

Hi, I'm Jake — a visual identity and lettering designer, building brands that attract the right people.
With over 20 years of working with leading London agencies and global brands, I've remained an integrated, versatile designer with a strategic mindset. Obsessed with systems and expressive typography, I'm hands-on from concept through to delivery.
Originally from Cape Town and now based South of Bristol in the beautiful Mendips, where I enjoy outdoor pursuits. Together with my feline Head of Accounts (Rambo), I bring a can-do, joyful attitude to every project.
I also co-created and run Paper Trails, an online platform for the outdoor community, often partnering directly with Strava.
Services
Brand & Visual Identity
Typography & Lettering
Motion Design
Ways of working
Project-based
Fixed scope, timeline and cost. Works well for brand creation, refreshes, or campaigns. I collaborate with trusted specialists when needed.
Day Rate
Flexible support for agencies or in-house teams.
Retainer
Guaranteed monthly support for ongoing creative work or brand guardianship. Scaled to your needs.
Clients
Strava
Netflix
Universal
Nat Geo
BBC
Disney+
adidas
Yeo Valley Organic
Network Rail
Work Recognition
Emmy Award Nomination
Underdogs (Nat Geo)
Outstanding Graphic Design: Documentary (2026)
Emmy Award Nomination
ENTERGALACTIC (Netflix)
Outstanding Graphic Design: Documentary (2026)
.NET Magazine #325
Paper Trails
Double-page feature (2019)
Brand New
GO APE
Feature (2019)
Brand New
Doctor Who
Feature (2018)
Mashable
Doctor Who
Feature (2018)
Gizmodo
Doctor Who
Feature (2018)
The Standard
Doctor Who
Feature (2018)
Dadi Awards Distinction
Manchester City FC App
Best Digital App (2011)
Talks
Plymouth University
Design Society
"Variation in my design career" (2024)
