About me
John-Luke Ward, Designer & Developer
Hello!
Thanks for visiting my site. I work as a full time UI Designer, based in the heart of West
Yorkshire. I am currently with a company called BTL, working on UI and UX elements of a proprietary
exam portal. However, I also regularly undertake freelance projects - please take a look at my
"projects" page to see some examples of my work. As you will see, I have a broad range of
experience, and am keenly interested in modern design trends as well as systemic design.
I started my career as an Apprentice Designer at a small agency, working mainly within education as
a Visual Designer. From there, I shifted focus to the digital side of design, before moving into Web
Design and subsequently onto User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design.
I am proud of my ability to confidently work on both sides of the fence - in design & development.
Being able to do so simultaneously not only allows me to work more efficiently, but gives me a more
clear understanding of all aspects of the project as a whole - leading to a cohesive end product. I
find real satisfaction in being able to follow through on building the elements that I design; this
level of control and flexibility is hugely beneficial when combined with my passion and excitement
about the projects I work on.
I am always looking to push the envelope, and constantly explore new ways to combine both design and
development to create amazing experiences. This includes taking inspiration from other designers
that motivate me: despite spending much of my time working solo, I enjoy collaborating with others
and working as a collective where possible.
Of course, I'm not purely about work: I am a keen surfer, who spends many an hour freezing in the
North Sea whenever the swell appears! I am also interested in sport - I'm a Manchester United fan,
but promise I won't fall out with you if you're not!
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, I'm always happy to chat about work or play!
6+ years of experience in multiple disciplines of design, across organisations both large and small.
I have worked in teams small and large, using both collaboration and determination to solve any problem in an innovative way.
My love of design does not stop with my full-time job, as I regularly take on freelance projects and look for new opportunities to do so. This is about more than just paying the bills - it gives a me different range of experience, allows me to work directly with great people, and gives me the freedom to really put my stamp on what I create, expertly tailoring it to the needs of the customer and the end users. All of this allows me to continue to develop as a designer, and to continually explore new ways to innovate and excel in what I do.
Experience
My experience in a nutshell
Start date
End date
Title
Company
Start date: August 2019
End date: Current
Role: UX/UI Designer
Company: BTL Shipley
Start date: August 2016
End date: Current
Role: Freelance Designer
Company: Freelance
Start date: December 2017
End date: August 2019
Role: Web Designer
Company: Blue Octopus
Start date: August 2014
End date: August 2016
Role: Junior Designer
Company: Expo Design
Projects
See for yourself
Take a look at some of the recent projects I've
worked on recently with great people!
Drop me a line
Use the form below or send an email.