I'm a graphic designer, previously self-employed 10 years+ in Manchester as Charme graphic design. I was a corporate graphic designer 14 years until motherhood knocked my socks off, I’ve felt strongly the need to make sense of the world, of life. I’ve listened to philosophers and researched about what make us... So much I found my understandings exciting, I wanted to share them with our two munchk
ins, and I created several visuals and carried on since. Bio
- 70s: Born in a French hamlet, one of a kind, far from the hustle and bustle of cities; closer to medieval mindset than revolutionary Paris.
- 80s: Shaped a fascination for colours looking at illustrations by Dina Kathelyn + the paintings by Paul Gauguin.
- 90s: Qualified in print processes. Obtained HND in visual communications incl. Applied Art in South of France. In 2000 adventured to Manchester, with zero English prior mobiles, I learnt English on the go, waitressing, working, share-renting, food shopping etc… I'm grateful to have blossomed into adulthood in England.
- 2004: Started business Charme graphic design, active 10 years (2004-2014) in Hale Altrincham, South Mcr and designed corporate identities for SME.
- 2006: Volunteered Tour Guide at Manchester art gallery till 2016, then independently in Mrc city centre. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXUVZgHVu-8&t=7s
- 2019: Tutored two workshops (Madeleine de Proust and Napoléon) for 'The School of Integration’ led by artist Tania Bruguera for MIF19. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EayBqzpP-3A&t=18s + 2021, authored film ‘La Madeleine de Proust’ Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Uopn9UUi4&t=414s then moved to Marsden.
- 2022: Exhibited visuals, Holmfirth Artwork 22 The Fringe, Slaithwaite.
- 2024: Wrote story ‘Too Much on the Moon’ recorded at The Watershed studio, Slaithwaite. Listen https://soundcloud.com/the-watershed-423130647/stephanie-part1
- 2025, happy amongst the green hills and the ochre moors I share with a myriad of good people in Marsden ❤️ Latest creative adventure: Hoyden Images!
