Although every member of the team here at Spiral brings something unique and specific to the table, we all have the experience to deliver the important parts of any project.
We enjoy working closely with our clients, and pride ourselves on being approachable, helpful and pro-active when it comes to getting things done right first time, every time.
Spiral is packed with highly talented individuals, each with exceptional all-round skills and some unique specialities - you get direct access to a real range of experience and specific, relevant expertise. No single member of the team is lumbered with all the planning, and although we believe in giving responsibility to the person leading each project, we know that good planning is collaborative. This approach lets us pool resources, expertise and experience rather than work in isolation.
Research is often a key part of a project. Everyone at Spiral can get involved in research where required, and we know we can always benefit from a fresh pair of eyes, open minds and clear heads.
We all have significant design experience, and either contribute to creative through brainstorm sessions and peer review or get involved directly, submitting ideas, concepts, solutions.
Production to the tightest deadlines is vital, and we all know the importance of thorough artwork. Finally, the rigour of our Three-stage Precision Design System (TPDS) demands that we all get involved in proofreading and checking.
Simon Turner
Managing Director
Simon has been working in design for longer than he cares to recall, and has helped build Spiral into the company it is today. His nose for detail and eye for great creative is matched only by a smart business brain and a real ability for solving tricky problems. He also contributes to conceptual development and project management.
Rob Maxfield
Creative Director
Rob is a senior creative with exceptional technical design skills, and a real grip on all kinds of media, from web and multimedia through to good old-fashioned print. He can add creative energy to any project and has a particular affinity with new technologies. Although he is a bit of an expert on typography, Rob also has a knack for interpreting clients' requests accurately.
Jon Hurst
Studio Manager
Managing projects through a busy studio takes the mind of an air traffic controller, combined with an encyclopedic understanding of every stage of the creative process - digital, print, whatever. Jon is a master of planning, proofing and checking with a gift for keeping projects moving forward.
Matt Chapman
Senior Designer/Project Manager
Matt is that rare creature - a designer who can produce creative ideas quickly and precisely, yet with an attitude that is always calm under pressure. He is passionate about his work, and makes it his business to stay right up to date with the latest trends.
Ian Rose
Senior Designer/Project Manager
Ian is constantly bringing new visual ideas to life. Drawing on a wide appreciation of the visual and creative arts, he keeps our work current, fresh and - at times - surprising. He knows how to communicate with clients and helps interpret and develop brands creatively. Ian brings to the team a uniquely broad experience and a keen eye for evolving design styles.
Steve Coombs
Senior Web Developer/Project Manager
Steve reads and writes (eats and sleeps!) web code, but speaks English just as fluently. Always keen to discover innovative solutions and smart new ways to do things, Steve loves a challenge - from customising existing content management systems to developing bespoke web applications.
Steve Wilson
Senior Web Designer/Project Manager
Steve is adept at combining creative design skills with the sharpest coding expertise. He works hard to get the best out of any project, and makes sure clients know where they are in terms of progress and technical requirements. He is just a little obsessed with all the latest stuff, especially new technology and the web.