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Creative Designer
Ayrshire /
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Selected projects
Creative
Portfolio
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/introduction
/about me
21 years turning briefs into designs that work as intended. Branding, editorial, and campaigns that do the job.
Hi, I'm Alan Todd. I'm a graphic designer with over 21 years of experience delivering solid work across a wide range of media for a variety of clients.
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My work
/principles
work principles
Formats are tailored for web, social media, or print.
Every project is tailored to the client and business
The first idea is rarely the right one — so I explore widely before narrowing down.
Test the ideas
PsAiIdAe
Print, digital & motion
Craft & refine
the details make the work
21 years of newspaper deadlines. Always on time, quality owned.
Licensed assets only. Organised files you keep.
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/portfolio
/works
latest portfolio
1 year for £20
The National
Editorial
Scottish Walks
Video & Animation
Newsquest Scotland
The Music Room
Brand identity
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/about
- 21+years in design
- 04Newsquest titles
- 07selected projects
- 2010ATGD established
/experience
I'm Alan Todd — I take a rough idea and build it into a striking piece of design that makes sense.
Over two decades I've grown from traditional print layout into video, motion and animation. No fuss, honest communication, and getting the job done right the first time.
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Brand process
The Music Room — a modern direction: sleek, minimal and sophisticated, built on clarity and precision.
Brand process
The Music Room — a vibrant direction: energetic, playful and expressive, with colour, rhythm and bold design moves.
/what i do
services
Campaign Design
Subscription and promotional campaigns built to run everywhere — print, digital display and out-of-home.
Video & Motion
Motion graphics, animation and short-form video that bring campaigns to life on screen and social.
Video & Animation
Newsquest Scotland
1 year for £20
The National
Brand Identity
From first concepts to full guidelines — logos, palettes and visual systems built to hold their value.
The Music Room
Brand identity
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/FAQ
/faq
Before you ask — here’s what most people want to know.
Brand identities, editorial layouts, subscription and promotional campaigns, out-of-home, digital display, and motion graphics or short video — for publishers, brands and local businesses.
I start by understanding the job — your audience, history and competition. Then I test a wide range of ideas, craft and refine the strongest one, and finish it properly with organised, documented files.
A rough idea is enough. Share the brief, who it’s for, your deadline and any brand assets you already have, and I’ll take it from there.
21 years of newspaper deadlines. I work fast without cutting corners, communicate honestly, and aim to get the job done right the first time.
Yes — get in touch and I’ll send a fuller portfolio tailored to the kind of project you have in mind.
Still have questions?
Feel free to get in touch — I’ll gladly clarify the details and help you decide if this is the right fit for your project.