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Hello, I'm hot.

Are you looking for a new logo, business stationery or a full corporate identity? Possibly, a revamp of your current website? Maybe, it’s just a tweak, nudge or slight amendment to your marketing literature? Or perhaps, you just need a fresh perspective on your advertising?

Then you’ve come to the right place, welcome to Hot Creative, home to freelance graphic designer Robert Hotchkiss. I’m based within Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire in the North West of England and I serve and support studios and businesses throughout the UK. I strive to build lasting relationships with all my clients so as to provide a base for all their future graphic design needs.

I provide a large selection of services from logo design and print work through to web design. I offer and supply flexible solutions via concepts, design and artwork that answer any brief, time efficiently and cost effectively. I am an experienced and creative freelance graphic designer who works accurately to produce original work to the highest of standards. If you require something that is outwith my skillset, I have specialist partners in every field, thus allowing me to offer an unrivaled service to my clients.

I believe I can add value to your business, capturing the essence of all that it represents, in a design synonymous with a strong sense of identity and direction. Time, experience and your needs are put into creating that perfect design. I understand that good design means good business. My strength is the ability to interpret a client’s vision and produce a solution that communicates that vision most effectively and appropriately. I search for a point of difference in all briefs and approach solutions from a number of different perspectives.

If you want your next design project to have looks, brains and personality; to attract, convince and start a relationship with your clientbase, then please do not hesitate to pick up the phone for an informal chat.

About hot.

Hot Creative was established in 2003 and is the trading name for myself: freelance graphic designer Robert Hotchkiss. Originally from Scotland, I now reside in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, in the North West of England.

I believe in making visual communication simple, memorable and seductive. Paul Rand said it best “To design is much more than simply to assemble, to order, or even to edit; it is to add value and meaning, to illuminate, to simplify, to clarify, to modify, to dignify, to dramatise, to persuade, and perhaps even to amuse. To design is to transform prose into poetry. Design broadens perception, magnifies experience, and enhances vision.” - Paul Rand, Design Form and Chaos.

I am happiest when I’m being creative and thinking outside the box, I don’t specialise in any one sector or field, and have experience in creating logos, stationery, advertising, websites, brochures, leaflets, exhibitions, magazines and newspapers. I am always keen to extend my knowledge base. I have a very strong drawing ability. I enjoy challenges, and I am dedicated to fulfilling them. I am well suited to working in a team, or stand-alone, as required. I am a member of the CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS and I adhere to their code of professional conduct and promote high standards in graphic design.

Being freelance, allows me to be adaptable to the needs of each individual client and thus can afford the time to work closely with them to achieve an effective and innovative graphic design solution. So, if you require the services of a freelance graphic designer with a combination of professionalism, creativity, passion, experience, technical proficiency and innovation, then please do not hesitate to pick up the phone for an informal chat.

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Alternatively you can also catch me online at Viewcreatives / Freelancers.net / Bebo / flickr / EveryCreative / Freelance Alliance / Free Index /

Charity and not-for-profit work.

I offer my design services to charities and non-profit organisations at a considerably reduced rate. I believe everyone should be able to afford and benefit from creative graphic design, without having to pay the high fees normally associated with the design industry.

Commercial design often projects illusions through selective or idealised truths, where design for charity/not-for-profit must be concerned with shattering illusions and revealing truths. The quality of any charity/not-for-profit’s logo, website, printed literature, and other visual representations have a direct impact on how it is perceived. It therefore is paramount that the brand and message distinguishes itself in a design synonymous with a strong sense of identity and direction. Creating the right image is essential to success.

If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone for an informal chat. I’d love to hear from you and would be happy to answer any questions that you might have.

The design process.

The brief
To create a solution that is specific to the needs of any given client, it is essential that background information is sought about their business, product(s), service(s) and belief(s). This part of the design process is vital and enables myself to generate a clear idea of what is required. To help me gain this insight, I ask that a short questionnaire is filled out. From this, a brief can be compiled and confirmation can be sought on the cost involved in completing the project. Upon agreement of the proposed costings, steps can then be taken to start developing ideas. To download the questionnaire, please click >> here << (file supplied as Word doc.).

Development of concepts
Commencement of this stage requires further market led research to attain a better understanding of the industry that the client is in. Ideas are sketched, evolved and developed freehand into working concepts. From here, they will continue life on-screen to be established as intial prototypes for client perusal.

Send & Review
Once the client has received, assessed, reviewed and reflected upon the proposed designs, their opinion will be sought, where upon, changes, amendments and general refinement can be made to evolve a chosen design. However, if it’s thought that the design(s) are not right for progression, further new ideas can be developed. I am happy to continue this process until the client is totally satisfied with the design.

Print ready artwork
Once a design has been chosen and agreed upon, the artwork will be set-up to print-ready specifications and a sign off from the client will be required before any artwork is sent off to print or uploaded online. All files will be then be supplied on disc to the client.

Payment
On completion of the project/job, an invoice will be sent out, requesting that payment is made within 30 days from the date on the invoice. Please make cheques payable to Robert Hotchkiss or Hot Creative. I understand and will exercise my statutory right to interest and compensation for debt recovery costs under the late payment legislation if I am not paid according to agreed credit terms (i.e. outwith this timeframe). Once payment has been received, the client automatically receives full copyright for the artwork.

Get in touch.

Good visual communication starts with good verbal communication.

For quality-focussed freelance graphic design that delivers a professional, uniquely individual and memorable solution, contact Robert at Hot Creative on 01253 734551 or 07966 021827.
Alternatively, email me with your contact details and I will be happy to contact you at your convenience. hello@hot-creative.co.uk

Testimonials

"Rob has always provided BIU with a world class service. He responds to our requests very quickly and offers help and advice in abundance. All of the work he has helped us with, including adverts, rebranding and exhibition stand design has been excellent. We are really pleased we have him to help us and consider him to be part of the BIU team. A truly great find!"
Helen Rowlings, British Independent Utilities.

“Rob provided us with a design solution that answered all of our requirements. He responded promptly and efficiently to our many requests and we are delighted with the end result. Our overall experience with Rob was excellent and we are pleased to recommend him without reservation.”
Jacqui Sanders, Liverpool Hope University.

"Hot Creative has produced an excellent website for the parish, colourful, eye-catching, user-friendly and attractive. It contains all the current information a parishioner could need, and has valuable links to other sites."
Monsignor Aidan Turner, P.P. V.G., Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church.

"Rob at Hot Creative provided us with exceptional customer service. He supplied a great range of logos to choose from, made any required amendments punctually and got all our stationery printed at a competitive price. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Hot Creative for any future projects."
Mark Norton-Noon, Lancashire Wedding Planners.

"We have used Hot Creative for our Logo design and for some advertising. We are delighted with the work produced, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rob for his creativity, professionalism and speed."
Katie Welch, The Electronic Cigarette Company (UK) Ltd.

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