Mark Stretton - Director - Cartwright Communications
“Tom has carried out tasks for Cartwright Communications across a number of multi-media channels including design, video and editing both professionally and creatively. Tom builds good relationships with team members and with clients and performs to a consistently high standard.”
Alana Burton - Head of Customer Experience - Intoware
“It’s an honour to work with Tom! His creativity and ability to produce incredible design work have always amazed me. He is a fantastic person to work with; no project is too much or beyond his skill levels.”
Joe Thornton - Senior Software Developer - Intoware
“Tom is a genuine pleasure to work with, always ready to help, debate and create the best solutions for whatever he's tasked with designing. He is one of those rare people who makes everyone else's job more manageable simply by being incredibly competent in his role and the many other hats he excels at wearing.
The man's work ethic is stellar; he cannot do enough for you on a personal level or the product he's designing. Tom has consistently demonstrated the ability to respond to changing requirements, develop design solutions to aid the development team, and mitigate real development hurdles through clever design.
Any employer would be fortunate to have him on their team - 10/10 would recommend him again.”
Mark Stevenson - Engineering Team Lead - Access Group
“Being the sole voice of design reason, Tom always made time for his colleague's questions and concerns despite his busy schedule. He regularly would work around a problem with the developer to find a practical solution that also worked from a good UX point of view.
He always kept the design from slipping; he regularly did speedy turnarounds on designs when needed and prioritised well.
He was also the sole resource on creating marketing resources for the company and again put his all into creating an excellent marketing collection for sales and marketing. He took every request without issue despite his hectic schedule and insane workload, asked the right questions, and communicated well with customers and internal stakeholders.
Aside from this, he is a great guy and an excellent addition to any team. I'd be happy to work with him again!”
Henry Bettany - Software Developer - TrixTrack
“Tom is a fantastic visual designer who consistently delivers high-quality work. He often goes above and beyond at work and always does so with a brilliant attitude. Tom is an excellent person to work with, and I would highly recommend him for any visual design role.”
Sean Hennelly - Chief Operations Officer - Intoware
“Tom is a very rare blend of skills that you won't easily find in one person in design. Tom had a very wide remit at Intoware, being responsible for UX/UI design for our suite of software products, covering web/desktop, tablet/mobile and wearable devices, as well as all of our marketing (web design, social, exhibition stand design, video and more) and other areas for the business.
Tom really understands the consumer of design really well, be that someone we're targeting for a marketing campaign, or someone who will be using the product every day to do their work. That empathy is critical to good, user-centred design.
I've been happy to be Tom's direct line manager for the last couple of years. Tom is really well respected by everybody he works with, gets along well with people, communicates well, and is really active in the team's culture and social scene. He's really a valued team member and while it's a real shame to see Tom moving on to a new role, I'm confident that he will do fantastically well.
Tom has a bright career ahead and I hope that we have the opportunity to work together again in the future.”
Nick Hope - Senior Business Development Manager - eviFile
“Tom is an exceptional visual designer with a keen eye for detail and a knack for bringing creative visions to life. During our time working together, I found him to be not only a highly skilled professional but also a pleasure to collaborate with. His ability to communicate effectively and consistently deliver outstanding results make him a valuable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend Tom for any visual design project or role.”
Scott Angle - Head of User Experience & Service Design - University of Nottingham
“In the relatively short time Tom has been with us at the University of Nottingham, he has established himself as an exceptional UX/UI Design Lead whose impact extends far beyond his technical expertise. Tom possesses that rare ability to translate complex user needs into language that resonates with stakeholders at all levels, effectively bridging the gap between technical requirements and business objectives.
What truly distinguishes Tom is his commitment to both his craft and his team. He approaches each project with remarkable insight, quickly identifying core challenges and opportunities that others might overlook. His design solutions consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of user behaviour while maintaining practical implementation considerations.
As a team leader, Tom's dedication to supporting his colleagues' growth and advocating for their needs is exemplary. He creates an environment where creativity flourishes alongside accountability, guiding his team with clear direction while empowering them to contribute their best work.
Tom's combination of technical skill, strategic thinking, and genuine leadership makes him an invaluable asset to our department and a respected voice within the wider university community.”
Remi Bai - UI/UX Designer - University of Nottingham