Raised and educated in Flintshire, North Wales. I first studied Art and then Media and Communications at Coleg Cambria, before gaining employment as a graphic designer at NWN Media Ltd. In my 20 years working in the publishing industry I have witnessed the rise of the digital workflow. When I started it was basic computers / paste-up boards / bromide / negatives / metal plates which all then finally went to a printing press… Now it’s either computer / tablet / online interface which then goes directly to digital printing press / website. I’ve worked with hot-set, cold-set, analogue and digital. I’ve been at the forefront of the design and publishing world during huge transitions and it’s been a truly amazing ride. I am currently a senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience. I have worked as point of first contact client liaison, I have produced 100’s (possibly 1000’s) of publications and adverts for a diverse set of clients – from County Borough Councils, to national businesses, to local businesses. All of which had many differing requirements and challenges. I am proud of my profession and my personal accomplishments. I live to be creative and I cannot think of a more satisfying career path than that of a graphic designer.