About me

My career as a technical illustrator began in newspapers where I produced infographics, charts and diagrams to help explain stories and events. During this time I worked in the United Kingdom and North America. Now based in the UK, I work with a growing number of publishing groups, design agencies and SMEs.

I create illustrations in a range of styles, often adapting the style to fit a particular subject, publication format or brand. Producing a clear design, that allows readers to access and understand information, is central to my work process. I believe myself to be highly experienced in the production of technical diagrams, infographics, statistical charts, maps, icons, scientific and medical illustrations.

‘ A clear design, that allows readers to access and understand information, is central to my work process ’

In addition to design and technical illustration work, I’m also able to research and write text to accompany projects. I believe that I offer a professional, competitive service (as a freelance illustrator, I don't carry the overheads of a large design studio). Based close to Exeter, I am able to travel throughout the UK and abroad when required. I am available for freelance projects.

To learn what my clients think about my illustration work, check out the testimonials below.

If you’re working on a project and need help with technical illustrations or infographics please get in touch, I'll be happy to discuss the options that I can offer.

AWARDS

Several of my newspaper projects for The Globe and Mail received awards of excellence from The Society for News Design under the category of Information-Graphics and Charting.

TOOLS

Adobe Illustrator's my go-to-programme but I know my way around Photoshop and Indesign too. I'm also happy with pencil and ink, you can find a couple of examples on my Scientific Illustrations portfolio page.

Clients

PUBLISHING

• BBC Magazines

• EMAP

• The Globe and Mail

• Future Publishing Plc.

• Random House

• Guardian Media Group

CHARITIES

• Whale and Dolphin Conservation

• Medicines Sans Frontières

• RSPB

• World Cancer Research Fund

OTHER

• Imperial College London

• BAE

• Royal Society of Chemistry

• Teal Products Ltd.

Testimonials

‘ I would certainly recommend Richard for graphic design work. He was easy to work with, imaginative, kept to his quotation and delivered what he promised in the timescale he said he would. What more could you want? ’

Mark Churchward / Hard-Off Security Ltd.

‘ Historically we have always used photos to promote our products. As our product range has expanded and the systems they’re used for have become more and more complex we’ve found it very difficult to clearly illustrate how our systems can be utilised. With very little instruction, Richard was able to illustrate our products and systems perfectly, making it very simple to talk to potential clients about the uses and benefits of those products. I would highly recommend Richard and his company to everyone. ’

Ben Yiend / Teal Products Ltd.

‘ I first worked with Richard as art director at the Ivy Press and continue to have the pleasure now I’m freelance. We have collaborated on a number of craft & popular science publishing projects for which Richard's work has always been ‘bang on’ brief, beautifully rendered and thoughtfully interpreted. He is a safe pair of hands and a complete pleasure to work with. ’

Wayne Blades / Designer & Art Director

‘ Richard has produced several great illustrations and infographics for us, both for use on our website and supporter magazine and also as display materials for a campaign event we ran at the Houses of Parliament. In each case he was able to present complex information in a way that was engaging and simple for the intended audience to understand. Richard is a pleasure to work with, great at getting to grips with the brief and communicating progress and able to create illustrations in different styles as the subject and audience requires. We’d definitely work with him again and would recommend his services. ’

Julia Pix / WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation

‘ We have formed a great working partnership with Richard over many years, his dedication to helping us promote Tan Delta is evident in all his work. We especially appreciate his attention to detail and creative approach in bringing our ideas to life through innovative technical illustration. ’

Rhianne Prenton / Tan Delta Systems Ltd.

‘ Richard has provided technical illustration and design services to Marcom on a number of occasions (including product system diagrams and a large icon set for a major client). He is professional, easy to work with and adaptable, I have no hesitation in recommending Richard’s services to others. ’

Mark Baines / Marcom (Marketing Communications) Ltd.