I have always been on the lookout for new creative endeavors since I was a young boy. I started making short films when I was 13 and that passion for creativity fueled my desire to create on all media platforms – the web, print, photography, and video.
Since graduating from University in 2005, majoring in Multimedia and Ecommerce, I have been working steadily in the design industry as well as teaching web design and development across two Victorian universities. I have recently worked with a number of high profile clients including Big Day Out, Billboard The Venue, and MediaNet, amongst others.
I am currently working full-time for digital agency Tangent One as a digital designer in beautiful Southbank, Victoria.
My main passion lies in web design and development, emerging technologies, UI, UX, and web standards. The web constantly excites me and being involved with a constantly changing industry and collaborating with new talent allows me to be open-minded. I thrive on new ventures, working with passionate, talented individuals who care about giving the client the absolute best solution to the task at hand. Careful planning and collaboration are key to a successful designer/client relationship.
Photography is also a strong passion of mine. I initially gravitated to live music photography due to my love of indie sounds and this was a fantastic training ground to hone my skills. I shot for a number of online and print publications including FasterLouder, The Dwarf and Australian Rolling Stone. After two years of shooting gigs, I wanted to broaden my skills and ventured into the world of wedding photography. A bold change but one which is also constantly evolving and the level of creativity is vast and open.
I love to feed myself with knowledge and inspiration on a daily basis. It pushes me to become a better designer and to keep up with the latest trends. This can come in all shapes and sizes from reading blogs and books through to exploring new places, listening to bands or seeing films from around the globe.
If I have learnt anything from being a designer it is this:
“Don’t compete with others. You will never get anywhere. Be inspired but try and better yourself” – James
