I’m a hands-on design consultant with 20 years of industry experience, including six years as Creative Director and five leading UX and UI projects from research through to product delivery. I’ve collaborated with startups as well as major brands, shaping strategy, brand identity and high-fidelity interfaces across web and SaaS products. I work across the design process from discovery to delivery, emphasizing user-centered design, collaborative teamwork, and open communication. By embracing iterative design cycles, rapid prototyping, and service design thinking, I connect business goals to user needs to create engaging experiences. I value respectful, creative energy and aim to foster positive collaboration with team members and stakeholders at every stage.…

Oliver Hall

I’m a hands-on design consultant with 20 years of industry experience, including six years as Creative Director and five leading UX and UI projects from research through to product delivery. I’ve collaborated with startups as well as major brands, shaping strategy, brand identity and high-fidelity interfaces across web and SaaS products. I work across the design process from discovery to delivery, emphasizing user-centered design, collaborative teamwork, and open communication. By embracing iterative design cycles, rapid prototyping, and service design thinking, I connect business goals to user needs to create engaging experiences. I value respectful, creative energy and aim to foster positive collaboration with team members and stakeholders at every stage.…

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I’m a hands-on design consultant with 20 years of industry experience, including six years as Creative Director and five leading UX and UI projects from research through to product delivery. I’ve collaborated with startups as well as major brands, shaping strategy, brand identity and high-fidelity interfaces across web and SaaS products. I work across the design process from discovery to delivery, emphasizing user-centered design, collaborative teamwork, and open communication.

By embracing iterative design cycles, rapid prototyping, and service design thinking, I connect business goals to user needs to create engaging experiences. I value respectful, creative energy and aim to foster positive collaboration with team members and stakeholders at every stage.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Consultant at Oliver Hall Design
March 1, 2021 - Present
Leading design projects across teams and disciplines for startups through to major market leaders in commercial and charitable sectors. Involved at all stages of the design process—from strategy and research & testing through to high-fidelity UI designs. Fostering positive, respectful, and creative energy in every project through collaboration and open communication with team members and stakeholders. Roles include service design, UX, UI, art direction and brand creation; web design has evolved into more complex product and SaaS deliverables. Engaged early in discovery to inform briefs based on user needs, stakeholder requirements and business objectives. Applying iterative design cycles, creating user flows and wireframes, testing and refining. Produced pixel-perfect prototypes that are developer-friendly and ready for build, connecting business goals to user needs and delivering engaging experiences.
Design Consultant at Mace & Mentor (now Healthia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Gained experience across the full design process with a range of clients, identifying and solving design challenges. Informed and defined government services and produced interface designs for various design libraries.
Creative Director at Edo (now Zoocha)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Led the design team, overseeing all creative work across the business. Balanced rich conceptual thinking with robust, evidence-based research. Built a platform for brand and creative expression that reduces subjectivity while preserving brand expression. Worked with numerous commercial and charitable clients across a range of products and brands in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.
Head of Creative at Fiora
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Led creative direction and branding initiatives; managed off-line and on-line campaigns for Rock Pool Digital. Emphasised strong brand storytelling across print, web and media.
Senior Designer at Studio S
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
In-house, client-facing digital design work for a range of clients including Sky, Babcock, Red Bull and BP; role focused on user-centered design across multiple media.
Partner at Sample 3 Partner
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Graphic design partnership focusing on branding and marketing for the music industry across multiple media: print, web and audio-visual.
Graphic Designer at Sample 4
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Graphic design for branding and marketing across music industry clients; handled print, web and audio-visual outputs.
Design Consultant, Researcher and Producer at Oliver Hall Design
March 1, 2021 - Present
Various contracts in brand creation, UX research and UX/UI production, and product design work across client teams, stakeholders and partner agencies.
Senior Designer at Sample 3
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Work within an expansive design and development studio, focusing on user-centered digital design and delivering across print, web and integrated campaigns.
Partner at Sample 3
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Partnership role delivering design solutions across print, web and media, servicing clients such as Orange Telecommunications and Paragon Publishing.
Design Consultant / Researcher / Producer at Oliver Hall Design
March 1, 2021 - Present
Lead client engagements across brand creation, UX research, prototyping, and product delivery; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centred design outcomes.
Design Consultant at Mace & Menter (now Healthia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Engaged across all stages of the design process; informed government services; produced interface designs for various design libraries; contributed to brand development.
Head of Creative at Fiora / Rockpool Digital
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Led branding and creative direction for client campaigns; oversaw brand identity and marketing design for online and offline channels.
Senior Designer at Rockpool Digital
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Senior designer delivering e-commerce solutions and digital campaigns for blue-chip and other clients.
Senior Designer at Studio
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
User-centred digital design agency work with a variety of clients; accounts include Orange Telecommunications and Paragon Publishing.
Partner at Sample 3 Partners
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Graphic design partnership focusing on branding and marketing for the music industry across print, web and audio-visual.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Design Education at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Secondary Design and Technology at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Art and Design at University of the West of England
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University College Falmouth
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Design Education) at University of the West of England
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Graphic Design BA (Hons) at University College Falmouth
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Design Education) at University of the West of England
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University College Falmouth
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Design Education)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level