About me

20 years + hi-end, corporate experience with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of traditional and new media design production and deployment activities; from print through to stage, screen and broadcast. This includes 8 years as Founder and Managing Creative Director of Edit Studios Limited, a company specialising in bespoke web solutions.

I have developed a strong understanding of convergent digital media, frequently developing my own well grounded ideas and ways of harnessing its potential, predominantly seeking to maximise user experience in new and exciting ways. Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and pre-defined budgets, almost without exception. I am adaptable to changes in circumstances, adopted “Agile” development processes long before it became and industry buzz word, I have undeniable passion for all things digital, both in my chosen career and in the hobbies and free time activities I pursue.

Free time activities:

My passion for internet and new media technologies occupies most of my free time. I'm a semi-pro digital photographer and videographer with plenty of web presence. I collaborate with musicians and film makers and regularly take to the stage at summer music festivals such as the Big Chill. I've supported many smaller events too, either as an artist or back stage technician. However, my predominant skill is brainstorming; developing new ideas with like-minded creative digital visionaries. I'm presently developing virtual platforms for web-based broadcasting, discovering new and engaging ways of promoting audio/visual performance art via the internet.

Reference:

“Ed has multiple talents - as an artist, designer, creative director, producer, photographer, videographer and web developer. We have worked together during my days at The Big Chill and that association has continued into subsequent projects that we are conceptualising together now. Friends and associates always speak well of him and he clearly has a proven track record in terms of predicting internet trends and application development - the kind of thinking slightly outside the box which will ensure that he remains on the cutting edge. In a nutshell, he's one of top ‘ideas' men that I've had the pleasure of being inspired by.” - Pete Lawrence - Big Chill Founder (Linked-In) February 17, 2010

Skills

User Experience, Interface Design, Information Architecture, Wire Framing (Axure / Freehand}, Research & Development, Graphic Design, Concepts and Prototyping, Interactive Design (touch screen displays), Digital Photography, Digital Videography, Digital Audio Design, Streaming Media, [See CV for details]

Sector Experience

Sport, Retail, Media, Construction, Finance, Leisure, Music, Film

Clients

AMD, BBC Art Attack, BBC Radio 2, Birmingham International Airport, British Airways, FICA, FIFPro, Glaxo, Guardian Media Group, Kiss (The Rock Band), National Employers Savings Trust, New wave Logistics, NHS Health Information Service, Northumbria Water, Pic-Nic Village, Robert Thompsons Craftsmen, Ryedale Plasterers, Sony Playstation - This Is Football, Swingle Singers, The Basketball Players Association, The Big Chill, The Metropolitan Police, The NPIA, The Open University, The Professional Cricketers Association, The Professional Footballers Association, The Regional Food Group, The Times Top 100, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, VW Festival, William Jackson & Son Plc, Wolsley Centers Plc, Yorkshire & Humberside Museum Council, Yorkshire Forward