About me

Hi, my name is Tristan. I create websites and videos that people love. I’m a digital generalist ... with a visual design background. I’ve run my own creative consultancy over the past 14 years and take a pragmatic and holistic approach to my projects. As a designer, I look at the big picture to see and understand where clients can make gains to their business. This big idea approach normally boils down to getting to a core communication statement that everyone can follow; a clear simple insight that guides the project along. I work closely with developers, clients, and customers to understand where gains can be made. This sometimes involves defining future opportunities or simply ensuring that designs become reality and that the big idea stays true.

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Projects

• BryanFerry.comBryan Ferry www.bryanferry.com (2008 - 2013) Designed, built and ran the website for Bryan Ferry. Originally developed in Flash and then ported to Wordpress. Created Social Networking strategy and ran various online promotions for Albums, Tours & Merchandise. Developed content strategy and online visual identity. Collaborated with photographers, videographers, and writers to create unique stories showcasing the Bryan Ferry brand. * Web Design, Layout, UX, Idea Generation, Sketching, Art Direction, Typography, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Flash, Development, Online Social network strategy
• Sharondowsett.com
• Papadakis PublishersPapadakis Publishers Proposed Website Redesign (2002 - 2015) A new design for Award Winning Independent Publisher built in Photoshop & Keynote with planned deployment into Wordpress. This was part of an ongoing process of updating the site.

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Work history

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Freelance Digital Designer & Lead CreativeSecret Door
Dec 2001London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance screen-based communications for web and video.
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Head of DesignFortune Cookie
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001London, United KingdomFull Time
Led creative group, oversaw all design, refined production methodology. Worked with business partners and internal teams. Clients: Boots, T-Mobile, Lawn Tennis Association, BPB

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Skills

• Branding
• Art Direction
• Digital Content
• Editing
• Typography
• Brand Identity
• CSS
• Design
• Web Design
• Digital Video
• Creative Direction
• Final Cut Pro
• Photoshop
• UX Design
• UI Design
• Video Editing

Education

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Fine ArtThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Aug 1990 - May 1994New York, United States
Art, Design, Film making, Sculpture

Awards

MILIA D'OR AWARDThe Marketing Store
Disney Interactive (UK) won best Children's Website. Built in Flash with layers of dynamically customised content. disney.co.uk