I help create cohesive, engaging brand design and marketing collateral for businesses, councils, charities, and schools, ensuring seamless integration across digital and print media.
I am a freelance, multi-disciplined Graphic Designer based in Milton Keynes, with over 20 years of experience delivering ideas-led creative solutions. I specialise in developing eye-catching brand identities, effective websites, and professional printed communications for a diverse client base, including start-ups, established businesses, councils, and charities.
Contact me on: ianjcollett@icloud.com
AREAS OF DESIGN EXPERTISE
Logo Design / Brand Guardianship / Menu Design / Brochure Design / Poster Design / Leaflet Design / Outdoor Media Campaigns / Signage / Vehicle Graphics / Graphic Illustration / Email Marketing Design (MailChimp) / Website Graphic Design / Annual Reports / Exhibition Design / Design Project Management.
PRODUCTION
My expertise covers end-to-end print management, liaising with suppliers for materials ranging from brochures and flyers to outdoor media. I seamlessly collaborate with web programmers, overseeing projects to ensure brand consistency during the build phase.
I am fully proficient in the core Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), and I have strong skills in MailChimp email marketing design and WordPress CMS.
EDUCATION
• The University of Hertfordshire / 2000-2003 BA (Hons) – Graphic Design & Image Making
• Amersham College / 1997-2000 – HND Graphic Design
• Amersham College / 1996 -1997 – GNVQ Foundation Art & Design
• Amersham College / 1996-1997 – GNVQ Photography
AWARDS
Highly Commended – The Royal Society of Arts / 1999-2000
(The Millennium Project – Branding and Advertising Category)
(The Millennium Project – Branding and Advertising Category)
EXPERIENCE
ICOLLETT.DESIGN
Freelance Creative Director / Milton Keynes 2003 - 2025+
Freelance Creative Director / Milton Keynes 2003 - 2025+
Shared Creative
Freelance Creative Director / Aylesbury / 2012 - 2025+
Freelance Creative Director / Aylesbury / 2012 - 2025+
Picot Design Ltd. Airlines In-flight Marketing Design
Freelance Designer / Aylesbury / 2012-2014
Freelance Designer / Aylesbury / 2012-2014
Hey Moscow. Brand + Digital Design Agency
Freelance Designer / Remote / 2012+
Freelance Designer / Remote / 2012+
RedEye Int. Email Marketing + Automation Technology
Freelance Designer / MK / 2012-2014
Freelance Designer / MK / 2012-2014
Hey Moscow. Brand + Digital Design Agency
Senior Designer / Harrow / 2003 - 2012+
Senior Designer / Harrow / 2003 - 2012+
United Designers. Interior Architecture
+ Graphic Design
Mid-weight designer / Tower Bridge / 2000-2003
+ Graphic Design
Mid-weight designer / Tower Bridge / 2000-2003
Fraser Design Associates. Branding + Communications
Junior Designer / Work Placement / Hairfield / 1999+
Junior Designer / Work Placement / Hairfield / 1999+
Black Dog Design
Junior Designer / Work Placement / MK / 1997
Junior Designer / Work Placement / MK / 1997
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