Paul Harmer
Head of UI/UX Design
Self-employedI am a seasoned UI/UX Designer with more than twenty years experience working for national brands and organisations. I have worked both agency and client side.
My digital design skills include full website design and user-centered experiences. I am also a strong HTML/CSS coder able to independently produce responsive flat websites, templates for CMS use and HTML email campaigns without technical support. Working with colleagues and stakeholders I take a practical user-centered approach to design, able to create user stories, wireframes and rapid prototypes to produce engaging digital products.
My print design skills include branding, marketing collateral, business comms and full magazine production. I am a capable illustrator and have strong expertise in print production.
In addition to my visual design skills, I am experienced in supporting stakeholders in developing briefs and managing the collaboration process.
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Experienced design professional producing highly creative work for both print and digital channels. I am able to deliver marketing collateral, business communications, HTML email campaigns and information rich, user-centered responsive websites.
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I provide design services to various clients in the publishing, television, music and retail sectors including Future Publishing, Time Inc, ITV, The Brit Awards, Robbie Williams, Music Magpie and various London startups. I have also worked directly with leading agencies. Design work includes: www.thefoodmarket.com, www.signedstories.com, www.itv.com/presscentre
London, GB
Skills
Expert Adobe Creative Suite, HTML & CSS including Bootstrap and Foundation, Responsive HTML email campaigns, User stories / Prototyping / Wireframing, Knowledge of Content Management Systems, Animation and interaction design, Usability / UX / Accessibility best practice, Marketing collateral including posters and event stands, Full magazine production and business communications, Visual branding and logo design
Work History
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Head of UI/UX Design
Self Employed
Freelance Digital Designer
Deeson Group
Magazine Designer
Deeson Agency
Lead Digital Designer
Recommendations
Paul is a top class designer, we are big fans of his. He's a relentless champion of good user experience and has the skills and experience necessary to deliver this with excellence. He has a brilliant eye for design and what will both look good and work well on screen and we've been extremely happy with all the work he's produced for us. I wouldn't hesitate for a second in recommending him or working with him again.
Wendy Snowdon, Founder, TheFoodMarket.com
Paul has worked with us on several projects and the work has always been top-drawer. As well as his obvious creative talent he also demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial considerations. I particularly appreciate his ability to take a brief and run with it, without the need for hand holding.
Luke Taylor, CEO, MarketplaceLab
Paul has done great work for us on many projects over the past 6 or 7 years. His work is always a great balance beautiful creative, with practical usage and UEX. I've used Paul's designs in everything from artist websites to commerce platforms. I'd highly recommend his work.
Barney Wragg, Founder, Unit 1 Ventures Ltd