An established Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant with a proven track record of delivering commercially sound, multi-channel design solutions. I’ve run my own successful design consultancy, combining creative leadership with technical pre-press mastery and modern digital expertise to bring clear visual thinking to every brief. I’m passionate about brand governance, meticulous detail, and creating design that delivers tangible value. From conceptualising branding, typography, information design, and editorial layouts across digital and print, to producing high-impact animated presentation decks and high-quality retouched photography for campaigns and social media, I make sure projects move smoothly from the initial idea through to flawless final delivery.…

Rachel Richards

An established Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant with a proven track record of delivering commercially sound, multi-channel design solutions. I’ve run my own successful design consultancy, combining creative leadership with technical pre-press mastery and modern digital expertise to bring clear visual thinking to every brief. I’m passionate about brand governance, meticulous detail, and creating design that delivers tangible value. From conceptualising branding, typography, information design, and editorial layouts across digital and print, to producing high-impact animated presentation decks and high-quality retouched photography for campaigns and social media, I make sure projects move smoothly from the initial idea through to flawless final delivery.…

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An established Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant with a proven track record of delivering commercially sound, multi-channel design solutions. I’ve run my own successful design consultancy, combining creative leadership with technical pre-press mastery and modern digital expertise to bring clear visual thinking to every brief.

I’m passionate about brand governance, meticulous detail, and creating design that delivers tangible value. From conceptualising branding, typography, information design, and editorial layouts across digital and print, to producing high-impact animated presentation decks and high-quality retouched photography for campaigns and social media, I make sure projects move smoothly from the initial idea through to flawless final delivery.

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Work Experience

Owner, Interior Designer and Graphic Designer at Bright Carbon (Chameleon Studio)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2026
Delivered end-to-end creative solutions including branding, typography, information design, editorial layout, and multi-channel production for digital and print. Developed and executed compelling visual narratives from initial briefs through to final artwork-ready files. Produced high-end animated PowerPoint presentations for corporate partners, pitches, and internal stakeholders. Managed photography post-shoot retouching in Adobe Photoshop for websites, matchday programmes, PR campaigns, and social media. Handled pre-press, supplier resourcing, print specification negotiation, budgeting, and fast-paced project delivery while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Graphic Designer at Chameleon Studio
October 1, 2004 - Present
Owner and Graphic Designer
Director & Graphic Designer at Toucan Design Ltd
January 1, 2000 - October 1, 2004
Led design delivery and client-facing creative work, overseeing brand and print outputs with strong attention to production-ready artwork. Supported commercial projects through structured design development, clear communication, and reliable delivery timelines while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Senior Graphic Design Technical Demonstrator at University of Plymouth Exeter Faculty of Arts & Design
April 1, 1998 - April 1, 2000
Provided technical graphic design support and demonstrator-led guidance for students, strengthening practical design and production understanding through clear instruction and feedback.
Contract Print Graphic Designer at Northcliffe Newspapers Ltd
November 1, 1996 - April 1, 1998
Produced print-focused graphic design for newspaper outputs, applying practical artwork preparation and production workflows to meet publishing schedules.
Graphic Designer at Optima Graphics
November 1, 1995 - November 1, 1996
Created design assets for print and related media, supporting layout and artwork preparation in line with production requirements.
Graphic Designer at RH Advertising
July 1, 1992 - November 1, 1995
Delivered graphic design work for advertising projects, contributing to multi-format creative production and client-ready outputs.

Education

BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling (2:1) at Arts University Plymouth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Graphic Design – Typography (2:1) at University of Plymouth
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
BTEC National Diploma In General Art And Design (Merit) at Falmouth School of Art
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Graphic Design Typography
September 1, 1989 - June 30, 1992
BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling
September 30, 2019 - June 30, 2022

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Agriculture & Mining, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality