Hello
I'm Peter Ambridge, an independent digital designer based in Birmingham.
If you are looking for a versatile designer to tackle website design & UI, branding, exhibition or print design projects, I can help you. Take a look at my work below.
Website Design & UI
Kevin James Allard Solicitor Website
Creating a simple content managed website along with the business branding and photography
Crossway Church Website
I was instrumental in re-creating the Crossway Church website on a CMS where they could easily update content.
Malcolm Payne Group Architects Website
This Birmingham-based architectural practice commissioned me to create a website that showcased their portfolio of projects and clearly presented their business offer.
First Utility & First Telecom website assets
I assited the marketing department at First Utility to refresh their two business websites, designing image assets.
Branding
Advantage West Midlands
Providing a new corporate branding approach. This included signature photography. Applications included, their annual report brochure, exhibition materials and a press advertising campaign.
Festival of Innovation
An event organised by the Lord Stafford Awards at the National Exhibition Centre. I was instrumental in developing the visual branding approach for the Festival and a 48 page visitor guide.
Haven Community Project
Developing branding for this Birmingham-based charity. Applications included business stationery.
Automatic Refreshments Ltd Branding
Automatic Refreshments Ltd approached me to design a brand image for their up-market coffee dispensing products
Print & Exhibition Design
Systemcare.
Systemcare approached me to design a suite of product brochures. Alongside the brochure design projects, I helped to shape their visual branding approach across other communications. I was also involved in designing product labels for Systemcare.
Focus Birmingham
Annual review publications were designed for Focus Birmingham as well as event materials promoting their 10th anniversary celebration. A key consideration in the design process was to ensure high levels of print legibility, adhering to RNIB guidelines. Not only did this have implications on the page layout and typography, but also on the paper stocks utilised.
Innovative Actions
This 36 page review publication was commissioned, outlining some of the key achievements. I worked within the framework of existing branding to provide the organisation with a fitting final review brochure.
Lord Stafford Awards
The initial brief outlined the requirement for a new corporate identity and style guidelines for this Midlands-based business and university awards programme. Subsequent work included the role-out of the branding across exhibition stands, event materials, newsletters and promotional literature.
More about me
I have many years of design experience under my belt. I've worked in small design businesses, in-house design roles and as a self employed designer/freelancer. And, most recently I've worked as a designer/manager within a software firm, overseeing the design of websites.
- A versatile designer: I started my career in design for print. With the world going digital, so has my work. A decade ago I transitioned over to web design, designing user interfaces and creating content managed websites.
- Proficient project manager: A common thread throughout my career. I've managed design projects on time and budget, setting clear expectations and milestones and overseeing the work of specialists. I'm also pragmatic and personable.
- Working with marketing professionals and business management: I have a CIM diploma in marketing, so I can see the bigger picture.
- Good technical knowledge: Over the last decade I've spent a lot of time implementing client website designs, setting up stylesheets, and organising content (using CSS and HTML). I also have a good understanding of content management systems.
- Creative thinker: I continue to find satisfaction in designing targeted communication solutions that demonstrate creative flair and typographical refinement.
- Value driven: Providing both value for money and also valuing people. Though I don't shout about my values, they inform my work ethic and this contributes towards a great experience for my clients.
Testimonials
Here are testimonials from my clients.
Lord Stafford Awards
"The Lord Stafford Awards searched long and hard to find a bespoke, innovative designer who was willing, and able, to fulfil challenging and often uncompromising design briefs. Peter Ambridge has always delivered the goods - he has helped raise the profile of the Lord Stafford Awards by delivering a high quality, lasting mark which will keep the prestigious brand ahead of the game. I confidently recommend him to our own clients, sponsors and Awards winners."
First Utility
"Peter Ambridge has done some sterling work for first:utility. He has helped evolve the brand to make it more vibrant and impactful and carried this through into professional offline and online marketing materials, including a dynamic new intranet design, evocative Christmas e-card and website graphics. He always listens and responds positively to feedback and has a collaborative approach to achieving the best solution. If you are looking for a designer that combines professional and personable service with impressive creative results, then I recommend him"
Weather Systems International
"Peter Ambridge has a firm commitment to quality with a professional and personable service. We were very impressed with the work of Peter Ambridge in creating an updated corporate identity, new promotional literature and exhibition stands."
Contact
If you are interested in the services offered and want to discuss any potential projects, do get in touch: