BARNSLEY College students have transformed the meeting rooms of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce with locally-inspired murals.
Shane Young, Operations Director at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, invited the College’s Graphic Design students to create designs that reflect the essence of South Yorkshire. The brief encouraged students to incorporate key elements such as local landmarks, culture, industry, history and community spirit.
With only a few weeks to develop and refine their ideas, the Level 3 Graphic Design students impressed the Chamber team with their creativity.
Jamie Gledhill’s design will feature at the head office in Rotherham, while Freya Wilson and Joanna Beckett’s design will be displayed in the Chamber’s room at the Business Centre in Barnsley, where they will be seen by a variety of businesses and professionals.
Jamie shared his thoughts about the project: “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to create this mural for the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. This project has allowed me to bring a creative vision to life in a way that celebrates local businesses and the community. It’s been an inspiring experience, and I’m honoured to have been a part of it.”
Shane praised the students’ efforts: “I was delighted to bring this unique project to the graphic design students at Barnsley College. It was a pleasure to brief them on our plans, and the quality of the options put forward by the students was outstanding.
“The chosen designs fit perfectly with our vision for the project. The artwork has now been installed in our Rotherham and Barnsley offices, and we are delighted with the results. We also plan on incorporating the other designs into our broader marketing efforts. Thank you to Barnsley College and their students for bringing this idea to life.”
