I'm Martin — designer and side-project dabbler.
I've spent over a decade in product UI and design systems, and I still find it as interesting as I did at the start. I enjoy figuring out problems I haven't seen before, exploring new tools and technologies, AI especially lately, and sharing what I find with the teams around me. I care about good work and the people doing it.
Brands I've worked with
Where I've been.
Lloyds Bank
Jan 2025 — Present
1 year +
Senior Visual Designer
Senior Visual Designer at Lloyds Bank, one of the UK's largest financial institutions. More details coming soon.
RSA Insurance
Mar 2023 — Dec 2024
1 yr 10 mo
UI Designer
Led UI design across claims, pet insurance, brand & marketing, and the Solis Design System. Collaborated with product managers, BAs, and developers in an agile sprint environment. Facilitated sessions to enhance UI skills across the team and helped grow the in-house multi-brand design system.
15gifts
Nov 2016 — Feb 2023
6 yrs 4 mo
Digital Design Lead
Led the digital design team, ensuring best-practice UX/UI across products used by partners including O2, Verizon, T-Mobile, BT, AT&T, EE, and Virgin Media. Progressed through Visual Designer and Product Designer to Design Lead. Drove the in-house multi-brand design system using Figma, Sketch, Principle, InVision, and Adobe CC.
Flashtalking
Aug 2015 — Oct 2016
1 yr 3 mo
Digital Designer
Designed ad campaigns and micro sites for global brands including TUI Group, King (Candy Crush), ASOS, M&S, Gillette, and Premier Inn. Worked closely with developers to deliver fully working ad campaigns, and supported internal marketing via print & digital media.
Wonderlabs
Aug 2013 — May 2015
1 yr 10 mo
Junior Designer
Liaised with clients to translate briefs into visual and digital stories. Conceptualised web designs, created branding solutions including logo and guideline documentation for global brands, and delivered end-to-end UX/UI experiences across multiple platforms.
Case studies.
A selection of projects spanning design systems, product redesigns, and brand work.
Kind words.
"Working with Martin has been a privilege. His passion for design systems and UI shines in every project. A Figma wizard, he shares insights and tips that drive our team forward. His designs balance meticulous detail with user focus, and his positivity creates a motivating, inclusive environment."
"Working with Martin at 15gifts was a real joy. He was there every step of the way in each sprint, making sure everyone felt included and clear on our goals. He has this way of making complex tasks feel easy and keeping things on track without stress. I'd love to work with Martin again in the future!"
"At 15gifts, Martin was fantastic at bridging design and development on our SaaS product. His designs were visually compelling, detail-focused, and developer-friendly. He communicated clearly, making complex ideas simple and actionable. Working with him pushed our team to deliver the best possible product, every time."
"Martin is a talented designer who brings polished, thoughtful UI work to every project. His expertise in design systems and Figma transformed our workflows, and his collaborative, ego-free approach made the team better. He's approachable, dedicated, and always willing to share his knowledge. I'd work with him again anytime."