I’m a graphic designer working in London. I work with type, images and grid systems to produce lively and effective work for both print and screen.
Over recent years I have developed my technical and conceptual skills to become an efficient, detailed worker.
My design experiences include editorial, branding, publishing, and promotions, web design and web development. I’m always keen to take on a new skill set and I like to have a laugh too!
Practical Skills
Client liaison and presentation.
Preparing and packaging documents for print.
Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Adobe Camera RAW, MS Office, XHTML, CSS, FTP and Javascript. Both Mac and Windows platforms.
Hardware knowledge includes SLR photography, digital darkroom, screen printing, book binding, embossing and metalwork.
Education
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
2004 – 2007
UWE (University of the West of England), Bristol
BTEC National Diploma
2001 – 2003
Graphic Design at Plymouth College of Art and Design
Planet Innovations
07/09 – Present
I’m currently developing a logo and website for a not-for-profit company called Planet Innovations. They promote discussion on the subject of climate change as well as enabling scientists, engineers and designers to have their ideas and inventions judged by an online community of experts, lecturers.
The Japan Society
10/08 – 09/09
I was approached by the society to re-brand their identity. I then progressed on to collaborating with a web developer to create an interactive website for both the society members and staff.
Crystal Palace Diving Team
04/2008 – Present
I was Initially taken on to update their current website but after presenting my ideas for a re-brand, I was given the opportunity to redesign their logo and produce a new website.
Compass Film
04/2006 – 09/2007
I volunteered my services to the Not-for-Profit cultural organisation during university. I designed their logo and all festival programmes and promotional flyers.
hello@robertmayers.co.uk
07878234488