Graphic Design

I have worked in graphic design since the 90s, and am used to producing designs for a wide range of different applications such as packaging, magazines, adverts, DVD menus, eBooks and websites. I am experienced in most types of printing workflows, and have worked through the transitions from delivering colour separated films, to the current PDF systems. I have a good all round knowledge of different colour system which has come in handy on projects where CMYK, Pantone and on screen RGB colours have all had to match.

I started out using CorelDRAW which I learned in college and moved onto also using PageMaker and QuarkXPress. Photoshop was a revelation to me when I first started to use it though and once Adobe started bundling it with InDesign and Illustrator, I’ve rarely used any other companies design software. Adobe gets a lot of bad press for its proprietary formats and security holes, but I think their creative software is second to none, and I eagerly look forward to each new release and finding out what’s new.

I first started using 3D software when I got a copy of Bryce free with a magazine, but moved on to using Swift 3D, which is great for producing vector animations and then onto Cinema 4D which I now use for most of my 3D needs. I find 3D software can be a valuable tool to a graphic designer especially when you’re working for a client who hasn’t got any pictures, but wants something quickly.

You can see some examples of my work below.

Skills

  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • QuarkXPress
  • CorelDRAW
  • Cinema 4D
  • Acrobat Pro
  • Digital Printing
  • Commercial Printing
Logo for RetroWebMatic spoof website based on Instagram's camera
RetroWebMatic Logo
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RetroWebMatic Logo
Poisoned Apples by James Loscombe eBook Cover
Poisoned Apples
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Poisoned Apples
Veterinary Laboratories Agency Christmas Card
VLA Christmas Card
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VLA Christmas Card
Joseph Maynard Self Portrait
Self Portrait
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Self Portrait
Liisa Henriksson Poster & CD Artwork
Liisa Henriksson
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Liisa Henriksson
The Skies EP CD Artwork
The Skies EP
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The Skies EP
Those Were The Days - Poster for live show by Full House Productions
Those Were The Days
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Those Were The Days
Voice Of the Heart - Poster for live show based on the life of Karen Carpenter by Full House Productions
Voice Of the Heart
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Voice Of the Heart
Veterinary Laboratories Agency Christmas Card Alternative Design
VLA Christmas Card
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VLA Christmas Card
3D Render of AA Van Attending Broken Down Car
AA Breakdown
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AA Breakdown
3D Render of Fleeet of AA Vans Driving Along Motorway
AA Vans
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AA Vans
Looney Planet - Logo for catering company with a a fair bit of inspiration from Lonely Planet
Looney Planet
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Looney Planet
3D Picture of USB Stick Robot Man Doffing Cap
USB Stick Robot Man
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USB Stick Robot Man
Sickfixation St Litter CD Album Cover
Sickfixation St Litter
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Sickfixation St Litter
Sickfixation Promotional Image
Sickfixation
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Sickfixation
Pilchard Logo
Pilchard Logo
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Pilchard Logo
Pilchard Valentines Day Show Flyer
Pilchard Valentines Day
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Pilchard Valentines Day
Bass Bin Logo
Bass Bin Logo
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Bass Bin Logo
Devoted to Pleasure Flyer - Inspired by Bridget Riley's The Fall
The Details
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The Details
The Little Eletric Gig Flyer
The Little Eletric Gig
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The Little Eletric Gig
Holy Cow Bell CD Cover 3D Render
Holy Cow Bell
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Holy Cow Bell
Holy Cow Bell CD Reverse 3D Render
Holy Cow Bell
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Holy Cow Bell
Pandora Handheld Console PMenu UI Magnetite Skin
Pandora Magnetite UI
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Pandora Magnetite UI
Pandora Handheld Console PMenu UI Tungsten Skin
Pandora Tungsten UI
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Pandora Tungsten UI
The Details Band Promotional Image
The Details
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The Details
Pigeonholed
Pigeonholed
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Pigeonholed

Photography

Although I wouldn't really class myself as a photographer, I usually have my camera with me and I've had to produce enough artworks from bad pictures to have a reasonable idea of what you shouldn't do!

Below is a selection of my favourite photos I've taken over the years.

Boats in The Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Islands
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The Whitsunday Islands
One of the many bridges in Venice, Italy
Venetian Bridge
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Venetian Bridge
St. Peter's Basilica Panorama, The Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica
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St. Peter's Basilica
Jack White of The White Stripes at the O2 Wireless Festival 2006 (Taken from crowd)
Jack White
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Jack White
Serrekunda Market, The Gambia
Serrekunda Market
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Serrekunda Market
Crashed Gambian Taxi on the road to Amdallai
Gambian Taxi
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Gambian Taxi
Bakau Fish Market, The Gambia
Bakau Fish Market
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Bakau Fish Market
Panorama taken from the top of Mori Tower, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo
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Tokyo
Long Exposure Panorama in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya, Tokyo
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Shibuya, Tokyo
Panorama in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya, Tokyo
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Shibuya, Tokyo
Ride in a Tuk-Tuk in Goa, India
Indian Tuk-Tuk
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Indian Tuk-Tuk
Train Journey between Margao and Hospet, India
Indian Train
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Indian Train
Rocky Outcrop Somewhere Near Castle Rock, Karnataka, India
Karnataka, India
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Karnataka, India
The ruins of Vijayanagara, Hampi, India
Hampi, India
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Hampi, India
Virupaksha Temple in the ruins of Vijayanagara, Hampi, India
Virupaksha Temple
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Virupaksha Temple
Rock Arch in the ruins of Vijayanagara, Hampi, India
Rock Arch in Hampi
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Rock Arch in Hampi
Side Street in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
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Cork, Ireland
Eros Bendato sculpture in Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland
Krakow, Poland
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Kraków, Poland
The Details playing a gig in Reading, UK
The Details
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The Details