I am a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. I've established my own design firm, Buydesign, where I provide creative solutions for print and digital media. My journey started with a passion for design and has evolved into a successful career helping businesses communicate their brand effectively.

David Upton

I am a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. I've established my own design firm, Buydesign, where I provide creative solutions for print and digital media. My journey started with a passion for design and has evolved into a successful career helping businesses communicate their brand effectively.

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I am a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. I’ve established my own design firm, Buydesign, where I provide creative solutions for print and digital media. My journey started with a passion for design and has evolved into a successful career helping businesses communicate their brand effectively.

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Work Experience

Owner / Graphic Designer / Artworker at Buydesign
April 1, 2000 - Present
Providing graphic design for print, web and advertising, focusing on creative and effective solutions.
Studio Manager / Graphic Designer at Total Marketing Concepts
March 1, 1997 - March 1, 2000
Responsible for graphic design and supervision of three other designers in an advertising agency.
Studio Manager / Graphic Designer at Allan Ayers Associates
November 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997
Managed graphic design projects and supervised a team of two designers in a design agency linked with the toy trade.
Graphic Designer at Halifax Property Services
March 1, 1993 - October 1, 1995
Produced promotional designs for Halifax Property Services' North Region.
Manager / Graphic Designer at Kall Kwik Printing
February 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Ran the print center and created print-ready designs, fostering customer relationships.
Artworker / Graphic Designer at GD Graphics
September 1, 1986 - February 1, 1991
Started as a traditional paste-up artworker and transitioned to digital design using Apple Macs.

Education

BA Hons Degree, Graphic Design at Maidstone College of Art
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1986
A levels at Maidstone School for Boys
September 1, 1980 - June 1, 1982

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services