I'm a designer from Cornwall, UK with over 18 years experience. I help businesses bring ideas to life with UX & brand design. I bring holistic thinking to ensure all elements of your business are working in sync and speaking the same language. --- **Employment and project experience** **UX Designer** Evident Group. _August 2022 – June 2025_ **Creative Directo** Pobble Education. _September 2014 – July 2022_

Dan Benney

I'm a designer from Cornwall, UK with over 18 years experience. I help businesses bring ideas to life with UX & brand design. I bring holistic thinking to ensure all elements of your business are working in sync and speaking the same language. --- **Employment and project experience** **UX Designer** Evident Group. _August 2022 – June 2025_ **Creative Directo** Pobble Education. _September 2014 – July 2022_

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I’m a designer from Cornwall, UK with over 18 years experience.

I help businesses bring ideas to life with UX & brand design. I bring holistic thinking to ensure all elements of your business are working in sync and speaking the same language.


Employment and project experience

UX Designer Evident Group.
August 2022 – June 2025

Creative Directo Pobble Education.
September 2014 – July 2022

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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at EVIDENT
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Redesigned a gambling harm support site, improving structure and signposting across GamCare, Gamban, and GamSTOP, resulting in a 71% increase in engagement conversions. Led user interviews, workshops, and usability testing to inform journeys for multiple MVPs.
Creative Director at POBBLE
January 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Led creative direction during Pobble’s growth from an early-stage start-up to a global education platform used in 100+ countries. Delivered a full rebrand (new name, identity, voice) and product design. Directed campaigns and digital marketing assets across web, print, and video. Conducted research with teachers and school leaders to improve key journeys.
Freelance Designer and Creative Consultant
January 1, 2006 - Present
Led design projects for local and global clients, blending conceptual thinking with polished execution. Examples include: pitch commission for Prada with director Alex Turvey; mascot design for Launch PR and Buddy Creative; rebrand support for St Austell Wines.
In-House Designer at CORNWALL COUNCIL
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Part of the in-house design team for the UK’s largest unitary authority. Created creative for campaigns with the NHS, Brussels Office, and Green Cornwall; designed branding and multi-channel campaigns for public health (NHS ‘Guess Flu’ and ‘Winter Wellbeing’), education, and climate initiatives.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services