About Becky West
Hello,
I’m Becky.
An illustrator, designer and visual storyteller with a Deaf perspective.
Based in Christchurch, I create digital design and accessible learning resources for the Deaf and disabled community. My work brings together illustration, sign language, moving image and education.
Hello, in my own way.A little of my story
Design begins
with understanding.
My background spans Hong Kong and New Zealand, from language research and teaching to digital design. I’ve worked with students, families, educators and signers, making resources that respond to the way people actually learn and communicate.
At Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education, my work has included film production, animation and digital design. I’ve also illustrated signs for the NZSL online dictionary and teaching resources at Victoria University of Wellington.
That experience shapes everything I create through Sign Language Plus: careful observation, clear communication and a little creative character.
Experience & perspective
A few chapters
along the way.
Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education
Digital resources, accessible learning materials and collaboration with NZSL signers. Previously, NZSL film production and animation.
Victoria University of Wellington
NZSL dictionary and teaching-resource illustration, alongside teaching, mentoring and assessment in Deaf Studies.
van Asch Deaf Education Centre
NZSL and Deaf Culture teaching for students, teachers, families and adult learners.
Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies, Hong Kong
Website design, graphics, research resources and video production.
Languages
New Zealand Sign Language
Hong Kong Sign Language
Chinese · English
Creative foundations
Illustration & Design · Deaf Education
Deaf Studies · UX Design
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