Designing and building user interfaces.

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Based in Bristol, UK.

After four years of experience working in-house and at digital agencies, James made the move to freelance in 2016. Since then he has been working with clients from around the globe creating bespoke websites, brands and apps.

Working with both large international clients, startups and freelancing for digital agencies. James gets to know his clients, allowing him to create websites that tell their story. Giving users a unique experience and providing the business with an edge over the competition.

James works with a number of trusted suppliers and collaborators, including developers, photographers, animators and printers enabling him to create work in various mediums produced with the best possible finish.

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Web design
App design
User Interface design
User experience design
Front-End development
Brand Identities
Typography
Packaging

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We have (and are) worked with James around both the concept and some front end design of our new sports video platform Col8. James came highly recommended from people he previously worked with and they were right! James has done great work on the visual / UI design and done it very fast ... which constantly shocked me at the speed and quality of the work!
Charles smith | ceo & founder at col8 ltd

It gives me great peace of mind knowing James Gillen exists - he’s always there for us providing great designs, great input and great conversation leading to solid results. He’s kind, patient and understands my needs every time I reach out to him.
Nathan Walker | nStudio

James is one of the strongest visual designers I've had the pleasure of working with. James's advance HTML and CSS skills, means that he not only knows what's possible using code, he can actually pushes the boundaries of user interface design, in new and exciting ways. Working with James at Torchbox on various education and charity websites, I know he places a great deal of importance on accessibility and user experience.
Adam Solley | Head of User Experience Design at UCAS

I've hired James for both web design and print work. His work is a really high professional standard and he's really easygoing to work with. I often approach him just to scope out my initial idea and discuss potential budget requirements, before handing over a solid brief to work from. I'd recommend James as he's fast, a good communicator and produces the kind of work that an agency would charge you more than double for.
Jason Williams | Google Ad Grants Manager

Humble brags

Merit awarded member of The International Society of Typographic Designers
CSS design awards special kudos x2
WMA for outstanding achievement
Awwwards honorable mention x2
CSS winner site of the day
Work featured on For Print Only

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