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Three posters for the I-H Project, each featuring a different background and a numbered header. The first shows a soft gradient of blue and orange, the second features botanical illustrations of peaches, and the third displays a swirling blue and red abstract pattern.

Striking posters by multi-disciplinary designer Joni Kirton

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Date
9 April 2015

Multi-disciplinary designer Joni Kirton designs from the bottom up. He specialises in creative strategy and analysis, meaning that his thing is creating solutions to problems, rather than drawing up aesthetically pleasing ideas which fail to do what they were intended to. And when you cast an eye over his portfolio with his in mind, the diversity of projects he has worked on is even more impressive – from an identity for a packing and removals company, to one for a small indie record label based in the North of England.

It’s his music-related work that we were most drawn to, however – embracing simple geometric patterns to communicate underlying themes for event posters, and employing a cohesive visual language for a series of mix CDs. They’re simple and effective, and they speak volumes about his ability to command attention.

A CD case featuring a cover with swirling red and blue marbled patterns on a white background. The spine reads “I-H Project”, “October & Sorai” and “05”.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

A CD case and its accompanying insert. The cover features a soft gradient of teal, yellow and orange, with the text “01”, “Chris Farrell & Kowton” and “I-H Project” on the spine. The white insert reads “I-H Project 01” and “Chris Farrell & Kowton”. A short paragraph describes a monthly music collaboration held at the Idle Hands record shop in Bristol.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

A typographic poster on a teal background featuring soft, glowing pink and blue spheres. Text lists a line-up including “Kahn + Neek”, “Static Fields”, “Isel” and “D-Fex”. Event details below read “Fri/22/Nov At Gylly Beach 22:00 – 03:00 £7 Entry”.
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Joni Kirton: RC: Kahn + Neek

A teal poster featuring soft, pink gradient spheres. White text lists a line-up including “Kahn + Neek”, “Static Fields”, “Isel” and “D-Fex”, with event details for “Fri/22/Nov” at “Gylly Beach”.
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Joni Kirton: RC: Kahn + Neek

An orange poster featuring bold black text and abstract, curved shapes in white, yellow and blue. It reads “Negativ Will Herzog Jam Stones” and lists the event on “Thur/28/Nov At Mangos” from “22:00 – Late” with “£3 Entry”.
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Joni Kirton: RC: Kahn + Neek

An orange poster featuring abstract white and yellow curved shapes. Text lists the performers “Negativ”, “Will Herzog” and “Jam Stones”, with the event taking place “Thur/28/Nov At Mangos” from “22:00 – Late” for “£3 Entry”.
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Joni Kirton: RC: Kahn + Neek

A minimalist poster featuring a soft gradient that fades from pale blue to warm orange. At the top, black text reads “I-H Project”, “Chris Farrell & Kowton” and the number “01”.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

A graphic poster featuring a swirl of vibrant blue and red paint on a white background. Text at the top reads “I-H Project”, “October & Boroi” and the number “05”.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

An illustration of four clusters of ripe plums with green leaves on a white background. Text at the top reads “I-H Project”, “Hyetal & Julio Bashmore” and the number “06”.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

Six CD jewel cases are arranged in two rows of three. Each cover features a different bold graphic, including blue with white arrows, yellow with white circles, and a black and white squiggle pattern.
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Joni Kirton: Joni Kirton: I-H Project

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Maisie Skidmore

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Maisie joined It’s Nice That fresh out of university in the summer of 2013 as an intern before joining full time as an Assistant Editor. Maisie left It’s Nice That in July 2015.

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