About Me

Hi, I'm Liz, a freelance graphic designer based in North Bristol. Welcome to my online portfolio.

Originally from Somerset, I studied graphic and surface pattern design before starting my career as a pre-press designer in the newspaper industry. My experience grew through in-house roles at the Audit Commission, Sir Robert McAlpine and Kleeneze. In these positions, I led a team of designers and copywriters, managing complex projects from initial brief through to delivery across the globe.

Since going freelance in 2015, I've collaborated with a wide variety of public and private sector businesses and charities, offering design support on an in-house, hybrid or remote basis. While I specialise in helping startups develop their brands, I particularly welcome projects that support not-for-profit organisations.

When not at my computer being creative, I spend as much time as possible getting out into nature. I love walking, gardening and botanical embroidery and drawing, along with volunteering for local environmental projects.

Naturally, my professional skills often come in handy for these causes, but I also like hands-on involvement, such as river water quality monitoring with Bristol Avon Rivers Trust and helping with the Festival of Nature or Hedgehog Rescue.

If you have a project you would like to discuss, please do get in touch at:

liz@graphicsgarden.co.uk
+44 (0)7970 878762

www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-porter-