About me

My background

I’m a multi-disciplined, freelance graphic designer and creative consultant with over 15 year’s commercial experience. A graduate of the UK's number one arts institute, Falmouth University I have continued my professional and creative development working alongside some of the industry’s leading specialists. I work with individuals, iconic brands, non-profit organisations and large corporates – producing a high standard of design that is driven by solid strategy and bold creative thinking.

Freelancer or agency?

As an independent designer and creative practitioner I am able to offer at least the same level of service as you’d expect from a top branding agency but at a fraction of the cost. I thrive on meeting my clients and discussing their business and requirements in person. This allows me to offer a more personal and far more efficient design service.  Unlike when dealing with an agency I will deal with your brief directly and without incurring the costs or the miss-interpretations that are often made between account managers and designers in larger agencies.

As an independent designer I also have less overheads and can also turn a project around outside of normal working hours.

Experience

Having graduated from Falmouth University in 2001 I immediately began working with a number of creative agencies specializing in advertising, solid brand design and marketing communications. Gaining extensive commercial experience and working on a diverse range of projects provided me with the experience and skills necessary to secure an in house role at Manx Telecom, a well-established brand known both locally and globally for its service and technical innovation. Initially working on a combination of brand, design & marketing communications projects I soon secured the position of senior creative designer, responsible for delivering many of the company's leading advertising campaigns, marketing design and digital projects across both consumer and business markets.

Following a continued programme of training in the most current creative technologies I have developed a strong reputation for the delivery of effective design solutions across all media including print, online and screen based platforms. This includes producing anything from glossy catalogues to websites and commercial film content.

I have also worked with some of the largest branding and design agencies on a wide range of briefs including the successful launch and deployment of several large brand identity projects.

Working in a fast paced, challenging role within a leading communications team has provided me with the knowledge and experience to deliver projects of any shape or size. Having worked on all aspects of design and marketing communications I understand the expectations of my customers and thrive on building solid working relationships in order to deliver strong & effective design solutions.

Having lead a successful career both within a creative agency and senior in-house roles I decided to pursue my ambition to launch my own independent creative design business, to work on a more diverse range of creative projects and with a wider range of businesses.. just like yours!

My approach

A strategic approach underpins all of my work. I thrive on learning and understanding my clients and their products or services, their brand and their customer’s expectations and their market. This forms the foundations to each and every project that I work on no matter how large or small.

Each project I work on is an opportunity to research, interpret and to deliver work that connects with the intended audience and most essentially increase my client’s success.

Each project is different but they all have one thing in common; the same level of care and attention.

Work

I have worked on a wide range of projects for a diverse range of customers, from small businesses to large corporates.
Here are just a few examples of commercial projects & assignments that I have produced in the past.

Past and present clients