Martin Joiner - Creative Services
Martin Joiner BA Biography
A brief history
I have put my mind to many unique projects over the years which have meant I've grown competent in an eclectic mix of skills. I do not draw boundaries between mediums; for me, realising an idea is an everyday process and all that changes day-to-day is what tools are in my hands. It is completely normal for me to write a batch of computer code, apply a flawless layer of paint and calculate the angles of a 3D object all in the same day. I have a knack for self-teaching and thrive on a delicate balance of art and science.Some key dates
| 1983 | Born in Wiltshire |
| Age 14 | Won photography competition at school |
| Age 15 | Published first website |
| Age 18 | Studied BSc Computing Informatics at University of Plymouth |
| Age 21 | First employment as web designer |
| Age 21 | Studied BA Fine Art at University of Plymouth |
| Age 22 | Worked as a VJ providing large-screen visuals for clubs |
| Age 23 | Expanded freelance work to include numerous clients |
| Age 25 | Worked at Wessex Malthouse Design |
| Age 26 | Won the 2009 Appledore Arts fellowship |
| Age 26 | Design companies began outsourcing work to me |
| Age 26-27 | Hosted a weekly open mic event for 18 months |
| Age 27 | Produced a music video |
| Age 28 | Expanded geographical radius to include clients in Bristol, Exeter and London |
| Age 29 | Relocated to Bristol |
My professional ethos
With a healthy balance of real-world experience and academic education I spread my energies between client projects, my own artwork and sub-contracted projects gained from larger companies outsourcing work. I operate on a humble low overheads principle allowing competitive prices, flexible schedules and constant self development to remain relevant in all the industries which my practice spans. With an extensive network of skilled associates I can also call upon outside skills when necessary. I operate on 3 main principles with one key test...- Ethical
- I do not sell clients products they don't need, I use eco-friendly options where available, I run a tight schedule and price my time honestly. I am in this for the long term.
- Direct
- I do not have a salesman or a PA. The service that I offer clients is so expansive and genuinely creative that if I were to try and derive ideas while communicating through a third person it would never work. All the complexities of the design process combined with the many facets of a client's business creates a wide enough variation as it is without introducing a layer of chinese wispers.
- Creative
- The question of what creativity is, was a core aspect of my Fine Art degree. I have a strong ethos on when something is creative and how to build an environment in which creativity can occur.