Cerven Cotter

AVAILABLE FOR NEW PROJECTS

interaction, UX/UI, product & service design

'Design' is my default setting. I am skilled at shaping end-to-end solutions that drive measurable business impact by resolving user needs - leveraging user research to enable visual systems that solve problems that are validated through prototyping and user testing ahead of real world implementation. I combine design thinking with Agile methodologies to solve complex challenges at pace for public and private sector clients. Irrespective of industry niche, the goal is to always use data to define and execute mobile-first user-centred, scalable, and aesthetically strong solutions that transform services, products, and brands.

To compliment my 20+ years of design experience, I am a qualified professional scrummaster and product owner through SCRUM. These Agile qualifications are formal extensions of hands on experience I've acquired over the years working with and helping teams to deploy digital products and services.

I often take on branding (logos, guidelines, visual identity) and print media design related work for small businesses.

Note: Most of my work is subject to NDA's and is the reason why you'll not find work examples or a traditional design portfolio on my website. Contact me if you'd like to see examples of my previous work.

Testimonials

I have worked alongside some amazing people in my career, fellow designers, delivery managers, business analysts, senior stakeholders, entrepreneurs, business owners and even government ministers. Below is just a small insight into what they've said about working with me.

Alongside his design expertise, Cerven is proactive, autonomous and highly strategic in his thinking. A fantastic presenter, able to make complex ideas feel clear, practical and grounded he led workshops with stakeholders confidently, communicated ideas brilliantly and brought a strong point of view on both immediate design decisions and longer-term service direction. ~ Research lead // Public sector
Always thinking from a user's perspective, he fully understands how to create a seamless user experience from start to end. ~ Project manager // Private sector
Cerven is an incredibly reliable pair of hands, operating rapidly and flexibly to respond to client needs and hitting deadlines without fail. ~ Delivery manager // Public sector
He was instrumental in ensuring the product got off the ground and out to customers. Additionally, his vast experience in design and product proved invaluable when tough decisions had to be made. ~ Project manager// Private sector
Cerven leads from the back and always puts his team first. He's the first to give credit to someone else, even when the success is mostly down to himself... a rare, selfless quality. ~ Developer // Private sector
Brilliantly skilled, a fabulous team player and a perfectionist, I cannot stress enough how much of an asset Cerven would be to any team. ~ Content designer // Public sector
Cerven has a versatile skillset, across, design, service and content design, delivery and scrum master. He takes opportunities to improve and develop this knowledge and is comfortable sharing it with others. ~ Product owner // Public sector
He wore the hats of designer, researcher, problem solver and scrum lead at many different stages, he is adaptable and is hugely respected for his ability to cover other disciplines. ~ Delivery manager // Public sector
Cerven has been great to work with, he understands the direction I want to take my brand in and knows the best way to get the design to say it. ~ Small business owner // Private sector

Clients

I am proudly industry and sector agnostic as I believe that cross pollination of ideas leads to innovative ways of resolving challenges.

Tools

My toolkit varies depending on the nature of work I am involved in. And in the design world, tools are constantly evolving. On any given day I could be using a combination of the following:

3 reasons to work with me

  1. 1. Adaptable: They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And with every project I've worked on, I am constantly learning new ways of avoiding, and working around, the disruption that real world, unplanned changes bring.
  2. 2. Pragmatic: I know when to take short cuts, and when not too. Process for process sake is a waste of everyone's time, and time equals money. I have a very healthy respect for what is doable within given timeframes and wider constraints whether they be tech, policy or business related.
  3. 3. Not just a designer: Yes, design is my default setting, but I bring a wide range of complimentary skills and insights to the party. I'm always excited to help coach teams on Agile ways of working, empowering people who haven't followed GDS before, and in general filling gaps that need plugging to ensure the success of a project.
  4. BONUS. Have a laugh: No matter how serious, important or critical the work might be, having fun is key.

Contact me

I am available for hands on design work, design and Agile coaching, and general design advice for you or your clients. Always open to short or long term contract engagements, usually remote - I've worked alongside people from all over the world. Aside from contract opportunities, I am also available for one off project assigments such as website design or logo creation.

Contact me via email or call on +44 75250 30420 to discuss your requirements today.

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