Ryan Grist

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About Ryan Grist

Qualified as a graphic designer in 1996, worked for global ad agency McCann along with a few other agencies, before becoming a freelance designer in 2003. I expanded my services into web design in 2009, and by 2013, I started building a team. Within 18 months, my agency had 9 staff members, working with household names. Now, Angle Studios is a scale-on-demand consultancy working with local businesses and manufacturers on branding, web development and complex integrations. However, is my baby. In 2024 In January 2024, I relaunched as a safe design community for UK-based graphic designers with an emphasis on freelancers. Freelance designers are the unsung heroes, often drafted in at the last minute, from creative to preparing artwork, and the lifestyle freelancers lead can be very unsettled. The Flock community was built and is continuously evolving to support designers on the amazing freelance rollercoaster ride. The 4 pillars of are focused on- Loneliness - Support - Finding work - Wellbeing Interested in finding out more? If you're a UK-based graphic designer and struggling with any of the above, please come and join our flock. Try for 30 days for just £1.80 - You will find a new you- Feel part of a flock - Get the support from designers on the same journey as you - Work is shared between designers and from socials (more eyes = more opportunities)- If your wellbeing and mind need support, the flock will help you get back on your feet. Give Flock a try! £1.80 for 1 month (£18 p/m thereafter) Cancel anytime What's in the Flock - Monthly meet-up with guest speaker - Accountability - Coffee catch-ups (online)- Academy - Designer directory - Articles - Other events - Instant chat groups - Free access to