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Meet the Isle of Man’s main graphic designer
- Christina Gleave is the lead creative designer at Manx National Heritage (MNH) responsible for the graphic design of historic sites, attractions, and events on the Isle of Man.
- Gleave's role involves balancing heritage preservation with the need to make designs fresh and accessible, as seen in the current exhibition at Manx Museum featuring the works of Archibald Knox.
- Archibald Knox, a Manx-born designer, made significant contributions to Britain's Arts and Crafts movement and his works are being showcased, highlighting his creative output.
- Gleave handles various design tasks, including exhibition design, marketing materials, educational resources, and branding for MNH.
- She updated MNH's branding by eliminating the Celtic knot and red color, opting for a cleaner purple logo design that distinguishes it from previous iterations.
- Gleave's responsibilities include designing four exhibitions annually, catering to diverse audiences from locals to tourists and coordinating with curators to tell engaging stories.
- She faces challenges such as designing for different groups like school visitors, cruise ship passengers, and motorbike enthusiasts during events like the TT Races.
- Gleave's use of Optima typeface for signage and wayfinding across the island ensures consistency and easy navigation for visitors.
- Despite weather challenges and supply delays, Gleave's hands-on approach allows her to witness audience engagement with her designs at heritage sites.
- The ongoing Knox exhibition provides Gleave with the opportunity to observe audience interactions and make adjustments for future projects based on visitor feedback.
- Her work extends to creating print materials for marketing and communications, showcasing her broad expertise in graphic design for cultural heritage.
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