Skillset summary

Main disciplines

Graphic design, book design, page design and layout, design for print, reprographics, typography, typesetting, logo design, concept artwork, brochure creation, corporate stationery and business literature design, web site design, web page construction, HTML, XHTML, CSS, photo manipulation, photo re-touching, technical illustration, traditional illustration, digital artwork, airbrushing, diagram and pictogram creation, cartography.

Software packages

Adobe Creative Suite (CS, CS2, CS3), Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio (.Net), Fireworks, Flash, Image Ready, Freehand, Quark.

Creative Design Service

Graphic Design

With over 15 years in the creative industry I've produced design work for a real mixed bag. Clients have included local one-man-bands and SME's to giants such as B&Q, Marks & Spencer and even the likes of Sky Sports, Kodak and many more. For more details please see my portfolio pages.

Website Design

My introduction to web design was in 1998 when I took a HTML programming course; I guess that makes me from the 'old school'. It wasn't until 2000 that I really got involved when I moved to London and worked solely as a web designer, working in the TV & Music industry. More recent developments have meant I am now able to offer website hosting into the package, as well as bespoke web applications and content management systems through collaboration with fellow industry professional. My portfolio has live links to some recent projects.

Illustration

This is my real background; I studied technical illustration along with graphic design to BTEC HNC level. Over the years I've specialised in producing informative or technical illustrations for the publishing industry, predominantly in the education sector, but I've also had the pleasure to work on such beasts as the Reader's Digest DIY Manual.

Other Services

In my creative career to date I've built up a large number of connections as well as diversifying into numerous areas of the industry myself. As a result I am able to offer either personally or through collaboration with fellow industry professionals, the following services:

  • 3D CAD / Virtual reality mock-up and fly throughs
  • Competitively priced digital and lithographic print
  • Vehicle livery and sign writing
  • Web applications, bespoke software solutions and internet hosting
  • General design and marketing consultancy