I was asked by Channel 4 News to produce a graphic that showed the plight of the UK’s seabirds, many of which are threatened. Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner, sound by Matt Welham. Two day project.
Tag: environment
UK Election – climate issues
I was asked by Channel 4 News to create a graphic about the issues the next UK government will face with climate change and the environment, a subject which has barely been debated in the campaign. It was a quick turnaround, so in the spirit of recycling, you may have seen some of these elements before! Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Louise Turner and Rachel Seifert. Two day project.
Water shortages in the UK
I was asked to make a graphic for a news report on water shortages in the UK. This was the first time I’d worked with Ruben Reuter, a reporter for Channel 4 News, and I hope he liked how it turned out. Feels a bit like a pirate map! One day project. Produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner.
National Parks
A graphic illustrating the lack of woodland coverage in the UK’s National Parks. Inspired by vintage Railway Posters. 3 day project. Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner.
Griff’s Knees 2023 reel
Here’s a selection of my work from last year. Thanks to all those who have helped me along the way. Here’s to another exciting busy year in 2024!
State of Nature Report 2023
Here’s a graphic I made for a Channel 4 News. Produced by Louise Turner and Rachel Seifert, reporter Alex Thomson. 3 day project.
UK hedgerow wildlife in decline
A graphic for a Channel 4 News report into the decline of hedgerows across the UK, and the drastic effect this has had on the biodiversity of the countryside. I tried to create a woodcut style effect to these graphics, to give it an illustrative, rustic feeling. I kept the animations to each element simple as it is a lot to visually digest in a news report!
Two day project. Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner.
Fox hunting in the UK
I was asked to make a graphic for a Channel 4 News report into alleged illegal activity in fox hunting in the UK. This one went through a number versions, until we finally ended up with the graphic below. My early drafts were far more gory – I wanted to reflect that hunting is a blood sport. I live in the countryside, surrounded by paddocks and stables, and I love the spectacle of equestrianism. But the ritualised nature of hunting is something I can’t support. You may disagree and that’s fine – lots of my neighbours do. I realise foxes need to be controlled, I just think there’s more humane ways of doing it than with packs of dogs. Still, the bright red coats of the hunters and the distinct features of a fox make for a striking graphic.
Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner. Two day project.
Disappearing ice
I was asked to produce a map illustrating the effects of climate change on the Gulf of St Lawrence and the Magdalen Islands, off Canada’s east coast. Global warming is having a dramatic effect on Harp seals and other marine life in that area. It was tricky timing the animation to make it look as dramatic as possible but also keep it as accurate as possible. Broadcast on 13th April 2023 by Channel 4 News, produced by Tilly Cowan and Louise Turner.
Diesel car emissions
A graphic for a Channel 4 News report on a study by the ICCT revealing toxic emissions from diesel car engines have been underestimated by car manufacturers. Reporter Alex Thomson, produced by Louise Turner and Tilly Cowan. Broadcast 22 March 2023. Two day project.
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