Tim Bond
Creative designer
Epsom, United Kingdom
+44 1223901105
www.timbond.design
I'm a creative and dependable graphic designer, helping small businesses and international organisations with visual solutions across their print and digital marketing. I have a passion for helping people communicate clearly and effectively through simple, clear and concise visual information. I believe simplicity is key with any communication.
I have extensive experience of woking within the Educational sector on brochures, direct mail and digital media and have worked with several leading publishers and exam boards as well as universities and colleges, from internal corporate presentations to brochures, direct mail and web assets.
I also work with smaller businesses with projects such as logo design and website graphics.
I'm easy to work with, great at listening to a customer's needs and deliver projects on time and within budget. I'm able to work within a companies brand guidelines yet still be creative.
I employed Tim at short notice to create an e-book for me. I was blown away by the results as well as the speed at which Tim responded to my requests. Tim was really easy to deal with and understood all my requests and creative nuances. He delivered above and beyond what I was expecting. I will definitely use Tim for my next design project."
Sarah clay
I have been trusted by many large organisations including Pearson, Cambridge Assessment, OCR, University of Cambridge, Oxford University Press, Capstone Publishing and Capital City College Group.
"Tim is very easy to work with, always reliable and consistent and I know I can trust him to do a good job"
Emma Crampton, Pearson
I have extensive experience of woking within the Educational sector on brochures, direct mail and digital media and have worked with several leading publishers and exam boards as well as universities and colleges, from internal corporate presentations to brochures, direct mail and web assets.
I also work with smaller businesses with projects such as logo design and website graphics.
I'm easy to work with, great at listening to a customer's needs and deliver projects on time and within budget. I'm able to work within a companies brand guidelines yet still be creative.
I employed Tim at short notice to create an e-book for me. I was blown away by the results as well as the speed at which Tim responded to my requests. Tim was really easy to deal with and understood all my requests and creative nuances. He delivered above and beyond what I was expecting. I will definitely use Tim for my next design project."
Sarah clay
I have been trusted by many large organisations including Pearson, Cambridge Assessment, OCR, University of Cambridge, Oxford University Press, Capstone Publishing and Capital City College Group.
"Tim is very easy to work with, always reliable and consistent and I know I can trust him to do a good job"
Emma Crampton, Pearson
Work Experience
CambridgeSpace
Co-founder
As one of the Co-founders I'm proud to be involved with many aspects of supporting this organisation including; desiging the visual brand, creating graphics and marketing content and maintaing the website. I also provide support for general business operations, organising and supporting communitiy events and workshops and keeping our members happy.
CambridgeSpace is a coworking space that was founded in 2016 by a group of local entrepreneurs who saw the need for a place where people can create, connect and collaborate.
Cambridgespace is now a community of around 50 members (and growing) with diverse careers and interests who support, inspire and encourage each other. Whether you’re a freelance writer,
a social entrepreneur or running a tech start-up, at the peak of your career or starting out on a new one, our members have something to contribute to our community.
CambridgeSpace is a coworking space that was founded in 2016 by a group of local entrepreneurs who saw the need for a place where people can create, connect and collaborate.
Cambridgespace is now a community of around 50 members (and growing) with diverse careers and interests who support, inspire and encourage each other. Whether you’re a freelance writer,
a social entrepreneur or running a tech start-up, at the peak of your career or starting out on a new one, our members have something to contribute to our community.
October 2016
- October 2019
Cambridge, United Kingdom
University Of Kent
Graphics Designer
• Assisted the University’s lead designer in all aspects of layout, design and image manipulation for a variety of publications for internal and external customers as required and within agreed deadlines
• Advised University departments on the use of the new corporate identity to maintain consistency, adapting existing materials and developed new material in line with the visual style guidelines
• Checked and modified files as necessary to ensure they were correct for output through internal workflow or for
external production including imposing jobs when required
• Organised multiple projects on a priority basis in a demanding environment
• Identified and resolved day-to-day computer software problems where possible and carried out routine updating of software and peripheral equipment
• Advised University departments on the use of the new corporate identity to maintain consistency, adapting existing materials and developed new material in line with the visual style guidelines
• Checked and modified files as necessary to ensure they were correct for output through internal workflow or for
external production including imposing jobs when required
• Organised multiple projects on a priority basis in a demanding environment
• Identified and resolved day-to-day computer software problems where possible and carried out routine updating of software and peripheral equipment
November 2006
- August 2008
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Pearson
Publicity designer
• Provided creative design solutions for a wide range of marketing material from initial concepts to finished artwork within budget and time constraints
• In conjunction with other designers and branding team implemented and helped to enforce the new brand identity guidelines. Adapted existing design templates and materials to following the new visual styles
• Designed annual product catalogues working closely with marketing and production teams to ensure products were delivered on time and followed the visual style guide to maintain consistent design across all catalogues
• In consultation with external suppliers and printers I solved any pre-press and printing problems that arose
• In conjunction with other designers and branding team implemented and helped to enforce the new brand identity guidelines. Adapted existing design templates and materials to following the new visual styles
• Designed annual product catalogues working closely with marketing and production teams to ensure products were delivered on time and followed the visual style guide to maintain consistent design across all catalogues
• In consultation with external suppliers and printers I solved any pre-press and printing problems that arose
April 2001
- March 2006
Oxford, United Kingdom
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Acrobat Professional,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign CS5,
Adobe Photoshop,
Brochure Design,
Communication Skills,
Creative Problem Solving,
Digital Imaging,
Digital Photography,
Direct Mail,
Graphic Design,
Image Editing,
Logo Design,
Mac OS X,
Microsoft Office,
Social Media Marketing,
Web Design,
Able To Meet Deadlines,
Aperture 3,
Branding & Corporate Identity,
Email Design,
Eye For Detail,
FTP Applications,
Picture Research,
Posters & Leaflets,
Work Under Pressure,
Recomendations
Tim did an exceptional job with my rebranding. He is extremely creative and easy to work with. It was important for me to be able to bounce ideas back and forth during this whole process and Tim’s in-depth knowledge in his field enabled me to do this. His commitment to make sure that a client is completely satisfied (love) their designs is what makes working with Tim extraordinary.”
Vinita Salomé, Vinita Salomé photography
“ Tim is a a very talented graphic designer and has the rare quality of being able to communicate the essence of an organisation through his designs. His work is creative and at the same time it corresponds to our needs. Additionally, he has also been very proactive with providing insights on means and ways to enhance the brand identity of Fairfood through its visuals. It is because of his enthusiasm and professionalism that I am delighted to work with him and would highly recommend him”
Bipasha Dalvi, Fairfood International
“ Tim has worked on a number of projects in web and print design for both the Diamond Light Source and CERN, including a concept design for an intranet site, custom graphics for print publications and logo ideas. His designs are highly creative, well researched and delivered on time and to budget.”
Catherine Gater, EGEE,Cern
“Tim helped us on various projects and we were very pleased with the results. He is hard working and flexible.”
Lauren Foster, Bigtop design
“Tim is one of those designers who knows how to really listen to the client, his intake process is very thorough, to really capture the essence of the business he is designing for. He developed my new logo and demonstrated creativity, originality and proved to be a pleasant and trustworthy business partner.”
Caroline Van Den Bogaard, Cross Cultural Transitions
Tim, for the last 10 years, has been IT support, Graphic designer and webmaster of our company website.
During that period he has worked diligently and efficiently on various projects and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his work.
Larry Henderson, Director, Intermede Vacances Sales Ltd/Intermede Vacances Leisure
Vinita Salomé, Vinita Salomé photography
“ Tim is a a very talented graphic designer and has the rare quality of being able to communicate the essence of an organisation through his designs. His work is creative and at the same time it corresponds to our needs. Additionally, he has also been very proactive with providing insights on means and ways to enhance the brand identity of Fairfood through its visuals. It is because of his enthusiasm and professionalism that I am delighted to work with him and would highly recommend him”
Bipasha Dalvi, Fairfood International
“ Tim has worked on a number of projects in web and print design for both the Diamond Light Source and CERN, including a concept design for an intranet site, custom graphics for print publications and logo ideas. His designs are highly creative, well researched and delivered on time and to budget.”
Catherine Gater, EGEE,Cern
“Tim helped us on various projects and we were very pleased with the results. He is hard working and flexible.”
Lauren Foster, Bigtop design
“Tim is one of those designers who knows how to really listen to the client, his intake process is very thorough, to really capture the essence of the business he is designing for. He developed my new logo and demonstrated creativity, originality and proved to be a pleasant and trustworthy business partner.”
Caroline Van Den Bogaard, Cross Cultural Transitions
Tim, for the last 10 years, has been IT support, Graphic designer and webmaster of our company website.
During that period he has worked diligently and efficiently on various projects and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his work.
Larry Henderson, Director, Intermede Vacances Sales Ltd/Intermede Vacances Leisure