Independent graphic designer working with a variety of clients to solve their communication needs. Main experience in corporate identity and design for print. Also, web, packaging, signage, exhibition and advertising. Original and effective design, on time and within budget.

Gordon Russell, Unisys, Olivetti, Logica, Hitech Lighting, Elon, Panceramica, Detail, Aston Matthews, Lowe Howard Spink, Office Corp,  Design House/BT, Tin Horse Design/Wella, Therefore, Julesbike, 
Link Data Management Solutions, The Partners, Quay Associates, BBDO Europe, Colourholographic, WHSmith, Globalegacy, Offcutts, BFP 

Freelance for:
The Partners, Design House, Pauffley & Co., Lowe Howard Spink, Tin Horse, The Town Group

 curriculum vitae Keith Pickton

 education

1966-73 Bedford Modern School
1973-74 Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts
1974-77 Saint Martin’s School of Art


qualifications

GCE ‘O’ levels English Language, English Literature, Geography, Biology,
Physical Science, Maths, Additional Maths, Art.

GCE ‘A’ levels Art, Mathematics, Economics.

BA (Hons) 2.1 Graphic Design.


work experience

1978 Unit Five Design
Apart from the normal tasks of a junior, I designed the identity for an automotive products group and illustrated a booklet for the Health Education Council.

1979 Fether & Partners
Having joined the consultancy in its infancy, I saw the Graphics division grow from two, the Partner responsible and myself, to seven when I left. During this time I was increasingly responsible for my own client liason, administration, print buying, etc. and shared responsiblility in the running of the studio and supervision of others.
Clients British Sugar, Wallis, Dunhill, Hornes, Volvo, Maxwell House, CADCentre, Caxton Software, ICI, Yardley, Hanson, Malling Precast.

1985 Fitch & Company
Worked in-house in a freelance capacity for 6 months.
Clients Woolwich/ Nationwide, British Rail, Electricity Council, BBC.

1986 Own Practice
Clients Gordon Russell, Unisys, Olivetti, Logica, Hitech Lighting, Elon, Panceramica, Detail, Aston Matthews, Lowe Howard Spink, Office Corp, Design House/BT,
Tin Horse Design/Wella, Therefore, Julesbike, Link Data Management Solutions,
The Partners, Quay Associates, BBDO Europe, Colourholographic, WHSmith, Globalegacy, Offcutts.


Work for above named clients has covered the following design areas:
Corporate Identity, Trademark/Brand Identity, Print, Packaging, Web,
Exhibition, Retail, Signage, and Advertising.



interests Tennis, Qigong/T’ai Chi, Walking, Art, Architecture........