Stan Barnes
Stan Barnes is a graphic designer and typographer, currently studying Visual Communication Design at Ravensbourne University London. His work explores the themes of stress, personal growth and living/creating work as a dyslexic person.
Barnes primarily uses digital platforms such as photoshop. He expands his work through analog technology, such as mark making and 3D cutouts. Barnes is influenced by his South London upbringing, especially through his friends and family, as well as street art. His work communicates a message of self acceptance.
Neurodiversity Diagnosis Video – The video takes the viewer through the main stages and emotions experienced during a neurodiversity diagnosis. For the full video with captions and subtitles, see Barnes's portfolio/Instagram.
Research Zine – This is a hand made zine which Barnes used to summarise the research found for his project on the connection between neurodiversity and creativity.
Brain Scan Typography – This is a typeface created out of the brain scan of Temple Grandin, a famous autistic scientist. Barnes created it using image trace on illustrator. The type face celebrates the unique differences of the autistic brain.
Billboard Advertising For TRAID – This is a billboard/poster design Barnes created to advertise the charity shop concept his group came up with during the foundation course's collaboration with TRAID charity shop. Barnes used photoshop to create this affect.
TRAID Front Of Store Concept – Barnes created this Front of Store concept for the foundation year's collaboration with TRAID charity shop.He edited the styling, store sticker and store backdrop onto the TRAID Lewisham store where it would be displayed, using photoshop.