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My name is Charlie Garrod. I help brands that are stuck, struggling or unclear figure out what’s next. Each challenge is a chance to create something bolder and uniquely yours.

Creating impactful:

Doorstep Active
Chew Fun
Skips
Tesco
Load More

I’ve had over over a decade of experience in the design industry. Whether I’m working independently or teaming up with international agencies as a freelancer, my goal is always the same: to bring bold, thoughtful ideas to lifever a decade of experience across:

Branding, Animation, Packaging Design, Brand Strategy, Web Design, Illustration & more. Branding, Animation, Packaging Design, Brand Strategy, Web Design, Illustration & more.

Agencies I’ve worked with:

Bloom, Coley Porter Bell, Design Bridge, Marks, ODA, Pearlfisher, PepsiCo, SGK, Springetts, Sunhouse, This Way Up & Turner Duckworth

For international clients including:

What some clients have said:

“Charlie is excellent and a true professional. Working with him has been a great experience — he’s always available, kind, and very patient. Everything I asked for was done quickly and with great attention to detail. He really understood what I wanted, and the final result was even better than I imagined. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to build a professional and well-designed website!”

Anastasia Kourti Owner, A Kourti Fitness

“We always seek designers who ‘just get design’ – but when that instinct is paired with a strong desire to create exceptional work, it results in an invaluable team asset. Charlie is one of them.”

Miles Marshall Executive Creative Director, Turner Duckworth

“Charlie possesses a unique talent for crafting brands. He takes the time to understand your vision, translating it into a brand design that feels uniquely yours. The result is not just a brand but a visual representation of your identity and values.”

Richard Lukombo Owner, Doorstep Active

“Working with Charlie is a real joy. We have a great spark between us that generates outcomes that never fail to impress me. I look forward to every meeting we have.”

Don Chen Owner, Chew Fun

“Charlie is a fantastic designer, and one of the most efficient, professional and attentive that I’ve worked with. We have worked on multiple projects now with all extremes of deadline and stakeholders involved and he has been patient, generous and collaborative every step of the way. A trusted go-to for our marketing design needs.”

Katrina Northern Head of Marketing, Vintage

“I needed a website for my growing business. Charlie untangled the mess of my Etsy shop. I’ve seen a huge increasein visits to my new site with a knock-on effect on my sales.The whole experience was great and I can not recommend his services enough.”

Jessica Watson Owner, HotFoils

“Charlie is truly an exceptional graphic designer, full of talent and creativity. His unique design ideas gave an amazing brand refresh for my online business. He has created my new logo for my business as well as designing my business cards, stickers, packaging, instagram templates and he did such a fantastic job! The time and effort he spent getting to understand my business needs and my brand really shows how he value his client and his passion for work. I felt like he became more of a ‘business partner’ rather than just a vendor.”

Joanna Marie Owner, Marikat

Past Employment:

Freelance Creative
(October 2021 – Present)

Our Design Agency
Senior Designer (April 2019 – September 2021)

This Way Up Design
Designer (November 2017 – April 2019)

Pearlfisher
Designer (September 2014 – November 2017)

Awards:

DBA Gold 2017 – Manomasa

DBA Gold 2019 – Meatsnacks Group

DBA Silver 2021 – Skips

Education:

Norwich University of the Arts
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (2011 – 2014)

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Get in Touch!

Want to work together or collaborate on an exciting project?
I’d love to hear from you, drop me an email at:

hello@charliegarrod.studio

Want to work together or collaborate on an exciting project? I’d love to hear from you, drop me an email at:

hello@charliegarrod.studio

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