2001-2006
St. Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School
11 GCSE A-C grades;
including Art, ICT, English, Maths and Science
2006-2008
Barnsley College
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Art and Design, specializing in Graphic Design
Distinction, Merit, Merit
2009-2012
Leeds Metropolitan University
Graphic Arts and Design
Awaiting results
2011-Present
Photographer, Rough Hill Promotions
- Events photographer for some of the biggest nightclubs in Leeds - including Tiger Tiger, Bed (formerly Gatecrasher) Mission, Halo and Mint Club
- Editing photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- Watermarking and supplying edited photos to be used on various media
- Contacted by head office for photos to be used on future promotional materials
2009-Present
Freelance Designer, Brandsanity
- Providing design solutions to over 40 happy clients to date
- Specialising in branding, illustration and animation using the latest Adobe Software
- Logos featured in many blogs and can be found in many design inspiration galleries
- 3 designs chosen to be published in 'Logopond V1' (a logo inspiration book) this year
2006-Present
Porter and Checkout Operator, ASDA Barnsley
- Providing high quality customer service
- Handling of money
- Manual work on the car park
- Punctuality and self presentation always highly important
Following is a small a selection of my work for various companies. All the design solutions you see were created as part of real briefs for real people - no dreamt up company names here! Where applicable I've provided a link to the company's website - and also a few links beneath each piece to any achievements or mentions they may have received.
Logo design for a blog concept where people can go to discuss the content of newspapers and magazines.
http://www.yakstand.com
*Top 10 logos of September 2011 - http://www.thelogomix.com
*Gallery feature - http://www.logopond.com
*Gallery feature - http://www.logomoose.com
*25 Inspirational Logo Designs You Love! - http://www.designtreasure.com
Design for a sexual enhancement drug aimed mainly at men between the ages of 18-35.
*To be published in the Logopond V1 book
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logopond.com
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logomoose.com
*Top 10 Logos of September 2011 - http://www.thelogomix.com
Mascot design for comparemymobile.com - a website where visitors can compare prices to recycle their mobile phones for cash.
http://www.comparemymobile.com
Design for a car dealer and restorer who mainly works with muscle cars of the 60s. The showroom has an American diner theme.
*105 Remarkable Retro Logos - http://www.designshack.net
*30 Awesome Car Logos for your Inspiration - http://www.naldzgraphics.net
Logo design for and internet start-up which encourages people to do good deeds for each other and in return receive a wristband.
http://www.gooddeedseed.com
*30 Most Creative Logo Designs of April 2011 - http://www.stylishwebdesigner.com
Logo design for a local nanny agency.
http://www.facebook.com/shinealightnannyservice
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logopond.com
*Gallery Feature - http://www.thelogomix.com
Concept created for a multimedia ask and answer website.
*To be published in the Logopond V1 book
*Logo Design in 2011, A Case Study - http://www.instantshift.com
*Collection of Fresh and Highly Clever Logo Designs - http://www.designbeep.com
*50 Most Creative Logo Designs Of July 2011 - http://www.stylishwebdesigner.com
Design created for an online glasses store based in New Zealand - specialising in vintage and retro sunglasses.
http://www.ipop.co.nz/
Logo design for a St. Louis based cookie store - that delivers hot fresh cookies direct to your door. As seen on FOX2now.
*Appeared on the American television network, FOX2 now - http://www.fox2now.com
Design for a high end landscaping company. Star shape with a shovel stuck into a mound of grass in the negative space.
*30 Vibrant Looking Designs of Star Logos - http://www.24x7tuts.com
*Feature - http://www.thedesigninspiration.com
Logo for a bookkeeping/accounting company aimed mainly at small "mom and pop" businesses.
http://www.bookgeekers.com
*32 Brilliant Design Examples of Book Logos - http://www.naldzgraphics.net
Design proposal for a New Zealand based geocaching store.
Logo design for an online speech therapy program aimed at children.
Logo design for online gold tuition. Client wanted something more approachable and that more people can relate to than the usual design found in this industry.
*Showcase of Cool Handrawn, Doodle and Sketch Logos - http://www.spoongraphics.co.uk
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logopond.com
*Featured on Daily Design Inspiration - http://www.dailydesigninspiration.com
Logo design originally for a Cafe - however this went unused and the design was later purchased by someone else. Would love to hear how it's currently being put to use!
*Creative and Inspirational Fish Logo Designs - http://www.thelogomix.com
*Tier Logo Inspiration - http://www.logo-pogo.de
Logo design for an iced coffee maker.
Design created for a website stocking craft and sewing related products.
http://www.createandsew.com
Concept created for a dental supplies company, featuring a Roman helm and tooth in the negative space.
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logopond.com
*30 Creative and Highest Rated Logos - http://www.creativelite.com
*Cleverly Designed Dentistry Logos - http://www.logodesignworks.com
*20 Badass Inspiration Logo Designs - http://www.brandcrowd.com
Logo design created for a school team.
*To be published in the Logopond V1 Book
*Gallery Feature - http://www.logopond.com
Logo design for a friend's Mum's midwifery business. It was requested the logo contained three characters in one symbol; the mother, the midwife and the child.
