Log in Sign Up
   
Site Map Press Room
examplePic

Schools 'pushed into phonics by financial incentives'

People with learning disabilities are less productive in the workplace Once you've left school it's too late... Dyslexia is just a problem with reading

Leading designer honoured at Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner

28 November 2011
Steve Edge, founder of Edge Design Ltd, was recognised for his contributions to the world of designSteve is a branding guru. A designer, jockey, fisherman and honorary Eagle Dancer of a North American Indaian tribe, Steve is a self-styled Lord Shoreditch. Describing himself as a prophet, madman and wanderer, he has worked with George Lucas, Cartier and Dior, to name but a few.

Steve is severely dyslexic and says he has never read a book. He attributes his success in having this hidden disability diagnosed early and at 13 years he got a part-time job at IPC Media. It was here he found his talent. He now believes that if he can look at a piece of design before it leaves the studio and immediately grasp its message, then anyone should be able to understand it. However, he does recognise that not everyone is lucky enough to find their gift and this is why the right help and support is so vital.

Steve's insight into the impact of dyslexia and his creativity is demonstrated in his snowflake design for this year's Awards Dinner invitations and programme:




Were you able to see that the snowflakes actually spell dyslexia?

Text DAAD11 £5 to 70070 if you would like to make a donation to support other dyslexic people who would otherwise not be able to afford the help and support they need.

Related Topics Edge Design Ltd, Steve Edge, Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner
Categories Headline
Comments
Add Comment

Help us by sharing this post
  • E-mail this story to a friend!
  • Tweet this
  • Facebook
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Digg
  • Google
  • LinkedIn
PostCounter
It's ME! Learning Fund DONATE NOW!
Previous Next 
It’s ME!
Dyslexia Action
Park House
Wick Road
Egham  TW20 0HH
Tel: 01784 222300
Email: info@itsme.org.uk
facebook rss twitter Flickr youTube
©2005-2010 Dyslexia Institute Limited. All rights reserved.
Registered Charity No. 268502 in England and Wales, and SCO39177 in Scotland . Company Registration No. 1179975
Head Office, Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HH
Tel: 01784 222300, Fax: 01784 222333, Email: itsme@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Please note the views and opinions expressed on this site do not represent the views of Dyslexia Action.
Dyslexia Action does not endorse products or services provided by third party organisations.