Independent brand and digital designer based in Brighton, UK, with over 25 years' experience helping organisations communicate more clearly. I'm a problem solver first. Good design starts with understanding the business, its audience and the challenges it's trying to solve. My work spans branding, websites, presentations, reports and digital products. I work directly with clients, as well as supporting agencies as an extension of their creative teams. If you’re looking for an experienced designer who enjoys solving problems as much as designing, I’d love to hear from you.…

Nick Carter

Twine

Independent brand and digital designer based in Brighton, UK, with over 25 years' experience helping organisations communicate more clearly. I'm a problem solver first. Good design starts with understanding the business, its audience and the challenges it's trying to solve. My work spans branding, websites, presentations, reports and digital products. I work directly with clients, as well as supporting agencies as an extension of their creative teams. If you’re looking for an experienced designer who enjoys solving problems as much as designing, I’d love to hear from you.…

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Independent brand and digital designer based in Brighton, UK, with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations communicate more clearly.

I’m a problem solver first. Good design starts with understanding the business, its audience and the challenges it’s trying to solve.

My work spans branding, websites, presentations, reports and digital products. I work directly with clients, as well as supporting agencies as an extension of their creative teams.

If you’re looking for an experienced designer who enjoys solving problems as much as designing, I’d love to hear from you.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Studio Gallant
January 1, 2014 - June 20, 2024
Led a creative studio delivering freelance work, combining solo practice independence with the structure of a full-service design operation. Directed projects from concept through to execution, working directly with clients from notable brands including Visa, HSBC, Dell, TUI, Toyota Lexus, Brandwatch, Rolling Stones, and Spotify.
Founder & Creative Director at Studio Gallant
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founder & Creative Director of Studio Gallant, delivering freelance work through a full-service design operation. Lead projects from concept to execution, collaborating directly with clients. Brands include: Visa, HSBC, Dell, TUI, Toyota Lexus, Brandwatch, Rolling Stones, Spotify.
Founder & Moderator at Designers Talk
January 1, 2008 - June 20, 2024
Founded and moderated LinkedIn’s largest professional graphic design group with over 300,000 members. Built and nurtured a vibrant creative community since 2008, managing sponsorship content and member engagement.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2024
Worked with agencies and in-house teams across publishing, retail, public sector, and B2B industries, contributing UX/UI design expertise. Collaborated with agencies such as 2112, Superb, and Move Animation.

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Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet
    2112
    2112 needed an adventurous and creative brand concept for a new way of communicating their proposition and online messaging, a brand with the impact and energetic expression of a creative and technology business, delivered with confidence that showed 'work with purpose'. I delivered a dynamic new brand language, guidelines, website and digital presentation decks with the impact and energetic expression of a creative and technology business, delivered with the confidence they needed.…
    Skillsearch
    I developed a new brand identity and website design that highlighted Skillsearch's recruitment expertise in the gaming industry and helped them convey a sense of professionalism and approachability. Additionally, I provided ongoing content and social media marketing services to help Skillsearch establish itself as a leading authority in the games and interactive recruitment sector. Live site: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Fidelius
    I worked alongside 2112, a London-based marketing agency, to deliver a fresh brand identity and website for Fidelius. Together, we crafted a modern, client-focused design that brings their vision to life and sets them apart in the financial planning space. Live site: fidelius.co.uk…