About

I’m an independent typographic designer and communications consultant. I work with clients from a variety of sectors.

My approach requires understanding people, processes and systems to help illuminate a problem and lead to successful solutions.

I specialise in document design and information design (including wayfinding design & consultancy). I try to create documents, maps, signs, forms etc. that are simple, inclusive and useable.

Working with you

I can work with you to create clearer, simpler information and to plan your design projects – whether digital, print or physical.

I also do communications and marketing design and consultancy.

Main skills

  • Typography and graphic design, layout, typesetting and artwork
  • Communications and marketing: correspondence, design, strategy and consultancy (including managing email and social media accounts; data analysis and reports)
  • Content design
  • Clear language writing, editing and proofreading
  • Image research and editing
  • Website critique, design and administration (using a CMS/content management system)
  • Wayfinding design (maps and signs) and consultancy (audits, reports and advice)
  • Project management.

Background

After my undergraduate degree, I worked for a design consultancy before becoming an independent designer.

I was also a marketing and communications officer at a London Council.

My formal studies include:

  • Typography & graphic communication (University of Reading)
  • Publishing (Oxford Brookes), and
  • Applied digital technology in the humanities (University College London).

Some of my work

From templates to maps to email newsletters and social media, I have a wide-ranging portfolio: explore some of my work.

Software, tools and technology

  • Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
  • Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Orlo social media management system
  • Social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Nextdoor
  • Google Ads for marketing
  • Google Analytics (SEO analysis)
  • Moodle virtual learning environment (content and front-end modification)
  • Newsletter systems: Gov UK Notify, MailChimp and Granicus
  • Oxygen XML Editor
  • Websites and digital: WordPress, CSS, (X)HTML and XML
  • Operating systems: Mac OS and Windows.

Interests, societies and groups

  • the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD)
  • Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI)
  • Letterform Archive (charter member)
  • International Institute for Information Design (IIID)
  • TypeThursday London (July–December 2017, Founding Communications Lead)
  • the Sign Design Society (member until 2021 then honorary member from October 2023; Steering Group member and Communications Lead 2015–2019).

My interests are varied and range from books, art, typography and photography, to inclusive and accessible content, design and communications.

Ask a question or request a quote

For more about me – or how I can help with your design needs – please get in touch.