A bit about me
I've 20 years experience, led and built successful teams, worked with high-profile clients, and won awards along the way.
I am a hard-working designer with a forward-thinking approach, holding myself to the highest standards. My passion lies in creating exceptional work for clients that not only stands out visually but is user-focused and accessible at its core. I am a down-to-earth, jargon-free team player who loves all aspects of design. Although my 20 years of experience span UI/UX design, I am also highly skilled in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, and self-taught in illustration. These disciplines have been integral to numerous projects I have worked on, making me a versatile designer with a wide range of skills.
With 20 years in the web design industry, I bring a wealth of experience. I have won awards and successfully pitched to major clients. I have led design teams, mentoring both senior and junior designers, and played a crucial role in hiring and building teams. My collaborations span a diverse array of clients across various industries, including Premier League football clubs, airports and arenas, tourism boards, restaurants, small startups, local businesses, and much more.
Currently, I am a Lead Designer at Barclays working on internal facing websites and apps, where I manage the team's design library and UI output. In this role, I am dedicated to ensuring we produce well designed, user-centric and accessible work that exceeds the expectations of our colleagues.
Some Highlights
Create Online Student Competition
Desktop Davey
I illustrated and animated a desktop character for Everton Football Club of their former manager, David Moyes. This ended up being featured in a national newspaper
Smashing Magazine
One of my first portfolio designs got added to a Smashing Magazine feature showcasing portfolios that used patterns well within their page design
Liverpool FC Store
Barclays Intranet
The intranet I work on has won a few awards, one being named in the 10 Best Intranets of 2020 by the Nielsen Norman Group
Barclays Phonebook
Phonebook redesign has been promoted externally by directors and featured on the official company website
Experience
2001 - 2006
2006 - 2011
2011 - 2018
2018 - PRESENT





