Design & me.
I’m Bhavini, a Milton Keynes based Graphic Designer with a shedload of passion and the experience to match. I’ve been a print-focused Graphic Designer for almost 19 years, working in-house and for agencies before I broke free and set up B81 Designs in 2011.
I love working with clients of all shapes and sizes, from the likes of Barclaycard and British Gas to business-to-business start-ups, and it’s awesome that freelancing allows me to do both.
Although I mainly work with organisations in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, I’ve done work for clients across the world, from Australia to America. So if you like what I do, no matter where you are based, I’d love to hear from you.
Fun fact
I often get asked where the name of my business came from. It’s just my first initial and the year I was born…not so mysterious after all!
How I design
From my Graphic Design training and years working in the corporate world, I know all the rules of Graphic Design. Clean lines, white space and organisation are still really important elements of my design work, but I also love to break the rules by adding exciting splashes of colour, unexpected fonts and vibrancy to my creative work.
Life’s too short to stick to black and white. Are you with me? Then get in touch.
Things I love
When I start working with a new client, it’s really important to me to get to know them, so it’s only fair to share a few things about me first.
Here are just a few of the things I love…
-
Not sure I need to explain this one… but work with me and your design project will be fuelled by caffeine, and lots of it.
-
Cake and biscuits come top of my snack list. But I can never choose a favourite. Although coffee and walnut cake does always come very near the top of the list.
-
Before a day at my desk, I love doing something physical to get my body moving. I’m currently working with a personal trainer to help me get back to lifting heavier!
-
I have two school-age girls and I love that freelancing allows me to spend time with them. And I spend most of my working day distracted by the devil bunnies!
The process that Bhavini uses absolutely nailed it
Bhavini has supported me on the first rebrand for my own business and I am so, so pleased with the results. I was one of those people who didn't really know what I wanted. The process that Bhavini uses absolutely nailed it, producing exactly what I needed and I am completely in love with my new brand identity. The process of working with Bhavini was so simple, clever in execution and she is so friendly and encouraging to work alongside. My mind has been blown by the outcome, I feel really motivated and excited to move my business forward and proud to share my new business branding. Thank you so much for working your branding magic Bhavini!
Gemma Gibbard, Gemma Loves Marketing