I believe creativity can be a positive agent for change.
I am an experienced Creative Director and design advocate, driven by an inquisitive and experimental spirit. My work is rooted in traditional techniques and a DIY ethos, blending digital elements with analog methods to craft captivating visuals and compelling narratives.
I collaborate with a wide network of friends and creatives to provide full studio services. In the past, I have worked on branding strategies with Marantz, publishing projects with Penguin Random House and entertainment initiatives at Warner Music.
I draw inspiration from culture, music, art, and printed ephemera; these influences shape and intersect with my design approach. I like to start each project with an open mind and aim to bring innovation and continuous improvement to every endeavor.
Originally from the UK, I am now based in California. In addition to my design work, I am active in the music and art scene as a co-founder and choir member of the San Diego New Verbal Workshop. I am also an experimental electronic and vocal musician, as well as a member of the cult experimental and improvisational folk band United Bible Studies.
Community
Currently advise and mentor students via the portal 'Talk to a Creative Director'.
5x Judge for Adobe’s Creative Live Jam, a competition for students. Judging UX, Video and motion.
Reviewer for AIGA’s (American Institute of Graphic Arts) San Diego Virtual Portfolio Review, advising students on their future career.
Strategised the content of 4 workshops for AIGA and Intuit’s design education series ‘Designer Launch’, Branded the events, created swag, and developed promotion to engage students.
I presented a talk titled 'Creating Worlds' to students at both San Diego State University and Elon University, NC. The presentation discussed my career and the process of designing for the music industry.
Co-lead an experimental community choir in San Diego. Working as the outreach director to find opportunities.
Host a monthly mix on Particle FM, a San Diego internet radio and community.
Press & Awards
2 Regional Addy awards for Marantz, Online Interactive Campaign, Integrated Advertising Campaign.
2 Regional Addy awards for Marantz, Online Interactive Campaign, Integrated Advertising Campaign.
Received press and accolades from Wallpaper, Design Milk, Forbes, Sound and Vision, Culturedeluxe, A Year In The Country, DoctorWhoTV, Hard Format, and Tor.com.
Achievements & Exhibitions
My music design work is archived in the British Library and my illustrations were exhibited in fashion icon Paul Smith’s shop.
My music design work is archived in the British Library and my illustrations were exhibited in fashion icon Paul Smith’s shop.
United Bible Studies' Divining Movements was featured in Mojo Magazine's Top 10 Underground Albums of 2021.