Hey! I’m a Scotland-born, London-based designer and typographer with 14+ years of experience and a borderline obsession with fonts.
My creative practice is driven by using design as a force for social change by delivering lasting, impactful work. I take a team-first approach, firmly believing that great work is only possible through collaboration, community and a openness to learn and develop from others.
Since moving south a decade ago, I’ve refined my craft in agencies and in-house as part of some amazing teams at &above, Shoreditch Design and Young’s to name a few.
I’m taking on freelance projects and new clients at the moment. Message me if you think we could work together or find me on the sites below.
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Behance
The Dots
My creative practice is driven by using design as a force for social change by delivering lasting, impactful work. I take a team-first approach, firmly believing that great work is only possible through collaboration, community and a openness to learn and develop from others.
Since moving south a decade ago, I’ve refined my craft in agencies and in-house as part of some amazing teams at &above, Shoreditch Design and Young’s to name a few.
I’m taking on freelance projects and new clients at the moment. Message me if you think we could work together or find me on the sites below.
Behance
The Dots
Selected Clients
Aerospike Arwen Aviva BCG Beyond Food Foundation BFI Eye Cyber Security GANNI Google Guinness Howden Nature OddsJam Onsi (as Collective Benefits) Oxford Quantum Circuits PureGym Responsibly Revolut Smartly Tinybeans Trekstock Zinc Network
“We must challenge and examine the histories, processes, and ethics of design and develop new creative skills, resources, collaborations, and languages
of design.”
– First Things First 2020
Work & Experience
Freelance DesignerSince 2010 (full time since August 2024)
- Delivering brand identities and campaigns across Europe with a focus on meaningful change around complex social issues
- Established a partnership with beer writer Mark Dredge, developing projects for Guinness and featured on Sunday Brunch
- Delivered impactful work across multiple disciplines including children’s books and alcohol packaging
Head of Design at &above
August 2023 to August 2024
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Developed and executed the studio’s acclaimed rebrand following the merger of RCCO and Wild into a full-service agency
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Directly managed the design team while leading branding, editorial and illustration projects for major tech clients
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Provided design direction and support on successful film, tech and strategy projects with storyboards, workshops and more
Senior Designer at Shoreditch Design
March 2021 to August 2023
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Played a key role in establishing and growing the studio's brand and reputation as it more than doubled in size and output
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Oversaw the creative output of the wider team across branding, typography and print with reviews, talks and workshops
- Directly managed and mentored junior designers to ensure successful delivery of graphic and product design projects
Graphic Designer at Young's Pubs
October 2016 to March 2021
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Developed new visual identities as Design Lead on new investments including major hotel, pub and restaurant launches
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Improved design and print output for 200+ venues leading to increased sales and bookings company-wide
Creative Designer at The Craft Beer Co.
January 2016 to October 2016
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Designed and developed a new website leading to an increase web traffic and bookings across the company
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Led the creative for acclaimed beer festivals, brewery events, product launches and new venue openings
Designer at Springer Nature
August 2013 to January 2016
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Created large-scale illustrated murals for the new Macmillan campus in King's Cross and New York
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Supported the wider team through the merger between Palgrave Macmillan to Nature Publishing Group
Education
BDes (Hons) Graphic Design
Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, 2006-2010
- Shortlisted for the 2010 Penguin Design Award Children’s Prize
- Featured by the D&AD New Blood Awards 2009 for Illustration
Key Skills
Branding, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Design Direction, Design Leadership, Mentorship, Digital Design, Print Design, Editorial Design, UX & UI Design, Type Design, Motion Design, Infographic Design, Illustration, Iconography, Workshops