Freelance Graphic Designer

Specialising in branding, print & digital graphic design, helping businesses large and local connect with their customers to get the results they need. Based in Chichester, working with clients across Sussex & beyond.

What we do…

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Branding & Logo Design

A brand identity should act as a clear representation of a businesses core values, beliefs and personality. I work closely with my clients to understand why their business exists and what it stands for.

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Design & Print

Effective, considered design coupled with the right choice of paper size, texture and print technique will create beautiful, tangible marketing collateral. Still a powerful tool in the marketing mix in an increasingly digital world.

Websites

Taking time to understand every clients requirements and needs for their website, offering advice throughout all stages of development, planning, content creation and design all help to build beautiful and functional websites.

Frontside design is the home of freelance graphic designer Nick Plackett, based in Chichester on the south coast.
A multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years commercial experience working with a variety of clients from start-ups through to household brands to grow their businesses through distinctive and meaningful design in disciplines that include logo design and branding, corporate literature, illustration, editorial, advertising and websites to name a few

Brands we have worked with

  • I have worked with Nick on several long-term projects now - not only has each run incredibly smoothly from start to finish, but I have also learned a lot simply by collaborating with him and watching him work! He is easily reachable, steadfastly reliable and comes up with creative ideas when you cannot!

    Kate Heatly: Communications Manager - MyShowcase

  • I’ve worked with Nick on a series of projects and have always been impressed by the quality & impact of his design work, his energy and co-operative approach to delivering on the brief.

    Harvey Hillary: Head of high performance & Innovation - RYA

  • Nick got our branding design spot-on, first time and we couldn’t be happier. He continues to help us with design and marketing support and is always reliable, honest and readily available to chat and advise.

    Mark Hogan: Owner, Parade Tearooms

  • Nick has supported the JCC marketing department in a design capacity for many years over a wide variety of disciplines from brochures & presentations to catalogues & trade show stands. He always delivers solutions that are reliably on-time, on-budget and on-brief.

    Hadji Smith: Marketing Director - JCC Lighting

Prints available to buy in the shop

East Head West Wittering Retro surfing travel poster
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East Head West Wittering Retro surfing travel poster
from £12.50
This is an original artwork inspired by my local surf break. It is part of a series of 3 posters. A3 posters are printed on a textured Tintoretto Gesso 250g FSC approved paper.

The A3 print size is 29.7 x 42.7 cm 11.6 x 16.5 inches (including the white border). Other sizes can be printed by arrangement.

This print will look great in a frame* or as a poster. *Frames are not included

Prints will be securely shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Artwork is copyrighted to Nick Plackett - Frontside, and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Colours may vary depending on your monitor.

Orders usually ship within 1-2 days of payment.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Morzine Avoriaz Les Gets Alps Mountain Ski Snowboard Poster/Print Art Morzine Avoriaz Les Gets Alps Mountain Ski Snowboard Poster/Print Art Morzine Avoriaz Les Gets Alps Mountain Ski Snowboard Poster/Print Art
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Morzine Avoriaz Les Gets Alps Mountain Ski Snowboard Poster/Print Art
from £12.50
This is an original artwork inspired by snowboard trips to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil region of the French Alps.

All posters are printed on a textured Tintoretto Gesso 250g FSC approved paper.

The standard print size is A3 - 29.7 x 42.7 cm 11.6 x 16.5 inches (including the white border). Other sizes can be printed by arrangement.

This print will look great in a frame* or as a poster. *Frames are not included

Prints will be securely shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Artwork is copyrighted to Nick Plackett - Frontside, and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Colours may vary depending on your monitor.

Orders usually ship within 1-2 days of payment.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Retro travel poster, Emsworth, Chichester Harbour sailing Retro travel poster, Emsworth, Chichester Harbour sailing Retro travel poster, Emsworth, Chichester Harbour sailing
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Retro travel poster, Emsworth, Chichester Harbour sailing
from £12.50
This is an original artwork inspired by beautiful Emsworth in Chichester Harbour, Hampshire. All posters are printed on a textured Tintoretto Gesso 250g FSC approved paper.

The standard print size is A3 - 29.7 x 42 cm 11.6 x 16.5 inches (including the white border). Other sizes can be printed by arrangement.

This print will look great in a frame* or as a poster. *Frames are not included

Prints will be securely shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Artwork is copyrighted to Nick Plackett - Frontside, and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Colours may vary depending on your monitor.

Orders usually ship within 1-2 days of payment.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Surf Fin Art Typography Surfing Wall Decor Poster Print Surf Fin Art Typography Surfing Wall Decor Poster Print
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Surf Fin Art Typography Surfing Wall Decor Poster Print
£12.50
This surf art is inspired by the process and act of surfing a wave. Paddle, pop-up, drop-in, bottom turn, trim, pump, carve, glide, cut-back, cross-step, hang ten, step back, stall, pull-in! If you like surfing then you will have hopefully experienced at least some of these that make up the art of wave riding.

A4 and A3 posters are printed on a textured Tintoretto Gesso 250g FSC approved paper. A2 posters are printed on a 190gsm Satin art paper.

This surf art print will look great in a frame* or as a poster. *Frames are not included

A4 prints will be shipped in a card backed envelope and A3 & A2 Prints will be securely shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Artwork is copyrighted to Nick Plackett – Frontside, and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Colours may vary depending on your monitor.

Orders usually ship within 1-2 days of payment.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.