Commissioned by
Heriot- Watt University, 2025-2026

Heriot-Watt University reached out to me to create a booklet to promote the University and the subjects that can be studied there, as part of a large funded project to introduce the University to school age children in Scotland. The booklet is being used as part of workshops, run by the outreach team, in schools around Scotland.

This has been a long term project in collaboration with the outreach team, with a variety of supporting materials created to promote the project, including banners, posters & certificates.

A very kind testimonial from Emilie Dufresne, Widening Participation at Heriot-Watt University:

“Having Melissa onboard was one of the best things that could happen to this project. From our first meeting discussing the feel of the project, Melissa was able to visualise the vibe of the project and shape my loose ideas into a fun, engaging and creative design.

Working with Melissa felt collaborative from the start and she created an environment where we both felt comfortable sharing, from wild ideas to anything that didn’t feel quite right, we came to creative solutions together. She set out a clear working structure that meant we had a very good turn around time and Melissa managed this process not only for herself but gave me clear feedback structure as well.

Once completed, Melissa had not only designed and laid out a visually stunning booklet but also created a visual system that we are now able to use across our webpages, social media and presentations, meaning we have an instantly recognisable brand for this project. Since launching the activity booklet, the colourful design and creative style have been commended by teachers and children alike, with the design making some really tough scientific concepts accessible and engaging.”