Category: Young Designer of the Year

Katie Smith is an illustrator based in Glasgow. Her work focuses on celebrating all the good things in life- love, friendship, travel and exploration. She is passionate about creating a world that supports and encourages each other, whilst bringing a little positivity and charm into someone’s day. Her work is vibrant, playful and colourful, to promote an uplifting and dream like attitude. Katie has been a self employed illustrator from 2020, whilst working still at university she grew her portfolio […]

Laura joined Creatomatic in late 2022 and we’re not sure how we ever managed without her. Laura joined us full time in Lockerbie with a First Class (BA) Hons degree in Illustration and solid 3 years’ work experience under her belt. She’s brought a professional and fresh perspective to our design team and lifted the quality of our work immediately. Laura is a true creative, bringing passion and ambition to every project. So far, we have yet to find a […]

It is my true belief that designers like Patrick Hughes come round once in a generation. With a skill set that stretches across typography, brand identity creation, art direction, motion, editorial design and strategy Patrick is a true master of his craft. At 27 years old Patricks skill level, determination and meticulous attention to detail far outreaches his years of practice. His work contains a sense of calm confidence and maturity that many do not find until the senior years […]

Sophie has been at Touch for five years, leading numerous projects that have made a significant impact on brands across various sectors. Notable collaborations include the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Buzzworks, Dance Base, Buccleuch, the Fruitmarket Gallery, Creative Informatics, and the National Theatre of Scotland amongst many others. Her bold and innovative designs have consistently delivered transformative results for her clients. Recent projects have earned Sophie recognition, including a silver award at the Scottish Design Awards 2023 […]