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John Llewellyn-Smith

A decade of experience in both the print and web design industries has seen me in many different design environments. It all started riding the crest of the .com wave in London’s Brick Lane, where as part of a small online agency I gained my sea legs and honed my affinity for clean, simple layouts with an emphasis on color and typography. An unexpected move down under saw me work for the likes of Cherry Design and Studio 51 in Sydney.

Back in the UK I was lucky enough to Art Direct BMI’s British Midland Airlines European destination photography. On my return to earth 2 months later, I gained further print experience with TC Communications and worked with Mizuno Europe, Virgin Atlantic, O2, and other humongous corporations. 5 years at Clarion a multi-service agency gave me enough experience working with highly diverse clientele ( WWF, Srixon Golf, CAF to small start-ups ) to spread my wings, create CleanCanvas and move to Shanghai and experience what the East has to offer. While working for clients like the British Heart Foundation and Honda I also consulted for Shanghai agency Thread Design.

Jim Llewellyn-Smith

My career started in The Netherlands in the late 80’s, where on a work placement I badgered the management enough that they caved in and hired me as a junior designer. Three and a half years later I returned to the UK to work in a tiny studio in Farnborough called 360. A 5 strong unit under the direction of Chris Ackroyd (one of the most talented designers I have ever met), where I stayed for the next 12 years or so. From there to TC Communications for the next 7 years. The next logical move was my own set up. Well it happened, not on my own but with my brother John. An equally talented designer and together we have enough experience and have tackled enough projects to handle most things thrown our way. The other 3 best things in my life are my lovely wife Philippa, my son Joseph and newest arrival Milly.