I was asked to illustrate a timeline graphic explaining the history of a rare Orchid. One day project for Channel 4 News.
Tag: nature
Red List of threatened UK birds
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK plant life in decline
A graphic illustrating the decline in some species of plant life over the last seventy years across the UK. For Channel 4 News, broadcast on Tuesday 7th March 2023. Reporter Alex Thomson. Produced by Louise Turner and Rachel Seifert. Two day project.
Global Biodiversity crisis
A new report has said global biodiversity has decline by 69% since 1970. Channel 4 News graphic, produced by Rachel Seifert and Louise Turner, reporter Alex Thomson. 3 day project.
Worldwide wildlife decline
A quick graphic for a Channel 4 News report into wildlife decline, according to a recent WWF study. Produced by Rachel Seifert, Luke Denne and Louise Turner. One day project.
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