I am a Presentation and Communication Designer with over fifteen years experience, having worked for small, medium and large agencies and organizations. I have a thorough knowledge of Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides and Adobe Creative Cloud, and I pride myself on staying calm, good-natured, and excellent at communicating with others.\n\nI enjoy helping teams tell clear, compelling stories through well-crafted decks and visuals, and I'm passionate about designing experiences that make complex ideas easy to understand. I thrive in collaborative environments and love taking on new challenges, from client presentations to exhibition graphics.

Adam Cohen

I am a Presentation and Communication Designer with over fifteen years experience, having worked for small, medium and large agencies and organizations. I have a thorough knowledge of Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides and Adobe Creative Cloud, and I pride myself on staying calm, good-natured, and excellent at communicating with others.\n\nI enjoy helping teams tell clear, compelling stories through well-crafted decks and visuals, and I'm passionate about designing experiences that make complex ideas easy to understand. I thrive in collaborative environments and love taking on new challenges, from client presentations to exhibition graphics.

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I am a Presentation and Communication Designer with over fifteen years experience, having worked for small, medium and large agencies and organizations. I have a thorough knowledge of Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides and Adobe Creative Cloud, and I pride myself on staying calm, good-natured, and excellent at communicating with others.\n\nI enjoy helping teams tell clear, compelling stories through well-crafted decks and visuals, and I’m passionate about designing experiences that make complex ideas easy to understand. I thrive in collaborative environments and love taking on new challenges, from client presentations to exhibition graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Various
May 1, 2011 - Present
Working with a number of organizations in need of strong deck and creative design. Created presentations for agencies including Hero Digital (now merged with Huge) and Klick Health. Also designed for The Guardian, IDEO, and exhibition graphics for The New York Public Library.
Designer at Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
February 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Set up the in-house design studio and produced communication material across the charity, delivering more consistent, creative, and higher-quality materials than the charity had before.
Designer and Art Director at Oxfam
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Produced direct marketing campaigns; partnered with a copywriter to create distinctive ideas addressing poverty and social injustice.
Middleweight Designer at Howdy
May 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004
Worked in a busy studio on concepts through to print for clients including Reuters, Clinique and Christian Aid.
Junior Designer at The Guardian
September 1, 2002 - April 1, 2004
Created marketing material for the Guardian’s daily newspapers and online presence; mentored students and supported young people; freelanced in Sydney and London.
Freelance Designer at Various
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Freelance design work for a range of clients.

Education

MA Design for Development at Kingston University
January 1, 2010 - February 24, 2026
Certificate in Delivering Learning at City Lit
January 1, 2005 - February 24, 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Central St Martins College of Art and Design
January 1, 1999 - February 24, 2026
Diploma at Central St Martins College of Art and Design
January 1, 1996 - February 24, 2026
A Levels at Mill Hill County High School
January 1, 1995 - February 24, 2026
MA at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Certificate in Delivering Learning at City Lit
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Diploma at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
A Levels at Mill Hill County High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs at Mill Hill County High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

MA Design for Development
January 1, 2010 - February 24, 2026
Certificate in Delivering Learning
January 1, 2005 - February 24, 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
January 1, 1999 - February 24, 2026
Diploma
January 1, 1996 - February 24, 2026
A Levels
January 1, 1995 - February 24, 2026
Certificate in Delivering Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
A Levels
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other