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To be honest speaking as a recent-ish arts graduate (what little credibility that gives me), a full rebranding of a big organisation is more than a little above the pay grade of the average graphic design student. I’m not saying that its impossible to find a local Welsh speaking (v. Important given this is council) graphic design student who could handle it, but it is a huge high profile project that is probably better off in the hands of experienced people who are used to making bilingual material. When I was in uni I had made gig posters and leaflets for local businesses – I was not cut out for this job!
I’m a little angry to be reading some of these comments to be honest, because a lot of people really do only seem to give a damn about art students when its convenient for their anti-arts hub message. The whole thing is going to be really good for encouraging young people to study art and design in Wrexham and to stay here after they’ve graduated. I thought that I would have to move to Liverpool or Manc, but now I’ve got real hope that I’ll be able stay living and working in Wrexham.
When it seemed like the market was closing I understood the negativity, but now it just feels like people (in general) are ignoring what a good opportunity this is for the town.

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