"Martin Ward" written in bold, white brushstroke letters on a black background with a small blue dot over the 'I'."

Designer, illustrator, photographer, animator, video-editor, music-maker, writer and creative (over) thinker.

Selected works.

2020 - 2024

Cartoon hot dog character with arms and legs, smiling, with mustard, on a yellow textured background with "DIRTY DOGZ" text.

Design

Abstract sketch of a twisted, surreal creature with a large eye and elongated features, drawn in black on a light background.

Illustration

Text "MORE IS MORE" upside down on black background.
Two people wearing masks and hoodies in a dimly lit, dilapidated room with peeling paint and debris on the floor. One person is sitting on a cart, while the other stands facing them.

Photography

Bitmap image with black background and texture

Motion

What I do.

  • 17 glorious years helping brands and people showcase who they are, and what they stand for. From logo to leavepeace.

  • “Martin would have done well had it not been for his constant doodling” (Geography teacher, year 7). I understand the importance of creativity, I’ve been at it my whole life.

  • For me, being dynamic means not standing still. I have a constant thrist for knowledge, to understand how things work and why people do the things they do.

  • There’s only one, and it must be forwards. There’s no use crying over spilt milk, as they say. I love to help people move things along, to progress and to work with those who have the desire for growth.

distressed black rectangle with rough edges on white background
Man with beard and stretched ear piercing, wearing a grey sweater, looking to the side.

This is me.

I don’t care much for lanes, or finding your niche. I’m inspired by too much, too often. So my style, media, and process changes like the wind. And sometimes it blows in something beautiful.

Fancy a chit-chat?

martinjward87@gmail.com
South East + London, UK