Steve Bishop, Head of Digital and Brand Capital City College Group (2014-20121)
I worked with Kirsti at Capital City College Group for four years; her attention to detail and skill in planning, and executing artworks for a variety of different audiences, and purposes, is exemplary. She is an excellent collaborative worker, can design to brief and brand guidelines, but also conceptualise and create brand strategy. In addition to a wealth of print material … Kirsti is also a digital master, with fantastic video editing and animation skills, having created ad campaigns for TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. She is truly versatile and an expert in her field.
Sally Anne Watts, Head of Marketing, Capital City College (2014-2021)
I found Kirsti to be a committed and creative graphic designer who is passionate about brand guardianship. Kirsti is a versatile designer who can develop integrated campaign creatives across all channels and in all formats. Her designs are of consistently high quality and she takes care to ensure they convey the brand and the message in ways that resonate with the customer.
Mark Widdowson, Managing Director, Major Travel (2013)
Kirsti took on board a number of responsibilities including designing and managing email shots to our direct client and trade partners, re-scoping and preparing our Retail Web Site for responsive design, designing a number of complete promotions and working on a one on one basis with other managers to realise both web based and printed promotional materials. Kirsti is highly motivated, highly organised and very capable of original creative design and project realisation. She brings a wealth of experience to the table and would be an asset to any organisation.
Pukul Rana, Project Manager, Commonwealth Connects (2012 – 2013)
Kirsti’s ability to translate user journeys and wire-frames into engaging and user-centric designs, have been fundamental in understanding some of the UX and content challenges. In translating the strategy and theory into engaging design pieces we have been able to leverage support from high-level stakeholders and decision makers quickly and with confidence. Being able to demonstrate a future vision for the organisation’s online proposition was certainly made easier with having Kirsti in the team.
Richard Sinclair, Head of Design, Tesco (2009 – 2010)
Kirsti is a very strong designer, adaptable to all types of projects and always strives to hit deadlines. Kirsti is a very creative individual and tackles design challenges in a professional manner.
Emma Scott, Marketing Manager, Clothing at Tesco (2010 – 2011)
Kirsti is hard working and dedicated – no deadline is too tight and she’s willing to help out whenever she can. I found her a pleasure to work with. She is happy and able to follow a brief ‘to the letter’ or produce ideas and concepts – whatever is required she will deliver. I would be happy to work with Kirsti again.
Adam Bailey, Software Programme Director, Cyberview Technology (2007 – 2008)
Kirsti quickly built effective relationships with the wider group and through them gained a good understanding of what was required. Kirsi showed herself to be committed and conscientious and was willing to go the extra mile to get work done on time and to the required quality. She more than competently fulfilled her contract with us.
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