Duncan Crawford

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Hello, I’m Duncan—a perceptive and adaptable designer with a track record of turning complex briefs into clear, commercially successful brand ideas.

About

Hello, I’m Duncan—a perceptive and adaptable designer with a track record of turning complex briefs into clear, commercially successful brand ideas. I’ve spent years shaping packaging, branding and product storytelling across European and UK markets, delivering work that sits at the intersection of luxury, practicality and consumer insight. I thrive on tight briefs, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and helping brands grow through strong design systems and meaningful consumer connections.

I’ve led big-brand packaging refreshes for Princes Group, created award-winning campaigns and developed NPD concepts, all while maintaining a calm, hands-on approach to client and supplier relationships. I’m excited to bring strategic vision and practical craft to forward-looking design teams and ambitious brands.

  • Joined December 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 1

Rebrand, including a new logo and packaging design that reflected Ma Roberts’s Tanzanian heritage and the products she makes.

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience

Senior Designer · Tayburn LtdJan 2005 – Jan 2015 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Led brand development and implementation for Princes Food Group; art directed photography; created design concepts and presentations for major UK supermarkets; contributed to NPD and own-label concepts.

Senior Designer · Scottish Fine SoapsJan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Liaised with design leadership and UK/export sales managers on packaging to company literature; managed design process across packaging and brand communications.

Designer · Peter Schmidt GroupJan 1999 – Jan 2003 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Brand development, fragrance packaging design and related exhibition concepts; European client liaison and supervising studio juniors.

Education

Beds (hons) 2.1 · Duncan of Jordanstone Dundee University1997 – 1999
B.Des (Hons) Graphic Design · Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee2030 – 1999
HND Graphic Design & Illustration · Clackamannan College of further Education (now forth valley college)2030 – 1996

Certifications and awards

BH Careers personal career management and marketing course2004 – 2026

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