I'm a UX / UI Designer based in Bude, Cornwall
I believe great design makes people feel empowered when using it, helps them make good decisions, and leaves them wondering how they managed without it.
Experience
Lead UI/UX Designer
2022 – present
I work on the design team at Cog where we research, design and deliver audience-inspiring, performant, accessible websites and branding for the best arts and cultures organisations in the country.
My responsibilities include user and competitive research, developing visual concepts to inform art direction, prototyping and producing complete UI design in Figma, effectively communicating with our designers, developers and project managers across multiple project schedules, and identifying opportunities to improve internal processes.- Lead design on multiple website and identity projects for high-profile arts sector clients
- Helped team migrate to Figma as primary interface prototyping and design platform
- Facilitated introduction of design system process and component based approach to UI design
- Gained invaluable experience in working with complex stakeholder requirements on high-profile projects
- Improved communication skills to work effectively with multiple teams via remote platforms
UI/UX Designer
2007 – 2022
Engaged in the design of websites and visual identity, operating as an independent contractor working both directly with clients and as a trusted design collaborator with numerous digital agencies across the UK. Specialising in the arts and culture, education technology and non-profit sectors.
Individual contributor on projects for clients including: National Portrait Gallery, Jewish Museum London, Department for Culture Media & Sport, Plymouth City Council, ParentPay, WaterAid and many more.
- Specialised in responsive web design using industry standard tools (migrating between Photoshop, Sketch and Figma)
- Provided front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and custom WordPress theme development
- Hosting and maintenance of client projects on WP Engine, Flywheel and Cloudways
- Performed end-to-end project management as a consultant to wide variety of clients
- Augmented design teams as a contractor for multiple digital agencies
Web Designer
2008
Web designer and front-end developer at creative agency working on projects for local and national brands across multiple sectors.
- Contributed to the successful design and development of multiple websites
- Strengthened skills in front-end development across several content management systems
- Gained valuable experience within a fast-paced creative agency environment
Education
Falmouth University, Cornwall
I'm currently studying for a masters in UX Design on a part-time basis over 2 years, delivered online via the highly regarded digital games and product faculty at Falmouth University.
Kingston University, London
Achieved a 2:1 in Sociology and Psychology whilst gaining valuable career skills in quantitative and qualitative research and behavioural theory.
About
Originally from London, I've lived in Cornwall in the south west of England for about 15 years. I can often be found wandering the outdoors, pointing out examples of poor typography on local signage to my wholly disinterested family.
Sometimes I make incredible amounts of noise as a member of probably the best punk band in the central Bude (pop 9,211) area. I love fish finger sandwiches, long romantic walks along the beach and collecting design books I'll never have time to read. I dislike peppers, red or green, they are as bad as each other.