FREELANCE CREATIVE - ABOUT ME
I LOVE TO CREATIVELY COMMUNICATE
I am passionate about communication in all it's forms. For me, life is about communication.
I love to use words, pictures, art, colour, lines, computers, paints, pencils, my eyes, my mouth and - most of all - my ears.
When I was seven years old, I created my own picture books - tongue hanging out in concentration - using felt tips, paper and a staple gun.
A couple of years later I discovered the photocopier and started editing my own comics, with dreams of selling them to my mates before knocking the Beano of its perch.
Since then my whole life has been dedicated to communication and I now run Wonderful Life Media, a web design and print design agency based in Chester.
WHAT DO I DO?
If it involves words and pictures, pretty much everything.
That includes graphic design, web design, logo design, branding, journalism, freelance writing, production journalism, sub-editing, layout design, consultancy, training, newspaper and magazine redesigns, copywriting and pr.
I have also sold paintings across the world.
I also have a fascination with people. I love working with good enthusiatic characters and get a real buzz from training and managing people and getting the best out of their talents.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I've always been one to treat others as I would like to be treated. Therefore I am completely open and honest with everything I do and I like to build relationships with clients that last.
I may love designing and creating but I realise my most important asset is my ears. Through listening I can fully understand your needs and your business to ensure I deliver the results you want.
Every design has a function - to deliver your message.
I believe in: Positivity, listening, talking, creating, turning things upside down, form AND function, experimenting, making mistakes, admiting I'm wrong and enjoying other people being right.
MY SKILLSET
Design Packages
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- QuarkXpress
- Flash (yuk)
Web Design
- Dreamweaver
- CSS & XHTML
- Javascript/jquery
- PHP
- Wordpress
- SEO
- Cufon
- Flash
Journalism/Publishing
- Indesign
- QuarkXpress
- TERA
- Abode Creative Suite
- Pitman shorthand
- Hard news writing
- Feature writing
- Sports writing
- Sub-editing
- Layout
People Skills
- Management
- Training
- NLP
Art Media
- Arcylics on canvas
- Pencil
Get in touch using the contact panel above to see if I can help you or drop me a line at Wonderful Life Media
WHY ME?
"Chris is a highly approachable professional who is at the top of his game delivering innovative goal-achieving design work whilst demonstrating creativity, style and flair. His unrivalled work has kept us in the spotlight and has been paramount in getting our consumer and corporate messages across to our customers, clients and shareholders"
David Bradbury
Press Officer Ambassador Theatre Group
"I was overwhelmed by Chris's enthusiasm and energy, and immediately knew that he was the guy that I wanted to build the website. Good dialogue was maintained throughout and I couldn't be any happier with the site. It's functional, looks good, and has led to a very healthy number of leads and sales"
Richard Pattison
Precision Plans
"I have used Chris for my website and other marketing requirements now for over six years. He recently helped me re-brand my company and this has been a great success. Chris's approach is very fresh and he is constantly thinking of ways to help his customers gain more business, I would certainly recommend him to both new businesses and also established ones wishing to take the next business step"
Marc Byram
Marc Byram Photography