I’m Tom, a graphic designer & creative with a belief and interest in sustainability, work with a purpose, and having a strong connection to the outdoor environment around us.
My love for creating and making things led me to study architecture at university where I developed and honed my creativity, design and problem solving skills. After graduating in 2015 I worked as an architectural and graphic designer, before fully transitioning into the branding world; working first as a graphic designer for a branding agency, and more recently as lead graphic designer for an international design firm.
I’m a great lover of the outdoors and am at my happiest when I’m outside hiking, skiing and doing pretty much anything that involves being surrounded by nature. This love for the outdoors and the natural environment has affirmed my interest in protecting the world around us. I love to work with brands with strong values that reflect my passions; sustainability, purpose, and having a strong connection to the outdoors.
In 2020 whilst the pandemic was raging across the world I found solace in my daily walks in the countryside. They were a necessary escape for me to keep sane and protect my mental health whilst working from home. The experience of being outside, taking a moment to reflect and ground myself after the working day really drove home to me the importance of having a connection to the outdoor environment.
Once I’d fully realised the importance of spending time in, and protecting the natural environment around us I made it my mission to ensure everyone realises the incredible significance nature can have for our wellbeing, as well as the need to protect our natural spaces. For me this has meant connecting my passion with my creative endeavours, bringing everything together under one roof; design and the outdoors.
My core skills:
Branding
Developing and creating a distinctive and unique visual experience that showcases the values your brand stands for. I’ve worked with brands to create logos, brand guidelines, stories, and strategies that ensure communities fully understand your concept and direction.
Content Creation & Graphic Design
Producing and creating engaging and interesting content across a wide range of media channels, both externally and internally. Content will tell your story and reinforce your brand messaging. Communications I’ve created for brands range from posters, to documentation and social media content.
Web Design
Designing your website, starting with a strategy, using UI and UX wire framing and moving onto the creation of web and mobile designs that act as your “shop window” to the world. I’ve worked with a variety of brands to ensure their message is displayed clearly and creatively on their web pages.
I’ve just arrived back in the UK after living in Canada for 6 months. Whilst travelling I learnt about sustainable practices, volunteered on eco-projects, and spent time in the great outdoors.
I’ve written about some of my experiences here.