A Multi-disciplined freelance graphic designer with a wide range of knowledge in digital and print design.
Specialising in visual identity, brand creation, iconography and with a flair for illustration.
Here's a little more depth to what services I offer:
Experience:
Industry knowledge
I work with businesses in a variety of different industries. Knowledge of these areas can often be useful when considering the design. Here are just some of the industries I have good knowledge and experience in:
• Creative
• Health and Fitness
• Education
• Retail
• Finance
• Engineering
• Security
• Health and Fitness
• Education
• Retail
• Finance
• Engineering
• Security
Startups
New business ventures are often something I get involved with; from small businesses to creative agency startups.
With design support and knowledge to help guide them with a good process and give them the tools, they need to grow as a business.
With design support and knowledge to help guide them with a good process and give them the tools, they need to grow as a business.
Creative agencies
Working alongside and support marketing and creative agencies. Here are just some of which that I’ve worked with both past and present:
• Foretell Digital
• Fit Club Agency
• Catalyst
• WQA
• Align and Pull
• Masters Allen
• The Media Group
• Diversity
• Fit Club Agency
• Catalyst
• WQA
• Align and Pull
• Masters Allen
• The Media Group
• Diversity
Direct business
Working with businesses directly as design support. Here are some of the prominent organisations I’ve worked with both past and present:
Working with businesses directly as design support. Here are some of the prominent organisations I’ve worked with both past and present:
• Bloomsbury Education
• Hodder Education
• Macmillian Education
• Blackwell’s
• Holland & Barrett
• Universal Music Group
• Anax USA
• Hodder Education
• Macmillian Education
• Blackwell’s
• Holland & Barrett
• Universal Music Group
• Anax USA
Little more about me:
My name is Ash Paul Smith, I've been a freelance graphic designer and illustrator for the past 12 years working remotely for the last 6 or so years. I have built up my own portfolio of clients who I work with on a day-to-day basis, but I'm always open to new opportunities.
Outside of my work, I'm a keep trail runner, and mountain biker and enjoy many other outdoor pursuits. My partner and I have also worked with charities by fostering Cats and Dogs, and currently housesit full time looking after homeowners' pets.
Testimonials
"Ash is fantastic to work with – his application, enthusiasm and range of capabilities mean he has excelled in each design challenge we’ve posed to him. He is a creative, clean and concise designer, who takes care of every campaign to bring ideas that work for the audience, branding and the overall vision of the client. I’m always excited to see the first drafts come in, as I know that they will be eye-catching, quality designs which expertly cater to the brief.
Ash is very easy to communicate with, which makes discussing concepts and bouncing ideas around a smooth and enjoyable process, and always offers excellent advice and expertise. He is punctual, responsive with the next iterations, and incredibly patient with implementing amends! Needless to say, I would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Ash as a designer."
Ash is very easy to communicate with, which makes discussing concepts and bouncing ideas around a smooth and enjoyable process, and always offers excellent advice and expertise. He is punctual, responsive with the next iterations, and incredibly patient with implementing amends! Needless to say, I would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Ash as a designer."
Clemmie van Hasselt (Macmillian education / Bloomsbury Education)
"I've had the pleasure of working closely with Ash on a number of projects and I have always found him to be a great asset to our team. Ash has the ability to deliver a brief but also the vision and creativity to take it to the next level. Ash has the ability to think outside the box, work to tight deadlines and add value to any project he works on. I always enjoyed working with Ash as he has the confidence to challenge a brief and brings his ideas forward."
Sudhir Kumar (Director, Author & Master Growth Architect at Origin)
"Ashley is a wonderful human being and designer. I contacted Ashley to work on some branding for two businesses that I worked for and he's done lots of work for me over the years. He's incredibly professional, patient and understands how to communicate with design. I can highly recommend Ashley!"
Charlie Whyman (Charlie Whyman business and marketing strategy)