Creativity never sleeps…

The following is a selection of self-initiated work, graphic development and things I just enjoy creating.

I’m not an expert animator but I love experimenting with different techniques.

[ ADOBE ANIMATE (FLASH) ANIMATION ]

Typographic ‘NOEL’ Christmas animation.

Case studies are a fantastic way to examine the design process in greater detail.

[ CLieNT - Photosound ]

Project: Laser-cut, foiled, MDF Christmas Trees.

Process: Initial tests with light-weight pulp board proved unsuccessful due to the trees being too fragile. Further experimentation with heavier pulp board ended with several broken dies. Eventually, laser-cut MDF proved the perfect solution. The metallic foil adhered well, the trees snapped out of the frame easily and fitted together perfectly.

[ PERSONAL USE ]

Project: Exploration Flyers.

Process: Working from initial sketches, these illustrations were built up using multiple layers and textures with varying transparencies and shadows.

[ CLieNT - BALMOND STUDIO ]

Project: Corporate rebrand.

Process: This was an exhaustive process, working from initial logo sketches inspired by Ammann Tiling, through corporate stationery for two international headquarters, to the creation of extensive brand guidelines and a set of three brochures. Features included black stitching, soft-touch laminate, high-build UV varnish and die-cut business cards.

[ PERSONAL USE ]

Project: Neon effect Christmas decoration.

Process: This design uses battery powered electroluminescent wire to create a neon effect. A bespoke template was applied to a sheet of 3mm black acrylic and holes were carefully drilled. EL wire was then threaded through the holes before being secured in place with fishing wire and gaffer tape.

Birthdays and other celebrations are an excellent opportunity to let your ‘creative hair’ down and really have fun.

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

70th Birthday invitation inspired by the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP sleeve design.

Original LP sleeve design: copyright Peter Blake, EMI Records Ltd.

[ CHRISTMAS ROLL ]

Build your own Christmas Roll instructions.

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

60th Birthday party invitation.

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

4th Birthday party invitation… with a little help from my son!

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

5th Birthday party invitation inspired by lego.

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

6th Birthday party invitation inspired by the Harry Potter Films.

Elements from samples 1 and 4: copyright Warner Brothers.

[ BIRTHDAY INVITATION ]

70th Birthday invitation inspired by traditional typographic chalk board designs.

[ HALLOWEEN FUN ]

Harry Potter, Ash from Pokemon, Ben 10 and various other pumpkin carvings.

Greeting cards are a fantastic window into a designer’s mind. Here are a few of mine.

[ BIRTHDAY CARDS ]

[ NEW BABY CARDS ]

[ CHRISTMAS CARDS ]

[ miscellaneous GREETING CARDS ]

Typography and infographics are fundamentals for any graphic designer.

[ TypograPhic Concept ]

Lockdown [ winter 2020/21 ]

[ Self-Promotional INFOGRAPHIC ]

Proposal and presentation cover design featuring typography and iconography.

[ Self-iNITIATED TYPOGRAPHY ]

Typographic design featuring the titles of some of my favourite films.

[ TYPOGRAPHIC CONCEPT ]

Coronavirus 2020 logo.

[ TYPOGRAPHIC CONCEPT ]

Missing You. [ Lockdown 2 ]

[ TYPOGRAPHIC CONCEPT ]

Lockdown 3 logo.

[ TYPEFACE ]

Alphaline.

[ Self-Promotional ]

Typographic photomontage presentation cover, featuring images of various projects.

[ Self-iNITIATED TYPOGRAPHY ]

Typographic 12 Days of Christmas Design.

[ Self-iNITIATED TYPOGRAPHY ]

Typographical concept for the Font Book typeface directory.

[ TYPEFACE ]

Curved Return.

[ Self-iNITIATED TYPOGRAPHY ]

Typographic Christmas song design.

Logo creation is the bench mark for graphic design. Here are a few of mine and the ideas behind them.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

Single OneWorld Technologies initial logo designs.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

Paracanthurus initial logo designs.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

The Intolerance Baker initial logo designs.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

ST Computing initial logo designs.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

I See Solutions initial logo designs.

[ LOGO DEVELOPMENT ]

Hair by Katie Richardson initial logo designs.

Textures, patterns and marks are another fundamental part of graphic design. It’s also great fun!

I’m no David Bailey but I do like to have a go at abstract photography.

[ ABSTRACT LIGHTBULBS ]

Poster designing allows me to create with an element of freedom. I can also indulge my passions.

[ VARIOUS ]

Poster designs for night club sessions, a series of novels, a museum, musical gigs and sport.

Corporate promotion is an amazing way of showing my customers what I’m all about. Here is a selection of my favourites.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

Set of eight self-promotional ‘Periodic Table of Christmas’ cards with element description key.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

‘Merry’, mulled wine, Christmas card including a mulled wine spice sachet and instructions.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

Facebook inspired Christmas Card with personalised tags for each recipient.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

Personalised ‘Mary Chris Matt, Tick Box’, Christmas card.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

Die-cut ‘The Immaculate Concept’ Christmas card.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

‘Christmas Survival Check List’ card set.

[ CHRISTMAS CARD ]

Turkey “TAXI” Christmas Card.

Like mark making, sketching ideas out at the start of a job can really make them germinate into something extraordinary.

[ BALMOND STUDIO SKETCHES ]

[ WEDDING STATIONERY TREE SKETCHES ]

[ LOGO SKETCHES ]

[ SCHOOL HOUSE CRESTS SKETCHES ]