Mr David Blaiklock

David has been a practicing professional in Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Illustration and Visual Art for 19 years. David has been lecturing in Illustration Design at the University of South Australia since 2000 and maintains a design consultancy, Ekaada Art & Design. David has broad industry experience which includes illustration, design, exhibition, advertising, interactive media, animation, publishing and print production. David’s research and practice is ongoing.

Since July 2005 David has been the course coordinator for Illustration Design within the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) program at the South Australian School of Art.

“Illustration Design which is a highly specialized profession that provides strong visual communication solutions to diverse professions such as education, entertainment and communication. It is an industry underpinned by self employment practices requiring high level technical skills and innovative thinking. In recent years the Illustration Design profession has experienced a renaissance primarily due to substantial shifts and consequent advancements in technology. Industry increasingly utilises communication and information systems particularly within the entertainment industries. As a consequence this has fuelled a demand for visually creative and highly self motivated specialists.”

David Blaiklock

Ekaada Art & Design

Illustration Design, UniSA

Bachelor of Visual Communication, UniSA

• Drawing, Illustrative technique, typography and core design principles.
• Creative methodologies focusing on idea generation and problem solving.
• Interdisciplinary and industry focused experiences in design education.
• Independent learning systems and professional practice including marketing and business procedures
• Illustration career pathways. For example: design, advertising, publishing, product development, education, motion picture, gaming, online and mobile environments.

AGDA: Australian Graphic Design Association

Icograda (the International Council of Graphic Design Associations), affiliation through AGDA

Design 21, Social Design Network

Bachelor of Design - Illustration , University of South Australia

Honours - Visual Communications , University of South Australia

Graduate Certificate in Education (University Teaching), University of South Australia (current candidate)

Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2010)

- ‘For excellence in the approach to Illustration Design teaching which supports, motivates and engages student learning through the recognition of individual priorities and professional focus.’

Supported Teacher Award, University of South Australia (2009)

Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, University of South Australia (2008)

Supported Researcher, University of South Australia (2007- 2009)

• Image and symbol legibility within globalized cultures.
• The use of illustrative style and narrative to convey identity.
• 'Design Thinking' applied to interdisciplinary collaboration which addresses social issues.
• The use of illustration within education programs and its impact on learning.
• Design innovation and entrepreneurship specifically related to Visual Communication (Graphic and Illustration Design).

Awards:

Taiwan International Poster Award,Taiwan, Selected finalist, (2009)

Third International Biennale of the Poster,Bolivia, Selected finalist, (2009)

4th Block International Triennial of Eco Poster,Ukraine, Selected finalist, (2009)

Adelaide Fringe Festival 2009 Poster Competition Winner. Adelaide, South Australia, (2008) Adelaide Fringe Festival website

Desktop Create Awards, Desktop Magazine, Original Illustration Shortlist, (2008)

2nd Australian Poster Annual, Melbourne International Design Festival, National Design Centre, Victoria, Australia, (2006)

‘Art in Working Life Project’,in conjunction with South Australian Unions, Adelaide, South Australia, (2006)

Exhibitions:

Prospect National Portrait Prize, Prospect Gallery, South Australia, Finalist, (2009)

Icograda (IDA) International Design – Feature and exhibit - Galeria: Icograda's international online design exhibit, South Australian School of Art Poster, (2008)

'Redeemer Foundation Art Award', Redeemer Lutheran College, Queensland, Australia, (2007)

'Life Work Art', SASA Gallery, Adelaide, South Australia, (2007)

'InAugural AGDA South Australian Poster Exhibition', Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide, South Australia, (2007)

'Constructive Art: Capturing the Construction of the Port River Expressway Bridges Art Competition', Black Diamond Square, Port Adelaide, South Australia, (2007)

'Creating for Conservation', Belair School, Belair, South Australia, (2007)

'Design is....’Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA), SALA exhibition, Black Sheep Gallery, Rundle Street, Adelaide, SA, (2006)

Publications:

'Story Lines', Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre, South Australia, 2006

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Illustration, Design, Visual Communication

• Illustrative technique and design principles.
• Illustration and Design Education.
• Reviews or commentary for Children’s Books, Comics, Graphic Novels.
• The role of Illustration within society.