A creative with over 15 years commercial experience, my background is in editorial design. I have worked on publications and promotional material with a variety of clients, from national publishers, to individuals wanting to expand their client base.
I have contributed to the launching of new magazines titles and successful magazine brand extensions; I have provided support to art directors and creative directors and assisted in small businesses increasing their audience engagement, expanding their reach and sustaining memberships.
I enjoy the process of visual storytelling and communicating ideas that connect with an audience in an inspiring and creative way.
Thank you for taking the time to view a selection of my work.
contact me…
studio@carolynrea.com
about working with me…
“Carolyn has been an invaluable member of our art team over the past 12 months. Her calm approach during a redesign has given the team confidence and she has worked brilliantly with our under-pressure subs team. Carolyn’s design skills and ability to brief photographers has continued Sainsbury’s Magazine’s quality recipe photography and we have all enjoyed working with her enormously.”
Helena Lang
Editor, Sainsbury’s Magazine

"Carolyn Rea is a highly skilled and experienced graphic designer and has played an integral role in creating my brand. I have used her artistic skills in a myriad of ways to set up a life coaching/stress management business. In this capacity Carolyn has shown her creative diversity with projects to highlight my brand.  Carolyn is professional and passionate about her work. Each project was worked on with the highest of integrity and work ethic."
Elaine Vanderzeil
Director, The Alchemist Within

"Carolyn approaches all design with refreshing creativity and an experienced aesthetic. She started with the Real Living team at a critical time - a launch of a new magazine, whilst working across multiple titles. Not only was her involvement with the magazine essential to the success across all titles, she demonstrated she is a true visual communicator and a wonderful asset to the team."
Sandy Dao
Creative Director, Real Living
“Carolyn works with a calm efficiency, is well organised and the perfect team player. Combining her experience and technical ability  with a creative eye makes her a great asset and a pleasure to work with.”
Huw Reynolds
Creative Director, Harper’s Bazaar Australia

"Carolyn is a talented and committed art director who I have always found a pleasure to work with. She displays a strong work ethic and creative skill, is reliable and shows a great ability to work well with anyone."
Lindy Goodwin
Art Director, Madison Australia

"I commissioned Carolyn to re-design my writing website in Squarespace. This she did with a huge amount of design flair, integrity and swiftness. During the process, Carolyn was always friendly, kind, thorough and clear with all her questions around my exact requirements, and her guidance when I sought her advice. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Carolyn or using her again - I love my stylish and easy-to-use new website!"
Claire Seeber
Author

"Carolyn has worked on various projects for me and I am impressed by her creativity, dedication and attention to detail. She takes a project from concept, through photography, to final release for print, ensuring each stage is on brief and appropriate for the brand (John Lewis). Carolyn can be trusted to achieve a successful outcome."
Susie Sinclair
Creative Director, John Brown Media
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