As a designer I believe that all projects starts with insight and end with the user. It is my job to combine the two, uncover problems and find solutions to those problems. I aim to practice user centered designs basing my creative decisions on user requirements and business goals.
After graduating with honors in 2007 I have worked ever since in the creative industry accumulating new skills and experiences in many design fields including user interface and web design, online marketing and video design.
I’ve always had a passion for the challenge of creating new things and I meet that challenge everyday. To me design is about creating a worthwhile message in all forms.
With a strong understanding of the need for balance between art and business I use my 10 years of experiences and skills to create, build and grow brands and products. I believe in simple and clever design that is user focused to drive up conversions and usability. Design should be memorable and infectious. I have undertaken projects in all areas of design and online marketing design which has given me uninhibited expertise that I can use across various channels. I am very passionate about what I create and I aim to throw that passion combined with years of experience into everything I do, from online marketing banners to intricate mobile interfaces.
In business terms, great design can increase not only the look and feel of a product but increase usability and customer/user conversions. Combine that with a holistic story approach and almost anything is possible.
Design Tools
Adobe CC suite Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate/Flash, Sketch, After Effects, Premiere, Adobe XD
Coding and product testing tools
Responsive HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript
Content Management Systems
Typo3, Wordpress, CushyCMS, magento, Pinegrow
Additional tools
Jira, Google analytics, Taboola, unbounce
Additional Experience
Performance Marketing, Online & offline Marketing, Responsive User Experience Design, Cross channel marketing, Email design marketing, CRM, Brand development, Web & Print Design, Product management
Project management, Design communication, Wireframing/Storyboarding, Team leadership, Team training
We are a small and emerging company designing an app to connect the hundreds of thousands of Ex-pats that live in China and all over Asia with thousands more arriving every day. We wanted a design that was sleek, modern, easy to use and definitely had a strong design presence similar to what the users would experience back home. James not only fulfilled our request he exceeded them. He was easy to work with, full of interesting ideas and initiative. He will be missed when he leaves China.
"James is an efficient and reliable artist who clearly takes pride in his designs. He’s creative, he knows the market, and he works with you to realize your vision. He designed a corporate logo that represents the essence of my business in a subtle and elegant way. He then fleshed out the design into a proper brand extending to the look of my website. James is confident in his skills and his opinion, and if you ask him for his input, you’re always sure to receive honest feedback."
"I can’t speak highly enough of excellent work James has done for our new web site, he also updated our logo which now has far more impact. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him; he listened to my thoughts and suggestions and far surpassed my expectations. I would highly recommend using James to develop your web site and any other graphic work needed."
Comunication is key! And in our modern world communication has never been easier. So reach out to me I love to talk.
