Indeed, this is me! Let me tell you a little about myself; I'm a long-running freelance graphic designer based in Cambridge, with over 20 years of experience in the field. A lover of typography with an insatiable passion for all things creative.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of designing identities and creating presentations for a large array of amazing companies.
My journey began back in the late '90s, where I sharpened my skills as a Graphic Designer at Astonics Ltd, a leading television broadcast and event graphics company in London. From there, I transitioned to Blitz Communications, a prominent Broadcast Media Production company, where I served as a Senior Graphic Designer, collaborating on large-scale event productions.
Since 2007, I've been blazing my own trail as a freelancer, working with a diverse clientele and production companies across various industries. Over the years, I've delved into the event industry, partnering with production companies to create captivating visuals for conferences, awards ceremonies, and summits, catering to market leaders and innovators alike.
I've had the pleasure of working for the pharmaceutical industry for over 10 years, where I've had the opportunity to design a vast amount of study identities for clinical trials and speaker support materials.
From designing distinctive brand identities to creating speaker-ready PowerPoint presentations, my passion lies in bringing creativity and innovation to every project I undertake.
I look forward to collaborating with you and bringing a little 'Perla spark' to your next project!
CLIENTS
I am incredibly proud of my experience collaborating with numerous production companies and blue-chip end clients across various industries worldwide. From esteemed corporations to innovative startups, I've had the privilege to contribute my skills and expertise to projects of all sizes. If you would like to learn more about my journey, I'd be delighted to discuss further details over a call.
TESTIMONIALS
"Throughout the entire time I was involved as MD and owner of SWM partners (25 plus years), I worked closely with Perla and can honestly say she is one of the most talented graphic designers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
She contributed massively to upholding the quality and intelligent creativity for which SWM Partners was renowned.
Her speed of response, her grasp and understanding of often complex scientific briefs and her design solutions were outstanding. To top it all, she is warm, positive and one of the nicest individuals you could ever encounter."
Sue White | Managing Director
"I have known and worked alongside Perla for over a decade, and throughout that time, she has consistently demonstrated the utmost professionalism as a designer. While her pursuit of perfection can be demanding at times, it's this commitment that ensures nothing but excellence in her work.
Perla's dedication knows no bounds; she's known to go above and beyond to meet even the tightest deadlines. Her versatility shines through in her ability to cater to clients of all levels, delivering impressive content creations even with the simplest of briefs.
Perla's bilingualism adds another layer of value to her skill set, enabling her to excel in various design tasks, from logo designs to on-screen graphics, and everything in between. Above all, Perla's warmth and kindness make her an invaluable asset to any team or project."
Les Coles | Director & Co-founder
"Perla is a joy to work with on every level. She has worked closely with our company for many years and I can surely say that the quality of her work is the best I have come across.
Perla's creativity and eye for detail is fantastic. She has always produced captivating visuals in the form of branding designs, presentations and other print/digital medical resources to resonate highly with our patients, healthcare professionals and business teams, and I know I can always rely on her to bring our ideas to life. Perla's brilliant work ethic is also something that sets her apart, she is passionate, dedicated and communicates through every step of the work process.
I can't recommend Perla enough, she is a true professional and an asset to any project."
Ritika Sharma | Scientific Programme Director
"Perla is one of my all-time favourite, and talented people to work with. And that is why I have trusted her with all of my most high-profile pitch decks for the last 15 years.
Her eye to detail is impeccable, her design flair is stunning, and she fully immerses herself in the objectives of each project so she can deliver the most impactful presentation. She is a dream to collaborate with, and I can highly recommend working with her."
Shona Beats | Board | NED | Advisor
"I've worked with Perla for many years and she's always so amazingly creative, and her designs are always fresh, appropriate and spot on with our brief! As well as doing a brilliant job at creating slides, logos and animations, she's so friendly and lovely to work with.
Would recommend her whole-heartedly."
Greta Nicholls | Project Director
"Perla is one of the best graphics designers I know, professional and lovely to work with. Our clients love her designs – her work for us continues to enhance our reputation.
I cannot recommend Perla enough."
I cannot recommend Perla enough."
Jaqueline Campbell | Project Director
"Perla supports us with preparing clinical trial information, content and branding.
The designs are always striking, eye catching and perfectly capture the purpose of the clinical study. I cannot recommend Perla enough, working with her is always a pleasure, she is organised, timely and personable."
The designs are always striking, eye catching and perfectly capture the purpose of the clinical study. I cannot recommend Perla enough, working with her is always a pleasure, she is organised, timely and personable."
Alistair Marston | Digital Programme Director
"Perla was given the task of creating our branding for The Old Butchers Coffee Shop in Balsham. From the word go her ideas were way beyond our own creativity and expectations. The branding is still strong after nearly seven years of trading which is testament to Perla’s vision, innovation and
creative talent."
creative talent."
Mary Winstone | Coffee Shop Manager
"Perla was so great to work with! She managed to turn our project around on a tight deadline and little creative direction with speed, flexibility, and intuitive creativity.
We will be working with Perla again and again."
We will be working with Perla again and again."
Tracy Stride | Executive Director
"Perla is the very best graphic designer and superb to work with, she has created several brilliant graphics for my company over the past few years. On each occasion I have presented a list and Perla has quickly and skillfully created a superb map, schooling in the UK chart and train routes from Cambridge. Each one vastly exceeds my expectations in terms of her ideas, the level of detail and creativity. Perla has a sharp eye and brings a wealth of experience ensuring that the end product reflects your company's style and branding and is both eye catching and user friendly. I would highly recommend Perla and look forward to working with her again shortly on a new project."
Sarah Green | Director
"I can't recommend Perla enough. She immediately knows what I am looking for in terms of a look and feel for a presentation. She also understood how the presentation should flow in terms of content. I can also say she is one of the most positive people I have had the pleasure of working with."
Dominic Bemrose | Business Development Director
"I was excited to work with Perla, whom I knew from past community projects. Perla’s collaborative approach was fantastic. We took a deep dive into my business goals, and she expertly coached me through the process, creating mood boards and helping me find a clear brand direction. This clarity enabled me to refine my mission statement and objectives, and it also highlighted how much needed to be improved.
Perla created a new visual identity, along with many invaluable tools for my business, including stationery, website design, social media assets, packaging, advertising, and multimedia presentations. The new artwork for my product packaging and signage has been a game-changer. With consistent, high-quality visuals, I finally feel confident on social media, and I am excited to see how my sales grow.
I wholeheartedly recommend Perla to anyone looking to elevate their brand. Her expertise and guidance helped me explore my company’s potential in depth. I’m excited to take my business to the next level with Perla’s help!"
Nicci Trudgeon | Business Owner