Welcome to my
portfolio

About me

Hello there! Welcome to my design portfolio.

With 28 years of experience in magazine publishing, I’ve developed a solid foundation in both creative and production processes. I’m comfortable working in fast-paced environments and known for staying organised and working well with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I’ve contributed across multiple titles and formats. I’m always interested in learning new skills and open to taking on fresh challenges that help me grow professionally.

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**OTHER PROJECTS**
Branding and commercial work

Testamonials

Highly recommend!

I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy at Bauer, and she has been an invaluable asset to our team. As a Art Director, Mandy has played a key role in designing and redesigning the look and feel of Steam Rail, consistently ensuring it resonates with our audience. Her design work is not only creative but also practical. Mandy has seamlessly adopted and adapted to the current design system, especially with the transition to WoodWing, showcasing her technical versatility. Her work is always organised and delivered to a high standard, no matter the complexity or deadline. What truly sets Mandy apart is her willingness to go above and beyond for her team. She is always accommodating, offering her support and expertise whenever needed. Mandy’s dedication, hard work, and exceptional attitude make her a true pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a talented, professional, and reliable Art Director / creative designer.

— Hakan Simsek, Head of editorial design, Bauer Media

First class!

Mandy is a first-class designer, whose talent and abilities have helped lift Steam Railway magazine far above its competitors in a crowded and competitive market, helping the magazine stand out on the shelves. Her dedicated spell on the magazine has given her invaluable insight into how such a title needs to be designed, and she has an uncanny ability to understand a writer’s vision for an article, laying it out in a way that is visually interesting and engaging, and showcases the copy in the best possible way with the minimal need for cutting. This naturally saves the sub-editor and editorial team a lot of time when it comes to signing off articles in an environment where deadlines are tight and pressure constant. Mandy is also an excellent communicator and very good at taking instruction/guidance when a writer needs to provide input into an article, making the design process both collaborative and straightforward. On top of this, Mandy is also well-organised, and is effective at helping the editorial team keep on track with regards to workflow and content submission, making her an integral and valuable member of the team, contributing significantly to Steam Railway’s success.

— Deputy Editor, Steam Railway

Creative & adaptable

I’ve been honoured to work with Mandy for over 20years. She has been a vital cog in Bauer’s Specialist and Transport portfolios throughout that time, helping our titles to maintain their status as the most creative and innovative brands in the sector. Mandy’s creativity and adaptability are real assets, quickly gaining expertise in our ever-evolving design and production systems, and actively sharing this knowledge with colleagues. She has a knack of translating even the most complex and technical material into eye-catching and accessible spreads, without ever losing the integrity of the editorial content. The work she has done on various brand extensions and advertorials has been universally excellent, showing off her versatility and a deep understanding of – and empathy for – the subject and target market. Mandy’s communication and collaborative skills are first class, and she’s supremely organised, dedicated and a natural problem-solver. Indeed, her can-do attitude means that she always gets the work done on time, to the highest standards, while helping to keep the team motivated and engaged in even the most pressured of situations.

— George Dent, Head of Content,Transport, Bauer Media