As Lead Creative Designer, I led a diverse range of projects encompassing print, web, social media, videography, and photography. My primary focus was designing and printing labels for our customers’ products, where I used my creative expertise to deliver visually compelling solutions that meet their branding and marketing objectives.
Creative Designer // Staffordshire, UK
Open to new roles
Hi, I'm Tom. I design things people use.
I'm a creative designer with over a decade of brand, print, web and video work behind me. I like crafting designs people love, untangling awkward technical problems and working with curious minds.
Every once in a while I write about the things that keep me busy and the lessons I've picked up along the way. I wouldn't bet on it being regular, though.
Status // Looking for my next role Available
I'm looking for a design role with a calm, intentional team.
Ideally remote, though the right in-house team is just as welcome. I do my best work where deep focus is protected, asynchronous communication is respected, and good design comes from thoughtful problem-solving rather than back-to-back meetings.
Brand & identity Print & production Web & digital Video & photography
01. Selected Work
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Oct 2026Folder Tidy
A Windows app that cleans up empty folders, sorts finished downloads into the right place and lets you undo any of it
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Oct 2026Auto Folder Creator
A desktop app that builds a consistent project folder structure, job number and brief in one keystroke
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Oct 2026Vault Capture
A tiny Android app that drops tasks and links straight into my Obsidian vault
02. Field Notes
All posts →-
Hiding the Face: How One Big Letter Became a Magazine
The story behind Valour, a concept men's lifestyle magazine from my final-year university project, from a cut-out V over the cover model's face to a screen print and a full set of editorial spreads.
08 Oct 2026 4 min read -
Tiny Tools, Less Friction: Two Apps I Built to Stop Starting From Zero
How a folder-making script grew into a desktop app, and why I built an Android app that drops tasks and links straight into my Obsidian vault.
07 Oct 2026 5 min read -
The AuDHD EDC: Packing for Friction, Not Fantasy
Why my everyday carry isn't about tactical survival tools, but managing sensory overload, executive dropouts, and surviving the daily crawl.
25 Sept 2026 8 min read
03. Experience
- Jul 2021 – Nov 2025Lead Creative Designer at Dove Technology
- Jan 2013 – Jul 2021Creative Designer at Busy Bees Nurseries
Working as part of a small, agile team, I managed a wide range of projects that spanned several key areas of design and communication. My responsibilities encompassed brand development, digital and print design, business communications, and multimedia production including video and photography. This role allowed me to apply my skills across various disciplines, contributing to cohesive and compelling visual identities for our brand.
Along the way
- Worked on large corporate documents
- Designed countless banners, posters and leaflets for over 350 European nurseries
- Filmed and edited adverts for social media
- Filmed and edited an online company awards show during lockdown
- Created a few designs nobody cared about (it happens)
Let's connect
Hiring, collaborating or just want to say hi? Send me an email or find me on social media.