I’m Charlie — an Edinburgh based, multidisciplinary designer with over eight years of agency experience in Brand + Digital Design.
A bit about me
From doodling on my mum’s wallpaper as a toddler (sorry, Mum) to leading creative projects for ambitious start-ups and global brands, design has always been my language. I’ve been lucky enough to work across a broad range of industries, with a particular focus on branding, placemaking, reporting, and digital design.
At heart, I’m a problem-solver. Graphic design has taught me how to take that chaotic burst of creativity and shape it into clear, strategic outcomes – the kind that not only look good, but actually work. Whether it’s building a brand from the ground up or designing an intuitive user interface, I’m most in my element when I’m turning ideas into something tangible, relevant, and engaging.
I’m also a big believer in adaptability. No two projects are the same, and that’s exactly what keeps things interesting. I consider myself to be a multidisciplinary creative who is good at adapting from project to project, approaching each brief with curiosity and a healthy dose of critical thinking.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my work. If anything sparks your interest or you'd just like to chat design, please feel free to get in touch!
My experience
Farlo Group, London (Remote)
Apr 2024 – Present
Senior UI Designer
Regency Creative, London
Dec 2022 – Apr 2024
Senior Designer
Tayburn, Edinburgh
Nov 2020 – Dec 2022
Mid-Weight Designer
Emperor, Edinburgh
Nov 2019 – Nov 2020
Mid-Weight Designer
Underscore, London
Apr 2017 – Nov 2019
Mid-Weight Designer
Junior Designer
Jul 2016 – Apr 2017
The Loft, Glasgow
“Charlie’s skills are wide and varied. Clients love him for being an active listener who can easily and effortlessly understand what they’re looking for. He takes a bold, conceptual approach in everything he does - with imaginative ideas that always make an impact. He is wonderfully intuitive and has a sensitivity with his solutions that is rare in one so young. Finally, he adds a delightfully personal touch to everything he does, ensuring solutions are crafted with a little flair.
Charlie has a wonderful attitude to learning and helping others as well as a great sense of humour - he is a fun loving character who brightens up every day in the studio. A conceptual thinker, award winner and great team player - and one with a tremendous future in design.”
Benedetto Bordone – Founder, The Loft
benbordone@theloft.co
“Charlie is a thoughtful & considered designer with an appetite for storytelling, learning and mastering his craft. On top of all that, he's a lovely bloke and a great team player.”
David Hunt – Creative Director, Emperor
david.hunt@emperor.works
“Charlie is an adaptable, multi-disciplined designer with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for creativity. Whilst he joined Tayburn as an eager and capable digital designer he is more than qualified when it comes to applying the same level of skill to both brand and print projects. This broad understanding of different mediums makes him a sought-after designer.
Charlie is able to work efficiently as part of a group but is also capable of carrying out creative work on his own to a high standard. In my opinion, this is a bonus, and his love of design really shows through when he is let loose on a brief.
A great team player, able and willing to take part in group work and out-of-office sessions, Charlie would make a great addition to any team he joins. I'd be more than happy to work with him again in the future.”
Sean Kinnear – Design Director, Tayburn
sean.kinnear@tayburn.co.uk
“Charlie is an experienced and talented designer, whose multidisciplinary skillset was a true asset to our design team. Charlie brings a considered approach to his creative output - crafting solutions that not only engage, but also inspire. He has a genuine passion for creating - and a personality that lights up any room.”
Mat Moses – Creative Director, Geist Studio
