Some of my recent projects...
Here’s a selection of projects I’ve worked on across design, branding, digital and development. I like creating work that not only looks great, but works hard for the people and businesses behind it.
A bit about me.
“A designer with a love for code, or a programmer with an eye for design”
I have worked on all kinds of websites that range from editorial, e-commerce, classified and brochure driven. Small local businesses to massive national and international sites.
A large portion of my career has been spent working with the Manchester Evening News and The Daily Mirror. Starting as a member of the Guardian’s Regional Digital department in 2000, working on basic flat pages and progressing through to UX design for features/widgets/templates across the gamut of the Trinity Mirror portfolio.
In order to keep my design skills fresh and varied, I have also worked on many Freelance projects along the way, giving me the chance to produce work in Corporate ID & Branding, general print products and full websites from start to finish.
To make the process of design to front-end development run smoothly, I began designing in-browser and this honed my own front-end skills which have proven invaluable over the years. As a result I am proficient in HTML, CSS, Javascript and Jquery. I have also been working with WordPress to deliver bespoke themes for clients including several of my own plugins.
A few words from my clients.
Craig Johnson
Our Digital Team
★ ★ ★ ★ ★Mike and I have collaborated on website projects for 25 years. He's action-oriented and creates website experiences that achieve commercial goals. Mike is a great asset on any client call due to his creativity and problem-solving approach.
Jonathan Porter
Oppla
★ ★ ★ ★ ★I brought in Mike to support our team in the WeValueNature project. We needed to create an engaging and intuitive interface to show the journeys that a business can take to be aligned with nature positive. Mike exceeded the brief and all project partners welcomed the final result. The tool has been an inspiration to the ongoing A-Track project.
Sophie Hatton
Pilates Works
★ ★ ★ ★ ★Mike guided my thinking, simplified the process and made recommendations that I couldn’t see due to my closeness to the business. My website doesn’t just look good, it works well and is SEO optimised. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend working with Mike if you’re looking to redesign or create a site from scratch.
Joanne Tippett
Roundview
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Justine Rawlins
JRPR
★ ★ ★ ★ ★Mike is an exceptionally talented digital designer and developer and has the rare skill of combining technical ability with creative vision. My agency works predominantly with pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, and Mike has created a wide range of digital assets for our clients, including HTML emails and banner ads, which have been impactful and generated excellent results with target audiences.
Hayley Bonnick
Hayley Bonnick Marketing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★I’ve chosen to work with Mike for nearly 10 years, from my time leading marketing within global digital agencies to running my own consultancy. He’s supported me across a range of work, including retained design work, lead generation campaigns, international events and bespoke WordPress website projects. He’s a great guy, easy to work with and has a knack for turning my questionable scribbles into something far better than I imagined.
Sara Marshall
South East Rivers Trust
★ ★ ★ ★ ★Mike has provided reliable and responsive website maintenance support to the South East Rivers Trust over several years. He has always been approachable, quick to resolve issues and happy to explain technical information clearly, helping us keep our website running smoothly and effectively.
