TOM READ
Graphic and visual design, logos, icons, infographics and illustration for print & digital
I’m a versatile designer and illustrator with lots of experience across print and digital projects. I create everything from logos, icons, and illustrations to infographics, websites, and marketing materials – always aiming for clear, smart, and effective design.
I’ve worked with all kinds of businesses and industries – from publishing and gaming to tech start-ups and gift brands (including my own). I’m comfortable leading teams or working hands-on, and I love rolling up my sleeves to get the job done right.
What I do:
Branding and logo design
Illustration and icons
Infographics that explain things simply
Website and app design, with wireframes and prototypes
Print and digital marketing materials
Animations and storyboards
My tools:
Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Animate), Figma, Sketch, Premiere Pro, Abstract, InVision.
I’m here to bring energy, integrity, and real care to every project – delivering design that’s honest, hard-working, and genuinely connects with people.
Education:
Loughborough College of Art & Design
HND: Graphic Design
Suffolk College of Art, Ipswich
ND: Graphic Design
FD: Graphic Design
I love...
Drawing • Comic books • Graphic art • Theatre & film • Long walks & short runs • Gardening • Life drawing • Innovative & retro tech • Podcasts & audiobooks • My Etsy store • & our cats...
Inspired by...
Abram Games, Bauhaus, Chris Haughton, Chris Ware, Deiter Rams, Futurism, Jack Kirby, Kandinsky, Lego, Mies van der Rohe, Mike Mignola, Modernism, Olly Moss, Paul Rand, Rian Hughes, Saul Bass, Susan Kare, Syd Mead, Victor Vasarely
Recommendations
" Tom is a gifted artist who has played a central role in the development of Pogo Europe. He has singlehandedly created a distinctive, consistent style for the sites, which effectively translates the sprit of the brand into something that resonates with our audience. He is also able to combine very high standards and quality with an ability to get things done on time and on brief. "
Bob Slinn, Head of Games Partnerships, EMEA – Facebook
" Tom’s core competencies are really the picture of a highly skilled and organised artist, covering the gamut from creative input to high production value assets delivered on time. "
Julia Munck, Sr Director of Product Management & Marketing at Big Fish
" Great designer and a good listener. He contributed hugely through his designs and artwork to meeting our marketing objectives. "
Rachel Streek, UK CRM Lead at Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings
" Very high creative standards, clear vision, good people management skills and not afraid to voice his opinion. A great professional and a fantastic guy to have in your team."
Raf Keustermans, VP, Plumbee Studios
" Tom Read: talented, deadline-focused, professional and fun to be around. Frankly, there aren't many commercial artists that I'd recommend on a long-term basis. Tom's one of the few, and anyone who's looking for a seasoned, professional resident artist won't find better. "
Jeff Zee, Partner, The Virtual Team