Hi, I'm Mark Culmer, a Brighton-based illustrator, animator and designer with over 20 years of experience creating visuals for film, television and digital platforms. I founded MADINA DESIGN and grew it into an independent design studio and online shop, including the GoldenEra Hip-Hop stamp collection that has been acknowledged by artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, and Maseo. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop) and enjoy delivering engaging, high-quality visuals for brands and media projects.…

Mark Culmer

Hi, I'm Mark Culmer, a Brighton-based illustrator, animator and designer with over 20 years of experience creating visuals for film, television and digital platforms. I founded MADINA DESIGN and grew it into an independent design studio and online shop, including the GoldenEra Hip-Hop stamp collection that has been acknowledged by artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, and Maseo. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop) and enjoy delivering engaging, high-quality visuals for brands and media projects.…

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Hi, I’m Mark Culmer, a Brighton-based illustrator, animator and designer with over 20 years of experience creating visuals for film, television and digital platforms.

I founded MADINA DESIGN and grew it into an independent design studio and online shop, including the GoldenEra Hip-Hop stamp collection that has been acknowledged by artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, and Maseo. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop) and enjoy delivering engaging, high-quality visuals for brands and media projects.

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Founder & Creative Director at Madina Design
January 1, 2008 - Present
Established and grew an independent design company and online shop, expanding the range of designs and products annually. Created the ‘GoldenEra’ Hip-Hop stamp collection, which gained recognition from notable Hip-Hop artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, and Maseo.
Designer & Digital Publisher at MadeUpMedia Ltd
December 31, 2010 - September 5, 2025
Published digital magazines for clients including Rio Ferdinand, Setanta, RBS, and ITV. Developed and combined skills in graphic design, typography, and digital publishing.
Graphic Designer & Animator at Ginger Monkeys
December 31, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Honed graphic and typographic skills while building bespoke websites and multi adverts. Worked on various projects that combined animation and graphic design.
Web Designer at Fusion Advertising
December 31, 2003 - September 5, 2025
Learned to create and build websites, integrating design knowledge to deliver high-quality web-based products.
Founder & Creative Director at MADINA DESIGN
January 1, 2008 - Present
Established and grew an independent design company and online shop, expanding the range of designs and products annually. Created the ‘GoldenEra’ Hip-Hop stamp collection, acknowledged by notable Hip-Hop artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, Maseo, and many others.
Designer & Digital Publisher at MADEUPMEDIA LTD
January 1, 2010 - October 20, 2025
Published digital magazines for clients such as Rio Ferdinand, Setanta, RBS and ITV. Combined and developed skills in graphic design, typography, and digital publishing.
Graphic Designer & Animator at GINGER MONKEYS
January 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Honed graphic and typographic skills while building bespoke websites and multi adverts. Worked on various projects that combined animation and graphic design.
Web Designer at FUSION ADVERTISING
January 1, 2003 - October 20, 2025
Learned to create and build websites, integrating design knowledge to deliver high-quality web-based products.
Founder & Creative Director at MADINA DESIGN
January 1, 2008 - Present
Established and grew an independent design company and online shop, expanding the range of designs and products annually. Created the GoldenEra Hip-Hop stamp collection, acknowledged by notable Hip-Hop artists such as Chuck D, Kool Keith, Maseo, and many others.
Designer & Digital Publisher at MADEUPMEDIA LTD
January 1, 2010 - October 20, 2025
Published digital magazines for clients such as Rio Ferdinand, Setanta, RBS and ITV. Combined and developed skills in graphic design, typography, and digital publishing.
Graphic Designer & Animator at GINGER MONKEYS
January 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Honed graphic and typographic skills while building bespoke websites and multi adverts. Worked on various projects that combined animation and graphic design.
Web Designer at FUSION ADVERTISING
January 1, 2003 - October 20, 2025
Learned to create and build websites, integrating design knowledge to deliver high-quality web-based products.

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Qualifications

PG DIP 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION
October 21, 2003 - June 21, 2004
London Animation Studios (Central St Martins) UAL
BA Fine Arts Degree
October 21, 1993 - June 28, 1996

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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