UX/UI designer, who also codes, with over 14 years of experience. My happy place is a room full of sharpies, post-it notes, and a challenge to solve. I am currently working with The Code Company and accepting interesting freelance/contract design projects.
Previously, I managed the studio and team at Ecce. I was responsible for all aspects of the UX/UI process, from leading discovery and design meetings, conducting research and testing, wireframing and prototyping, creating high-fidelity designs and design systems. Together we delivered impactful digital experiences for the NHS, Sennheiser Audio, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, the IWSC, and more.
Work experience
2020 – Present
Lead UX/UI Designer & Front-End Dev – The Code Company Ltd
2013 – 2020
Lead UI/UX Designer – Ecce
- - Responsible for the creation (and continued improvement) of Ecce’s UX/UI process
- - Led project discovery and design thinking workshops
- - Organised and ran research and testing sessions
- - Creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes
- - Created high-fidelity UI design ready for development
- - Regularly presented ideas and results to key stakeholders and decision-makers
- - Creation of the design system for Ensemble, Ecce’s in-house ecommerce platform
- - Mentor to ecce’s apprentices, interns and junior team members
- - Won an award or two (see Awards below)
- Occasional front-end developer
2016 – 2020
Studio Manager – Ecce
- - Managed the day to day running of the studio
- - Responsible for the wellbeing of the team, holding regulate one-to-ones and creating tailored personal development plans
- - Responsible for the creation (and continued improvement) of Ecce’s project process
- - Keeper of the project schedule
- - Deliver new business through tenders and pitches
- - Became a PRINCE2® Practitioner in 2017
- - Worked to maintain our ISO9001:2018 accreditation
2008 – 2013
Senior UI Designer – GForces
- - Designed websites and applications for the automotive industry
- - UI design for NetDirector Auto, GForces automotive focused CMS
- - Designed and built interactive touch screen displays
- - Running design, research and pitch workshops with customers
- - Mentoring of junior members of the team
- - Worked with clients including Nissan, Vauxhall, Mazda, and Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
2006 – 2008
Designer – SiteWizard
- - Designed and built websites using their bespoke content management system
- - Undertook numerous print and branding projects
- - The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service became my first international client
Notable achievements
2019
Wirehive 100
Consumer site of the year, shortlisted for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
W³ Awards
Food & beverage website, silver award for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
2017
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Became a certified PRINCE2® Practitioner
2016
Kent Digital Awards
Best entertainment blog, gold award for Outdoor Swimmer Magazine (Formally H2Open Magazine)
Kent Digital Awards
Best online retailer, silver award for Flackley Ash Hotel
Kent Digital Awards
Best website, silver award for Flackley Ash Hotel
2015
Kent Digital Awards
Best mobile app, gold award for Kimono
Kent Digital Awards
Best responsive website, gold award for Coolmore Collection
Direct Commerce Awards
Menswear & Accessories Website, winner for Coolmore Collection
2011
Car Dealer Magazine
Independent Dealer of the year, winner for The Ferrari Centre
2003 – 2006
University of Kent, UK
Graduated with a BSC Hons degree in multimedia technology and design
1996 – 2003
St John’s Comprehensive School, UK
Graduated with a good selection of GCSEs, A-Levels and a Swimming cert.