When I was a child I had a habit of eating sand by the handful on the beaches of the south coast of England, I'm pretty sure this is why I never ended up in the financial sector...
Whereas some would call my peculiar past-time a sign of insanity, others would call this an early form of material experimentation. Although my days of consuming sand are far behind me, my desire to experiment and explore has never left. It is this inquisitive approach to design thinking that I base my creative practice on today.
EXPERIENCE
Stripe Partners, London
Design Strategist Intern, Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Junior Design Strategist, Feb 2021 - Current
This role involves developing insight strategies and driving creative outputs for leading brands in technology and innovation.
In addition to client work, the role also involves operating as the in-house Marketing Manager, assisting with the implementation of content campaigns and monitoring SP’s social channels with software such as Hootsuite and Google Analytics.
Freelance Design and Writing
Apr - Sep 2020
A collection of small freelance design outputs during the height of the pandemic and an article for Responsible Brands, a new platform from Hatched London.
See https://responsiblebrands.com/toms
Thomas and Trotman, Brighton
Creative Intern, Mar 2020
This role involved developing campaign concepts and creative content for Athlete 365, a service from the International Olympic Committee aimed at providing support for new and existing Olympic athletes.
Üppig Identity Store, Amsterdam
Design Intern, Sep - Dec 2017
This role involved developing concepts for new business with Creative Director. Primary project was work on the Bazaar Bouquet, working on original conception through to packaging design and creation.
EDUCATION
Kingston University
2015 - 2019
1st - BA (Hons) Graphic Design
(including)
BAU, Centro Universitario de Diseño
2018
Completed - Design Semester
Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne
2012 - 2015
A - Graphic Communication
B - Photography
B - Sociology
Merit - UAL Diploma in Art & Design
ACHIEVEMENTS
Commended - RSA Student Design Awards
The Grand Petition, 2019
Finalist - The Drum Chip Shop Awards
Puolingo, 2021