Crafting exceptional user experiences | Freelance UI Design specialist ...................................... After graduating in 2008, I’ve been lucky to juggle both agency gigs with multiple projects and in-house roles, honing in on a single product. Over the years, I’ve explored code, delved into UX, and embraced the creativity of digital marketing. However, my true calling has always been UI Design. The excitement of solving creative challenges, crafting seamless interactions, and weaving complex prototypes is what fuels my daily drive. My forte lies in dissecting brand guidelines and transforming them into tangible digital products, a skill I’ve fine-tuned over time through a robust process. This process, rooted in core principles, forms the bedrock of my problem-solving approach, blending empathy, creativity, surprise, and precision. As this process evolves, so does my creative prowess. My ambition keeps me driven to achieve my goals, and my meticulous nature ensures I’m always chasing perfection. --- **Employment and project experience** Head of UI Design Effect Digital Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 Lead UI Designer Un.titled Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 UI Designer Propeller Digital Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 Digital Designer Dunelm Mar 2010 - Jan 2014 UI & Brand Designer Freelance Nov 2009 - Present Junior Digital Designer Baseline Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

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Crafting exceptional user experiences | Freelance UI Design specialist ...................................... After graduating in 2008, I’ve been lucky to juggle both agency gigs with multiple projects and in-house roles, honing in on a single product. Over the years, I’ve explored code, delved into UX, and embraced the creativity of digital marketing. However, my true calling has always been UI Design. The excitement of solving creative challenges, crafting seamless interactions, and weaving complex prototypes is what fuels my daily drive. My forte lies in dissecting brand guidelines and transforming them into tangible digital products, a skill I’ve fine-tuned over time through a robust process. This process, rooted in core principles, forms the bedrock of my problem-solving approach, blending empathy, creativity, surprise, and precision. As this process evolves, so does my creative prowess. My ambition keeps me driven to achieve my goals, and my meticulous nature ensures I’m always chasing perfection. --- **Employment and project experience** Head of UI Design Effect Digital Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 Lead UI Designer Un.titled Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 UI Designer Propeller Digital Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 Digital Designer Dunelm Mar 2010 - Jan 2014 UI & Brand Designer Freelance Nov 2009 - Present Junior Digital Designer Baseline Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

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Crafting exceptional user experiences | Freelance UI Design specialist

After graduating in 2008, I’ve been lucky to juggle both agency gigs with multiple projects and in-house roles, honing in on a single product. Over the years, I’ve explored code, delved into UX, and embraced the creativity of digital marketing. However, my true calling has always been UI Design. The excitement of solving creative challenges, crafting seamless interactions, and weaving complex prototypes is what fuels my daily drive. My forte lies in dissecting brand guidelines and transforming them into tangible digital products, a skill I’ve fine-tuned over time through a robust process. This process, rooted in core principles, forms the bedrock of my problem-solving approach, blending empathy, creativity, surprise, and precision. As this process evolves, so does my creative prowess. My ambition keeps me driven to achieve my goals, and my meticulous nature ensures I’m always chasing perfection.


Employment and project experience

Head of UI Design Effect Digital
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

Lead UI Designer
Un.titled Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

UI Designer
Propeller Digital Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

Digital Designer
Dunelm Mar 2010 - Jan 2014

UI & Brand Designer
Freelance Nov 2009 - Present

Junior Digital Designer
Baseline Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

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Semplice
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Web Design
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Branding
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Education

2:1 BA Honours in Graphic Design at Derby University
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2008

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization
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