorial & Photography // A4; 68p. // September 2023

The need for traditional navigational skills is becoming obsolete as we increasingly rely on technology for convenience. In contrast, the rise of urban outdoor clothing (gorpcore) suggests this intense desire for exploration. However, the biggest adventure these high-tech outfits will see is a trip to the local brunch spot. Explore these topics in "(GSV) GeoTech Style Vision" magazine, a collaborative project with Sarah Iller, where intertextual links connect texts from philosophical essays to tweets, alongside images merging Google Street View and Gorpcore.

spine cover spread-1 spread-2 spread-3 spread-4 spread-5 spread-6 ↦ process ↦ layout spread out team portrait
spine cover spread-1 spread-2 spread-3 spread-4 spread-5 spread-6 ↦ process ↦ layout spread out team portrait



Satoshi Kon
Poster (shortlisted)
F4
June 2023
Known for his iconic films such as Perfect Blue and Paprika, Satoshi Kon was a renowned Japanese animator. In collaboration with Sarah Halbgewachs, our aim was to celebrate Kon's legendary work, drawing inspiration from his dreamlike narratives. Through image layering, we crafted ethereal realms. To pay homage to Kon's home country, we looked to the bustling streets of Japan for inspiration and chose a bold vertical typeface that seems to glow, deliberately contrasting the imagery. This poster was shortlisted for the Filmpodium.
Satoshi Kon
Poster (shortlisted) // F4 // June 2023

Known for his iconic films such as Perfect Blue and Paprika, Satoshi Kon was a renowned Japanese animator. In collaboration with Sarah Halbgewachs, our aim was to celebrate Kon's legendary work, drawing inspiration from his dreamlike narratives. Through image layering, we crafted ethereal realms. To pay homage to Kon's home country, we looked to the bustling streets of Japan for inspiration and chose a bold vertical typeface that seems to glow, deliberately contrasting the imagery. This poster was shortlisted for the Filmpodium.

satoshi kon poster on concrete wall closeup-poster-1 closeup-poster-2 satoshi kon poster ↦ process ↦ sketches
satoshi kon poster on concrete wall closeup-poster-1 closeup-poster-2 satoshi kon poster ↦ process ↦ sketches



Ich bhalt ja alles uf
Editorial Design
175×235 mm; 196p.
May 2023
Graphic designer Jacques Plancherel was not exaggerating when he said in an interview for SRF that he kept everything. In collaboration with Artemisia Astolfi, Anastasiia Maslei and Sarah Iller, we delved into the archives of the Museum für Gestaltung, where we discovered a plethora of documentation on Plancherel's contribution to the national exhibition 'Expo 64' - from financial reports and scenario reports to public feedback. The book provides insight into the creative process and the hidden stories that lie buried within the archives.
Ich bhalt ja alles uf
Editorial Design // 175×235 mm; 196p. // May 2023

Graphic designer Jacques Plancherel was not exaggerating when he said in an interview for SRF that he kept everything. In collaboration with Artemisia Astolfi, Anastasiia Maslei and Sarah Iller, we delved into the archives of the Museum für Gestaltung, where we discovered a plethora of documentation on Plancherel's contribution to the national exhibition 'Expo 64' - from financial reports and scenario reports to public feedback. The book provides insight into the creative process and the hidden stories that lie buried within the archives.

spine cover spread-1 spread-2 spread-3 spread-4 spread-5 spread-6 spread-7 spread-8 spread-9 spread-10 ↦ process ↦ in the archive 1 in the archive 2 collection of archival material notes spread overview
spine cover spread-1 spread-2 spread-3 spread-4 spread-5 spread-6 spread-7 spread-8 spread-9 spread-10 ↦ process ↦ in the archive 1 in the archive 2 collection of archival material notes spread overview



Langnau Jazz Nights
Poster proposal
F4
November 2022
Langnau Jazz Nights is an annual jazz festival in Emmental, Switzerland. This poster proposal reflects the way music occupies space, with vibrations that are both perceptible and visible. The background and typeface interact and vibrate, much like jazz takes us on a journey. The individually designed Langnau Mono font, in a round cut, symbolically transitions to the next tone, further referencing jazz music's character. The color scheme, inspired by dim and smoky jazz venues, adds to the atmosphere.
Langnau Jazz Nights
Poster proposal // F4 // November 2022

Langnau Jazz Nights is an annual jazz festival in Emmental, Switzerland. This poster proposal reflects the way music occupies space, with vibrations that are both perceptible and visible. The background and typeface interact and vibrate, much like jazz takes us on a journey. The individually designed Langnau Mono font, in a round cut, symbolically transitions to the next tone, further referencing jazz music's character. The color scheme, inspired by dim and smoky jazz venues, adds to the atmosphere.

langnau-jazz-nights-mockup closeup-poster-1 closeup-poster-2 langnau-jazz-nights-poster ↦ process ↦ wall-filled-with-process-imagery sketches-jazz-1 sketches-jazz-2 sketches-jazz-3 black-and-white-jazz-poster
langnau-jazz-nights-mockup closeup-poster-1 closeup-poster-2 langnau-jazz-nights-poster ↦ process ↦ wall-filled-with-process-imagery sketches-jazz-1 sketches-jazz-2 sketches-jazz-3 black-and-white-jazz-poster



Weather.log
Information Design
975×1641 mm; 50''
October 2023
“It’s raining cats and dogs!” The Irish love to talk about the weather, so much so that it is the number one topic of conversation. Since arriving at Dublin Airport for my semester abroad, every day has been slightly different, from heatwave to total soaking. ‘Weather.log 53.4268° N, 6.2562° W’ depicts the hourly changes in the weather, visualising the days I have spent in Dublin – the backdrop to my memories. The information graphic is mounted on an end-of-life solar panel and interacts with its grid. This project was created for Alternus Energy at the National College of Art and Design (NCAD).
Weather.log
Information Design // 975×1641 mm; 50'' // October 2023

“It’s raining cats and dogs!” The Irish love to talk about the weather, so much so that it is the number one topic of conversation. Since arriving at Dublin Airport for my semester abroad, every day has been slightly different, from heatwave to total soaking. ‘Weather.log 53.4268° N, 6.2562° W’ depicts the hourly changes in the weather, visualising the days I have spent in Dublin – the backdrop to my memories. The information graphic is mounted on an end-of-life solar panel and interacts with its grid. This project was created for Alternus Energy at the National College of Art and Design (NCAD).

solar panel full view closeup 1 closeup 2 closeup 3 ↦ process ↦ picture of solar panel excel of weather stats sketch of measurements day overview photograph of presentation
solar panel full view closeup 1 closeup 2 closeup 3 ↦ process ↦ picture of solar panel excel of weather stats sketch of measurements day overview photograph of presentation



Pekura
Typedesign
1000 units
May 2022
It all started with a fruit logo on transport packaging from China. While unable to understand the message, Ylenia Freiermuth and I were able to concentrate on the modular shapes of the typography. What would happen if these forms were rearranged in a language we understood? Pekura was born: a back-slanted bold typeface.
Pekura
Typedesign // 1000 units // May 2022

It all started with a fruit logo on transport packaging from China. While unable to understand the message, Ylenia Freiermuth and I were able to concentrate on the modular shapes of the typography. What would happen if these forms were rearranged in a language we understood? Pekura was born: a back-slanted bold typeface.

apple-kinds-typeset 110-pounds-of-apples glyphs-overview apple-kinds ↦ process ↦ sketch-1 glyphs-process sketch-2
apple-kinds-typeset 110-pounds-of-apples glyphs-overview apple-kinds ↦ process ↦ sketch-1 glyphs-process sketch-2



Langnau Mono
Typedesign
1000 units
November 2022
Created specifically for the poster proposal for Langnau Jazz Nights, this typeface is based on a strict set of rules. The font has a rounded shape, but still has a rigidity in its overall appearance based on the shape of the glyphs. These rules led to a playful approach in the construction of several symbols. Essentially, the typeface was inspired by the improvisation of jazz music, with its playful variations, all based on a general theme.
Langnau Mono
Typedesign // 1000 units // November 2022

Created specifically for the design the poster proposal for Langnau Jazz Nights, this typeface is based on a strict set of rules. The font has a rounded shape, but still has a rigidity in its overall appearance based on the shape of the glyphs. These rules led to a playful approach in the construction of several symbols. Essentially, the typeface was inspired by the improvisation of jazz music, with its playful variations, all based on a general theme.

the-histoy-of-jazz glyphs-overview langnau-jazz-nights-mockup poster-closeup
the-histoy-of-jazz glyphs-overview langnau-jazz-nights-mockup poster-closeup



The Hanged Man
Signs and Symbols
A5; 24p.
April 2022
Everyone experiences emotional pain, or lack of it, in a different way. In the poem 'The Hanged Man' by Will Harris, the protagonist has lost his passion for life and, somewhere along the way, his sense of control. In the creative process of designing symbols for this poem, I looked for a method that would make me lose control - water. Try as you might, water has a mind of its own. The symbols were created by letting the water find the shapes and capturing them with a scanner.
The Hanged Man
Signs and Symbols // A5 // April 2022

Everyone experiences emotional pain, or lack of it, in a different way. In the poem 'The Hanged Man' by Will Harris, the protagonist has lost his passion for life and, somewhere along the way, his sense of control. In the creative process of designing symbols for this poem, I looked for a method that would make me lose control - water. Try as you might, water has a mind of its own. The symbols were created by letting the water find the shapes and capturing them with a scanner.

hanged-man-cover hanged-man-spread-1 hanged-man-spread-2 hanged-man-spread-3 hanged-man-spread-4 ↦ process ↦ water-scan-face hanged-man-poem-analisation symbol-dithering symbols-closeup hanging up the final work on a concrete wall outside of school
hanged-man-cover hanged-man-spread-1 hanged-man-spread-2 hanged-man-spread-3 hanged-man-spread-4 ↦ process ↦ water-scan-face hanged-man-poem-analisation symbol-dithering symbols-closeup hanging up the final work on a concrete wall outside of school



Zainer
Typedesign
1000 units
December 2022
This typeface was inspired by Günther Zainer's Gotico-Antiqua from 1468 and was created in collaboration with Ylenia Freiermuth. Fascinated by the unique shapes of various letters, especially the lowercase 'a', we wanted to modernise the typeface to make it more legible, while preserving the distinctive shapes of the original. Eliminating the axis found in the original typeface in all letters except the 'o' resulted in a modern, cohesive typeface. By implementing the use of stylistic sets, the user has the ability to change the letters to their liking, further modernising Zainer.
Zainer
Typedesign // 1000 units // December 2022

This typeface was inspired by Günther Zainer's Gotico-Antiqua from 1468 and was created in collaboration with Ylenia Freiermuth. Fascinated by the unique shapes of various letters, especially the lowercase 'a', we wanted to modernise the typeface to make it more legible, while preserving the distinctive shapes of the original. Eliminating the axis found in the original typeface in all letters except the 'o' resulted in a modern, cohesive typeface. By implementing the use of stylistic sets, the user has the ability to change the letters to their liking, further modernising Zainer.

capital-A-metrics the-power-of-collaboration closeup-glyphs glyphs-overview ↦ process ↦ Günther-Zainer-reference Günther-Zainer-reference notebook-sketch-1 notebook-sketch-2
capital-A-metrics the-power-of-collaboration closeup-glyphs glyphs-overview ↦ process ↦ Günther-Zainer-reference Günther-Zainer-reference notebook-sketch-1 notebook-sketch-2



Milchprodukte
Information Design
1920×1080 px; 30''
June 2022
Over the course of a year, I analysed and evaluated my household's dairy consumption. Milk is a standard product, so it should have a fixed cost in all stores, right? The project highlights the price difference of dairy products and their vegan alternatives between three Swiss supermarkets in June 2022, raising awareness of dairy consumption and its costs.
Milchprodukte
Information Design // 1920 x 1080px; 30'' // June 2022

Over the course of a year, I analysed and evaluated my household's dairy consumption. Milk is a standard product, so it should have a fixed cost in all stores, right? The project highlights the price difference of dairy products and their vegan alternatives between three Swiss supermarkets in June 2022, raising awareness of dairy consumption and its costs.

milchprodukte-poster milchprodukte-closeup-1 milchprodukte-closeup-2 ↦ process ↦ excel-screenshot qr-codes receipts milchprodukte-process
milchprodukte-poster milchprodukte-closeup-1 milchprodukte-closeup-2 ↦ process ↦ excel-screenshot qr-codes receipts milchprodukte-process


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