Ooo look,  I've been busy :)

Qualifications

• 11 GCSEs and 2 A levels (Art and Design)
• Art Foundation Diploma
• BAHons Graphic Arts Degree

Experience and Clients

Upon completing my degree in - errr crikey - 2002, I worked for 2 years as a full time web designer for a small but ambitious web design and development company, whilst also doing a bit of freelance stuff as well.

I went 'full-on' freelance early 2005, specialising in web standards based creative web design, graphic design, illustration and animation ...

My clients include the likes of Sony, Warner Music, Swisscom, AT&T, Bet Fair, Missoni, Radisson, Hilton, IcelandAir, University of Westminster and Defra. I have also produced work for many respected and leading agencies, groups and collectives, both in the UK and internationally.

I have also worked very closely alongside the View Creative Agency, in a sub-contract capacity fulfilling a web design and development role. Clients I have dealt with include the likes of IMG International, TPNW, The Royal Parks Foundation and the Nelsons Group.

I am a proud member of The Guild of Accessible Web Designers - promoting the use and preservation of accessible design standards.

I was also a member of the Lemonade Illustration Agency and have been an author for Bite Size Standards.

Awards and Accolades

• Web Standards Award - Jul 05
• CSS Beauty - Apr 09
• CSS Beauty - Jul 06
• Best Web Gallery - May 09
• Best Web Gallery - Aug 06
• Best of CSS Design - Dec 07
• Smashing Magazine - Apr 09
• Smashing Magazine - Jan 08
• Unmatched Style - May 09
• Design Fridge - May 09
• CSS Heaven - May 2009
• CSS Website - July 2009
• Screenspire
• Inspiration King - Jul 06
• CSS Liquid : Featured in the Hall of Fame for 2006
• Screenalicious - Jul 06
• CSS Mania - Jul 05
• CSS Import - Sep 05
• CSS Drive - Jan 06
• CSS Bloom - Jun 06
• CSS Remix
• Computer Arts - Jan 12
• Member of The Guild of Accessible Web Designers
• The Web Designer's Idea Book (2007) Patrick McNeil
• Web Designer Magazine (double page feature: Issue 141, page 76) - more

My Philosophy

Having trained to both Diploma and Degree standard in the Graphic Arts, and with over 10 years experience in the industry, I am passionate about what I do.

There are many design outfits out there that operate having had no, or very little, design training at all - and it often shows in the work they produce.

I work tirelessly to ensure all my work is resolved and considered in every way, as I believe in high standards. This way of applying myself not only satisfies my own creative needs but, more importantly ensures that you, the client, receive quality and a service that will aid long term success and prosperity.

Right, now I've got that off my chest, I think I'll have a warm chocolate drink and a Hob-Nob or five ...