Rachel cottrell
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
highlights
INFO
What I do
I design with purpose, creating work that turns heads today and shapes the industry tomorrow.
I design with purpose, creating work with the aim to turn heads today and shape the industry tomorrow.
My background
Graduating with a First Class degree in Graphic Comms from Norwich University of the Arts, I’ve been creating brand identities, campaigns, websites, experiences, packaging and much more for 3+ years, working with startups, leading brands like HSBC, Berghaus, BBC, Yamaha, Autotrader, EE, GameStop and founders across the globe.
Graduating with a First Class degree in Graphic Comms from Norwich University of the Arts, I’ve been creating brand identities, campaigns, websites, experiences, packaging and much more for 3+ years, working with startups, leading brands like Gamestop, EE, HSBC, Berghaus, BBC, Yamaha, Autotrader, founders across the globe.
My approach
I continually aim to challenge industry norms and create meaningful change. Excelling in crafting striking brand identities, compelling campaigns, and eye-catching packaging designs that demand attention. Beyond my design work, I am is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent. Leading the creative intern program at WMH&I and lectures at UK's top creative courses including NUA, LCC, AUB, UCLan, Falmouth and Typocircle Supercondensed aiming to captivate audiences and cultivates the future landscape of design. To see more click on the 'Outreach' page.
I continually aim to challenge industry norms and create meaningful change. Excelling in crafting striking brand identities, compelling campaigns, and eye-catching packaging designs that demand attention. Beyond my design work, I am is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent. Running the creative intern program at WMH&I and lectures at UK's top creative courses including NUA, LCC, AUB, UCLan, Falmouth and Typocircle Supercondensed aiming to captivate audiences and cultivates the future landscape of design. To see more click on the 'Outreach' page.
Career
(Jan 2024 - Present) Midweight Designer at WMH&I
(2023 - 2024) Designer at WMH&I
(2022 - 2023) Designer at Zag
(2022) Intern at Magpie Studio
(2022) Intern at Stereo Creative
(2021) Intern at Satellite PR
(2020 - Present) Freelance Creative
Awards &
Achievements
JANE GREY - Brand Impact Awards 2025, Bronze (Typography)
CANDY CON - Creative Pool Annual 2025, Bronze (Branding)
CANDY CON - 2025 Dieline Awards, 1st place for Brand Identity Systems (Home, Shopping & Other Markets)
CANDY CON - 2025 Dieline Awards, 3rd place for Private Label
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Detail Aid Award)
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Exhibition Award)
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Judges Choice)
AHEAD OF THE CURVE, CAMPAIGN - Creative Conscience 2022, Silver (Motion Graphics)
AHEAD OF THE CURVE, CAMPAIGN - Creative Conscience 2022, Commendation (Website Design)
HIDDEN TREASURES - YCN Student Awards 2021, 1st place
WANNA DANCE EP - Rendr Records Competition 2020, 1st Place
Featured on It's Nice that, Brand Impact, Creative Bloq, The Dieline, Creative Pool, Creative Boom, Media Shotz, Logo Designer, Ads of the world, Ads of Brands, Brand the Change, Game Informer Magazine, Roast Brief and Fab Awards.
Featured in lan Wharton's, 'Top 20 Best New Creatives of 2022'
JANE GREY - Brand Impact Awards 2025, Bronze (Typography)
CANDY CON - Creative Pool Annual 2025, Bronze (Branding)
CANDY CON - 2025 Dieline Awards, 1st place for Brand Identity Systems (Home, Shopping & Other Markets)
CANDY CON - 2025 Dieline Awards, 3rd place for Private Label (All Categories)
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Detail Aid Award)
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Exhibition Award)
FELPREVA ‘WE SPEAK CAT’ CAMPAIGN - Veterinary Marketing Association, Annual Awards 2025 (Judges Choice)
AHEAD OF THE CURVE, CAMPAIGN - Creative Conscience 2022, Silver (Motion Graphics)
AHEAD OF THE CURVE, CAMPAIGN - Creative Conscience 2022, Commendation (Website Design)
HIDDEN TREASURES - YCN Student Awards 2021, 1st place
FEEL LIKE DANCING EP - Rendr Records Competition 2020, 1st Place
Featured on It's Nice that, Brand Impact, Creative Bloq, The Dieline, Creative Pool, Creative Boom, Media Shotz, Logo Designer, Ads of the world, Ads of Brands, Brand the Change, Game Informer Magazine, Roast Brief and Fab Awards.
Featured in lan Wharton's, 'Top 20 Best New Creatives of 2022'
RaCHEL COTTRELL
RaCHEL COTTRELL
RaCHEL COTTRELL
RaCHEL COTTRELL
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose
Bringing ideas to light with clarity, creativity, and purpose