About - A little more about me
Sketchbox Concepts is me, Steve Thomas. After graduating in 2002 with a degree in Graphic Design I have been working as a creative designer specialising in retail design and end-user experience. 10 years of this were spent at Sheridan&Co, a global retail design agency. During this time, I worked with some of the world’s biggest luxury brands, had the opportunity to travel the world, present to high profile individuals and led the UK design offering for 4 years as ‘Head of Design’
This experience has led me to develop a number of core beliefs to work by:
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End-user experience is key to the success of any design.
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The most successful designs can be distilled into a few memorable ideas.
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No amount of visualisation will make a bad idea successful.
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A great design will never compensate for poor presentation.
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A well-considered brief is essential to the success of any project.
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Listen often. Talk when you have something to say.
For me, great ideas are the key. I thrive on understanding a brand and it’s customers, taking inspiration from many varied sources and producing memorable ideas that excite my clients. Both my passion for design and my industry experience mean that I can offer innovative design solutions as part of a bolt-on service to your studio.
Core Skills
Creative Retail Design
Space Planning
Idea Generation
Customer Journey Definition
Brand Strategy
Graphic Design
Artworking
3D Visualisation
Presenting / Pitching
Team Leadership
Sketching
Computer Programmes
3DS Studio Max
Vray
Autocad LT
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
Sketchup
Sketchbook Pro
Microsoft Office