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
Cycle Systems 06/10 – Present
Company: Cycle repair, maintenance-training and accredited cycle training. Role: Redesign of website, with additional booking and e-commerce functionality. Outcomes: Selected by Transport for London to provide cycle training over the next four years.
GetMoreLocal02/10 – 11/10
Company: Supporters of local business, they reward green purchasing and assist councils in delivering accountable business support strategies. Role: Created and managed all branding and promotional material. Outcomes: GetMoreLocal won award for UK’s sustainable business 2011.
Planet Innovations 07/09 – 01/10
Company: A not-for-profit company that promotes discussion on climate change, and enables scientists, engineers and designers to have their ideas judged by experts. Role: Branding, logo and website design.
The Risk Advisory Group 05/09 – 08/09
Company: An intelligence, investigations and security company. Role: Design of information and presentation packs.
The Japan Society 10/08 – 09/09
Company: The UK’s leading body dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. Role: Re-brand including the interactive website, stationery and art-working of the logo. Outcomes: Hundreds of events and resources viewed by the public, as well as over 1000 members.
Crystal Palace Diving Team 04/08 – 03/09
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 04/06 – 09/07
Company: A not-for-profit, cultural organisation. Role: Produced full branding, including 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
Plymouth College of Art and Design
Technical Summary
Primary tools consist of type and grid systems to produce lively and effective work for print and screen.
Technical and conceptual skills across a range of sectors include editorial, web, branding, publishing, and promotions, and always keen to apply knowledge and skills to different roles.
Software & Languages: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, FTP, Adobe Camera RAW, MS Office.
Hardware: SLR photography, digital darkroom, screen printing, book binding, embossing and metalwork.