nuclearsummer
purveyor of fine design since 2002
An introduction
My name is Ben Gilman. I'm an occasional freelance user experience and web designer based in Cambridge and London.
I create elegant and effective websites for a variety of clients: individuals, small businesses, charitable organisations, artists and musicians. I also do logos and custom functionality.
In my full-time work I've worked for VSO, The Motley Fool and currently lovemoney.com
Get in touch
- Email me at hello@nuclearsummer.com
- Follow me on Twitter - I'm @bengilman
- Connect on LinkedIn
- Read my blog
Portfolio
Luke Mackay
May 2009
Chef and cookery writer Luke Mackay wanted to promote his work and start blogging. The design builds on the excellent photography by Ben Langdon.
Lawrence House Surgery
April 2009
This North london doctor's surgery had a website but were disappointed with its look and structure. Their new site is clear, well-structured and easy to update.
Eat Dirt
November 2008
This logo for a Maidenhead sandwich and coffee shop was drawn up by myself based on some of the client's sketches. The next time you're in Maidenhead, drop in and have a coffee.
Before London 2012
September 2008
Working again with artist Allan Williams, I rapidly delivered a promotional site for his pre-Olympics art exhibition including audio interviews.
Prof. Linda Mckie
January 2008
Prof. Mckie asked me to redesign her personal website. Introducing strong photography and bold design elements make this site stand out from the crowd.
Written Power
October 2007
Website and e-commerce solution for online training course retailer - the site allows users to buy course licenses or e-books online and pay immediately via Paypal.
Organisations, Work and Care
September 2007
Working with various members of a university research group to develop a site to promote their work to the academic community.
Rural Support Wales
July 2007
IRH asked me to overhaul and redesign their bi-lingual Welsh rural stress support resource. A stronger visual style really lifts the site's appeal.
David Higgins
July 2007
Revisiting one of my old designs I redesigned around a simpler navigation and a bold monochrome colour palette.
Cedar Three
May 2007
Worked with director Simon Langdon to develop a visual look and brochure website for his new crisis management consultancy.
Giles Morris
April 2007
Freelance journalist and writer, Giles approached me to design a simple site to promote his writing work. Lots of great reading.
Grove Network
March 2007
I was commissioned to carry out an overdue redesign to the site for the Grove Network academic research group adding new structure and a forum.
Higgins Rally School
March 2007
Recommissioned to redesign a previous site for this Mid-Wales rally school. This site is about communicating the excitement of a weekend of rally driving.
Ben Langdon
March 2006
Worked closely with Ben Langdon to develop a look and feel for his new photography venture. Updated regularly by the client through a custom photo upload system.
Allan Williams
July 2005
Replacing an old Flash-based site, I built a clean and effective site for Allan to showcase his eclectic artwork. Built on the Textpattern content management system.
Rural Well Being
February 2005
Working with the Institute of Rural Health to develop a youth-targeted health resource. A massive project of bilingual pages and custom development.
