Paul Blackwood.com

Graphic Solutions​

Graphic Designer and Desktop Publishing Specialist with deep experience in editorial layout, data visualization, and marketing communications. I create clear, engaging reports, infographics, and digital content that turn complex information into compelling visual stories—combining strong design, efficient workflows, and real-world business insight.

My Story

Recent Projects

Fastmarkets (Price Reporting Agency) - Desktop Publishing / Graphic Designer

At Fastmarkets, I worked as a Desktop Publishing Specialist / Graphic Designer, producing market reports, newsletters, and whitepapers with a strong focus on editorial layout and brand consistency. I partnered with editors, analysts, and economists to turn complex data into clear visual stories, creating charts, graphs, and infographics for both print and digital. I also improved efficiency by building templates, stylesheets, and streamlined workflows, while supporting presentations and email marketing campaigns.

Pulp Newsletter

Pulp Newsletter (PDF)

Conference Presentation

(PDF)

Nonwovens website

Nonwovens.com (link)

Other Fastmarkets Projects

Earlier Work

Freelance / Contract Graphic and Web Design
  • Freelance web & graphic designer for brands like Rabid Dog Design, TimChair, and Sandy Hill Photo
  • Built and maintained responsive websites using WordPress, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Ran digital marketing campaigns (Google Ads + Facebook/Meta Ads)
  • Contract graphic designer for retail marketing projects (including Home Depot and Staples)
  • Created direct mail, annual reports, newspaper ads, and other promotional materials

Home Depot

Weekly Circular

Rabid Dog Design

Various Projects

Staples

Weekly CIrcular

More Samples

Side Project

Glookies LLC. Gluten Free Bakery
  • Designed and distributed email blasts; managed subscriber database
  • Managed online orders, inventory, and the POS system
  • Ran Facebook and Google ads; produced regular social content
  • Oversaw customer engagement, promotions, and local delivery campaigns

ecommerce site

Built and maintained an eCommerce site with PayPal integration

Marketing Material

Created all marketing materials, including signage, flyers, and packaging

Business cards

Oversaw customer engagement, promotions, and local delivery campaigns

Linkedin Recommendations
“I worked with Paul for almost 20 years, and I can say he's an excellent professional. We worked together in the design and production of a weekly newsletter, which involved text, tables, graphs and more. Paul was always very professional and friendly at the same time, very responsible and fast, attention to details and focused on his work..”
Renata M.
“Paul is fast, sharp and ready to help at any time with quality and speed, essential skills for a designer. I have worked with him for more than 10 years and he is also a great colleague, with positive attitude and hands on to solve any problems. "
Marina F.

Contact

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