About me
I'm a London-based graphic designer, I graduated from Leeds University (MA Design & Advertising) in September 2011. Since then I've worked as a typesetter for Prospect Books and on several freelance projects creating logos, print layouts and websites. I'm passionate about every project I take on and work tirelessly to see that the designs delivered meet
In my spare time I work tirelessly to learn new snippets of code and expand my portfolio.
I'm available for freelance or full time positions.
Skills
Proficient in the following Software:, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Coda (CSS and HTML coding)., Other Relevant Skills:, - Innovative designer able to clearly sketch out ideas and then take them forward into digital formats., - Experience in both print and web design., - Experience in Branding from scratch., - Well versed in habit of revising designs and delivering polished final product., - Passionately seeking new and innovative trends in the field of design, always pushing each project to be better than the last., - Always active in learning new coding techniques (css3 & javascript) to create more ambitious and responsive websites., - Excellent typographical skills and colour sense., - Able to work to tight deadlines.
Sector Experience
Nine months experience as a typesetter for Prospect Books, working mainly with Indesign and Photoshop to design and set cookery and history books. Duties involved: liasing with printers, illustrators and other designers, taking projects in their draft format and working them into a finished, typeset book ready for the printers., Freelance positions designing logos and websites for a number of clients.
Awards
Leeds University, MA in Advertising and Design (Merit)., University of the West of England, BA (hons) English and journalism (2.1)