What I do

I'm really lucky. I have a job that I love and I get paid for what I love doing. Someone a lot wiser (and older) than me once said, 'choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.' Wise words eh?

So what is it I do? The short answer is: Graphic Design, Advertising and Digital Media.

The long answer is: I create advertising campaigns, annual reports, books, brand identities, direct mail, environmental signage, exhibition graphics, interactive projects, logos, marketing collateral, messaging platforms, packaging, posters, strategic communications planning, websites and my own products (when I’m not busy doing one of the previous fifteen things).

Basically, I combine design and strategic thinking to help businesses prosper in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

My approach is creative, thoughtful and focused on the individual needs of my clients. I am committed to giving my clients the very best service through open communication, supportive and proactive project management and collaboration. Still with me?

How I do it

My way of working is quite simple, I ask people what they want and then listen to what they have to say. That could be about any creative project ranging from the contents of a letter to the creation of a long-term marketing strategy.

Following this meeting I will head off into the shadows to have a good think. I don't presume that what was done before was the best and I don't attempt to reinvent the wheel for the sake of it.

It was once said that 'no problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking'. It is important for me to remember this when approaching each and every brief.

As part of my daily routine I will spend time researching, scribbling, sketching, laughing and maybe even crying (don't worry, not on the work). All in the quest for generating ideas. Following this process I can re-emerge, have a chat with the client to see how the ideas go down, then smile!

It's quite a simple procedure — the thinking is the hard bit, but if it wasn't everyone would be doing it.

Intelligent thought — successful solutions

It is my ability to generate ideas that stands me out from the competition. However, ideas are worthless unless they are developed into end products or executed properly. Ideas must be implemented with love, care, attention to detail and craftsmanship. Without this they turn into missed opportunities.

I have a proven track record of capturing the energy and power of an idea and moulding it into a successful solution.

To find out more please visit my portfolio. If you would like to talk ideas, then please, look no further.