So yeah,
my name is JAMIE
Great question. Originally from the Royal Forest of Dean, I grew up outside killing most of my time either filling sketchbooks or making stuff. When my first computer finally arrived, screwing around with graphics, photos and video were all quickly added to the roster.
Initially leaving school on route to become an electrician, I quickly discovered that my spark lay elsewhere. Just over a week into college (after some impromptu admin) I was suddenly studying media and e-business, followed swiftly by art & design. It wasn’t long after this impulsive change in direction that I first heard the term ‘graphic designer’.
Fast travel a few miles or years later and you would have found me studying for my degree in sunny Swansea. Pulling together knowledge and experience that would one day help me realise all of my wildest ambitions. Most notably of which, starting up this dinky design studio.
Reading:
Thrawn Treason by Timothy Zahn
(yes, I’m a slow reader)
Listening:
Pop Shuvit - Hot Mulligan
Rollercoaster - Bleachers
Watching:
Dragon Ball Z - Season 11
QI - Series P
Playing:
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Mini-Motorways
Does Duolingo count?
Favourite Bands:
Blink 182
We Are Scientists
Say Anything
Favourite Movies:
Back to the Future
Hot Fuzz
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Favourite Shows:
Scrubs
Doctor Who
My Hero Academia
INDEPENDENT On PURPOSE
My current role is very much a daydream turned day job. Neither a hobby nor a side hustle. Running this studio will remain my full-time commitment. Six months from now I’ll still be around, ready to resupply an asset, amend an existing artwork, or crack on with whatever you have for me next.
Experience
Over the course of my career I have had the opportunity to work from both agency and client side perspectives. Completing projects of various scale and application, across print, web and digital mediums. Liaising with stakeholders across all levels of business. Ensuring that questions are answered, issues resolved, and briefs completed to the highest of standards.
For a more detailed look at my industry experience, feel free to check out my profile on LinkedIn.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
September 2009 - June 2012
National Diploma in Art & Design
Gloucestershire College
September 2007 - June 2009
National Award in E-business
Gloucestershire College
September 2006 - June 2007