A dedicated team with a passion for good design.
Whether it’s a visual identity overhaul for relaunch, building a brand from scratch for a fresh new venture or to tweak a few graphic design problem areas, we approach every job with enthusiasm and honesty.
We work with large companies, small/medium enterprises, charities and arts organisations and treat all our clients with kindness and transparency. We play fair. If we strongly disagree with the ethics of a potential client’s brand or product then we would not work with them. We also know our strengths. If we felt unable to deliver what you need, we would tell the truth and we would help signpost you to someone who could.
Why so brutally honest? Because we believe positive professional results are achieved through positive professional relationships. Bridging the gap between designer and client forges collaborative partnerships. Less clients, more workmates. You are passionate about your brand and we are passionate about design - working together should be fulfilling and enjoyable! Despite our varied and eclectic customer base, they all share one common goal for their business: longevity. In order to thrive, the foundations must be strong - we value building genuine and productive ongoing partnerships.
Meet the team
Sean Humphries
Founder & Director
Sean formed Bounce in 1996 amongst a tangle of Macintosh cables. Having worked in the industry since 1983, he’s done his time. Amazingly, he still loves to get stuck in on a Monday morning.
Sean is a Director at Bounce, and works on a variety of different projects. Known as ‘eagle eye’ for his attention for detail, he provides creative and strategic direction.
Talk to Sean about brochure design and blues harmonica.
Joe Humphries
Senior Graphic Designer
After 12 years in the industry Joe’s knowledge spans a broad range of design and print. He works closely alongside our clients and artists, primarily in workshops and discovery sessions.
Joe offers an in-depth and comprehensive approach. With his strategic thinking and creative solution skills he is able to integrate visions, ambitions and values into striking, successful brand identities.
Joe enjoys considering the influences that social norms, cultural conventions and trends have on brand and visual identity.
Tom Gair
Managing Director
Tom joined Bounce in 2018. With experience and qualifications in project management, along with an ever-developing set of design skills, Tom is our all rounder and leads the team.
Tom plans most of our projects and does a lot of great graphic design, he’ll most likely be your first point of contact at Bounce.
Chat to Tom about any of our services and he’ll work it out.
Aidan Jones
Head of Design
Aidan has a wealth of industry experience after over 8 years of crafting pixel perfect web designs and meticulously considered printed material. He has a passion for typography, layout, brand identity and editorial design. Aidan’s diligent and systematic approach to design ensures an exceptional quality of design for our clients. His passion for following digital design trends and the design industry in general, means he always endeavours to enhance projects through exciting innovation and contemporary design.
Aidan’s has a long list of impressive achievements. Which include creating rich and engaging digital design solutions to elevate iconic sports brands such as Nike and Adidas, being design lead on a winning pitch for English Heritage and winning a Direct Marketing Award for work with GWR. Some of his favourite projects include redesigning the logo for the Pets at Home VIP club loyalty scheme, which has over 6 million members. And branding and designing multiple B2B magazines for Volvo.
What we’re listening to
Music is the fuel that keeps us going at Bounce HQ. If you want to hear what we’ve been listening to, follow us on Spotify, we regularly curate playlists to reflect the phases we’re going through.