Phil Jarvis Design. Creativity for business.
An experienced and versatile UK based graphic designer.

Is there really any substitute for experience? There is definitely something exciting about an exuberance of unbridled inexperience. Fresh ideas undiluted by the boundaries of practical conformity. Design, like many things, is about balance. But by its very nature it’s also about risk.

I believe that the role of the designer is to assess these risks, present some alternative views and let the client consider where they feel comfortable on the sliding scale. Complete safety could be viewed as dull and uninspiring. Alternatively, it could be seen as reliable and reassuring. Straying too far from customer expectation may alienate you from the market. Or could set you apart as a real force for innovation. Safety and security or risk and reward? These are our parameters to journey along. And it’s fun

One thing experience certainly can do is help you avoid costly mistakes. Knowing the ins and outs of set up for print and the various formats and requirements for getting from screen into production are invaluable. I like to think that I’ve retained good balance. I’m willing to push the boundaries. I’m happy to play safe. The bottom line is that I will do my best to make sure that whatever the chosen route it will lead to 100% client delight.

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