Good businesses often don't have a product problem. They have a communication problem. Their expertise, quality and personality get lost behind inconsistent branding, unclear messaging or forgettable design. I set up Typefrog Studio to help businesses solve that problem.

I'm Chris May, a graphic designer based in the Midlands, England.

I mainly specialise in brand design, but honestly, I work with any company who just needs help making awesome stuff.

I believe the best brands are built together. When we collaborate, you’re not just hiring a designer — you’re gaining a creative partner who digs deep into your business, understands your audience, and helps shape a brand with real purpose and direction.

I've built high impact in-house creative across financial services for over 10 years and been freelance for over 5 years, Bringing senior thinking to companies on a project and/or retainer basis.

Chris May

my experience

my experience

my experience

Typefrog studio

brand designer

Working with startups and small businesses to create strategic brand identities that help them stand out and connect with their customers.

2026 - now

Typefrog studio

brand designer

2026 - now

Iress

global leader designer

Led the full rebrand of Iress, creating a new logo, colour palette and design system while managing the rollout across the global business. Delivered impactful marketing initiatives including the NPS campaign, exhibition stands, internal conferences and multi-channel campaigns across print and digital. Managed agency and supplier relationships, introduced workflow systems to improve team visibility and efficiency, and led a globally distributed team of designers through mentorship and creative direction.

2022 - 2026

Iress

global leader designer

2022 - 2026

Brick'n it

content creator

Managed the full end-to-end content production process, from concept development and scripting through to filming, editing, motion graphics and thumbnail design. Developed a consistent visual identity and content strategy that drove audience growth, repeat engagement and stronger retention, while using platform analytics and community feedback to continually refine content direction and optimise performance.

2020 - 2022

Brick'n it

content creator

2020 - 2022

Iress

senior creative designer

Delivered multi-channel campaign concepts across a range of business objectives and audience segments, producing creative assets across HubSpot, Wagtail and WordPress CMS platforms. Supported agency briefing and collaboration for video and digital campaign production, ensuring creative consistency and effective delivery across projects.

2018 - 2022

Iress

senior creative designer

2018 - 2022

CC Designs

freelance

Delivered multi-channel campaign concepts across a range of business objectives and audience segments, producing creative assets across HubSpot, Wagtail and WordPress CMS platforms. Supported agency briefing and collaboration for video and digital campaign production, ensuring creative consistency and effective delivery across projects.

2018 - 2022

CC Designs

freelance

2018 - 2022