Hi, I’m David Walter Hall, a freelance web designer and WordPress/Elementor specialist with over a decade of experience building sites, plugins and themes for clients in the arts, charities and business. I’ve also done PR, communications, video editing, screenwriting and filmmaking, which informs my collaborative, user-focused approach and ability to deliver on-brand websites from concept to maintenance. I studied at the University of Cambridge (BA, MA Cantab) and have designed and maintained sites for a wide range of clients, from cosmetic surgeons to local authorities and Grammy-winning musicians. I’ve led and contributed to projects with Resilience Rising and taught design and marketing at SAE Institute and Superprof, while also pursuing screenwriting and filmmaking. I’m based in London and am open to freelance opportunities.

David Walter Hall

Hi, I’m David Walter Hall, a freelance web designer and WordPress/Elementor specialist with over a decade of experience building sites, plugins and themes for clients in the arts, charities and business. I’ve also done PR, communications, video editing, screenwriting and filmmaking, which informs my collaborative, user-focused approach and ability to deliver on-brand websites from concept to maintenance. I studied at the University of Cambridge (BA, MA Cantab) and have designed and maintained sites for a wide range of clients, from cosmetic surgeons to local authorities and Grammy-winning musicians. I’ve led and contributed to projects with Resilience Rising and taught design and marketing at SAE Institute and Superprof, while also pursuing screenwriting and filmmaking. I’m based in London and am open to freelance opportunities.

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Hi, I’m David Walter Hall, a freelance web designer and WordPress/Elementor specialist with over a decade of experience building sites, plugins and themes for clients in the arts, charities and business. I’ve also done PR, communications, video editing, screenwriting and filmmaking, which informs my collaborative, user-focused approach and ability to deliver on-brand websites from concept to maintenance.

I studied at the University of Cambridge (BA, MA Cantab) and have designed and maintained sites for a wide range of clients, from cosmetic surgeons to local authorities and Grammy-winning musicians. I’ve led and contributed to projects with Resilience Rising and taught design and marketing at SAE Institute and Superprof, while also pursuing screenwriting and filmmaking. I’m based in London and am open to freelance opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Part-Time Lecturer, Communication Design at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching students on the Content Creation and Online Marketing degree course. The course covers design history, colour theory, typography, UX/UI, web copywriting, SEO and W3C accessibility standards, and requires each student to produce a finished site by the end of the course.
Part-Time Lecturer, Communication Design at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching students on the Content Creation and Online Marketing degree course. The course covers design history, colour theory, typography, UX/UI, web copywriting, SEO and W3C accessibility standards, and requires each student to produce a finished site by the end of the course.
Part-time Lecturer, Communication Design at SAE Institute
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching a web design module on the Content Creation and Online Marketing degree course.
Web Designer and Developer at Resilience Rising (formerly the Resilience Shift)
December 31, 2024 - September 14, 2025
Building and maintaining a portfolio of websites for this international climate- and engineering-focused NGO, and for its partners and subsidiaries. As part of the communications team, I also produced and edited video content and consulted on brand and strategy. I both designed sites from scratch and worked alongside our in-house graphic designer and external branding agencies.
Web Designer and Developer at Resilience Rising (formerly the Resilience Shift)
January 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025
Building and maintaining a portfolio of websites for an international climate- and engineering-focused NGO, and for its partners and subsidiaries. As part of the communications team, I also produced and edited video content and consulted on brand and strategy. I both designed sites from scratch and worked alongside our in-house graphic designer and external branding agencies.
Online Tutor at Superprof
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching web design online and in person to individuals via the Superprof platform. Consistent 5-star reviews describe me as “incredibly knowledgeable”, “efficient”, “patient” and “the most helpful web developer I've ever had.”
Online Tutor at Superprof
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching web design online and in person to individuals via the Superprof platform.
Online Web Design Tutor at Superprof
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching web design online and in person to individual students via the Superprof platform. Recognized for being incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, patient, and the most helpful web developer students have had.
Freelance Web Designer at Roktopus Industries
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Provided freelance web design and development work for a broad range of clients, including Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier. Designed and released several WordPress plugins and themes under the Roktopus Industries brand.
Web Designer and Developer at Resilience Rising (formerly the Resilience Shift)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built and maintained a portfolio of websites for this international climate- and engineering-focused NGO, as well as for its partners and subsidiaries including the Resilience Hub, an annual fringe event at the COP climate summit, and the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure. Produced and edited video content as part of the communications team and consulted on brand ideas and strategy.
Samaritans Listening Volunteer at Samaritans
January 1, 2016 - Present
Samartians listening volunteer since 2016, dedicating around 20 hours each month to supporting callers in emotional distress by phone, email and in person.
Volunteer at Samaritans
January 1, 2016 - Present
Samaritans listening volunteer since 2016, dedicating around 20 hours each month to supporting callers in emotional distress by phone, email and in person.
PR Press Officer at Name PR
December 31, 2012 - September 14, 2025
Music Industry PR for clients including rights body Merlin and the Association of Independent Music. I wrote press releases, liaised with clients and built relationships with trade and consumer journalists.
PR Press Officer at Name PR
January 1, 2012 - September 14, 2025
Music Industry PR for clients including rights body Merlin and the Association of Independent Music. I wrote press releases, liaised with clients and built relationships with trade and consumer journalists.
Freelance Web Designer and Developer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance web design and development work for a broad range of clients, from plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists to local authorities and Grammy-winning musicians. I have worked directly with business owners and individuals, from the initial stages of branding, concept and imagery, through to a completed site, providing maintenance and updates.
Freelance Web Designer and Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance web design and development work for a broad range of clients, from plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists, to local authorities and Grammy-winning musicians. I have worked directly with business owners and individuals, from the initial stages of branding, concept and imagery, through to a completed site, providing maintenance and updates.
Press Officer at Name PR
January 1, 2012 - August 29, 2025
Worked in music industry PR for clients including rights body Merlin and the Association of Independent Music.

Education

BA (Hons) Philosophy 2:1 at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
MA (Cantab) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Philosophy at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
MA (Cantab) Philosophy at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - September 14, 2025
BA (Hons) Philosophy, 2:1 at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
MA (Cantab) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2005 - September 14, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Philosophy, 2:1
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
MA (Cantab)
January 1, 2005 - September 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet