Design Director of AK Design (Scotland) Ltd, a design consultancy providing a range of design services in production of high quality promotional and information materials, product concepts and presentation. I am a qualified product designer with more recent expertise in graphic design, project management, interface design and concept development. I have a passion for design development and designing for sustainability and social/environmental enhancement. I have an ability to visualise things clearly, realistically and then demonstrate ideas by sketching and by producing visuals for presentations and discussion. Through involvement with a wide range of interesting and varied projects I have developed skills and levels of expertise in creative software and production methods. In recent years I have worked with large organisations and also with small independent traders to enhance brands, develop strong advertising presence and advise on brand awareness and presentation as key components of successful business. As marketing, advertising, illustration and design practices in general have changed over recent years, I have continued to develop skills in web design, Facebook campaigns, email marketing campaigns and presentation media. In such a 'fluid' and technology driven sector with strong influence from social trends and evolving attitudes, I pride myself on being able to anticipate and identify areas of opportunity for myself and clients.Specialties: Technical and General Illustrator. Cartoon illustration and traditional media artwork. Project management, branding and promotions, new business development, innovation support, print and design management, exhibition design and management, concept development, web design, design consultancy.