jamesbarrs

// Doing Good Design
ABOUT ME

I’m an experienced freelance designer and creative director who is passionate about telling stories that matter. I collaborate with charities, environmental organisations, and non-profits to craft compelling visual narratives that connect with hearts and minds. From brand identities to digital campaigns, I help purpose-driven organisations amplify their message and achieve their goals. Explore my portfolio to see how I can help you tell your story.

28
28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
EXPERTISE
Freelance Designer (Charity & Non-Profit Focus), Creative Director (Crowdfunding/Positive Impact), Creative Director (Agency), Head of Creative Services (Google EMEA), Founder/Director (Digital Agency)
SPECIALITIES
Non-Profit Branding, Visual Storytelling for Charities, Fundraising & Awareness Campaigns, Non-Profit Websites & UX, Digital Strategy for Non-Profits, Crowdfunding Campaigns, Creative Direction
My Portfolio

My Portfolio

Here are some of the businesses, projects, campaigns, and initiatives I have designed and creatively led throughout my career - showcasing my expertise in both creative direction and hands-on design, with a growing focus on purpose-driven freelance work.
FROM AGENCY TO IMPACT

With a strong foundation in digital creative and tech agency environments, I have worked with a diverse range of brands across industries, including automotive, FMCG, finance, property, media, telecommunications, and internet technologies. I was the Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer at Tangozebra, a pioneer in Digital advertising technologies and digital creativity. I have also held key client-side roles such as Head of Creative Services, EMEA at Google; Investor, Creative & Marketing Director at Greengage Lighting and Co-founder & Director of Creative and Product at Wayblaze Crowdfunding.

These experiences have shaped my creative approach, but my focus now is on using my skills to support organisations that drive meaningful change. As a freelance designer and creative director, I have been collaborating with the Anthony Nolan charity throughout 2024 and into 2025, delivering over 50 successful projects to date. I continue to seek opportunities to work with charities, nonprofits, and environmental organisations, helping them craft compelling visual narratives that inspire action and amplify their impact.

Creative Skills for Good

As a freelance Creative Director and designer, I specialise in strategic design, branding, and visual storytelling for purpose-driven organisations. My experience spans digital design, user-centered experiences, and campaign development, helping charities, nonprofits, and environmental organisations amplify their impact.

I am highly proficient in industry-standard design tools, creative technologies, and production workflows (some listed below). Always adaptable, I continuously refine my skills to stay ahead in an evolving creative landscape – ensuring each project is both innovative and effective

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my otherpassions

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MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN

In my home digital recording studio, I love experimenting with music production and sound design. While I’m still chasing that elusive hit, my passion lies in creating atmospheric audio soundtracks that bring content to life and enhance storytelling.

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INSPIRED BY NATURE

For me, the best place to spark creativity and generate new ideas is out in nature, walking my dog, Brodie. I also love traveling, especially to Canada, where I have family. I love to explore the wilderness finding inspiration in the vast landscapes and the sense of adventure they offer.

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DESIGN FOR GOOD

Through my freelance work and deep appreciation for the natural world, I am always seeking new ways to help businesses, charities, and communities create meaningful, positive change. Whether through design, storytelling, or strategy, my goal is to amplify voices and ideas that make a difference.

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my otherpassions

speaker
MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN

In my home digital recording studio, I love experimenting with music production and sound design. While I’m still chasing that elusive hit, my passion lies in creating atmospheric audio soundtracks that bring content to life and enhance storytelling.

outdoors
INSPIRED BY NATURE

For me, the best place to spark creativity and generate new ideas is out in nature, walking my dog, Brodie. I also love traveling, especially to Canada, where I have family. I love to explore the wilderness finding inspiration in the vast landscapes and the sense of adventure they offer.

positive-impact
DESIGN FOR GOOD

Through my freelance work and deep appreciation for the natural world, I am always seeking new ways to help businesses, charities, and communities create meaningful, positive change. Whether through design, storytelling, or strategy, my goal is to amplify voices and ideas that make a difference.

Feedback & Testimonials

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JamesBooth
Founder & CEO at Scoota

James is a rare creative talent. He has this wonderful ability to extract the most innovative ideas from the simplest of briefs and then deliver a response that far exceeds all expectations. Add to this his extraordinary grasp of digital tech and the result is someone who is up there with the very best. He’s also a very lovely bloke too.

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Claudide Oliveira
Transformation Director at INSIDE IDEAS GROUP LTD

One thing that impressed me most about James, is his great dedication to the job. There are not many creatives who care so deeply about the work they're producing. He made sure every member of the team understands and thinks the brand, brief, market and audience from the start. The best ingredient to come up with a very successful creative idea and win over clients' hearts.

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HughJohnson
Director of Commercial Innovation, Snack Media

James is an incredibly passionate and talented Creative. He is also that very rare (and priceless) commodity - a Creative with a real understanding of commercial factors and an appreciation for what ideas will and won't 'sell'. James will always question and interrogate a brief so as to enable him to arrive at the very best creative solution. It was a pleasure to work with James and a real education for me.

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TerrySummerbell
Digital Producer at Atomized Studios

James is an inspiring creative and strategic thinker who will always strive to create the very best work for clients.

He is generous with his time and knowledge, making him a highly effective mentor to team members wanting progress in their careers. With James' experience launching, running and selling a successful company, he is also a valuable asset for account directors, board directors and small business owners, not just creative and strategists.

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AlexMulder
UX Director, Prophet

James is an exceptional creative director who helped shape the team and also brought out the best in pitch and finished work.

His passion for creative and strong commercial learnings helped challenge briefs and ensured we delivered a detailed and highly thought out product.

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CONTACT INFO
30 Chestnut Avenue,
Wokingham RG41 3HX
Tel: ++44 (0) 7974 736 869
Email: james@blissfulpixels.co.uk
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jamesbarrs/
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