About me

One of my most valued talents as a creative is my ability to develop strong concepts through design for use in a variety of visual media. I'm pro-active, focused and innovative with over six years experience working as a professional illustrator for well known clients such as The Guardian, Financial Times, National Express and The Environment Agency.

I have extensive experience of working under pressure to short deadlines of newspapers as well as the more considered deadlines of long term design projects. I work as senior designer for Web Design Company WildSide Design who's recent clients include University for the Creative Arts where we created an interactive educational tutorial appropriate for students with language problems.
I find my creative inspiration from all aspects of my life and have a particular interest in iconic, graphic imagery that carries a strong message.
By combining a background in printmaking with my keen interest in digital media I have developed a distinctive clean, graphic style that retains an authenticity and enables the fast and effective turn around needed for the short deadlines of the industry.
I have had my illustration and design work published across a wide variety of media, including:
Educational interactive tutorials

Web sites

Newspapers

In house magazines

Leaflets

Posters

Children's literature

Gift Packaging

Skills

ability to work to short deadlines, understanding and accurate interpretation of briefs, innovative design and concepts., Skilled in:, -Illustration, -Logos/corporate identities, -Web Design, -Photo post production (re-touching, web formatting), Experienced digital designer, can use:, -Adobe Photoshop, -Adobe Illustrator, -Flash, -Fireworks, -Word, -Excel

Sector Experience

I have six years working as a freelance illustrator for various national publications and corporate magazines. I have also worked as a freelance designer in a Graphic Design Company and own Web Design Company "WildSide Design" where I work as lead designer and illustrator.

Awards

BA(Hons) Illustration (2:1), Falmouth College of Arts, 2003, BTEC Foundation Art, Reigate College of Arts, 2000

Clients

Bespoke Baby Gifts., Community Care Magazine, Design Mill, Environment Agency, Financial Times, Forward publishing, Gabon Magazine, House Hunters NI, Mail on Sunday, National Express, Planet Bored Youth Media, Siemens, the City Bridge Trust, The Guardian, University for the Creative Arts

Trade Associations

Freelance Illustration for National Newspapers, Corporate industries, Educational Materials and Advertising.