I’m Cat. I’m a Design for Publishing Graduate, specialising in Editorial Design, with a passion for layout and composition. I also have a particular love for collage and enjoy using this within my work. My time at Norwich University of the Arts has not only given me a strong technical background in Adobe Suite, but also experience collaborating with fellow designers, photographers and illustrators. I have worked on live briefs such as designing a book cover for Little Brown Books, and a portfolio for Photographer Philip Haynes.

BA Design for Publishing work by Cat Slaymaker showing an editorial spread on the subject of curling.
BA Design for Publishing work by Cat Slaymaker showing an editorial spread on the subject of curling.

My degree has equipped me with solid organisational skills, an eye for detail and a love for working in a team. Going forward, I’m excited to keep building on my creative knowledge and finding new approaches and creative mediums to delight an audience. I’m enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to producing outcomes of a high standard with sleek, creative designs.

BA Design for Publishing work by Cat Slaymaker depicting a visual representation of the book Orlando by Virginia Woolf, via the medium of collage.
BA Design for Publishing work by Cat Slaymaker showing a A2 PosterZine portfolio for Photographer Philip Haynes.
BA Design for Publishing work by Cat Slaymaker showing an anthology exploring the theme of girlhood.