freelance designer for heritage, charity and community projects

Heritage interpretation, graphic design, writing, maps, infographics and illustration for community, placemaking and cultural projects. Project support for non-profits and public sector teams in Swindon, Wiltshire.

heritage interpretation / placemaking

Featured project: The Works Heritage Trail

interpretatio panels in the grounds of St Mark's Church, Swinond, Diocese of bristol, focuses on John Armstrong of GWR

I created the 2-mile heritage trail of 30+ interpretation panels at key locations around Swindon's Railway Village and former GWR Works for Historic England / Swindon Borough Council. Work included historical and image research, community engagement, graphic design, map-making, writing content and print management. Street banners; stylised route map; way-finding cast bronze pavement plaques; printed map and guide; and curating online guide content.

More detail

Explore

heritage interpretation, cultural heritage research, history, resarch, graphic design and content writing for heritage sites and public sector redevelopment and placemaking, consultant, Kate Parsons

Heritage interpretation and civic placemaking

Charity communications and philanthropy

freelance copywriting, editor, sub-editor, proofreader in Swindon, Wiltshire. experienced consultant, Kate Parsons

Writing for design communications
Creating content

Maps and infographics
Simplifying complex information

“Kate's ability to take a project brief and turn it into an outstanding piece of work really does make big projects easier. Her expertise in design, print and creative writing are exemplary – she is patient, flexible, and always has a solution to a problem.” Head of Individual Giving, University of Oxford Development Office

Communications audits and (re)branding

Background and contact info

Creative education and community arts

image of 'red dog', painting by Kate Parsons. This section shows industry insights and creative projects of graphic designer, illustraotr, artist, writer, content creator Kate Parsons, Swindon, Wiltshire

Creative miscellany and insights

placemaking / brand design

Featured project: inSwindon Business Improvement District Co. Ltd.

inSwindon BID Co. Ltd managed and promoted Swindon Town Centre through public activities, safety initiatives and street improvements to enhance footfall. I worked with the CEO to reposition the town centre creating new branding, its website, business documentation...