Freelance Designer, Facilitator and Online Producer
2021 — Present
Working with clients across the globe to help them deliver impactful designs, workshops, Design Sprints and online events.
About Me
Hi, I am Sam Hutchings.
I’ve had a variety of roles over the last 20 years. From golf course greenskeeper to lead copywriter. But, for the last few years, I’ve worked hard to become a Designer and Artist, focussing on the human condition.
As a Designer, I believe in the holistic application of the Design Process to understand and resolve problems facing people everyday.
As an Artist, I look to understand the Human condition, and my own existence, through digital and physical art.
I’m currently studying for a MEng in Energy and Sustainability Engineering with the Open University, to better understand the Net Zero Revolution and to continue lifelong learning.
I can often be found playing board games, especially Blood on the Clocktower.
Designer, The Familiar
2019 — 2021
Worked on TheFamiliar.tech, The Familiar Design System and Documentation, MarComms and Business Development, Client Production Work - Design, Video, etc, and Strategy.
Designer, The Edge Creative Agency
2017 — 2019
Lead the design aspect of The Edge Creative Agency at Folkestone College, Responsible for much of the commercial design work undertaken by the agency, either in a Designer or Project Manager role.
UX Research and Design Intern, Deeson
July 2018 — August 2018
As a UX Design and Research Intern, I worked closely with Deeson's Design Chapter to deliver an in-depth report on the B2B buying experience and was involved with workshops and initial designs for Bodleian Libraries.
Design Mentee
April 2018 — April 2018
Invited by Mills (ustwo co-founder) to join the ustwo fampany - Studio, Games and Adventure - for a one-week residency focussing on design and its place in the workplace and industry.
Communication Consultant
January 2012 — July 2017
Based in the UK and Barcelona, I worked with companies across the world. Clients included King.com, Lexus, Sketch, Need/Want and Typeform.
Content and Community Manager, Typeform
February 2014 — August 2014
As a core member of the marketing team, and employee 17, I was instrumental in Typeform's use of Social Media and community support to drive its success in the forms and survey market.
Desktop Support Specialist, Apple
June 2013 — Aug 2013
Provided second-line IT support and training for 6,000 Apple Employees across EMEIA.
O2 Guru, O2
July 2009 — April 2013
As a member of the store manangement team, I was focussed on delivering customer support, staff training, and an A* customer experience.
VLE Administrator, Sir Roger Manwood's School
July 2008 — July 2009
Administrator and creator of Moodle based Virtual Learning Environment, with integration with RM login system.