About Me
Web and usability design
I have been creating things and putting them online for over twenty years. This includes websites, banner campaigns, e-commerce sites and online applications.
I have a conceptual mind, an eye for design and good technical knowledge. In my work usability is the driving focus.
I have a BSc Degree in MediaLab Arts from the University of Plymouth.
Experience
Polecat Intelligence
2016 - present
Director of UX Design
Responsible for the users journey and experience in the product From wireframes, user testing, product tours, product personalisation, quantifying engagement and user satisfaction via Intercom and user analytics.
Muddy Boots Software
2013-2016
Visual and UX Design Lead
Ensuring the consistent look and feel across the Greenlight Product range by continuously reviewing, testing and recommending ideas to improve the User Interface.
Healthspan
2012-2013
Senior Digital Designer
Responsible for the art direction of all digital projects. Design and layout of the E-commerce website, email design, marketing campaigns.
Confused.com
2009-2012
Lead Designer
Built an in-house design team
responsible for the website design and email marketing campaigns.
Freelance Web Designer
2005-2009
Bristol & South West
Contracts for various agencies and in-house teams including SoVision, New Media Maze, TRA, Add Momentum, Brunel Promotions, Screwfix.
London Agencies
1999-2005
Web Designer
Designing websites and advertising campaigns at Dorling Kindersley, Icon MediaLab, Modem Media, Cisco Systems.
Portfolio
Polecat Hub and RepVault Design
RepVault Design
Screwfix HTML Emails
Html weather based emails for Screwfix
Weight-Away – online branding
E-commerce Website Design and Emails
Coke Zone Email build
Email build for Coke Zone Campaign
Confused.com Homepage
Confused.com Homepage redesign and A-B Testing
Elite and Vitempo (Healthspan)
Healthspan France
MuddyBoots Software
Email designs and homepage profile pages
Skillset
Wireframing & Mockups
Sketches created in Balsamiq or Sketch are turned into click-thru's using InVision to test key concepts and layouts without the distractions of branding and the high cost of development..
Research | Test | Repeat
Understanding user behaviours, motivations and goals to build a successful product experience. Card sorting, A/B Split Testing, user tracking, user journeys, personas and analytics.
UI Design
User Interface design. Creating production ready visuals based on the wireframes. These are on brand and accurate as possible ready for development.
Wordpress
My go to CMS for creating client and community projects. I love stretching the capabilities with plugins and customising themes. Yes, even this site
Testimonials
Eriol Fox
Lead Designer at Ushahidi
Martin was my Senior when I started my first design role at Confused.com. A fantastic and relatable manager with an inspiring and clear approach to design projects and the communication and stakeholder management involved. I learn't some of the best ways to develop, present and manage projects through Martins examples and guidance.
Nathan Meek
UI/UX Designer at Bud Systems
I've had the privilege of working with and managed by Martin. He truly understands brand and how to best use it effectively in the digital space. Martin is hardworking, forward thinking, shows great attention to detail and a great teamplayer. Most of all Martin is a genuinely lovely guy. He would be a fantastic asset to any design/digital team
Lee Evans
Art Director at Immersive Labs
I reported into Martin whilst at Healthspan and during that time found him to be controlled and professional under pressure, offering solid creative solutions for all aspects of the company. More importantly he was a pleasure to work with and I still enjoy speaking to him outside of the work environment.
Blog
Contact
To discuss a prospective project or role see my contact details below or send a message using the form.
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Phone
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Email
martinkgray@gmail.com
January 21, 2020
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