About Me
I am a enthusiastic, highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for all aspects of design. My eye for detail allows me to create memorable, modern and effective pieces of art. My skill set ranges across a number of platforms and disciplines, including Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Design, UI/UX and Web Design. Throughout my time in the industry I have developed these skills as a designer, collaborating with clients to see their brand come to life and tell their story.
My creative flair continues into my spare time, from drawing, sketching, creative writing and photography to planning, designing and implementing various web and mobile applications to practise my UI, UX and Web design skills. Including being part of a small team to design and build a movie picker application using React and Material UI, being responsible for the UI and UX while also consulting on the front end development. Furthering my knowledge by enrolling in The Interaction Design Foundation and Codecademy, where I have earned industry recognised certificates in UI/UX and also coding languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
My creative flair continues into my spare time, from drawing, sketching, creative writing and photography to planning, designing and implementing various web and mobile applications to practise my UI, UX and Web design skills. Including being part of a small team to design and build a movie picker application using React and Material UI, being responsible for the UI and UX while also consulting on the front end development. Furthering my knowledge by enrolling in The Interaction Design Foundation and Codecademy, where I have earned industry recognised certificates in UI/UX and also coding languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Education
First Class Bsc (Hons) Computer Animation with Digital Art
The course gave me the opportunity to explore a vast range of Digital Art disciplines including Graphic Design, Digital Design, UI/UX Design, Animation, Special Effects, Illustration, 3D Art, Photography, Video Editing and Film. Alongside exploring a range of traditional art media.
Interaction Design Foundation
Wanting to explore my passion for UI/UX Design further I enrolled in The Interaction Design Foundation, gaining industry recognised certificates covering the entire spectrum of UX and UI Design, including exploring the cycle of Design Thinking principles and best practices to generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems, and building on these ideas to create a dynamic, user-focused experience for both web and mobile applications. Building a deeper knowledge of UI Design Patterns, Usability, User Testing, Empathy Maps, Information Architecture, Mobile Design Patterns, User Testing, User Research, Personas, User Journey Maps, Wireframing, Design Systems, Design Thinking and Prototyping.
Codecademy
I am currently enrolled in Codecademy, taking a variety of Front-End Web Development courses to further my web development skills. Earning industry recognised certificates in HTML, CSS, JavaScript while learning the fundamentals of the language for creating front-end applications, touching on everything from fundamental HTML, flexbox, grids, CSS transitions, JavaScript functions, arrays, objects, classes to asynchronous programming with promises and async-await. I am also learning how to use various JavaScript frameworks such as React.
The course gave me the opportunity to explore a vast range of Digital Art disciplines including Graphic Design, Digital Design, UI/UX Design, Animation, Special Effects, Illustration, 3D Art, Photography, Video Editing and Film. Alongside exploring a range of traditional art media.
Interaction Design Foundation
Wanting to explore my passion for UI/UX Design further I enrolled in The Interaction Design Foundation, gaining industry recognised certificates covering the entire spectrum of UX and UI Design, including exploring the cycle of Design Thinking principles and best practices to generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems, and building on these ideas to create a dynamic, user-focused experience for both web and mobile applications. Building a deeper knowledge of UI Design Patterns, Usability, User Testing, Empathy Maps, Information Architecture, Mobile Design Patterns, User Testing, User Research, Personas, User Journey Maps, Wireframing, Design Systems, Design Thinking and Prototyping.
Codecademy
I am currently enrolled in Codecademy, taking a variety of Front-End Web Development courses to further my web development skills. Earning industry recognised certificates in HTML, CSS, JavaScript while learning the fundamentals of the language for creating front-end applications, touching on everything from fundamental HTML, flexbox, grids, CSS transitions, JavaScript functions, arrays, objects, classes to asynchronous programming with promises and async-await. I am also learning how to use various JavaScript frameworks such as React.
Software
Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe InDesign - Adobe XD - Adobe Premiere Pro - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Dimensions - Adobe Dreamweaver - Figma - Autodesk Maya - Webflow - HTML 5 - CSS 3 - JavaScript - React
Work Experience
Digital Designer – Clearsky logic - (July 2021 – Present)
As a Digital Designer at ClearSky Logic, a digital transformation software company, I am part of an Agile team across multiple projects providing solutions for complex design problems to ensure a dynamic and seamless user experience. Working with clients such as Fresh Car Valeting, My Booking Hub, Desana, Unlisted, Light on the Path and AIM. I was also voted runner up for Employee of the Month within my first month for my passion, time management, adaptability and ability to hit the ground running while providing high quality work.
As a Digital Designer at ClearSky Logic, a digital transformation software company, I am part of an Agile team across multiple projects providing solutions for complex design problems to ensure a dynamic and seamless user experience. Working with clients such as Fresh Car Valeting, My Booking Hub, Desana, Unlisted, Light on the Path and AIM. I was also voted runner up for Employee of the Month within my first month for my passion, time management, adaptability and ability to hit the ground running while providing high quality work.
Main Responsibilities:
Working within agile teams of developers, project managers, business analysts, other designers and the client to provide solutions to complex design problems.
Present ideas and solutions to the wider team and clients, explaining my rationale and how it optimises the user experience.
Produce sketches, user flows, site maps, wireframes and prototypes for a wide variety of clients and platforms.
Design and maintain design systems for ongoing projects.
Planning, wireframing and implementing multiple websites for the company sub-brands and clients, building the user experience from initial concept, to wireframing and then the final build.
Bringing my expertise of graphic design to design a wide variety of documents, presentations, pitch decks and print materials for the company sales director.
Edit and prepare company videos for social media/website, and also storyboard and animate motion graphics to promote company platforms.
Graphic & WEB Designer – Promedics - (July 2020 – July 2021)
As a Graphic and Web Designer at Promedics Orthopaedics Ltd, an orthopedics manufacturer supplying hospitals and companies throughout the world. I had the exciting opportunity to take on a web and digitally focused role, working as part of an in-house and international cross-discipline team, joining various departments in discussing initial concepts and taking them all the way to launch, this has also included teams out-width my experience, where I have put my creative input into upcoming product discussions and international company marketing. Throughout my time with the company I have been commended for my designs as well as my hard work, drive and passion that I put into the role.
Main Responsibilities:
Working within a cross-discipline team to come up with design solutions for various design materials including product design, websites and marketing.
Designing sub-brands for upcoming products, adapting the brand to various media including graphic design, web and animation.
Planning and presenting marketing strategies, designs, website updates and new websites to managers to boost the companies profile.
Planning and implementing improvements across the company website to boost sales conversion and improve the user experience. Using my knowledge of front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to make custom edits to suit the companies needs.
Designing, wireframing and implementing multiple websites for the company sub-brands, building the user experience from initial concept, to user research, wireframing and then the final build. Using my knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript to build the website in a text editor. Ensuring the sites were accessible and responsive across devices.
Storyboarding and animating various motion graphics for the company’s social media accounts to promote new products and the company profile.
Designing various print materials for the sales team, including flyers, banners, brochures and certificates.
Working within agile teams of developers, project managers, business analysts, other designers and the client to provide solutions to complex design problems.
Present ideas and solutions to the wider team and clients, explaining my rationale and how it optimises the user experience.
Produce sketches, user flows, site maps, wireframes and prototypes for a wide variety of clients and platforms.
Design and maintain design systems for ongoing projects.
Planning, wireframing and implementing multiple websites for the company sub-brands and clients, building the user experience from initial concept, to wireframing and then the final build.
Bringing my expertise of graphic design to design a wide variety of documents, presentations, pitch decks and print materials for the company sales director.
Edit and prepare company videos for social media/website, and also storyboard and animate motion graphics to promote company platforms.
Graphic & WEB Designer – Promedics - (July 2020 – July 2021)
As a Graphic and Web Designer at Promedics Orthopaedics Ltd, an orthopedics manufacturer supplying hospitals and companies throughout the world. I had the exciting opportunity to take on a web and digitally focused role, working as part of an in-house and international cross-discipline team, joining various departments in discussing initial concepts and taking them all the way to launch, this has also included teams out-width my experience, where I have put my creative input into upcoming product discussions and international company marketing. Throughout my time with the company I have been commended for my designs as well as my hard work, drive and passion that I put into the role.
Main Responsibilities:
Working within a cross-discipline team to come up with design solutions for various design materials including product design, websites and marketing.
Designing sub-brands for upcoming products, adapting the brand to various media including graphic design, web and animation.
Planning and presenting marketing strategies, designs, website updates and new websites to managers to boost the companies profile.
Planning and implementing improvements across the company website to boost sales conversion and improve the user experience. Using my knowledge of front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to make custom edits to suit the companies needs.
Designing, wireframing and implementing multiple websites for the company sub-brands, building the user experience from initial concept, to user research, wireframing and then the final build. Using my knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript to build the website in a text editor. Ensuring the sites were accessible and responsive across devices.
Storyboarding and animating various motion graphics for the company’s social media accounts to promote new products and the company profile.
Designing various print materials for the sales team, including flyers, banners, brochures and certificates.
Graphic Designer – inverarity morton (March 2017 – July 2020)
Working within a small team as a Graphic Designer at Inverarity Morton, a wine and spirits merchant responsible for supplying cafés, restaurants and bars across the country. Supplying a range of print and digital materials for clients and internal departments, including menus, tent cards, posters, logos, flyers, social media posts, brochures, logos, presentations, animations, splash pages, retouching images, magazines, adverts, wine labels and a range of digital materials.
I was responsible for designing these materials efficiently and to the highest standard, preparing them for print and helping my team with the printing and finishing needs of the department. Meetings, phone calls and emails were an important part of my role, communicating with clients, liaising with suppliers and fellow colleagues to produce the desired result. Receiving the companies Star Award four times for my passion, dedication and outstanding work. Many of my designs gaining high praise throughout the company ranks and by clients. I have also participated in a number of digital projects, including e-vites for upcoming events, a digital magazine, web banners, preparing web images, social media campaigns and also designing splash pages for the company’s employee portal. I also introduced animation to the companies social media accounts, doing a short, simple animation for their upcoming spirits event, Evolution and their portfolio showcase.
Working within a small team as a Graphic Designer at Inverarity Morton, a wine and spirits merchant responsible for supplying cafés, restaurants and bars across the country. Supplying a range of print and digital materials for clients and internal departments, including menus, tent cards, posters, logos, flyers, social media posts, brochures, logos, presentations, animations, splash pages, retouching images, magazines, adverts, wine labels and a range of digital materials.
I was responsible for designing these materials efficiently and to the highest standard, preparing them for print and helping my team with the printing and finishing needs of the department. Meetings, phone calls and emails were an important part of my role, communicating with clients, liaising with suppliers and fellow colleagues to produce the desired result. Receiving the companies Star Award four times for my passion, dedication and outstanding work. Many of my designs gaining high praise throughout the company ranks and by clients. I have also participated in a number of digital projects, including e-vites for upcoming events, a digital magazine, web banners, preparing web images, social media campaigns and also designing splash pages for the company’s employee portal. I also introduced animation to the companies social media accounts, doing a short, simple animation for their upcoming spirits event, Evolution and their portfolio showcase.
Graphic & Web Designer – Goto taylor - (July 2016 – March 2017)
Looking to expand my skills in Web Design I got the exciting opportunity work with a busy studio in the heart of Glasgow, Goto Taylor, after displaying my passion for Web Design, eagerness to learn and my ability to quickly learn new software while producing high quality results. I was responsible for designing and building websites for clients using the web platforms Webflow and Shopify. Transferring my knowledge of UI/UX design from university, I used a range of common and advanced transitions to create modern, engaging and responsive websites. Having the opportunity to explore programming languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript to add advanced features such as rolling numbers, calendars, opening times, social media feeds and document downloads. Ensuring that the sites and features were fully responsive and adapted to mobile platforms, while working on a variety of browsers. Carefully planning and designing each site as part of an Agile team to best market each client and fully suit their needs, ensuring each site was engaging and within current trends, using SEO to optimise search engine visibility. During my time at Goto Taylor I also worked on various Graphic Design and Animation projects, including working closely with AWAZ FM to create print ready materials for their wedding and lifestyle show.
Looking to expand my skills in Web Design I got the exciting opportunity work with a busy studio in the heart of Glasgow, Goto Taylor, after displaying my passion for Web Design, eagerness to learn and my ability to quickly learn new software while producing high quality results. I was responsible for designing and building websites for clients using the web platforms Webflow and Shopify. Transferring my knowledge of UI/UX design from university, I used a range of common and advanced transitions to create modern, engaging and responsive websites. Having the opportunity to explore programming languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript to add advanced features such as rolling numbers, calendars, opening times, social media feeds and document downloads. Ensuring that the sites and features were fully responsive and adapted to mobile platforms, while working on a variety of browsers. Carefully planning and designing each site as part of an Agile team to best market each client and fully suit their needs, ensuring each site was engaging and within current trends, using SEO to optimise search engine visibility. During my time at Goto Taylor I also worked on various Graphic Design and Animation projects, including working closely with AWAZ FM to create print ready materials for their wedding and lifestyle show.
Graphic Designer - Minuteman Press Helensburgh - (July 2015 - July 2016)
As the company’s only in-house Graphic Designer I was responsible for all design solutions from the companies own marketing materials and business stationary to any design work needed by clients. Offering a vast range of print materials from simple business cards to catalogues. I was also responsible for the digital printing and finishing of all products, seeing the process from A to Z time management and organising was a key part of my day to day to ensure everything was delivered on time and to a high standard. During my time at Minuteman press I received high praise from head office for the creative and fresh use of the company mascot. I also had the unique opportunity to work alongside CocoaMo, a local chocolatier looking for a re-brand that would effectively show her unique and creative flavours. Creating a series of abstract and geometric patterns that received high praise from customers and the local community.
As the company’s only in-house Graphic Designer I was responsible for all design solutions from the companies own marketing materials and business stationary to any design work needed by clients. Offering a vast range of print materials from simple business cards to catalogues. I was also responsible for the digital printing and finishing of all products, seeing the process from A to Z time management and organising was a key part of my day to day to ensure everything was delivered on time and to a high standard. During my time at Minuteman press I received high praise from head office for the creative and fresh use of the company mascot. I also had the unique opportunity to work alongside CocoaMo, a local chocolatier looking for a re-brand that would effectively show her unique and creative flavours. Creating a series of abstract and geometric patterns that received high praise from customers and the local community.