HELLO, I’M TOM
Bognor is home. I’ve lived here my whole life, bar a year in Devon with my fiancé. I’ve always had a massive fondness for this community; it’s where I grew up, and walking through town still brings back that sense of nostalgia.
How it all began…
My interest in design started early! I remember being obsessed with the animation style of The Lion King on VHS and thinking, “I want to make that.” My path to becoming a designer hasn’t been a straight line, though. It was an on-and-off journey as I balanced training myself with life, work, and college studying computing.
I don’t just “paint” a brand; I build it. I see design through a lens of structure, efficiency, and logic. For me, a great design isn’t just about looking good, it has to be functional, built to a high standard, and easy to actually use day-to-day.
Life away from the office
When I’m not at my desk, I’m usually spending time with my wonderful fiancé, James. Whether we’re heading off for a weekend of camping together or heading to a theme park for a day on the coasters, having that support at home is what keeps me motivated.
My approach to design
I’d describe myself as a very organised person, though I definitely thrive in a bit of “controlled chaos” when I’m in the middle of a creative project. I pride myself on having a methodological approach to everything. I like systems that work, and I like knowing exactly how the pieces of a project fit together to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for the people I work with.
The gamer inside
If I’m on my PC (taking a break from graphic design), I’m probably playing building or factory games. There’s something about the logic and layout of those games that feels exactly like “graphic design for gamers”, it’s all about creating systems that just work.
Local roots
I’m not a faceless agency, I’m a Bognor local. I bring a level of professional attention to my work that comes from years of self-training and formal study. I’m not interested in just “sending a file”, I want to be the person you trust to get your brand’s visuals right.
