Ok, so I guess I’m not ‘actually’ a freelancer anymore. But her at Burns Creative we do work on all the same projects. Before I explain why we’re still as flexible as an agency as I was as a freelance designer let me first introduce myself. I’m Chris Burns, formerly a freelance web and graphic designer/developer now taking on the rather daunting role of Creative Director here at Burns Creative. A a freelancer, I specialised in creating beautiful, bespoke websites, graphics and illustrations for small businesses, charities and individuals. I also worked on corporate website development and mobile responsive website design. So what’s changed?
In essence, not a great deal. I’m still immensely passionate about the work I do, It’s just now I get to share this passion with an amazing tight-knit team.
Having dabbled in website design and development in my spare time throughout my younger years, I decided to take the plunge and head off to university. Initially completing a Bachelor of Arts in Business with Marketing then progressing to study towards a Masters in Multidisciplinary Design Innovation at Northumbria University.
It was during this time I was advised by a (lets say, less than competent) career advisor that “there’s no future in design, son”. I foolishly listened to this statement and for the next few years found myself chasing careers I just didn’t want.
I headed off eagerly into the working world finding employment in a number of positions including a Stag and Hen weekend planner, recruitment consultant, part of the ground crew for a local radio station and even as a delivery driver for a local florist.
After each foray into a new career I kept having the same gut feeling dragging me back to the world of design, spending all my free time designing and developing websites for friends and family.
In 2011, I decided enough was enough. After a chance meeting with an old friend, and at the mention of an opportunity to work as a full time designer/developer, I took the plunge. Fully aware of the dubious statement from my careers advisor years before.
It’s decision which has proved very successful, as eight and a bit years later I’m still here, doing what I love. I now work as a Creative Director here at Burns Creative for a huge range of clients, large and small… And as a bonus, we’re currently available to take on new projects.
Whilst I’m no longer a one man band, Our Agency is built around the same key principles I learned as a freelancer: –
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Passionate about web design, brand and digital marketing. A hands-on, strategic thinker with an eye for the creative. Enjoys creating graphics, experiences and digital products that enrich and improve people's lives. Can usually be found sketching, designing websites or collapsed in a heap after attempting another seemingly impossible CrossFit workout.