# Dave Holloway

> Award-winning freelance creative developer specialising in brand strategy, web design, and digital experiences.

## Work

- [Codapress Publishing](https://daveholloway.uk/work/codapress): Codapress is an independent British publisher creating high-quality, expertly written guides for modern learners navigating design, code, and technology. Website built using Astro & GSAP. Awarded GSAP Site of the Week, Orpetron SOTD, CSS Winner SOTD. Awwwards HM
- [Silverfish Studios](https://daveholloway.uk/work/silverfish): Global campaign and film agency for purpose-driven organisations. Designed and built their new website to reflect the creativity and quality underpinning their work. Built on WordPress with Bricks Builder, Motion.page and GSAP. Winner of FOTD on FWA Awards, and SOTD on Orpetron and CSS Winner.
- [Cardiatec Biosciences](https://daveholloway.uk/work/cardiatec): Website design and development for Cambridge spin-out leveraging multiomics data to discover cardiovascular therapeutics. Recently raised £16m seed funding with TechCrunch coverage. Immersive site built on WordPress with Bricks; fluid animations via GSAP.
- [Kinetic Solutions Group](https://daveholloway.uk/work/kinetic-solutions-group): Strategically-led rebrand for the private equity-backed group behind the Wimbledon Centre Court roof and Tottenham Hotspur's retractable pitch. Included brand strategy, business name ideation, value proposition, identity design and a suite of five new websites.
- [Paper+Land](https://daveholloway.uk/work/paper-land): Brand development for Leeds-based art and design studio blending traditional craft with contemporary aesthetics. Delivered identity, animation, sales collateral, POS and retail packaging. Designed and built e-commerce site on WooCommerce and Bricks. Site of the Day on CSS Nectar and CSS Winner; Store of the Day on Ecommerce Design Awards.
- [Inflect PR](https://daveholloway.uk/work/inflect): Design & development of a new website for Inflect – an independent consultancy that helps organisations strengthen their strategy, communicate more effectively, and create greater impact. The website is a headless Wordpress build with an Astro front end.
- [Cheltenham Council](https://daveholloway.uk/work/cheltenham): Public information campaign to improve the shopper experience. Concealed empty retail units with vibrant window illustrations celebrating local life — from the cricket festival to Pittville Park and the races.
- [Everard](https://daveholloway.uk/work/everard): Full strategic rebrand for the market leader in premium garage equipment. Renamed from JDGE Ltd following comprehensive strategy. Deliverables included brand guidelines and full suite of marketing templates for internal use.
- [National Health Service](https://daveholloway.uk/work/nhs-bradford): 'Numerous projects for the NHS across the UK, including campaigns, websites and animation work for national bodies including NHS England and NHS Digital.
- [Croda plc](https://daveholloway.uk/work/croda): Strategic rebrand for the chemical giant's new Energy Technologies division. Comprehensive strategy engaging stakeholders globally. Six months after completion, Energy Technologies formed the major part of a €915m sale to Cargill.
- [Vyve](https://daveholloway.uk/work/vyve): Brand development for specialty coffee chain. Full identity roll-out across retail, packaging, point-of-sale and digital. Delivered coffee bags, cups, kiosks, menus and out-of-home advertising.
- [Egyptian Food Bank](https://daveholloway.uk/work/efb): Design and development of immersive, gamified web experiences for one of the largest charities in the Middle East. Built to engage supporters and drive awareness.
- [Pitch Tents](https://daveholloway.uk/work/pitch): Brand identity and website for bespoke glamping and tent hire start-up. Illustrated identity with scouting design roots. Highly Commended at Drum Awards for Digital Industries (Best Visual Design). Clients include Secret Garden Festival.
- [Personal Projects](https://daveholloway.uk/work/personal-projects): A selection of personal work spanning illustrations, animation experiments and side hussles.

## Lab

- [How to brief a freelance creative developer](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/how-to-brief-a-freelance-creative-developer): Agency and in-house teams get better builds when the brief matches how creative developers work. I explain what to include, how handoff should look, and the mistakes that slow projects down.
- [Choosing a Freelance Figma Designer](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/choosing-a-freelance-figma-designer): Need a freelance Figma designer for agency work or client delivery? I explain what to look for, why specialist Figma skills matter, and how better prototypes improve pitches, approvals, and development.
- [Space Chase - 3D Animation Experiment with Three.js & GSAP](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/space-chase-3d-animation-experiment-with-three-js-gsap): I've wanted to play around with some 3D web tech for a while and finally found a window. I present 'Space Chase' – An interactive 3D experiment with Three.js and GSAP. 🚀
- [Voxels 3D Animation Experiment](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/voxels-3d-animation-experiment): I recently stumbled across a great article on CoDrops written by Agustín Capeletto. The article discusses his concept of the Voxel – Minecraft styled 3d cubes arranged on a layered CSS grid that can be positioned to create all manner of weird and wonderful shapes. He's even made a Voxel rendering engine!
- [Award-winning Freelance Woocommerce Developer in Leeds, Yorkshire](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/award-winning-woocommerce-developer-in-leeds-yorkshire): Dave Holloway is an award-winning freelance Woocommerce developer in Leeds, Yorkshire (UK) working with agencies and brands around the world.
- [Looking for a Wordpress Motion Page Expert?](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/motion-page-wordpress-animation-expert): Dave Holloway is an award-winning web design and Motion.page expert based in Leeds (Yorkshire, UK). Click to learn more
- [How to attract bigger clients for your design agency](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/how-to-attract-bigger-clients-for-your-design-agency): Learn how to attract bigger clients for your design agency from someone who has spent 16 years building their own. Click to read
- [How to Choose a Designer for a Startup Business](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/designer-for-startup-business): Are you looking for a designer for startup success? Learn how to unlock your marketing potential and boost your market presence.
- [What are brand archetypes and why do they matter?](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/what-are-brand-archetypes): What are Brand Archetypes? Understand their role in marketing strategy and how they influence consumer perception.
- [Freelance Graphic Designer in Leeds – How to Select the Right One](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/freelance-graphic-designer-leeds): Find the perfect Freelance Graphic Designer in Leeds for your business. Learn how to choose based on portfolio, experience & more.
- [Freelance brand designer: how to choose one](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/freelance-brand-designer): Expert guidance on choosing a Freelance Brand Designer in Leeds. Learn the key factors to consider for a successful selection process.
- [Leeds Wordpress Developer: How to find a good one](https://daveholloway.uk/lab/leeds-wordpress-developer): Looking for a skilled Leeds WordPress developer? Find expert developers with a strong portfolio, quick turnaround, and industry knowledge.

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