Hello. My name is Rob Shepherd and I am a freelance graphic designer, web designer and illustrator based in Uxbridge. I create websites, develop brands and produce artwork for both print and screen, which is a real privilege as I seek to help businesses and organisations stand out from the crowd and deliver results. I am a fully qualified, trusted and professional designer with over 20 years experience. My rates are highly competitive so if you have a project in mind please get in touch.

Our Services

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Website Design

We build websites for a wide range of clients including schools, small businesses, charities and churches. Our approach is to meet the needs of the client so that the website functions in the way they need it to. We can design fast and easy ways to upload and keep your website data up to date. We can arrange hosting and ongoing website maintenance. All our websites SEO friendly, fast loading and fully responsive to mobile, tablet and desktop.

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Graphic Design

We create imaginative and professionally produced graphic design solutions for both print and screen. Projects often include illustrated details, giving designs a unique and individual style that match business needs. The products that we have designed have been used for a wide variety of purposes. These include packaging, advertising, infographics, enhancing and illustrating website content, social media and storytelling.

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Illustration

We create illustrations using both traditional and digital methods, offering clients a range of styles so that what we produce matches their brand as well as the intended purpose. Illustrations can be a stand alone product but it is our experience that they often become a component within a larger project. Our illustrations have been used for packaging, marketing campaigns, wall art, social media content, website content, stationery and infographics.

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Training

We provide bespoke training where the learning outcomes are inline with employee and employer expectations. Training programmes are delivered by Rob who is professionally qualified as a designer and secondary school design & technology teacher. His approach is to create a learning environment where all can succeed and feel confident using their new skills moving forward. He offers adobe and website maintenance training for both groups and individuals.

Our Design Process

Simple, honest & thoughtful design that inspire and motivate people

Preparation

Coffee! If possible, let’s meet up, for a complementary first consultation, to discuss the project you have in mind. The Coffee is on us. If you are unable to meet face to face, then a telephone conversation is a good alternative. After the consultation we will provide you with a written proposal that gives details about the design brief and some estimates in terms of time, cost and approach. If you are happy with the proposal we can start working on your project for you. Happy days!

Design

Our approach towards design is always client focussed, so you will stay at the centre of all that we create for you.

Website Development: We build and develop websites on password protected subdomains, so that you can see the progress being made, whilst your current website remains live.

Graphic Design: We usually create two or three different ideas initially so that we can discuss how the idea(s) need to develop moving forward.

Next Steps

Whether it is a website we are building for you, an illustration or a graphic design solution, we will continue to develop ideas and designs until you are completely satisfied. Once we have reached the ‘sign off’ stage we can then manage the website migration process, printing and/or delivery of any digital products. Digital files are always supplied in a variety of formats, so that they can be used for their intended purpose. We can also discuss any training or website maintenance needs you may have at this stage.

Why Choose Us?

Expertise

Website Development
Website Maintenance & Optimisation
WordPress
Adobe Suite
Graphic Design & Illustration
Marketing Solutions
Branding
Designs for Printed Products
Digital Solutions for Websites, Social Media and Audio Visual Presentations
Bespoke Training

Approach

Having worked with a wide range of clients over the years has informed from a variety of different professional fields. I have a real enthusiasm for design and pride myself on being innovative. I now practise as a successful freelance website developer and graphic designer, fulfilling my desire to create thoughtful and honest design solutions that are clean, striking, motivational and engaging.

About

I graduated in the 90s with a 2:1 degree in design from Howard Gardens (what is now known as the Cardiff Metropolitan University). I have worked as an exhibit designer for a hands-on Science Museum and practiced as a fully qualified teacher in a number of secondary schools. My work in education involved being a school leader at a senior level and supporting other schools through mentoring & training. I now practice as a freelance website developer and graphic designer, supporting clients from a variety of industries and organisations, including education.

Trusted & Professional

My work has led me to deliver projects and training for an ever growing base of loyal clients. I believe clients return to me for repeat business because they trust my approach and interactions with others, so that projects are delivered professionally, produced on time and within agreed budget lines, and thoughtfully created.

Please continue to explore my website, including the portfolio, where you can see examples of my work. Please get in touch if you have a project in mind. I would really like to hear from you.