Freya Thompson
I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer with a specific interest in illustration, visual storytelling and experiential design.
Dear Man on the Moon expands beyond traditional storytelling, transforming an illustrated book into an immersive, interactive experience at the Discovery Children’s Story Centre.
Dear Man on the Moon is a rhyming picture book about Poppy, a little girl with a big dream, to visit the moon. Each night, she whispers to the stars and imagines meeting the mysterious Man on the Moon. With her cardboard rocket, bunny in hand, and letters full of hope, Poppy’s dream takes flight. One magical night, she blasts off, soars through space, and finally meets him. Together, they adventure among the stars. When it’s time to return, Poppy carries the magic of that night in her heart, ready to chase her dreams again.
This story encourages young readers to believe in themselves and keep reaching for the stars, no matter how far away they may seem.
Silence Moves is an immersive in-store experience that redefines how customers connect with apparel, shifting the focus from product to perception. In a sensory-controlled environment, visual and auditory stimuli are manipulated to heighten the awareness of movement. Through curated stages, customers slow down, tune in, and feel how On’s Swiss-engineered technology moves with them. This isn’t just product testing, it’s a sensory reset that brings innovation to life, embodying the brand’s philosophy: Feel nothing. To feel everything.
Repeated head impacts, both concussive and non-concussive, sustained through years of contact sports can have lasting effects on an athlete’s cognitive and neurological health, significantly increasing the risk of neurodegenerative disorders later in life. With sports-related head injuries and concussion rates steadily rising, the need for greater awareness, research, and preventive action has never been more critical. The campaign confronts these risks head-on, raising awareness, advocating for safer practices and research needed to protect current and future athletes.
The design of the ball is intentionally crafted to symbolise the hidden and cumulative effects of repetitive impacts in contact sports. As the ball is used during play, its outer surface gradually wears away, revealing a secondary design beneath, which represents a brain. This hidden layer symbolises the unseen, internal damage caused by repeated head trauma, drawing attention to the risks athletes face in contact sports.
Stop the impact before it lasts a lifetime.
One in two people will experience cancer at some point in their lives (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2024). Despite its prevalence, open conversations about cancer, especially with children, can be incredibly difficult. To the Stars… and Back! combines storytelling with hands-on activities to gently explain the complexities of cancer, supporting families through sensitive discussions with care, clarity, and connection.
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https://www.freyathompson.art
TW Creative (Graphic design internship)- September 2023- July 2024