Hi, I’m Tom Melin, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator with a First Class Honours from Nottingham Trent University. I specialise in branding, visual identity, and editorial illustration, turning complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for science education and professional services clients. I split my time between delivering brand ready assets logos, typography, layout, and print collateral and creating expressive illustrations and diagrams. I thrive on balancing creative exploration with practical delivery, tight deadlines, and clear collaboration with clients to bring ideas to life.…

Tom Melin

Hi, I’m Tom Melin, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator with a First Class Honours from Nottingham Trent University. I specialise in branding, visual identity, and editorial illustration, turning complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for science education and professional services clients. I split my time between delivering brand ready assets logos, typography, layout, and print collateral and creating expressive illustrations and diagrams. I thrive on balancing creative exploration with practical delivery, tight deadlines, and clear collaboration with clients to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Tom Melin, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator with a First Class Honours from Nottingham Trent University. I specialise in branding, visual identity, and editorial illustration, turning complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for science education and professional services clients.

I split my time between delivering brand ready assets logos, typography, layout, and print collateral and creating expressive illustrations and diagrams. I thrive on balancing creative exploration with practical delivery, tight deadlines, and clear collaboration with clients to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Science Education Client
September 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver bespoke branding and visual storytelling for a science education client, including vector and hand-drawn illustrations, diagrams, and editorial visuals. Develop a cohesive visual language that translates complex concepts into engaging educational content, and produce a range of assets from branding to print-ready diagrams. Manage client communications and deadlines from concept to final delivery, adapting visuals to align with the client's educational goals and brand voice.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent Town Planning Consultancy
February 1, 2026 - Present
Created full brand identity and visual language for a planning consultancy, including logos, brand guidelines, marketing collateral, and print-ready assets. Translated the firm’s core values into a cohesive identity, produced logos, letterheads, brochures, and other materials, and managed project timelines and client communications to ensure consistent branding across platforms.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

First Class Honors - Graphic Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Other
    paper Wyvern Planning - Branding & Marketing Collateral

    Project Overview
    Wyvern Planning required a brand identity that balanced a sense of heritage and authority with a modern, forward thinking approach to urban development.

    The Challenge
    The key challenge was to create a visual identity that avoided the overly corporate aesthetic often seen in planning and consultancy firms, while still maintaining professionalism and trust. The brand needed to communicate sustainability, structure, and long term vision.

    The Solution
    I developed a distinctive brand identity centred around a custom wyvern icon, combining organic, flowing forms with a clean and structured layout system. A muted, nature inspired colour palette reinforces the company’s focus on sustainability, while the typography balances clarity with personality.

    Outcome
    The final identity works cohesively across multiple applications, including brand guidelines, print materials, and digital assets. The system is flexible, allowing the brand to feel both authoritative and approachable across different touchpoints.