I’m a creative, passionate, and versatile Multidisciplinary Designer with more than 20 years of experience. I deliver standout visual content across digital, social, motion, OOH, and branding, and have a track record of crafting emotionally resonant campaigns for brands including The FA, Sky Digital, Waitrose, EE, Sony UK and John Lewis. I blend conceptual thinking with meticulous craft—spanning typography, layout, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m a firm believer in the transformative power of design, driven by inclusive storytelling, disruptive thinking, and pushing creative boundaries.

Paula Sawyer

I’m a creative, passionate, and versatile Multidisciplinary Designer with more than 20 years of experience. I deliver standout visual content across digital, social, motion, OOH, and branding, and have a track record of crafting emotionally resonant campaigns for brands including The FA, Sky Digital, Waitrose, EE, Sony UK and John Lewis. I blend conceptual thinking with meticulous craft—spanning typography, layout, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m a firm believer in the transformative power of design, driven by inclusive storytelling, disruptive thinking, and pushing creative boundaries.

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I’m a creative, passionate, and versatile Multidisciplinary Designer with more than 20 years of experience. I deliver standout visual content across digital, social, motion, OOH, and branding, and have a track record of crafting emotionally resonant campaigns for brands including The FA, Sky Digital, Waitrose, EE, Sony UK and John Lewis.

I blend conceptual thinking with meticulous craft—spanning typography, layout, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m a firm believer in the transformative power of design, driven by inclusive storytelling, disruptive thinking, and pushing creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Creative Director at Blu.Bean Creative Ltd
March 1, 2012 - November 4, 2025
Founded Blu.Bean Creative Ltd to continue my career while raising a family. Led 50+ projects across print, digital, and UX; collaborated with 15+ major brands; delivering creative solutions that increased campaign engagement.
Designer (Agency Contractor) at Various agencies (London & Home Counties)
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Designed and executed campaigns for 10+ high-profile clients, contributing to boost in brand visibility and delivering campaigns for brands such as Superdrug, Waitrose, John Lewis, EE, Sony, Virgin, Sky and more.
Designer at DDM
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Designed user-focused digital experiences, ensuring intuitive navigation and seamless interactions; developed branding toolkits, email campaigns, and websites; spearheaded a rebranding project.
Designer at The Live group Events
August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Led the creative direction for 10+ weekly events, providing branding materials, on-site graphics, 3D staging design, maintaining client brand, managing workload and budgets; introduced a new software system to streamline design workflows and cut studio costs by 30%.

Education

Diploma in UX Design at The UX Design Institite
June 20, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at Kingston University
September 2, 1997 - June 20, 2000
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
National Diploma in Art & Design at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in UX Design
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
4 A Levels: Graphic Design, Communication Studies, History of Art, English Language
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
10 GCSEs: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Design Technology, History, French, Business Studies, General Studies
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

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