My Background

Luckily for me I was one of the first to enjoy a diverse multimedia course at University. I have dabbled in most things relating to digital design at some point and it's in my nature to explore and be curious. Learning never stops.

1996 – 1999
Studying

Studied BSc Software Systems for the Arts and Media (Digital Design) at the University of Hertfordshire.

1999 – 2004
Freelance

All round web and multimedia designer. Running projects from conceptual design, through to ecommerce integration.

2004 – 2011
Permanent

Visual designer. Involved in the creation of impactful artwork combined with structured site builds.

2011 – 2015
Permanent

Dedicated UI designer. Working closely with UX and strategy.

2015 – Present
Freelance

UX/UI Designer. The ability to switch between both mindsets.

Jesse Garrett

Progression

Mapping my career path to the Jesse Garrett model.

 

  1. Early career as an all-out digital designer and developer.
  2. Focused on creativity and visuals. Let go of some structure.
  3. Dedicated UX roles meant increasingly less influence and impact from visual designers.
  4. Concious move back upstream to UX. Questioning objectives and placing the user first.

 

Read more on my processes.

The Occasional Escape

Running
Club Running
Scotland
The Great Outdoors
BMX Racing
BMX Life