About me 🤙
I’ve spent the past 16+ years helping businesses and organisations bring their ideas to life online. Along the way I’ve worked with startups finding their feet, established brands looking to grow, and cultural organisations wanting to connect with their audiences in new ways.
My work spans eCommerce, web and app design, UX/UI, branding, and design consultancy. I enjoy getting under the skin of a project, understanding the people behind it and the users it’s for, so the end result feels both creative and commercially effective.
If you’re starting something new, planning a rebrand, or simply want to make your digital experience work harder for you, I’d love to help make it happen.
Education
I hold a BA Honours degree in Graphic Design from Derby University. My formal studies gave me a strong grounding in design principles, but most of my learning has come from applying these skills in real projects and evolving alongside the digital industry. Over the years, I’ve added to this foundation by mastering tools like Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and by staying curious about emerging design practices.
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Background
With over 16 years in the industry, I’ve had the chance to work across a wide spectrum of projects, everything from large-scale eCommerce builds to cultural websites, hospitality concepts, and SaaS design systems. This variety has given me a strong sense of how design can adapt to different industries, audiences, and business goals, while always keeping usability at the centre.
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Who do I work with
I collaborate with a wide range of people: founders launching startups, agencies in need of specialist support, established brands refreshing their digital presence, and cultural organisations wanting to connect better with audiences. This mix keeps my work varied and ensures I can bring cross-industry experience to each project.
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Approach
My design process balances creativity with structure. It starts with listening and defining clear objectives, then moves into exploration, iteration, and refinement. I champion user-centred design and accessibility, ensuring every product not only looks great but is inclusive and easy to use. I’m equally at home leading a team or working independently, and I always focus on delivering results that feel both creative and commercially effective.
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What else do I bring to the table?
Alongside design, I bring consultancy experience, having led teams, mentored designers, and worked closely with developers to ensure smooth handovers. I value clear, transparent communication, making collaboration straightforward and open. I’m also a confident presenter, able to explain ideas and design decisions in a way that works for both creative teams and stakeholders
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Why work with a freelancer?
When you work with me, you work directly with the designer. There’s no excess process or red tape, just a flexible, responsive way of working that adapts to your needs. You get the same level of quality and expertise you’d expect from an agency, but with the personal touch and efficiency of working one-to-one.
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Why I do what I do
At the core, I love solving creative challenges. Crafting seamless interfaces, refining user experiences, and building digital products that feel effortless to use is what drives me. I believe design has the power to connect people and ideas, and being part of that process, whether for a global brand or a small startup, is what keeps me inspired.
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Let’s create something exceptional together
Approach
Got an idea or a project you need my help with?
Call: +44 (0) 7780 548585
Email: hello@darrenbarrett.co.uk
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About Darren Designs
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Darren Design Limited.
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