Simon Cook Email & Phone Number

London, GB

London, United Kingdom

SamKnows is a small team with a big role to play in global connectivity. We re-invented the humble speed test to be more like a science experiment to help governments understand their national broadband performance and ISPs understand how their customers’ real experience. I have defined SamKnows’ mission, vision, values, and brand development. Managed and.

London

Helped launch the Lost My Name book which became a massive global success, selling millions of personalised children’s books, and is one of the top UK startups.Started out as the sole designer. During my time there, built up a large creative team that handled all our marketing, product development, and website in-house. Defined their visual identity and.

During my freelance years I earned good money designing websites for big brands and working for top agencies in London and abroad, so that I could afford to take time off to indulge in my pet hobby - walking across continents! My longest walk was 3000 miles from Mexico to Canada, some of my work highlights include designing an icon system for Skype.

Classic agency role, working on a load of fun, big-brand websites as a designer and art director (and having a lot of fun while doing it).

First foray into the world of advertising (when they were known as glue), initially hired as an illustrator and animator, went on to become their lead designer.

First job after University. Fun department focussed on thinking about how we’re going to use communication technology in the future. Nearly every concept we worked on back in the day has now become a reality, amazing.