Just Skin Process
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Awareness campaign
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University project 2026
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Creative conscience entry
This project responds to the Creative Conscience brief focusing on a social issue. I chose to create my project on visible skin conditions and public perception. The campaign explores how skin is often unfairly judged and aims to challenge these attitudes through design and visual communication.
Skin-like texture experimentation
 Water colours and salt reaction |  Chia seeds and water reaction |  Cling film on wet paint |
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 Scrunched paper and acrylic paint |  Putty and bubble wrap |  Acrylic paint and bubble wrap relief pressing |
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Ink and alcohol experimentation
The inks and alcohol created unpredictable patterns, many with a dry quality that resembled rashes and blotches.
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Typography and texture development
I sanded, scrunched, and cut the paper to create texture and convey deeper meaning. By combining typography with physical texture, I wanted to reflect the imperfect nature of skin and create a stronger connection between the visual surface and the meaning of the words.
 Digital development of textures in Illustrator |  Pattern development of textures in Illustrator |  Digital development of textures in Illustrator |
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 I created my own paper, which reflected variations in skin pigmentation. Through this process, I developed an understanding of how materials can be manipulated to mimic the texture and appearance of skin. |  Handmade paper |
How to make latex sheets from liquid latex
Latex has a strong visual and physical resemblance to skin, making it an effective material for expressing my concept. Through continued experimentation, I discovered that layering previously created textures within the latex produced particularly engaging and realistic results.
 Plain sheet |  Bubble wrap relief |  Red cord and latex |
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 Paper and latex |  Ink and latex |  Mix of latex sheets |
 Latex painted straight onto acetate |  Letters cut out and stuck to acetate |
Sketches and ideation
 Poster sketches - swapping out the text for latex |  Poster sketches - swapping out the text for latex |  Affected areas on the body and visual placement |
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 Garment sketches |  Garment sketches |  Exhibition stand idea |
Making the garments
 Trouser pattern |  Knicker pattern |  Sock pattern |
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 Hat pattern |  Glove pattern |  Bra pattern |
This stage was about strengthening both the visual impact and the message. By carefully placing textures and materials, I aimed to raise awareness, educate viewers, and reinforce the project’s supportive intention.
 Scraps collage |  Making buttons from latex |  Adding details to the pieces - using the textured latex pieces |
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 Layering texture through the latex to represent acne |
