Side projects

Side projects

Outside the 9-5

By placing users at the centre of the design process, I ensure their needs and experiences are well understood. This leads to informed, accessible, and impactful design decisions. These case studies show how I’ve helped purpose-led organisations turn insight into action through a blend of discovery, strategy, and hands-on design.

By placing users at the centre of the design process, I ensure their needs and experiences are well understood. This leads to informed, accessible, and impactful design decisions. These case studies show how I’ve helped purpose-led organisations turn insight into action through a blend of discovery, strategy, and hands-on design.

12 by 12

12 by 12

12 by 12

Founder & lead curator

International photography challenge
International photography challenge

12 by 12 was a year-long series of photo-challenges set by renowned photographers. Every month a new challenge was issued and members were invited to interpret it. The project was featured by the BBC and Royal Photographic Society.

12 by 12 was a year-long series of photo-challenges set by renowned photographers. Every month a new challenge was issued and members were invited to interpret it. The project was featured by the BBC and Royal Photographic Society.

Atomised

Atomised

Atomised

artist

Site-specific art installation

Atomised was a site-specific art installation created on Bathampton Meadows, which was under threat from development plans. It helped raise media awareness and contributed to the success of a local grassroots campaign.

Atomised was a site-specific art installation created on Bathampton Meadows, which was under threat from development plans. It helped raise media awareness and contributed to the success of a local grassroots campaign.

Event photography

Event photography

Event photography

Photographer

Charity website & donation funnel

The Donkey Sanctuary needed to improve online donations and visitor engagement. I led UX efforts to create a more intuitive, accessible site that drove measurable impact.

Personal photography

Personal photography

Personal photography

Photographer

Games for mobile & web

At Aardman, I helped design BAFTA and BIMA award winning interactive content for well-loved brands including CBBC and Tate. My work combined playful visuals with thoughtful interaction design.

© David Gillett 2025

© David Gillett 2025

© David Gillett 2025