Hi, I’m Chris
An award-winning Designer and Creative Leader crafting work across Brand, Digital Experience, UI, IxD, Advertising, Innovation and beyond.
Hello
Along with working for agencies and in-house design studio’s - I bring big-brand design leadership for small businesses and startups who want clarity, consistency, and growth - without the big-agency overheads.
With 25 years in brand, campaign, and digital design, I’ve learned that great design isn’t about decoration. It’s about clarity, strategy, and creativity working together to move your business forward.
My approach is simple: combine strategic thinking with thoughtful design to deliver work that not only looks sharp but makes a measurable impact. Every partnership is unique, but the goal is always the same—design that earns trust, wins customers, and helps your business grow.
What I can help you with
Brand Design
Digital-ready branding and design application for startups to global enterprises.
Things like Brand Creation and Application, Design Systems and Activation.Experience Design
User-focused digital experiences that elevate brands and products.
Things like UI and IxD Design, Digital Products, Websites and Platforms, Innovation, Spaces and Places and Prototyping.
Campaign Design
Campaigns and content that connect with the audience.
Things like Advertising, Campaign Branding, Design, Experiences and Rollout, AR, MR & VR, Motion Design, CGI, Content.
What I do
With over 2 decades steering multi-award-winning creative and design work, I help brands connect with people through sharp, strategic design and storytelling.
Having led design and creative teams—via roles from Digital Design Director to Head of Design—and led and nurtured multi-award winning teams in some of the UK’s top tier agencies, I understand how to scale creative impact thoughtfully and powerfully.
Let’s collaborate to create work that elevates your brand, inspires your team, and delivers real results. 🚀
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Services
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Bring your brand to life visually. From crafting your logo, colours, and typography to designing a website that feels true to you, create a cohesive brand presence that’s bold, beautiful and built to connect.
I offer a full mix of creative and design services, tailored to your needs:A strong, memorable identity—from logo, colour palettes and typography, through to digital presence—that feels authentic and impactful.
Seamless digital experiences and fluid platforms rooted in real insights, ease of use, and inventive design.
Campaigns that resonate—combining content, motion, AR/MR/VR, and digital storytelling to make meaningful connections.
Bespoke brand and messaging strategies that articulate your voice and amplify your purpose.
Hands-on leadership: creative direction, consultancy, workshops, strategy sessions, and one-off design support that elevate your outcomes.
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I craft design and ideas that not only meet business objectives and goals, but also inspire, engage, and drive impact, and for anyone that has ever worked for me, they know that I’ll be their greatest cheerleader.Develop and execute design aligned with business goals and user needs.
Lead teams in delivering high-quality work across digital experiences, branding, and campaigns.
Oversee multi-platform design to ensure consistency and innovation.
Set quality benchmarks and creative standards that push the team’s best work forward.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align creative vision with market trends.
Craft persuasive pitch presentations to win high-profile clients.
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I thrive on building and guiding high-performing teams, collaboration, a culture of excellence and most importantly, fostering trust. My leadership approach is people-first—ensuring my teams feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow.
Drive agency growth through vision, culture-building, and strategic leadership.
Create a positive, inclusive, and motivated work environment.
Establish clear goals and expectations while encouraging innovation.
I know when to get out of the way and my door open is always open.
Champion professional development, mentorship, and retention.
Work with me without the expense or commitment of a full-time hire.
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Offering creative photography services to enhance brand storytelling.Capture authentic, engaging imagery that aligns with brand identities.
Provide art direction and visual styling for commercial and editorial shoots.
Integrate photography into broader creative and design strategies.
Collaborate with brands and agencies to develop compelling visual narratives
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Supporting and developing creative talent, from junior designers to more senior leaders.Support and mentor creatives, helping them navigate career growth and skill development.
Provide one-on-one coaching or mentorship to enhance leadership, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking.
Offer career mapping, folio, CV and book reviews
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Sharing insights and expertise through speaking engagements, industry panels, and award juries.Talks, panel discussions, and guest lectures on design, creativity, and leadership.
Serve on industry juries, evaluating and recognizing excellence in design, digital, and advertising.
Participate in councils and advisory boards to shape the future of the creative industry.
Inspire the next generation of designers through mentoring and thought leadership
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Advocating for creativity in education and empowering the next generation of thinkers, makers and doers!Advocate for creativity and design thinking and problem solving in education through advisory roles and program development.
Support institutions, educators, and students in integrating real-world design practices into curricula.
Develop and lead workshops, talks, and training sessions for emerging creative talent.
Partner with organizations to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
Contribute to initiatives that champion accessibility and inclusivity in creative education
What people say about me
“Smart, passionate and a brilliant creative mind”
— Alex Hamilton, Innovation Director, Dentsu Lab
“Chris is a genius' when it comes to realising your brand vision and amplifying it in every way! Not only that but he is a joy to work with.”
— Olivia Parkes, Founder and CEO, Persi
“He balances guidance with compassion, consistently providing opportunities for others to take the lead”
— Ruth Bucknell, VP Experience Design, Merkle
“Throw him into any situation, and he thrives”
— Adam Wilson, Principle Designer, Skyscanner
“He is both talented AND nice. A rare combination”
— Rachael Ford, Head of Brand and Digital, Rathbones