Chris Gardner
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Chris Gardner

Graphic DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Chris Gardner
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Chris Gardner

Graphic DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a skilful, highly accomplished and experienced all round visual designer with an eye for typography, engaging imagery and overall art direction. Taking a multi-platform approach and using the latest tools available, I have successfully worked with marketing, content, sales and product teams on a number of global and UK brands. Engaging with major stakeholders within several organisations around the world has enabled me to become an excellent creative problem solver and collaborator with strong communication skills. I have an enthusiastic, dedicated approach to my work and I am resourceful, well organised and a great project and team leader. Over the past 30 years I have been fortunate to work with many talented people on a variety of interesting and challenging projects and I would love to use my experience, skill and knowledge to support your in-house team or take sole responsibility for creative output.
Projects
  • Digital infographic
    Digital infographicThe brief for this project called for a creative infographic to showcase the latest findings in a survey of the Japanese aerospace industry. I used bold colours, a simple illustration style and composition to give an 'at a glance' feel making it easier to digest and understand. This piece was created in both English and Japanese. Project requirements: Original concept, design and layout Data visualisation Image research
  • Interactive digital article
    Interactive digital articleCreated in the online platform Shorthand, my design for this thought leadership article combined data visualisation, expert analysis, powerful imagery and animation to help bring the complex topic of global energy transition, to the ICIS global audience. Working closely with the head of content and thought leadership, this was the first time that this compelling story had been delivered in such a unique and engaging. Project requirements: Original concept, design and layout Data visualisation
  • Interactive Digital Report
    Interactive Digital ReportCreated in Infogram, my design for the occupier sentiment report combines eye-catching imagery, text and data, all brought to life using simple animation and user interactivity. This was the first time that, commercial property data, news and analysis provider, EG had produced content in this way and was hugely successful, generating hundreds of downloads within hours of launch.
  • Digital Data Report Design
    Digital Data Report DesignThe marketing team at commercial property news, data and analysis provider, EG wanted a digital platform to showcase their exclusive planning data and analysis and I proposed that Infogram could be the answer to their problem. My design for report combines eye-catching imagery, text and data, all brought to life using simple animation and user interactivity. The success of this creative report has led to a series of similar style content pieces focussing on different regions and industry secto
  • Magazine Redesign
    Magazine RedesignThe challenge for this redesign was to take the existing core values of the aerospace weekly, Flight International and evolve it into a stand out monthly publication. ​ ​Working closely with the senior content team, I was able to rip up the original design and create a magazine that made a much stronger visual statement. The new look had a better balance of text, imagery and data throughout and with the feature section I was able to make better use of its stunning in-house photography, by intro
  • Data doesn't have to be dull!
    Data doesn't have to be dull!I worked closely with the head of retail and industrial research at EG to create a stylish design packed with information, dynamic data and eye-catching imagery which helped deliver essential content to the retail property industry. EG is an established provider of data, news and analytics for the UK commercial property market and this 16 page brochure was produced specifically for Mipim, which pre-pandemic, played host to thousands of property professionals, industry experts and media, in the
Work history
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    Art DirectorLexisNexis
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Art DirectorReed Business Information
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Managing two UK based designers we were responsible for the complete creative output of the Estates Gazette group. My individual responsibilities ranged from project management and product development to digital migration and marketing campaigns and strategies.
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Skills
  • Branding Design
  • Advertisement Design
  • Content Design
  • Campaign Design
  • Art Direction
  • Digital Design
  • Print Design
  • Infographic Design
  • Event Design
  • Magazine Design