I am a dedicated freelance designer with years of experience in branding, print, UI/UX, and web design. I enjoy taking on challenging projects and thrive on seeing a project through from start to finish. Working with a variety of clients, from international brands to small startups, has taught me the value of responsibility and adaptability. Outside of work, I am a tech enthusiast who loves to stay on top of the latest trends and technology through continuous learning. While I may not be the most athletic, I enjoy watching a wide range of sports in my free time, including football, F1, MMA, and various US sports.…

Kelvin Farrell

I am a dedicated freelance designer with years of experience in branding, print, UI/UX, and web design. I enjoy taking on challenging projects and thrive on seeing a project through from start to finish. Working with a variety of clients, from international brands to small startups, has taught me the value of responsibility and adaptability. Outside of work, I am a tech enthusiast who loves to stay on top of the latest trends and technology through continuous learning. While I may not be the most athletic, I enjoy watching a wide range of sports in my free time, including football, F1, MMA, and various US sports.…

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I am a dedicated freelance designer with years of experience in branding, print, UI/UX, and web design. I enjoy taking on challenging projects and thrive on seeing a project through from start to finish. Working with a variety of clients, from international brands to small startups, has taught me the value of responsibility and adaptability.

Outside of work, I am a tech enthusiast who loves to stay on top of the latest trends and technology through continuous learning. While I may not be the most athletic, I enjoy watching a wide range of sports in my free time, including football, F1, MMA, and various US sports.

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Skills

Experience Level

Branding
Expert
Logo
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
UI
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
CSS
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Bootstrap
Beginner
HTML5
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Kelvin Farrell Design
June 1, 2006 - June 27, 2024
As a freelance designer, I have successfully completed challenging design projects in branding, print, UI/UX, and web design. I work with a wide range of clients, from international brands to small startups and tradesmen. This role has helped me build strong technical skills and manage projects independently from start to finish.
Visual Lead at Fandom
February 1, 2014 - September 30, 2018
I led the design team for the web-based SAAS platform of Irish startup Fandom, covering UI/UX visuals, branding, QA testing, and producing a design roadmap. Working in a startup environment improved my time management and coding skills, as I collaborated closely with developers to iterate various features.
Co-founder / Visual Lead at ThisIsArdee.ie
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2018
I co-founded an online media outlet for our hometown, creating the brand and Wordpress-based website. Managed the site upkeep and editorial projects. The website gained significant traction, achieving 1.5 million page views and almost 350,000 unique visitors in a town of around 7,500 people, becoming a key news source in the North East of Ireland.

Education

BA Hons. Graphic Design at University of Chester
September 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010
BSc. Computer Applications and Support at Dundalk IT
September 1, 2004 - May 31, 2006

Qualifications

BA Hons Graphic Design - University of Chester
September 1, 2007 - May 20, 2010
During my time at the University of Chester I learned many skills and techniques which helped me begin my career as a graphic designer, such as time keeping, punctuality, teamwork and subject specific skills.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other