Chris Hadfield Multidisciplinary Designer and Developer

CV

Skills & Tools

Design
Interaction design, UX/UI, graphic design, art direction

Development
PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS/SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, JS, jQuery

Tools
Figma, XD, VS Code, Git, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro

Experience

Freelance Interaction Designer & Developer
2024 - Present

  • Partner with clients to define problems, explore ideas, and design user-centred digital products and services.
  • Designed and built two network platforms from the ground up, using iterative prototyping and continuous feedback to shape the final solutions.
  • Combined interaction design and development to deliver cohesive, accessible, and scalable experiences.
  • Independently managed project lifecycles, from discovery and design through to build, launch, and maintenance.

Designer & Developer, Human Studio
2007 - 2024

  • Led end-to-end design and development across digital and print projects for clients in academia, music, and technology sectors.
  • Facilitated client discovery and kick-off workshops to define problems, align stakeholders, and uncover user and business needs.
  • Designed user-centred products and services informed by research, usability testing, and iterative prototyping alongside multimedia campaigns, marketing, exhibitions, and live music performances in Tokyo and Barcelona.
  • Developed transparent, collaborative ways of working, keeping clients engaged and informed throughout project lifecycles.
  • Created accessible digital products, leading accessibility audits and delivering WCAG 2.2 AA compliant websites and services.
  • Managed and applied design, using reusable patterns and components (including GOV.UK Design System) to ensure consistency.

Artworker, Crown Products International
2004 - 2007

  • Created accurate visuals for promotional products for a range of clients.
  • Modified artwork to ensure it was suitable for the product.
  • Developed and checked acetate films for screen printing.
  • Designed and developed the company’s original website.

Education

The Sheffield College
2002 - 2004

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

Chesterfield College
2000 - 2002

  • BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design