Freelance Graphic Design, Web Design & Illustration.

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GLT Exports Website Design

Posted on June 8th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

This ongoing website project recently underwent a massive design over hall in time for a large exhibition.

GLT Website Screenshot 1 GLT Website Screenshot 2 GLT Website Screenshot 3

Swansea based client GLT Exports Ltd manage the website content via their web browser and commissioned The Colour Mill to design the graphics including layout, icons, header graphics and various pieces of graphical content.

http://www.gltexports.com/

Derricks Music Website Design

Posted on May 13th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

Derricks Music WebsiteSwansea based independent record shop Derricks Music recently updated their website.

I provided some graphics that were used by Ballyhoo Commerce, who built the site on a custom content management system with e-commerce functionality for selling gig tickets.

Ecommerce Web App Icons

Posted on May 13th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

These icons were designed whilst I worked at Web Media Works. They are now used in an ecommerce website application called Ballyhoo.

Ballyhoo Icons

The icons were illustrated to give the shop’s admin design a friendly feeling, avoiding technical clichés to help new users feel more at home.

Email Design: Setup & Issue #1 for £125

Posted on March 31st, 2009 in Offers | No Comments »

Email Design IllustrationI’m now offering an email newsletter design deal. If you’ve been thinking about starting an email campaign for a while, now is the time to give issue #1 a go.

Here’s how it works;

  • I create a custom email design for you.
  • Tell me what you want to include for issue #1 and I’ll get it ready to go.
  • Give me your list of emails (and capture more with the online form I provide).
  • I’ll send it to your customers (up to 100 addresses, extras cost just 1p each).
  • See who’s opening and clicking with powerful online reports and Google Analytics intergration.

Send your first issue (including all setup and design) for just £125 (usually £250). If you’re happy with results you can make it a regular thing, once it’s setup it’s cheaper.

Fancy a whirl? Get in touch.

Spring Website Icons

Posted on March 30th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

Valentines Icon Mothers Day Icon

These icons were designed to compliment a series of festive icons for Norwood House Hotel’s a la mode finer dining restaurant website.

They symbolise Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.

Cardiff Solicitor’s Website

Posted on March 20th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

LG Williams & Prichard ScreenshotCardiff-Law.co.uk was designed for LG Williams & Prichard Solicitors, a company with a rich history and modern work ethic.

The graphic design was based around the firm’s logo and an artist’s sketch of the premises, which gives the site a feeling of history.

The web development was handled by Ballyhoo Commerce who also integrated the site with the firm’s existing online services.

Illustrated Product Guide

Posted on January 28th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

These illustrations were created for Discount Fire Supplies, a Swansea based e-commerce shop that sells fire alarms and accessories. These symbols will be used in guides both on the web and in print to show off the various features of the product.

Panel Icons

They are inspired by the icons that are used in modern software applications and operating systems, which gives them a clean, solid and friendly feeling.

Young’s Website Re-design

Posted on January 21st, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

Young's Boatyard WebsiteYoung’s Boatyard in Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea have recently updated their ecommerce website.

The Colour Mill was asked by ecommerce specialist Ballyhoo Commerce to come up with a revised graphic design to suit the site. The design was based on previous iterations of the same site and also used the company’s logo design which we had created for them in the past.

Young’s commitment to constantly improving and refining their website has resulted in a real success story and their eshop continues to bring in the sales.

Winter Robin Illustration

Posted on January 21st, 2009 in Design Portfolio | No Comments »

Winter Robin

This illustration was used in my Christmas email newsletter.  Ok, I know its a bit late for Christmas stuff, but its still Winter and the robins are still around, so its ok.

Make sure you’re signed up for the next issue of my newsletter by filling out this form;







(I won’t share your address with anyone).

Festive Icon Graphic Design

Posted on January 6th, 2009 in Design Portfolio | 1 Comment »

Norwood Champagne Icon Norwood Christmas Icon Norwood New Years Eve Icon

These festive icons were designed for Norwood House Hotel’s a la mode finer dining restaurant website, as part of an overall redevelopment. They illustrate the restuarant’s Champagne, Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus.