Graphic Design Students Showcase Talent with Murals for Chamber of Commerce

Graphic Design students have transformed the meeting rooms of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce with vibrant, 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 Barnsley, Rotherham and 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 Chambers team with their creativity. While initially only requiring one design for their Rotherham head office, two designs were selected with plans to use more across other spaces.

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 Chambers 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 Young, Operations Director at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, 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.”

This collaboration affirms the strong relationship between Barnsley College and Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, providing students with real-world experience and the chance to see their work showcased in a professional setting.