What do you win?6 Festive Christmas Cards with illustrated scenes of Somerset 1 x A4 calendar featuring creative artworks from all over Somerset A choice of one of three Somerset patterned cushions
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Festive Christmas Cards including: Wells Cathedral, Bishops Palace, Clevedon Pier, Bristol's Clifton suspension bridge, Bristol's Park Street and a view over Clevedon Seafront.   While AI tools have made certain tasks faster, there are several reasons why nothing compares to the expertise and creativity of a skilled designer when it comes to crafting a logo. Here are a few reasons why and also the results I got from asking Ai to produce a logo for this project.
This is what happened when I ask Ai to have a go at this logo design
I asked Ai for my requests and occasionally specifics such as not a round logo were ignored, the colour palette was dull and the Pier wasn't the right shape. Also, where does Ai get these images from? More often than not the images come from sources online and copyright is questionable so you risk using someone else's work without permission or end up with the same logo as someone else. Please don't take the risk or make that mistake- save your time and employ a real designer. Benefits of working with me on your logo project
Investing in a custom-designed logo means investing in a brand identity that’s uniquely yours. Working with a designer ensures your logo tells your story, creates a lasting impression, and stands the test of time. Read my case study of the Clevedon Nature and Climate Partnership logo design and check out the final result and see what happens when I asked AI to design me a logo for the brand. Case Study: Logo design for Clevedon Nature and Climate PartnershipWhen the Clevedon Nature and Climate Partnership approached me to create a new logo and brand identity, they had a clear vision: a logo that would reflect their collaborative approach to protecting and enhancing the local environment. As a community-focused initiative, the design needed to highlight partnership and unity, distinguishing it from broader sustainability efforts like Sustainable Clevedon. The logo incorporates the essence of community and collaboration, central to the Partnership’s mission. With a focus on local wildlife, they wanted to include wading birds, specifically the curlew and lapwing, which are iconic to the Clevedon area. These birds symbolise both the natural beauty of the region and the delicate balance between nature and climate. In addition to the logo, I also created a brand guide and templates for newsletters, ensuring consistency in future communications. The result is a visual identity that brings together the beauty of Clevedon’s nature and the spirit of community action, while providing a versatile foundation for the Partnership’s continued work in promoting environmental change.The Brief: To produce a logo and brand for a new environmentally focussed group in Clevedon.
I create a brand guidelines document for you, so you get the best from your new logo.
Why Choose Custom Illustrations and Animations for Your Project? Bringing me on board to create both illustrations and animations for your project adds a powerful, cohesive visual impact. Here’s why it makes a difference:
Emily Charlotte Moran Cushion Collection: Inspired by Somerset, Bristol and Clevedon I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new collection on my website: a range of beautifully illustrated cushions that celebrate the charm and character of some of my favourite places. Each cushion in this collection is designed to bring a little bit of South West England into your home, making these cushions the perfect cozy addition for those who love the region. Scroll down to see/buy the range. A Cushion for Every Corner: Clevedon, Bristol, and Somerset This first collection features three distinct designs, each inspired by locations close to my heart. Clevedon Cushion: Celebrating the North Somerset coastal town's charm with images of Clevedon Pier, St. Andrew's Church, the iconic Curzon Cinema, the Clock Tower and the bandstand. Bristol Cushion: Celebrating Bristol's vibrance with images of Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Temple Meads station, SS Great Britain and more. See if you can spot the references to iconic street artist Banksy too! Somerset Cushion: Honoring Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury Abbey and more. The cushions are available in two sizes:
More to Come! This is only the beginning! I have exciting plans to expand the range with even more designs inspired by other locations. My goal is to capture the essence of each place in a way that’s both meaningful and visually captivating. Please browse the full collection on my website www.emilycharlottemoran.com. Keep an eye out for new designs, as this is just the start of what I hope will be a series of illustrated pieces that bring beloved locations a little closer to home. Somerset patterned cushion
£25.00 - £30.00
Beautiful illustrations of Somerset on a cushion, featuring Wells and Glastonbury. A stunning pattern on a cushion made from faux linen - pattern illustrated and designed by Emily Charlotte Moran. Faux Linen Cushion 16x16" / 40.6x40.6cm Includes: Double sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed or Faux Linen Cushion 12x12" / 30.5x30.5cm Includes: Single sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed Bristol patterned cushion
£25.00 - £30.00
Beautiful illustrations of Bristol on a cushion, featuring Bristol locations such as Clifton Suspension Bridge, Balloon fiesta, SSGreat Britain, the Hippodrome, the wonderful multi-coloured houses and Bristol Museum. A stunning pattern on a cushion made from faux linen - pattern illustrated and designed by Emily Charlotte Moran. Faux Linen Cushion 16x16" / 40.6x40.6cm Includes: Double sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed or Faux Linen Cushion 12x12" / 30.5x30.5cm Includes: Single sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed Clevedon cushion
£25.00 - £30.00
Beautiful illustrations of Clevedon as a stunning pattern on a cushion made from faux linen - pattern illustrated and designed by Emily Charlotte Moran. Faux Linen Cushion 16x16" / 40.6x40.6cm Includes: Double sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed or Faux Linen Cushion 12x12" / 30.5x30.5cm Includes: Single sided cushion cover White insert with Fibre Fill Shipping info- FedEx Economy Tracked & Signed Warminster is a historic market town in beautiful surroundings. I was commissioned to create a map illustrating the vast shopping and leisure activities available in the area which would then feature in a leaflet and adapted to various sizes for other marketing materials. 
I was initially only approached about map design but after a video chat about the work, I provided more information about how I could tackle the whole project. I gave detailed quotes for map design, bespoke illustration and putting the leaflet together. This meant the whole project would have a seamless design and narrative. As the project developed it lead to a further illustration being produced for a commemorative souvenir, celebrating the Lake Pleasure Grounds' 100th anniversary.  "Clevedon - Seaside Treasures" Entry by Emily Charlotte Morán for Clevedon's Artist Of The Year 2024 competition. Visit Polodango between 26th July until 4th August to cast your vote!!  The Clevedon Artist of the Year competition returns in 2024, and this is my entry. I've blended my two distinct styles to craft an aesthetically pleasing pattern that showcases the treasures found in Clevedon, the gem of Somerset. My designs are consistently rich with various elements to spark curiosity, and this pattern is no exception. The more you explore it, the more you’ll discover. Among the iconic buildings and locations depicted, you'll also find the exquisite Somerset flower, the Cheddar Pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus), nestled within. If you'd like to buy a cushion or tea towel featuring this pattern, click here or message me for something personalised.  Don't forget to visit Polodango between 26th July until 4th August to cast your vote. It will also give you a chance to see the piece and decide if you'd like to buy it.
The goal of this project was to create an illustrated map depicting the route taken by George Chaworth Muster, an ancestor of my client. My client retraced this route during a sabbatical and felt that including a clear, professional map in the published book would help readers better understand the journey.  Why employ me to illustrate your map?
Want to talk about your next project? Email me at [email protected]  Bespoke illustration of Alvony House care home in Clevedon, North Somerset. Alvony House is a charming Victorian building with modern amenities, situated in the heart of Clevedon in North Somerset. I was commissioned to illustrate the expansive grounds of the buildings, which span across two roads and feature an impressive ancient conifer tree at the centre. The client wanted to highlight some of the care home's amenities, such as the bus that is used for day trips, and its outdoor spaces. Given the distinctive architecture and the prominent conifer, I incorporated details that encourage viewers to continually explore the image. Creating intrigue adds significant impact to illustrations. With such an emotive subject, my artistic representations can evoke emotions and help potential residents feel more connected to the care home, making it easier for them to imagine living there. The nature of the way I produce images means they are versatile and can be used for so many more marketing materials, such as the way I transformed the original illustration into a bespoke Christmas card design too. See the bespoke Christmas Card design here:  Bespoke Christmas card design for the Alvony House care home in Clevedon, North Somerset. Check out my latest bespoke illustration - a stunning villa in sunny Spain. Bespoke illustrations make wonderful gifts, you can create a scene with elements a photo can't always capture.  This commission was for a stunning Villa in Sunny Spain. Capturing all the different areas of the house was tricky and required a bit of 'artistic licence' but creates a wonderful memory for the client especially with the addition of their four little dogs. The commission is a birthday gift and I sort out the printing and advise on frame size, colour and mounts - all delivered straight to your door. 
In March 2014, the British boyband One Direction — who Simon Cowell put together following their individual auditions for ITV’s The X Factor show — filmed the music video for hit single “You & I” at Clevedon Pier in North Somerset, England.
See some of my illustrations celebrating the massive moment for the town here:
When film crews initially turned up on the famous pier, crew members reportedly told people that BBC’s “Countryfile” was filming an episode there. Clevedon has had its fair share of film crews over the years (from Broadchurch to Sanditon too! ) so more filming vans on the seafront was nothing really new for residents.
There was a whisper of a rumor about One Direction being in town, but that was quickly put aside. Massive crowds gathered, though, after Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne were spotted on the Grade I listed structure that Sir John Betjeman once described as "the most beautiful pier in England." The blustery weather didn’t stop local school children from skipping class to get a glimpse of the singers, who reportedly stayed at nearby Walton Castle.
After the Ben Winston-directed video was released, the pier immediately became a must-visit site for Directioners who would travel from far and wide to walk in the footsteps of the singers and touch and pose for photos with the plaque.
Where is the One Direction plaque on Clevedon Pier?
The plaque that the pier initially installed to remember the filming was moved to a bench near the pier entrance to keep an eye on after fans scrawled messages around it. “Coming to the pier and seeing the plaque has become something of a pilgrimage for fans. We have encountered problems with fans trying to graffiti and leave their own messages to the band since the plaque was installed,” ITV quoted then-Piermistress Linda Strong as saying at the time. All the plaques around that original plaque are now tributes to and from One Direction fans. The music video for "You & I" itself starts with Niall Horan leaving the Pagoda Cafe, walking down the steps and onto the main Pier itself. He then morphs into the other singers as they walk down the planks towards land. It ends with them all walking together, as I detail in my illustration.
See the video here:
My latest commission was to create a beautiful illustration of the Alvony House residential care home in Clevedon, North Somerset. Initially, it presented a challenge because the home covers such a large area with three beautiful Victorian buildings joined together by modern structures and a huge protected conifer that is centre stage. And of course, there had to be something special added to the tree which highlighted what Alvony House was about: Care. The illustration will in future be tweaked for the company's Christmas card with a snow effect and decorations. Fancy something artistic and special for your business? Get in touch [email protected]  Bespoke illustration of Alvony House in Clevedon, North Somerset, by Emily Charlotte Moran.  Contact Emily Charlotte Moran on [email protected] for an illustration of your building, company and more. Custom illustrated maps are a great investment for yourself, company or organisation as they can be adapted in different ways and used on promotional material and more for years to come. As I design them digitally as vectors, once the initial eye-catching design is created it can be updated with more relevant details if and when required. The individual details in the map can also be taken out and used for other purposes (say, if I highlight a particular building or historic moment, it can then be used for letterheads, online, as cards and more). One example of this is the multiple ways in which I’ve repurposed this map design of Clevedon in North Somerset, England. The original map was commissioned by Discover Clevedon to be placed on boards throughout the town to inform locals and tourists of shopping areas, tourist attractions and other key amenities in a visually appealing way. It also sought to link the different areas of the town together.  Illustrated map design by Emily Charlotte Moran. The maps were initially included on thousands of Discover Clevedon leaflets (which I also designed) that were distributed across the region, on map boards that were installed throughout the town and on informational boards that I also designed (featuring details of town’s history, geology and more) which are also in prominent places throughout the area.  The illustrated map displayed on a board in Clevedon, North Somerset. Since that first design was created, I've adapted it for Clevedon Literary Festival and Clevedon Library. Clevedon Town Football Club also asked me to rework the map for an information board (which I also designed) that now takes pride of place outside the Seasiders' Everyone Active Stadium next to its new Heritage street art mural.  Bespoke map illustration for Clevedon Town Football Club.  Educational materials design, seamlessly blending illustrations and graphic design. I've adapted the map to highlight several walking routes in Clevedon. The Clevedon Walks page on the Discover Clevedon website, where they feature, is its most popular:  The Clevedon Walks page on the Discover Clevedon website is one of its most visited pages. I have also updated the map for a brochure to promote “The Hamptons” apartment development in the town. For this job, I was also commissioned to add in other relevant locations, including a bespoke illustration of the beautiful, historic building itself. See how my design blended seamlessly into the rest of the brochure here (on page 13):  The illustrated map adapted for inclusion in the promotional brochure for "The Hamptons" development in Clevedon. As I explain in further detail on my custom map-making services page, my informative and fun maps can be created to cover a wide variety of places and events — from a personal gift or memento of a special occasion or moment to explaining places like heritage sites and museums, nature reserves, a directory of shops and restaurants, a navigational tool for university students on campuses, an educational tool for children, explaining retail parks, detailing music and sport festivals, family trails, walking routes and much more.
The maps can be as minimalist or as detailed as you like. Want to include some quirky details? Or do you just need them as a black and white map outline to form part of a book? No problem! And because I design them as vectors, they can be scaled up to billboard-size with no loss of quality. I can also adapt them to look great on social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok), for use on websites or as physical boards, in leaflets and brochures or books. Do you need a map illustrator for your project? Get in touch here. Learn Spanish words with this fruit and vegetables game. Designed for a class of primary school children aged 5 and 6. The brief was to create a fun and engaging game to help teach some basic Spanish words based on the term's theme of healthy eating. Children of this age are starting to read so producing something legible, using clear typography and sensible size text, would encourage the children to read both Spanish and English words confidently. The games followed a standard pack of cards style, consisting of 13 different types of fruit and vegetables repeated 4 times to give a pack of 52 cards. There were two possible games to play -- 'Snap' (sharing the cards between players and taking it in turns to put a card down, when the same card is placed the child can put there hand down on the pile while shouting 'SNAP' the winner has all the cards at the end); and 'Match the Card' by laying them face down on a flat surface and trying to locate pairs, the winner has the most pairs.
I was lucky enough to attend the class when they had this lesson and the children engaged with the game as well as learning the words in a different language, so much so that it naturally developed into naming the colours on the cards in Spanish and English too. The drawings of the fruits and vegetables are vectors which meant they could be transposed into the next games of cutting out and matching the names to the fruits or vegetables. The versatility of my illustrations means one project lead to many other possibilities. The flowers and foliage are made from watercolour drawings to provide interest and further exploration of the cards.
I seamlessly combined my vector illustrations, bespoke map design and graphic design skills to create informative A0-sized boards for Clevedon Town Football Club, who currently play in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division.
The boards are now proudly displayed on the wall at the Seasiders' Everyone Active Stadium (previously called the Hand Stadium) in Davis Lane, Clevedon, North Somerset. Do you want to display your football or sports club's history in an interesting, educational and stylish way? Get in touch to discuss via [email protected]
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