I'm Mike Higgs, a professional graphic designer with a degree in Information Graphics. I've navigated significant changes in the design industry, embracing new technologies to streamline workflows and deliver efficient, high-quality solutions that drive value for clients and agencies. I've worked on a huge variety of projects, from exhibitions to multi-page prospectuses, corporate brochures, and social media call-to-actions, keeping the creative process agile and aligned with market demands. I collaborate with teams at all levels, from junior staff to senior stakeholders, share knowledge and refine concepts from initial presentations to print-ready artwork. My experience extends to digital assets, website elements and full Webflow projects, ensuring brand consistency across channels and marketing initiatives. I'd love to talk about how I might help you or your team.

Mike Higgs

I'm Mike Higgs, a professional graphic designer with a degree in Information Graphics. I've navigated significant changes in the design industry, embracing new technologies to streamline workflows and deliver efficient, high-quality solutions that drive value for clients and agencies. I've worked on a huge variety of projects, from exhibitions to multi-page prospectuses, corporate brochures, and social media call-to-actions, keeping the creative process agile and aligned with market demands. I collaborate with teams at all levels, from junior staff to senior stakeholders, share knowledge and refine concepts from initial presentations to print-ready artwork. My experience extends to digital assets, website elements and full Webflow projects, ensuring brand consistency across channels and marketing initiatives. I'd love to talk about how I might help you or your team.

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I’m Mike Higgs, a professional graphic designer with a degree in Information Graphics. I’ve navigated significant changes in the design industry, embracing new technologies to streamline workflows and deliver efficient, high-quality solutions that drive value for clients and agencies. I’ve worked on a huge variety of projects, from exhibitions to multi-page prospectuses, corporate brochures, and social media call-to-actions, keeping the creative process agile and aligned with market demands.

I collaborate with teams at all levels, from junior staff to senior stakeholders, share knowledge and refine concepts from initial presentations to print-ready artwork. My experience extends to digital assets, website elements and full Webflow projects, ensuring brand consistency across channels and marketing initiatives. I’d love to talk about how I might help you or your team.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - November 10, 2025
Freelance graphic design work delivering print and digital design across brand, print, web and exhibitions, with emphasis on brand consistency and agile workflows.
Contractor at Various Design and Marketing Agencies
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Contractor across multiple agencies performing graphic design and marketing tasks, collaborating with teams to deliver creative solutions.
Studio Manager at Stretch the Horizon Ltd
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Studio Manager overseeing design production workflows, coordinating project timelines and team resources.
Graphic Designer at Worth Communications Ltd
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Designer responsible for concept and production of marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Malcolm Farrar Design Ltd
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Graphic Designer contributing to client projects across print and digital media.
Junior Graphic Designer at The Four Hundred
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Junior Graphic Designer supporting senior designers on a range of design tasks.

Education

BA(Hons) Information Graphic Design (upper second) at Nottingham Trent University (formerly Trent Polytechnic)
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1989
Foundation Course Certificate in Art & Design at Bolton College of Art & Design
September 1, 1985 - July 1, 1986
2 A Levels, 3 O Levels at Bolton South Sixth Form College
September 1, 1982 - July 1, 1984
7 O Levels at Deane Grammar School
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982

Qualifications

D&AD silver nomination for British Telecoms’ ‘It’ magazine
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Gold Institute of Sales Promotion award for Renault UK promotions
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Gold Creative and Innovations award for National Blood donor recruitment campaign
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Silver Direct Marketing Award for BSkyB direct mail campaign
November 30, 0002 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Agriculture & Mining, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Retail