A Freelance & Contract: Graphic Designer,
Web Designer, UI / UX, Digital Content &
Image Manipulation wizz.
I established my freelance career 10 years ago, I’ve developed a versatile design portfolio and maintained an excellent reputation for going above and beyond the brief to delight the user and, ultimately, exceed client expectation.
I love what I do, I’m passionate and obsessive about creating modern, outstanding design and user centered experiences. I’ve won awards for excellence in print and digital media. I’m very excited by the future of User Interaction, User Experience and Artificial Intelligence.
Please feel free to contact me here or on LinkedIn with design challenges, opportunities or just for some friendly advice.
I adore what I do, I’m driven, passionate and constantly strive to develop my skills and knowledge. I’ve won awards for excellence in print and digital media, trained in UK and Berlin.
Successful career both employed and self employed. I use a plethora of cross platform design and development skills and software. I’m always eager to learn. I established my business 8 years ago and maintained an excellent.
A keen eye for design is one thing but the tools of the trade underpin precision, delivery and execution. With 30-years of software experience and a hundred titles under my belt, currently I’m a power-user in the following design-tools:
Axure / Sketch / Wordpress / HTML5 / Adobe Creative Suite / InDesign / Dreamweaver / Photoshop / Bootstrap / DirectSmile / InVision / UxPin / Google Analytics / Chrome Developer / Agile / Acrobat Pro / FontForge / JavaScript
With 30-years of experience and a hundred titles under my belt, currently I’m a power-user in the following design-tools:
Adobe Creative Suite / HTML5 / CSS / Wordpress / InDesign / Photoshop / Sketch / Bootstrap / Google Analytics / Chrome Developer / Agile / Acrobat Pro / FontForge / Mac / PC / iMovie / GarageBand / Axure / Logic / After Effects / 3D Studio Max / Adobe Premiere / LucidChart / UxPin / Mock Plus / Balsamiq /
• Advanced Web Technologies
• Digital Media Technology
• Mobile & E-Learning
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• HTML 5
• Advanced Multimedia Authoring
• Emerging Technologies
• Virtual Reality & Authoring AI
• Information Architecture IA
• Quantum Computing
• Frontend Web Design / Development
• Core Web Technology
• UI / UX Development and Design
• Interactive Web Authoring
• New Technologies & Interactive Media
• Interactive Media Design & Authoring
• Project Management
• E-Learning & Interactive Media
• Audio / Video / Sound Production
• Animation Techniques
• Graphic Design for Print
• Graphic Design for Web
• Mood / Storyboards
• Typography
• Project Management
• Branding
• Colour Theory
• Visual Communication
• Advanced Image Manipulation
DIGITAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science / 2:1 BSc Hons
• Advanced Web Technologies
• Digital Media Technology
• Mobile & E-Learning
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• HTML 5
• Advanced Multimedia Authoring
• Emerging Technologies
• Virtual Reality & Authoring AI
• Information Architecture IA
• Quantum Computing
INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA
HND / 12 Distinctions
• Web Design & Development
• Interactive Web Authoring
• New Interactive Technologies
• Interactive Media Design & Authoring
• UI / UX Development and Design
• Project Management
• E-Learning & Interactive Media
• Audio / Video / Sound Editing
• Image Manipulation Techniques
• Animation Techniques
GRAPHIC DESIGN
HND / Year One
• Graphic Design for Print
• Graphic Design for Web
• Branding
• Typography
• Visual Communication
• Project Management Colour Theory
• Mood / Storyboards
Richard Walker Trophy for Excellence in Digital Print & Media.
Cash Prize, Awards dinner and Glass Trophy
Overall Student of the year Award.
Awards Dinner and Certificate.
Calendar Innovation Awards.
Digital, Imaging, Typography and Design Consultant.
Richard Walker Trophy for Excellence in Digital Print & Media.
Cash Prize, Dinner, Glass Trophy
Overall Student of the year Award.
Awards Dinner & Certificate.
Calendar Innovation Awards.
Digital, Imaging, Typography & Design Consultant.
A sneak-peek at 10 years supplying freelance digital design services to a variety of satisfied clients. A simple tweak of graphic design, a full UI / UX treatment, a complete rebrand or full suite start up packages. Steves had instrumental roles in Award winning digital innovation design projects.
To see a more indepth portfolio see Steves business website:www.pixelarts.co.uk
This is a sneak-peek at 10 years supplying digital design services to a variety of satisfied clients. From full UI / UX treatments to a simple tweak of graphic design or a complete rebrand. I have been central to complete digital start-up packages, and been the driver for solutions in imaging and typography challenges.
Steven worked for us on a contract basis for six months and in that time he helped us achieve some really tight deadlines. He has an eye for detail and his print based design work went above and beyond the brief. He wasn’t afraid to ask for help or to offer advice and worked well with the rest of the team ensuring that all projects remained on track, no matter what was thrown at us. I have no hesitation in recommending Steven and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Steven was instrumental to a product rebrand when the brand itself was still in its infancy. Steven brought a suite of skills to the project and empowered us to go back to basics in our approach. Steven provided a range of designs so we were able to hone the direction much more closely to our (somewhat vague!) brief. A real help. What we were left with was a clean visual approach to branding as well as a full portfolio of assets for all of our marketing activities.
Steve produces exemplary work right down to the last detail. I would highly recommend him. We would use him again with no hesitation.
Steven. What a gent. Friendly, creative and professional. In particular, Steven helped me get up to speed with Indesign and with general design consultancy. He’s got to be in your team. Sign him up!
Steven did a brilliant job of building my web site, you can contact him at any time and he will help with any thing to do with the web
Steven worked for us on a contract basis for six months and in that time he helped us achieve some really tight deadlines. He has an eye for detail and his print based design work went above and beyond the brief. He wasn’t afraid to ask for help or to offer advice and worked well with the rest of the team ensuring that all projects remained on track, no matter what was thrown at us. I have no hesitation in recommending Steven and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Steven was instrumental to a product rebrand when the brand itself was still in its infancy. Steven brought a suite of skills to the project and empowered us to go back to basics in our approach. Steven provided a range of designs so we were able to hone the direction much more closely to our (somewhat vague!) brief. A real help. What we were left with was a clean visual approach to branding as well as a full portfolio of assets for all of our marketing activities.
Steven. What a gent. Friendly, creative and professional. In particular, Steven helped me get up to speed with Indesign and with general design consultancy. He’s got to be in your team. Sign him up!
Steve produces exemplary work right down to the last detail. I would highly recommend him. We would use him again with no hesitation.
Steven did a brilliant job of building my web site, you can contact him at any time and he will help with any thing to do with the web
Graphic design underpins and finishes off any good digital content. Its your first and a lasting impression.
Using today’s modern web techniques, using the latest technology, backed by expert understanding of User Interface and User Experience.
The UI is the icing on the cake to any good design scheme; it should be the tactile element of any modern online experience. Using expert understanding of graphic design and web development.
A problem solver loving today’s most exciting aspect of web development for the best User Experience. Turn an idea into functioning reality. User Journey, User Flow, Content Strategy, Wireframing and Prototyping, User Testing.
Overcoming digital imaging challenges for 15 years. Using state of the art imaging techniques, my creative and technical approach to digital imaging means nothing is impossible with a photograph.
Core clients include: Kelloggs, DHL, Accor Hotels, Prime Group. I dedicated many years to the design and development of Type and Typography; arguably the most important design element of a brand.
I have been central to complete digital start-up packages, and been the driver for solutions in imaging and typography challenges.
Graphic design underpins and finishes off any good digital content. Its your first and a lasting impression. It should inform and guide, express your product and it should excite. This has always been my utmost passion.
It has been an obsessive and exciting 13 years of web deign and development. From days of basic HTML to today’s web-development techniques, Using the latest technology, backed by expert understanding of User Interface and User Experience.
UI / I’ve developed over 100 websites but it’s still an exciting time for any designer. The UI is the icing on the cake to any good design scheme; it should be the tactile element of any modern online experience. Using expert understanding of graphic design and web development provides the perfect mix to draw in the user with simplicity.
UX / I’m a problem solver. Current most exciting aspect of web development roles. Recently trained in all aspects, techniques and practices for the best User Experience Results. Relish turning an idea into functioning reality. User Journey, User Flow, Content Strategy, Wireframing and Prototyping, User Testing.
Overcoming digital imaging challenges for 15 years, and yet to fail. Using state of the art imaging techniques, my creative and technical approach to digital imaging means nothing is impossible with a photograph. Web and Print. I maintained an image manipulation client for 10 strong years.
Core clients include: Kelloggs, DHL, Accor Hotels, Prime Group. I dedicated many years to the design and development of Type and Typography; arguably the most important design element of a brand. I’ve developed 1000’s of fonts for personalised marketing campaigns.
I personally played a huge part in the development of personalization campaigns, technology and software in the UK and considered the best at this niche skill. I trained here and in Berlin. Over 10 years I worked for the biggest names in the game: Me 2 You, Getting Personal, Not on the High Street, Peppa Pig, Kelloggs, DHL.
Sometimes we just need a little help, I feel its my role and responsibility as a design consultant to help to the best of my ability as with any paying client.
Were social creatures so reach out to Steve with any questions or suggestions.
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