Hi, I'm Sair! (It rhymes with hair)
For me, creativity is all about play, having fun with images, words and symbols. I go through this process of ‘play’ with each of my clients’ projects, whether it’s a start-up business or a medium sized company. Talking to them about the possibilities and ways they can develop their brand, we work together to create and mould their image in a way that suits them. Not only developing an online presence with an easy-to-use website, but also through eye-catching advertising, signage and promotional materials.
The Northern ethos of "no matter what you do, work hard at it" runs deep in my bones. I did all the necessary study; putting myself through art school then university until I achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree. It was bloody hard work, completing a full time course and working a full time job, but I graduated in 2000 with Honours and started ‘real life’ as an illustrator; drawing christmas scenes for cards and wrapping paper for several years, before accepting a role within the fashion sector designing characters for children's clothing and accessories. I gradually acquired on-the-job-skills within production, overseeing the garment manufacturing off-shore of over a dozen factories.
After a few personally tough years, I felt the need for a change, so I decided to upskill and throw myself back into study until I was ready to leave the safety of my role at hotmilk to pursue a new adventure of self-employment as a web designer and graphic artist. I started freelancing under the name Flying Hamilton to fulfill my creative wants and needs. I have a constant flow of ideas and solutions bubbling away in my head, and this was a way for me to unleash them.
For me, creativity is all about play, having fun with images, words and symbols. I go through this process of ‘play’ with each of my clients’ projects, whether it’s a start-up business or a medium sized company. Talking to them about the possibilities and ways they can develop their brand, we work together to create and mould their image in a way that suits them. Not only developing an online presence with an easy-to-use website, but also through eye-catching advertising, signage and promotional materials.
The Northern ethos of "no matter what you do, work hard at it" runs deep in my bones. I did all the necessary study; putting myself through art school then university until I achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree. It was bloody hard work, completing a full time course and working a full time job, but I graduated in 2000 with Honours and started ‘real life’ as an illustrator; drawing christmas scenes for cards and wrapping paper for several years, before accepting a role within the fashion sector designing characters for children's clothing and accessories. I gradually acquired on-the-job-skills within production, overseeing the garment manufacturing off-shore of over a dozen factories.
After a few personally tough years, I felt the need for a change, so I decided to upskill and throw myself back into study until I was ready to leave the safety of my role at hotmilk to pursue a new adventure of self-employment as a web designer and graphic artist. I started freelancing under the name Flying Hamilton to fulfill my creative wants and needs. I have a constant flow of ideas and solutions bubbling away in my head, and this was a way for me to unleash them.
An article all about ME (and my work), in the Bay of Plenty Times' Indulge magazine - 10 May 2014.
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Bay of Plenty Times Weekend Indulge: 'Sister of Swing', the ladies behind the National Jazz Festival - 15 March 2014.
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Kid Magazine (AU): Article for Hotmilk lingerie - 14 March 2012.
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WHO ARE THE FLYING HAMILTONS
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When we were young; my Dad, two brothers and myself would perform "acrobatics" in our living room. To anyone else watching, this would look like Kieren and I climbing up our dad's legs to stand on his thighs whilst holding on to his head, neck and ears, and Rhys sitting on his neck, so we were creating a pyramid position. Once we felt stable, we'd all throw out the hand that wasn't holding on to anything, and dad would announce loudly in a ringmaster style voice "the Flying Hamiltons, ta-da!", while we all did shaky jazz hands to the empty room before us.
We'd then climb down and work out the next trick to perform for our own entertainment. This went on throughout our childhood until we eventually got too big to use Dad as a climbing frame anymore. This is one of my favourite memories, but more than that; I believe that the 'acrobatics' with our dad, gave all of us a great sense of support, security and trust, as we always knew that we wouldn't let each other down. Even though we no longer climb up each other we will always be... The Flying Hamiltons, Ta-da! (shaky jazz hands everybody) |
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