Thomas Prior

Current

• Web Designer at Makemedia

Past

• Web Designer (Design Lead from October 2008) at Bell Systems
• Graphic Designer (Web/Print) at All-Perception

Education

• The University of Kent

Recommended

4 people have recommended Thomas

Connections

23 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

• My Website

Thomas Prior’s Summary

My core skills are creative, detailed and professionally composed website layout designs and bulletproof markup and CSS. I am able to identify a clients needs quickly and keep this in focus throughout my design work. My portfolio is available at www.thomasprior.co.uk.

The websites I design at are mainly ASP.NET based, so I work with Microsoft Visual Studio daily and feel confident using it as my primary coding environment. I also know my way around Dreamweaver, often using it as a starting point for markup before migrating to Visual Studio. In the past I have also been lucky enough to head up the design and build of a couple of in-house CMS's which can be found in my portfolio.

Although a web designer, I enjoy turning my hand to other areas of design when required. I have completed various email marketing campaigns, and in the past I have undertaken a number of print projects. Some of my print advertising work has been seen in national newspapers (eg: The Independant) and magazines (eg: Mens Health). I have recently started to dabble in motion graphics, using Adobe AfterEffects to create short adverts for digital signage for the likes of Crown Paints and Homebase UK.

I'm able to tackle new briefs constructively, identifying what is required from me quickly and remain focused and organised throughout a project. I have a keen eye for good composition and can build a balanced design which I then work up with measured detail, trying to make those extra touches improve my work as often as possible. I enjoy keeping up-to-date with new web trends and technologies through industry magazines, blogs and attending conferences and expo's.

Web standards are important to me and like most modern web designers I endeavour to have compliant, valid and semantic code behind my designs.

Thomas Prior’s Specialties:

Highly creative and detailed website layout designs;

Bulletproof, standards-based and accessible CSS/(X)HTML front-end coding;

Awareness of design trends and movements which I translate into my work when appropriate;

Commercial awareness, understanding the importance of working to deadlines and budgets efficiently;

Ability to aid others with creative direction and ideas generation.

Thomas Prior’s Experience

• Web Designer

  Makemedia

  (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

  June 2009 — Present (8 months)

• Web Designer (Design Lead from October 2008)

  Bell Systems

  (Privately Held; Internet industry)

  March 2007 — May 2009 (2 years 3 months)

  I joined Bell in March 2007, becoming part of a sizeable department building a variety of SME websites and applications. These were mainly ASP.NET based, with occassional Python-based CMS projects (Django framework).
  
  My work at Bell was split between creative layout design and front-end development. I was also involved in the creation of animation for the Bell digital signage system using Adobe Flash and AfterEffects.
  
  As the team grew, my involvement in project planning, pitching and creative direction increased. In October 2008 I was made Lead Designer within a team of seven designers, assisting wherever necessary. My role also included the development of working practices, frameworks and quality consistency within the team alongside the development team lead.
  
  I left Bell in May 2009 to relocate to Sussex.

• Graphic Designer (Web/Print)

  All-Perception

  (Design industry)

  July 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 9 months)

  I joined All- Perception fresh from graduation in 2005. Here I learnt core skills that have served me well in both web and print design. Although a small team, I was involved in a variety of projects across a number of mediums.
  
  My main work involved the creation of website layout designs and publishing layouts for print.
  
  I left this position in March 2007 to persue a role specialising in web design.

Thomas Prior’s Education

• The University of Kent

  Multimedia Technology & Design BSc (Hons) , 2002 — 2005

Additional Information

Thomas Prior’s Websites:

• My Website

Thomas Prior’s Honors:

My final year University project was shortlisted (final 6) for the 2005 Adobe-sponsored European Swan Lake Award.

Featured designer in Web Designer Magazine (UK Edition - May 2009).

Interviewed and profiled on 'Spicy Web Designers' (Feb 2009)

Featured in Smashing Magazine's article 'Slideshows In Web Design: When And How To Use Them' (March 2009)

Featured in Six Revisions article '50 Stylish Navigation Menus for Design Inspiration' (April 2009)

Featured in Instant Shift's '55 Sexy Our Work Page Designs' (June 2009)

Featured in Azad Creative's '4 Awesome Portfolio Design Trends' (April 2009)

Featured in KreativeFuse '22 Must Know Designer From UK' (March 2009)

My work has appeared on a number of web design galleries including CSS Mania, CSS Creme, Web Design Fridge, CSS Built, CSS Based, Instant Shift, CSS Fresh Blend, DesignM.ag, Most Inspired, Folio Focus, Design Art Wall, Netvibes, Creativity Den, CSS Breeze, Design Awards Gallery, CSS Fury and Browser Shots.

Thomas Prior’s Contact Settings

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