Brian Tyrrell

Awards

Strengths

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Currently Working On...

Carved in Stone. A book blending visual encyclopedia and roleplaying resource, exploring contemporary research about Scotland's ancient Pictish people.In partnership with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and Glasgow University.Pre-orders open May 2025

Freelance

I am a member of the Scottish Artists' Union, and base my rates off of their recommendations.Discretionary discounted rates are available for disabled, queer and marginalised clients, and work that seems too cool to pass up.

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Ongoing Projects

Scurry: Heists in the Undergrowth - 2025
Writing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Accessibility, Art DirectionTAGS Fest - 2023 - 2025
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Copy Writing, Advertising, Support

Past Projects

Make Your Mark - 2023 - 2025
Graphic Design, Accessibility ConsultationVAST Guides - 2023
Development, Writing, Graphic DesignBorder Riding - 2023
Development, Graphic DesignOne Breath Left - 2023
Development, Graphic Design, IllustrationApawthecaria - 2022
Writing, Graphic Design, IllustrationScurry - 2021
Writing, Graphic Design, IllustrationVice & Virtue - 2021
Writing, Graphic DesignIn the Red - 2020
Writing, Graphic Design

• lotsa examples in my portfolio

Border Riding

A collaborative history-building game about borders and small communities

A game about drawing maps, printed on a large fold-out hiker's map. Accompanied by a 24-page risograph essay, On Common Riding, and accessible digital booklet versions of the game.Jo pitched this tactile game to me as an exploration of Common Riding traditions from the Scottish Border's. It ended up being so much more. Thanks to the teachers who emailed me to say they used this game to open conversations about Palestine with students ♥

Project management Developmental editing
Art direction Graphic design Visual accessibility Prepress

Also check out: Author (Jo), Illustrator (Eli/Goyagoat), Editor (Roz), Sensitivity Consultant (Penny), Printer (Dennis Maps)

Scurry

Heists in the Undergrowth

36 page staple-bound zine, containing new adventures for the roleplaying game Scurry!Watch the trailer on youtube.

Project management Developmental editing
Art direction Illustration Graphic design
Visual accessibility Prepress

Also check out: Authors (Steph, Elliot, Yubi), Illustrators (Yasmin, VER, Letty), Editor (Roz).

Scurry

A Game That Gathers Speed

108 page hard cover book, with core rules, setting guide, and pre-made heists for crafty beasts.

Project management Writing Developmental editing
Art direction Illustration Graphic design
Visual Accessibility Prepress

Also check out: Illustrators (Fraser, VER, Atlanta), Editors (Vi, Roz).

TAGS FEST

Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling Festival

Now in its third year, TAGS is an arts festival aiming a spotlight on Scotland's small press and solo publishers in the comics, zine, graphic novel, roleplaying and boardgame genres.Located in the heart of Edinburgh at the Fruitmarket, taking place 25th and 26th October 2025.For more details, see the TAGS website.

Project management Copy writing Art direction Graphic design Visual accessibility Prepress Advertising Exhibitor support

Also check out: Co-organiser (Eve), Partners (Ancient Robot, La Belle Adventure), Venue (Fruitmarket)

Make Your Mark

Toolkit and Report on Inclusive Volunteering

64 page toolkit with form fillable worksheets, and 60 page report on the research behind it. Aiming for pared-back layouts that work in print and on the web.
Make Your Mark website

Graphic design Visual accessibility Prepress
Web design (basic and functional)

Thanks to Erin for being a wonderful project manager for both Versions 1 and 2.