Profile
Robert is a graphic designer with a portfolio composed of cultural organisations and not-for-profit ventures. To facilitate a more responsible and collaborative world, he has aimed to refine both his self-competence and mutual dependency.
Precise, methodical and efficient, with strong conceptual skills and a keen eye for detail; he gets things done on time and on budget.
Experience
Morinda 2012 – Present
Company: International health product business. Role: Created and managed all design material across European markets. Outcomes: Successfully assisted in company rebrand and global product launch.
Cycle Systems 2010 – 2011
Company: Cycle repair and training workshop. Role: Redesign of website, with additional booking and e-commerce functionality. Outcomes: Selected by Transport for London to provide cycle training over the following four years.
GetMoreLocal2010
Company: Supporters of local business; rewarding green purchasing and assisting councils to deliver accountable business support strategies. Role: Created and managed all branding and promotional material. Outcomes: Won 2011 UK sustainable business award.
Planet Innovations 2009 – 2010
Company: Not-for-profit company advocating discussion on climate change, and enabling scientists, engineers and designers to have their ideas judged by experts. Role: Branding, logo and website design.
The Risk Advisory Group 2009
Company: An intelligence, investigations and security company. Role: Design of information and presentation packs.
The Japan Society 2008 – 2009
Company: The UK’s leading body dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. Role: Re-brand including interactive website, stationery and logo art-work. Outcomes: Hundreds of events and resources viewed by the public, as well as over 1000 members.
Crystal Palace Diving Team 2008 – 2009
Company: Training and recruitment of talented young divers. Role: Update current website for the team, prospective sponsors and general public. Outcomes: Presented a complete redesign.
Compass Film 2006 – 2007
Company: A not-for-profit, cultural organisation. Role: Full branding, logo, festival programmes and promo-flyers. Outcomes: Appointed as art director two years in a row while studying.
Education
Strategic Sustainable Development, 7.5 MA Credits
2010 – 2011
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden. An integrated perspective and systematic approach for sustainability, vision creation and strategic planning.
Graphic Design, BA (Hons)
2004 – 2007
University of the West of England, Bristol.
Graphic Design, National Diploma
2001 – 2003
College of Art & Design, Plymouth.
Technical Summary
Obsessions: type design, grid systems, information architecture, golden ratio, creating process-driven, lively and effective work for print, for screen and beyond. Plus: eating and cycling.
Software & Languages: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Camera RAW, Office, HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, FTP.
Hardware: SLR photography, digital darkroom, screen printing, book binding, embossing and metalwork.
Sectors: editorial, web, branding, publishing, events organising, promotions, and always keen to apply knowledge and skills to different roles.