My 2020 CV

“Wi t h a l i t t l e i m agi n at i o n ev ery th i n g i s p o ssi b l e�

“Beer. Now there’s a temporary solution.”

HOMER SIMPSON

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A BIT ABOUT ME

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MY EDUCATION

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT & SKILLS

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MY INTERESTS AND SOME OTHER STUFF ABOUT ME

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A SMALL SAMPLE OF MY RECENT WORK

The quotes used at the bottom of the pages are from my heroes and people I really admire.

The photographs used are my own (with the “obvious” exceptions of the ones on the front cover and this portrait of me taken by Alan Taylor).

“Bad artists copy. Good artists steal.”

PABLO PICASSO

“ A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

ALBERT EINSTEIN

Contact Details

David Brown 11 Underwood Road Burnside Glasgow G73 3TE

Telephone: 0141 563 9672 Mobile:

07702 349 847

Website:

deebeeandswivel.co.uk still currently under construction

email:

david@deebeeandswivel.co.uk

facebook: facebook.com/davidandmorag instagram: instagram.com/deebeeandswivel/

“Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.�

JIMMY STEWART

“ One of the most important days of my life was when I learned to ride a bicycle.”

MICHAEL PALIN

Stuff About Me

Education Govan High Secondary School Qualifications Gained Higher English and Mathematics O Grade Art, German, Arithmetic and Physics

Further Education Cardonald College Qualification Gained Scotec Technician Diploma in Art and Design

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like.

Design is how it works.�

STEVE JOBS

“ I think I did pretty well, considering I started out with nothing but a bunch of blank paper.�

STEVE MARTIN ~

Stuff About Me

Employment History

1990-91 Inprint - Typesetter and Graphic Artist/Designer 1991-2003 Original Printing Company - Owner/Partner 2003 - 2007 The Print People - Graphic Artist/Designer 2007 - 2010 Royal Blind Charity - Designer/Marketing Officer 2011 Scottish Executive - Census Enumerator The Scottish Labour Party - Graphic Designer 2012 6274 - Freelance Graphic Designer/Occasional Photographer 2013 - present Glasgow Angling Centre - Graphic Designer/Occasional Photographer Full employment details, including duties, can be provided, along with referees

“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.�

BOB DYLAN

“ Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.”

JOHN F. KENNEDY ~

Stuff About Me

I have, in the main, always worked for, or with, print and design companies. As such I have a very good working knowledge of all aspects of the printing trade.

I have been using Apple Macs since 1990 and am highly proficient in the use of Adobe CC (In-design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat). I also use Microsoft Office as well as other programmes associated with the Mac. I have a working knowledge of web design and development. I also undertake photographic assignments, which includes post production and image manipulation.

I have a wide and varied knowledge of print, and print related services. Having worked on a variety of projects big and small for a variety of clients, also big and small. I am considered by many clients and colleagues as creative and knowledgeable in my field. I personally feel that I possess a keen sense of layout and typography.

I consider myself to be a diligent, conscientious, hard worker. I am able to work well, either on my own or as part of a team. I get on well with most people and am always willing to listen to other people’s views and ideas.

I am articulate, numerate and some may also say that I have a good sense of humour and sharp wit.

“ As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.�

JOHN LENNON

“ I am not interested in money.

I just want to be wonderful.”

MARILYN MONROE

Stuff About Me

General interests I enjoy travelling. This allows to me to enjoy my passion - photography. I also absolutely love all kinds of music (old and new, but in particularly Americana bluegrass and country). I regularly attend gigs and shows. From time to time I get access to photograph at these and have only just recently starting reviewing for a country music website. Click here to read my latest review.

I try and avoid too much social media. Not because I can’t but because I prefer not to. Although I do participate in a bit of Facebook, I like to do a bit on Instagram and am trying to get back to participating on flickr. I do occasionally try to do the blog thing but not nearly as much as I would like to. I don’t read nearly enough.

However, I am incredibly good at watching the footy on TV, but not so good when it comes to playing it, or golf for that matter. A couple of years back I took up playing tennis and it is genuinely one of the best things I have ever done. When time and weather allows I can usually be found on the courts in the city’s Queens Park. I have also been known to enjoy a night at the movies or the theatre.

Just a pretty normal, average guy really.

Health I generally keep in good health. I am a non-smoker, drink in moderation, exercise (not nearly often enough) and could probably do with losing a few pounds.

“ You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.”

BILL SHANKLY

“ I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be.”

BILLY CONNOLLY

Stuff About Me

Capabilities I am currently working at the Glasgow Angling Centre. My main duty is the design and production of catalogues. There are four kinds of catalogues; Game (88pp); Sea (88pp); Predator (88pp); and a Compendium Catalogue (268pp), which is a catalogue that combines the main three plus two other sections (Fly Tying and Field Sports). These catalogues require to be updated with new items, sections and price changes and are produced several times a year. In addition I create the artwork for leaflets, a variety of weekly adverts, POS (large print and digital), web banners and ebombs.

I design packaging for some of the company’s own range of products which get produced in the Far East.

I also provide a range of photographic services from product shots through to in-store events. I shoot with Canon 5Ds (a MkII and a MkIII). I own a variety of high spec lenses and I have my own studio lighting.

“The creative act lasts but a brief moment, a lightning instant of give-and-take, just long enough for you to level the camera and to trap the fleeting prey in your little box.� ~ HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON ~

Various projects and examples of my work

Project

Product Catalogues I currently work on product catalogues. I do all the main design work and, along with a colleague, create the artwork for several catalogues. These are sent out direct mail, and are also available in-store, throughout the year. The flagship is the “Bumper Catalogue�. This is 268pp and produced twice a year.

There are three other catalogues: Game; Sea; and Predator. These are 88pp with each one being produced up to four times each year.

Project

Product packaging The company has it’s own range of products. When a new product comes on the market I will design branding and create visuals. Once approved I create the final artwork which is then sent out to the manufacturers in China to produce.

Instore Advertising When required I create in-store advertising. This can be point of sale, advertising displays, pop up stands, localised branding and digital advertising.

Pop Up Stands

Large Product POS Posters

Project

Fizz and Fabulous NSPCC Ladies Lunch A friend of mine has been involved as a fundraiser with a few charities over the years and calls on me to provide certain professional services.

This normally requires me to take photographs at the event which are used on social media, websites and to promote future events.

I also provide graphic design when and where required.

For the Fizz and Fabulous Lunch 2019 I created slides for showing throughout the event, pop-up stands, a rather ambitious “Name the Bear” stand and most of the branded items

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I also created the event programme for which I wrote most of the copy

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28pp programme Design and finished print ready artwork, Includes copy writing and photography

Project

The Confectionery Co. I undertake photography assignments which I can then integrate into my design work. This saves considerably on costs and licensing issues.

This project required me to shoot the products and then use them in the packaging design of four retro sweetie “hampers�. The products were then photographed and used for marketing purposes.

Project

Shop on the Prom In 2013 I participated in a public art project that required photos taken of shop owners in Portobello.

These were then incorporated into advertising banners that were mounted along the promenade to help promote business in the town.

This short film shows the process of taking the images and the finished job

Dalry Pub-lic Art At the same time I participated in another public art project in Dalry. The purpose was to “dress� a disused public house in a prominent position in the town. Using images of days gone by we were able to smarten up the appearance of the old listed building during a proposed renovation project. This short film shows the process of taking the images and the finished job

Project

Rangers European Cup Winners Cup 40th Anniversary Programme In 2012 I was asked to create a programme for a dinner celebrating the club winning the ECWC. This included a replica match ticket, souvenir poster and an “imagined” programme as there wasn’t one produced for the final.

Project

Drama students portrait I was invited to take headshots for Glasgow College drama students diploma show.

This project included putting together a photo-reel of the headshots along with some photographs taken during the rehearsals of their diploma show.

This is a project I undertook on an annual basis for several years.

The Voice - Magazine

Pop Up Stands for NHS Forth Valley

A Rainbow in the Basement - Jacket design and book layout

Retro Sweetie Tubs - Label design and photography