CAM
JORDAN
CAM JORDAN
We caught up with London-based creative and designer Cam Jordan, to speak about his work, moving to London, and his plans for the future...
Photos by BONSE1
Artwork c/o Cam Jordan
Photos by BONSE1
Artwork c/o Cam Jordan
Tell us a bit about yourself...
Cam: I'm a 27 year old creative from Melbourne, now based in London. I studied at Monash University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Communications. My interests include art, design, photography and cycling. My design career so far has stretched over small studios, freelance, and in-house design positions.
Cam: I'm a 27 year old creative from Melbourne, now based in London. I studied at Monash University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Communications. My interests include art, design, photography and cycling. My design career so far has stretched over small studios, freelance, and in-house design positions.
How did you first get into graphic design?
Cam: Growing up, I was very interested in skating and graffiti culture. Weekends were spent at the local skatepark or taking the train into the city to shoot street scenes with friends. It was after taking visual / media subjects in high school that I thought maybe I could make a career out of this.
Cam: Growing up, I was very interested in skating and graffiti culture. Weekends were spent at the local skatepark or taking the train into the city to shoot street scenes with friends. It was after taking visual / media subjects in high school that I thought maybe I could make a career out of this.
Are there any artists or styles that inspire your work?
Cam: I would say that the International Typographic Style and Bauhaus played a big role in developing what I would call my house style. It's hard to narrow down my inspiration to a specific artist as such. I'm really inspired by a number of local and international designers who contribute to the ever-growing Instagram design community.
Cam: I would say that the International Typographic Style and Bauhaus played a big role in developing what I would call my house style. It's hard to narrow down my inspiration to a specific artist as such. I'm really inspired by a number of local and international designers who contribute to the ever-growing Instagram design community.
What have been some of your favorite things you've worked on in the past?
Cam: Branding work such as Fleur Exchange and Aretex (which can be found on my site) have been really enjoyable as I've been able to drive them from start to finish. This also includes the 'creative journal' content which I feature on my Instagram. There's something about creating without restrictions or limits that entices me to keep exploring different styles, techniques, and methods.
Cam: Branding work such as Fleur Exchange and Aretex (which can be found on my site) have been really enjoyable as I've been able to drive them from start to finish. This also includes the 'creative journal' content which I feature on my Instagram. There's something about creating without restrictions or limits that entices me to keep exploring different styles, techniques, and methods.
How have you found your move to the UK?
Cam: My move has been really good so far. I'm really looking forward to being part of a team and collaborating with like-minded designers. Additionally, it's been amazing to immerse myself in the history and art/design culture. I'm definitely feeling more inspired and ready to create more work to put out there.
Cam: My move has been really good so far. I'm really looking forward to being part of a team and collaborating with like-minded designers. Additionally, it's been amazing to immerse myself in the history and art/design culture. I'm definitely feeling more inspired and ready to create more work to put out there.
How have you found the balance between working with brands and your own expression as an artist?
Cam: I've found that I'm more able to express myself more-so when I'm in a studio setting, where I'm working on multiple things at once. I think in terms of working in-house for a singular brand, it can be quite limiting, whereas design studios enable you to explore many design avenues.
Cam: I've found that I'm more able to express myself more-so when I'm in a studio setting, where I'm working on multiple things at once. I think in terms of working in-house for a singular brand, it can be quite limiting, whereas design studios enable you to explore many design avenues.
My own expression as an artist hasn't really been found through my day job, rather my creative exploration on my Instagram channel, enabling me to keep enthusiastic about design and keep play at the forefront of my practice.
What's your dream project?
Cam: My dream project would be being the creative director of my own graphic design practice, working on branding, print, and digital design projects.
Cam: My dream project would be being the creative director of my own graphic design practice, working on branding, print, and digital design projects.
Is there anything you're working on at the moment?
Cam: Currently, I'm working on my portfolio and getting a blog together on my website, which will be an extension of the graphic design archive page (Neue Graphica).
What’s next?
Cam: I've recently joined a small team in Hackney Wick called Eighty Studio where I'll be creating content for the commercial property sector. I'm super keen to start a new chapter in my design career, breaking into an industry I have not yet designed for.
Cam: Currently, I'm working on my portfolio and getting a blog together on my website, which will be an extension of the graphic design archive page (Neue Graphica).
What’s next?
Cam: I've recently joined a small team in Hackney Wick called Eighty Studio where I'll be creating content for the commercial property sector. I'm super keen to start a new chapter in my design career, breaking into an industry I have not yet designed for.
You can follow Cam and check out more of his work here
BONSE1 11/05/2023