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I’m a traditional signwriter, designer, glass gilder, husband and Dad with a passion for typography, lettering and working by hand.
With over 15 years experience I have worked alongside publishers, printers, private individuals, start-ups, charities, well-known brands, advertising agencies, media providers, pubs, barbers, cafés, restuarants, a bank, a bakery, a watchmaker and Britain’s last surviving temperance bar.
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I’m a traditional signwriter, designer, glass gilder, husband and Dad with a passion for typography, lettering and working by hand.
With over 15 years experience I have worked alongside publishers, printers, private individuals, start-ups, charities, well-known brands, advertising agencies, media providers, pubs, barbers, cafés, restuarants, a bank, a bakery, a watchmaker and Britain’s last surviving temperance bar.
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Traditional Signwriting
︎ Hand Painted Signs
︎ Gold leaf Gilding
︎ Fascias & Windows
︎ Bespoke Lettering
Design & Illustration
︎ Branding & Identity
︎ Packaging Design
︎ Design for print
︎ Illustration
Testimonials
“ Jon combines all of the traditional skills of a master signwriter to deliver the beautiful hand painted look that we wanted. Both the inside and outside of our pub is now adorned with his amazing work. We can’t recommend Jon more highly. ”
John Azzopardi - The Brooksteed, Worthing
“ But what really floats my boat is the wonderful things sign! The shop just got a whole lot better because Jon May made it by hand, in the traditional way. What a pleasure doing business with that guy!”
Giles Ellis - Schofield Watch Company, Upper Beading
“Jon's attention to detail and ability to completely encapsulate who Chocolatician is now and will be in decades to come in the logo, chocolate coin and signage work was just astounding.”
Jen Lindsey-Clark - Chocolatician, Shoreham
“We commissioned Jon to gild the name of our home on the fanlight above the front door. Jon was quick to respond, helpful in his advice and expert in his creation of the gilding. It looks great and really adds something special to the appearance of our home.”
Emily McCunn - Worthing
Experience
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Clients & Brands
Clients & Brands
AMP Bank
Al Duomo
BIMM
BAMA
Denman
The Body Shop
The Brooksteed
The Coffee Station
Chai Kai Tea Co
Chocolatician
Elements Martial Arts
Gwyn’s Bakery
Herald Motorcycles
ITV
Lee Stafford
Milo's Cutting Rooms
Mr.Fitzpatricks
Onemed
Propellernent
Schofield Watch Co.
Smithsonian Magazine
Sony
Toni & Guy
Tele2 Media
Tin Dogs Fine Art
The Studio Barber & Tattoo
Virgin Media
WWF
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In-House
Paladone Products
2017 - 2021
Proporta
2012 - 2014
Coroliss
2008 - 2011
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Agencies
Banjo Advertising
59 Deluxe
Unite Creative
Hometown London
L&S Printing
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Interns
Red Design
Jew Street
Brighton
Jan 2007
Crush Creative
Brighton
Dec 2006 - Jan 2007
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Education
Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication, Chislehurst, London.
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Workshops
Education
BA(hons) Product Design
Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication, Chislehurst, London.
Sep 2000 - 2003
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Brighton College of Technology
Sep 1999
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Workshops
