Howard Phillips
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
London, United Kingdom
Toptal member since October 15, 2020
Howard is a brand strategist and designer with over eight years of experience in business strategy, art direction, brand, digital design, and 2D and 3D animation. He specializes in distinctive visual identities, informed by a strategy workshop, and uses 3D where appropriate to enhance a brand's visual narrative and legitimacy. He is passionate about producing brands that stand out from the crowd, achieve business goals, and communicate compelling narratives.
Experience
- Branding - 10 years
- Web Design - 6 years
- Digital Design - 6 years
- UI Design - 6 years
- Strategy - 6 years
- Art Direction - 6 years
- Brand Identity - 6 years
- Figma - 5 years
Portfolio
Brand and Web Design for an AI Company
Work Experience
Brand and Digital Designer, 3D Artist, Animator
Self-employed
- Conducted a strategy workshop for a tech startup company based in London, which led to a full rebrand, digital design and build, and a 3D explainer animation for the product.
- Collaborated with clients in the technology, data science, finance, and sports sectors, developing striking brands informed by meaningful strategies.
- Designed and built a portfolio of recent work featuring projects including brand strategy, brand design, digital design and build, and 2D and 3D animations and illustrations.
Branding and Digital Designer
Shed Collective
- Designed the branding, digital design, and UI for startups and multinational companies.
- Led meetings with clients to help define the briefs.
- Managed and guided a new intern and a junior designer.
Branding and Digital Designer
Huddle Creative
- Collaborated on and led projects from conception to implementation, working with clients directly, building and maintaining rapport.
- Developed a range of projects in various sectors, including architecture, fintech, healthcare, data science, and insurance.
- Built projects ranging in size for both startups and multinational companies.
Digital Designer
Deko Pay
- Acted as an in-house digital designer for the fintech company Deko Pay.
- Collaborated with developers and the marketing department.
- Improved and developed the branding and digital design of Deko Pay.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in Communication and English Literature
Cardiff University - Cardiff, Wales
Skills
Tools
Zeplin, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Platforms
Webflow, Figma, Web
Industry Expertise
Technology, Sports, Investments
Other
Brand Guidelines, UI Design, Art Direction, Brand Design, Brand Development, Workflow Diagrams, UI Branding, User Experience (UX), Digital, Color Schemes, Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Science, Science, Event Management, Graphic Design, Workflow, Fintech, Finance, Coworking, Communication, Personas, Visual Design, Interaction Design (IxD), Mobile UI, Design Systems, Brand Identity, Digital Branding, Web Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), User Interface (UI), Logo Design, Websites, Design, Conceptual Design, Abstract Art, Branding, Digital Design, Strategy, Illustration, Guidelines, Responsive, Agency Websites, Brand Books, Brand Strategy, Software, Icon Design, B2B, Product Design, Product Strategy, Rapid Prototyping, User Testing, Layout Design, Landing Page Design, Customer Journey, Customer Analysis, Color Palettes, Style Guides, Logotype, Mockups, Web App Design, Responsive UI, Typography, UI Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, Web App UI, Data, Responsive Design, Visual Brand Guidelines, Product Branding, Web UX, Social Media
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