Archive for May, 2010

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May 28 2010

Welcome One & All

What is this then- an online compendium for digital creative talent in Scotland? But what does it do? Well sit nicely and I’ll tell you. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 28 2010

Gerry Quiff

URL:

www.gerryquiff.webs.com

Skills:

Experienced in landscape and cityscape photography.
Experienced and published car photographer.
Experienced in candid, casual and fashion style photography.

Bio:

gerryquiffI am a self taught photographer with approximately 20 years experience. My photographs and show reports from several of Scotland’s prominent Hot Rod events have been published in the UK’s Custom Car magazine.
I have returned to modelling photography, working with both experienced and inexperienced models, shooting mainly in outdoor locations

Pretty Jennifer all tied up.

Role: Photographer

Bridge behind bars. Glasgow's newest footbridge

Bridge behind bars. Glasgow's newest footbridge

Role: Photographer

Happy ever after. A happy bride, with tired feet

Happy ever after. A happy bride, with tired feet

Role: Photographer

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May 28 2010

Michael Morrison

URL:

www.nonfictioncopy.com

Skills:

Web Copywriting
Content Provision
Print Copywriting
Ezine / Newsletter creation
Blog writing
SEO copywriting

Bio:

Michael MorrisonWe provide clear, concise and creative content for your website, campaign, blog or print material.

Small but effective, we have a background in writing for national and international brands, but have also turned our hands to award-winning animation studios, fellow creatives, finance corporations, charities, and even the Scottish Tourist Board.

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May 28 2010

Les Johnson

URL:

www.creativeorange.co.uk

Skills:

At Creative Orange, we work with you to ensure that your marketing communicates the right message to the right people and creates the best possible impression.

Amongst the services we offer are:

Graphic Design
Branding & Corporate Identity
Promotional Literature
Brochures & Annual Reports
Branded Stationery
Magazine & Newsletter Design
Creative Communications

Bio:

creativeorangeCreative Orange is a team of creative individuals with over 22 years experience in the creative industry. Between us, we have worked for many businesses, large, small and in between. Each member of Creative Orange has their own area of expertise and we have found that our complementary skills and knowledge dovetail perfectly to enable us to produce fresh, exciting design and marketing solutions.

Samples can be found at www.creativeorange.co.uk

  • les@creativeorange.co.uk
  • 0845 388 9169
  • twitter.com/creative_orange
  • linkedin.com/in/lesjohnson71
  • facebook.com/pages/Perth-United-Kingdom/CREATIVE-ORANGE-Innovative-graphic-design-in-Perth-Scotland/170975070763?v=info

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May 28 2010

Blair Millen

URL:

http://doepud.co.uk

Skills:

Web Design, Information Architecture, Logo and Branding, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Social Media

Bio:

doepudI set up Doepud as a small web design business in January 2006. I have clients from the UK, mainly Scotland.

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Role: webdesigner

balance

balance

Role: webdesigner

scottishrunningguide

Scottish Running Guide

Role: webdesigner

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May 28 2010

Ruby Rosamund

URL:

http://rubyrosamund.blogspot.com

Skills:

Still developing, but generally; I draw well, write better, and have a love of colourfulness, wordplay, speaking the simple truth, and tea. I don’t do none of that drumming gorilla stuff. No thank-you.

Bio:

Ruby RosamundBorn in London. Raised in Coldstream. Studied in Lincoln.

Samples can be found at http://rubyrosamund.blogspot.com

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May 28 2010

Barrie Spence

URL:

http://entropictendencies.org

Skills:

Photography! Mainly fashion and beauty work – studio and outdoors.

Bio:

I take photos and have fun doing it.

Samples can be found at http://entropictendencies.org

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May 28 2010

Ben Seven

URL:

http://benseven.co.uk

Skills:

Mad Skills. Coming soon.

Bio:

Young but experienced designer ditching the in-house day job for a part time position with inigo.net and a slice of the freelance pie.

Samples can be found at http://benseven.co.uk

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May 28 2010

Chris Smith

URL:

www.cj-smith.net

Skills:

Illustrations, Logos, Icons, Information Graphics, Maps, Calligraphy, Cartoons, Caricatures

Bio:

ChrisSmithFreelance Graphic Artist / Illustrator working in the North East of Scotland with experience in print and web design, creation of corporate identities, information graphics and illustrations.

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crows

Role: Illustrator

Description: Two Crows – pen and ink illustration/Logo for Two Crows in a Tree Photographic Studio.

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norway

Role: Illustrator

Description: Norway Map – digital graphic for The Guardian Newspaper

childcare

childcare

Role: Illustrator

Description: Illustrations depicting the emotions of child victims of domestic abuse for Moray Women’s Aid.

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May 28 2010

Stephanie Walls

URL:

www.graffink.co.uk

Skills:

graphic design, illustration, typography, photography,

Bio:

Available for freelance and commisioned work.

Stephanie Walls

Samples can be found at www.graffink.co.uk

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May 28 2010

Michael James

URL:

http://aleph-naught.com

Skills:

Photography, Photo-editing, web design, web development.

Bio:

Photography based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Samples can be found at www.aleph-naught.com

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May 28 2010

Neil Macmillan

URL:

www.neil-macmillan.co.uk

Skills:

Photography (Commercial, Product, Fashion, Portrait), Video Production, Web Design

Bio:

A Commercial Photographer and Videographer based near Glasgow, and working with clients across Scotland, I specialise in working with individuals or organisations who require high quality visual media combined with effective use of the web to market themselves.

Samples can be found at www.neil-macmillan.co.uk

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May 28 2010

The Average Day of Keith D

I’m Keith D and I’m the co-owner of Edinburgh Spotlight (ES), a site covering news and reviews of places & events in the capital. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 28 2010

How Lynne Foster Got Started

What prompted you to be a web designer?

I studied Photography to HND level prior to my Multimedia Degree. I had initially wanted to be a forensic photographer but as I got older I realised it was probably not something I would be happy doing Read the rest of this entry »

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May 28 2010

Ghost Blogging & Authenticity

Katie Anderson is a freelance writer, blogger and social media consultant currently living in the West End of Glasgow. She enjoys literature, good food and maintaining her shoe collection. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 28 2010

Guillaume Calmelet

URL:

http://gcalmelet.co.uk

Skills:

• Branding
• PR Communication
• Communication planning
• E-marketing
• Customer Management
• Creativity
• Market research
• Project management
• Budget management

Bio:

Guillaume-CalmeletHi! I am a french marketer who has been living for 1 year in Glasgow, doing a masters in International Marketing, I also have an MBA from ESC Chambery Business school in france, and a degree in communication. I have experience in all these areas and know what it takes to create the best communication campaign for you

I have a genuine interest and expertise in communication and brand management and do everything to ensure success. The key factor for me is to understand how things work and then develop an innovative strategy. I am really interested in working in Communication and Social marketing so contact me!

poster

poster

Role: Strategy developer

Description: Creation of a fictional Social Marketing campaign against alcohol abuse.

brochure

brochure

Role: Communication consultant

Description: Devised the upcoming communication strategy
• Managed a team of 5
• Project was nominated as one of the best project by the University of Strathclyde and a pool of communication agency directors

logo

logo

Role: Head of Communication

Description: Created the graphic charter and logo of the association
• Communicated for student events using social media tools
• Created and edited the student’s newspaper
• Managed a team of 20 on projects involving 500 students
• Created a new communication strategy that changed the image of the association for a more professional one and as a result organised events for the regional chamber of commerce

  • calmelet@free.fr
  • 07988222391
  • twitter.com/ptit
  • uk.linkedin.com/in/guillaumecalmelet
  • facebook.com/gcalmelet

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May 28 2010

Greig Anderson

URL:

www.effektivedesign.co.uk

Skills:

I specialise in identity and brand development; printed communication; art direction & Web design.

Bio:

EffektiveEffektive is a creatively led, independent design studio based in Glasgow. We work with a variety of individuals and organisations to deliver considered and engaging design.

Samples can be found at www.effektivedesign.co.uk

  • greig@effektivedesign.co.uk
  • twitter.com/effektive
  • uk.linkedin.com/in/greiganderson
  • facebook.com/greiganderson81
  • flickr.com/photos/effektive

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May 28 2010

Kerr Vernon

URL:

www.kerrvernon.co.uk

Skills:

Graphic Design for Print and Digital Design for Screen.
Kerr Vernon specialises in Branding, Corporate Identity and Marketing Literature.

Bio:

kerr vernonKerr Vernon is an independent Glasgow based Graphic Designer with over 12 years experience. Working in partnership with only the best web developers, photographers and writers in the industry Kerr Vernon delivers creatively-led, engaging and dynamic design for print and the web.

For the past three years his work has been recognised by the Scottish Design Awards and Roses Design Awards. He has worked with many of Scotland’s leading brands including NESTA, Edinburgh College of Art, Glenmorangie Single Malt, Princes Square and The Hunter Foundation.

NESTA

NESTA

Role: Graphic Designer

Description: NESTA
Launch our own successful creative business.
An educational resource containing four booklets, worksheets and tutor notes.

csft_report

csft_report

Role: Graphic Designer

Description: This annual report was designed in the style of a broadsheet supplement and printed on recycled newsprint which reinforced CSFT’s environmental message.

Shortlisted for Best Publication / Annual Report at the Roses Design Awards in 2009.

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noid-pscard2

Role: Graphic Designer

Description: Rebrand for this stylish Glasgow Shopping Centre.

  • kerr@kerrvernon.co.uk
  • 07813601001
  • twitter.com/kerrvernon
  • uk.linkedin.com/in/kerrvernon

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May 28 2010

The Benefits of Video Blogging

Kev O’Neil started his entrepreneurial journey by launching his first creative agency in 1998. He is the founder and owner of 2 companies: Moviecom.tv the online TV channel for business- referred to by clients as a business “YouTube” & 29studios. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 22 2010

Andy Lobban

URL:

www.nonimage.com

Skills:

Print design
Web design
Frontend web development
Branding

Bio:

Andy Lobban nonimage.com/about

Find sample work at www.nonimage.com

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May 22 2010

Katie Anderson

URL:

www.katieandersonblogs.com

Skills:

I am a freelance writer, blogger and social media consultant. Through my business, Katie Anderson Blogs, I offer a freelance blogging and social media management service to other businesses and organisations. I am also available for social media training and consultancy as well as copywriting projects.

Bio:

A blogger since the age of 14, I have hosted a large number of blogs in my time. I can currently be found blogging about social media and business matters at www.katieandersonblogs.com; blogging regular film reviews at http://thefilmangel.blogspot.com; and blogging about my daily life at http://thedisappearingangel.blogspot.com.
Aside from blogging, I enjoy literature, good food and maintaining my extensive shoe collection. I am currently based in the West End of Glasgow.

Samples found at katieandersonblogs.com

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May 22 2010

Greig Middlemiss

URL:

www.different-light.com

Skills:

Portrait photographer based in Glasgow. Work in contemporary portraiture, lifestyle, fashion, model portfolios, and band PR.

Bio:

differentlightI’ve been shooting for 5 years now, the last 2 years being almost exclusively portrait work. I shoot a wide range of styles, but like to specialise in urban, more contemporary portraiture. I try to work outside the classical portrait styles, so I always try to bring something different to my work.

Contemporary portrait of a dancer, done for portfolio work.

Contemporary portrait of a dancer, done for portfolio work.

Role: Photographer – Portraiture

Work for model portfolio.

Work for model portfolio.

Role: Photographer – Model Portfolio

Location band shoot for PR/Myspace

Location band shoot for PR/Myspace

Role: Photographer – Band PR

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May 22 2010

Keith D

URL:

www.fourthwallweb.co.uk/directory

Skills:

Web design
Development (php, mysql, css, html)
Photography
Photoshop
Writing
Training
Consultancy

Bio:

Digital freelancer // creative // Edinburgh

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May 22 2010

Gary Birnie

URL:

www.garybirnie.co.uk

Skills:

Graphic/Web Design
Photography
Product Design
Packaging, Branding.

Bio:

Gary BirnieI run a small design agency specialising in producing work for arts based organisations (theatres, musicians mainly). I have had work exhibited in Glasgow, London and I am currently part of a Beatles exhibition at the Bradford Playhouse. I was commended in an international graphic design competition hosted by YCN and published in the YCN Annual.

My photography has been published in ‘The Guardian’.

PRINT: Promotional image for Vox Motus production 'Bright Black'.

PRINT: Promotional image for Vox Motus production 'Bright Black'.

Role: Concept Design / Image Manipulation

Kingston Beatles’

'Kingston Beatles’

Role: Creator / Personal Project

Description: ‘Kingston Beatles’ is part of an on-going project in which I explore the question – “Would the Abbey Road album cover have been such an iconic image if it had been taken elsewhere?”

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Aly Macrae

Role: Web Design

Description: I was asked to create a website for the launch of Glasgow Musician Aly Macrae’s album ‘Popstardombeckons’……..so here it is.

Ps. check out his music – you’ll love it!

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May 22 2010

Jason Baxter

URL:

www.jasonbaxter.net

Skills:

Professional Commercial Photographer specialising in the use of the Panoramic Format in Interiors, Architecture and Landscapes.
Primarily used in the creation and updating of image banks for public and private sector organisations such as Historic Scotland, Buccleuch Group and Mercedes Benz.
USP is my ability to provide Large Scale Murals of Cities, prime example being 6 3m by 10 long images inside Edinburgh Airport. More in Heathrow T4 and Aberdeen Airports.

Bio:

Jason BaxterProfessional since 2005; author of ‘Edinburgh – A New Perspective’

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Jason Baxter 1

Role: Photographer

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Jason Baxter 2

Role: Photographer

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Jason Baxter 3

Role: Photographer

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May 22 2010

Kev O'Neil

URL:

moviecom.tv

Skills:

My background is design. From the drawing board to online video and everything in-between. Software used: photoshop, final cut, after effects & everything apple! My speciality is 3D Animation combined with filmmaking for the SME market place.

Bio:

KevI am currently co-founder and owner of 2 Internet companies: Moviecom.tv the online TV channel for business. Referred to by our clients as a business “You Tube” & 29studios.com the creative team behind Moviecom.tv. I steer the vision and innovation within both companies.

Moviecom.tv was a eureka moment of mine that spun out of a frustration in providing hundreds of video presentations to clients on disc with no real method or matrix to measure their results. The world needed an online solution.

Find samples of Kev’s work at www.moviecom.tv

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May 22 2010

Cole Henley

URL:

http://www.tinyv.com

Skills:

HTML
CSS
jQuery
Content managed websites
Accessibility

Bio:

Cole Henleylanky, bearded, recovering archaeologist now web-monkeying father of two.

Samples can be found at www.tinyv.com

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May 22 2010

Gill McColl

URL:

http://www.gillmccoll.co.uk

Skills:

Graphic designer, with a keen interest in branding and publication design, based in Edinburgh.

Bio:

Freelance graphic designer with a love of print, vintage adverts, robots, icy climates and red shoes.

Previously worked for diverse clients including, Mainstream Publishing, Chambers Harrap, Routledge, Hachette, Eaglemoss, DeAgostini, The Sunday Times, The British Museum, Amnesty International, Mint Digital/Channel 4, The Audience Business, International Olympics Committee, Creative State and The Imperial War Museum.

Managed and instigated the creation of a Creative Boom Edinburgh hub and is about to start working on an exciting new venture in Edinburgh for local creatives – Create:Edinburgh.

Samples can be found at www.gillmccoll.co.uk

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May 22 2010

Lynne Foster

URL:

http://www.polr.co.uk

Skills:

HND Photography and Imaging
BSC (Hons) Media Technology

Bio:

I have gained several years experience working in the webdesign field both for established companies and freelancing.
I used this experience to set up PoLR with my business partner, Ryan in the early part of 2008. PoLR specialises in the marketing of other businesses online and taking care of everything involved within this from, design, development, SEO, marketing strategies and ecommerce.

Samples can be found at www.polr.co.uk


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