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Hello! I'm Paul,
a designer based
in Stirling, UK.
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About Me

Profile

I am a graphic designer and web developer with over two decades of experience in production environments. My strength is enhancing communication through innovative design whether it be corporate, marketing or scientific in nature. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and multimedia production, with a strong focus on responsive design and project management, I am well-known for creative problem-solving and a collaborative approach, consistently delivering high-quality solutions.

Career

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Graphic Designer / Web Developer
Nov. 2004 - Jul. 2025

Chief Graphic Designer and Web Developer for The Particle Data Group (pdg.lbl.gov), a global collaboration of particle physics researchers. Responsible for all design and production of both print and digital material that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

FIRE Solutions, Inc. Web Development / Design
Apr. 2002 - Nov. 2004

Chief Graphic Designer and Web Developer for FIRE Online Training. Responsible for content and structured web-based educational coursework. Produced multimedia elements—including graphics, animations, and interactive components for integration into online training programs as well as content writing. Produced print marketing and advertising materials to support course promotion and outreach efforts.

DigitalXtreme Designer / Animator
Mar. 1998 - Dec. 2000

As one half of a full-range media studio I handled projects ranging from video editing, illustration, design, photography, 3D modeling and 3D / 2D animation. A varied client list and high demand guaranteed a dynamic work environment where time management was crucial.

Home Depot Supervisor
Feb. 2000 - Apr. 2002

Managed a 12-person crew in a dynamic high-stress enviroment. Managed the receiving of nightly freight, old inventory and storage logistics. Led a successful initiative partnering stock crew with crew from different sections to increase cross-coverage support and a larger understanding of the needs of the store as an entity.

Expertise

Good design inspires, bad design distracts.

  • Graphic Design

    Every design must be expertly crafted and deeply thought-out to convey its message accurately—collaboration is crucial to ensure arrival at the correct design together. An inspired, fresh, and standout final design is always my goal. My Work

  • Logo Design & Branding

    Logo Design and branding are key to both creating and maintaining cohesive identity. Is it enough to be remembered or should we aim higher and get you noticed? My Work

  • Frontend Development

    My philosophy of UI / UX design is that simplicity and transparency in design always yields the best results for the user. A site should never feel confused or unsure about its functionality, message or purpose. My Work

  • Photography & Video

    The camera as a tool is unique—when used with skill it is capable of creating memories of places and people you'll never even know. Photo and video production is a luxury to me—an enjoyable, endlessly creative process. My Work

  • Content Creation

    Creating dynamic, fresh content is crucial in separating wheat from the chaff. From copywriting and editing, to finding a new take on an old idea... I love to write and to create new stories.

  • Music

    I have a rich history of music production and performance stretching back over 40 years. Trained classically in violin and piano, I have played with many chamber and orchestral groups over the years professionally and also just for fun. I've also been known to take to the stage with a synth (or 2+) or a bass guitar in hand.

Portfolio

A small selection of my recent projects.

CPEP Educational Posters

Print Design

Project Link

One of a series of poster designs for the Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP) for public high school physics classrooms and the general public. Created in sizes from 8.5"x11" to a wallchart size at 59"x41".

Particle Data Group (PDG)

Logo Design

Project Link

A major 2-color typography rework of a logo that has changed little over the past 40 years. The new logo was created with a more playful feel to engage the general public and represent a dynamic, evolving science focused on the future.

Photgraphy Portfolio

Photography

Project Link

A printed 10th anniversary portfolio of my professional photography from 2004-2014.

Island Sailing Club

Logo Design

iPhone photography sample of the London Underground from a recent trip to London.

London Underground

Photography

Part of a series of child-friendly animal illustrations depicting different styles in fine art history. Print, non-publshed as of 2025.

Art-y-mals

Illustration

Part of a series of child-friendly animal illustrations depicting different styles in fine art history. Print, non-publshed as of 2025.

RPP Book Cover Inset/Booklet Cover

Print Design

Project Link

Book cover inset design for an existing physics journal (I had no control over the main book cover design). The booklet is a wraparound print to match the inset design of the larger book.

APS Division of Particles & Fields

Logo Design

Project Link

Request by the Advanced Physical Society for an updated logo for print-header usage.

Particle Data Group (PDG)

Web Design

Project Link

Complete redesign with modernized fluid UI and UX functionality. This entire site was reworked from an older 90s-era website to modern standards with a focus on seamless mobile integration. Requiring robust data visualization and access to a very large database, this project was very complex and well-received.

74designed Logo

Logo Design

Project Link

After many delays I was able to focus on a logo of my own utilizing a simplified 2-color typographic style.

DESI Experiment

Web Design

Project Link

Created modern UI and UX functionality prototype for a deep-space physics experiment.