Senior designer. Direct collaboration. No overhead.
I'm Michael Trevatt. I've spent 18+ years designing digital products for companies ranging from global telecoms to early-stage startups. Most of my work is embedded in product teams as a senior specialist. Some of it is full-service design for smaller businesses who get enterprise-grade thinking at a fraction of the cost.
Background
Trevatt Design has been running since 2010. The work started before that.
I studied graphic design and illustration at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, then completed an honours degree in semiotics and concept design. That background in how systems of meaning work has informed every project since.
Back in the UK, four years as Creative Director at Gramercy Studios, a digital studio covering everything from CMS platforms and native apps to branding and print. Dinner Twist followed, where the brief was relaunching an entire integrated system for a meal kit business, brand refresh included.
The longest chapter was Truphone. Seven years across two roles, eventually as Head of Design and UX. A complete rebrand of every touchpoint in under a year, design systems for two native mobile apps, B2B and IoT management portals, eSIM management platforms and consumer eCommerce systems. The kind of scale and complexity that agencies charge a lot of money to get wrong.
Since 2022, the embedded work has continued through Mindszi, guiding telcos through digital product transformation in the eSIM space.
Based in Medway, Kent. Available for on-site work in London (35 minutes by train), across the UK, and remotely worldwide.
How I think about the work
Your brand is a compass, not a treasure map.
No brand guideline can anticipate every situation. But a brand rooted in your values and mission will always provide direction. From first-line support to the board, it helps steer the ship when the storm comes.
Good UX is a constant, iterative conversation.
Building great UX is not a one-time project. It is a commitment to a long-term relationship with the customer. You can adapt to modern conventions, but never cut corners on UX when trying to scale.
When the market changes, listen. Then act.
Never assume market demand. You need to understand your customer better than they know themselves. The problem you are solving today might not be the one worth solving tomorrow.
How I work
Embedded in your team
For larger companies, I slot into your existing product team as a senior designer. Daily standups, Slack channels, sprint cycles. I work the way your team works.
Full service for smaller clients
For businesses that need a website, brand, or app, I handle the lot. Strategy, design, build, launch. One point of contact with 18+ years of experience behind every decision.
Extended network when you need it
Complex projects sometimes need more hands. I work with a trusted network of specialists I can bring in without the overhead of an agency.
The network
I work alone by default. When a project needs more hands, I bring in people I have worked with and trust. No cold subcontracting, no strangers.
Daria
Developer
Liza
Designer
Louie Bowers
Brand Designer
Ash Tarhuni
Content Writer
Mani Usman
Software Engineer
Tools and technologies
Figma (design, prototyping, design systems), Claude and AI-augmented workflows, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React, Astro, WordPress, Tailwind, GSAP, Vercel, Git.
What people say
"If you want someone who is committed to the cause, then Michael ticks all the boxes. Michael was instrumental in making things happen and delivering an impressive end result."
Davide Sanseverino, Truphone
"Michael is an incredible asset to any team. He is absurdly knowledgeable in all aspects of design and UX and his background as a teacher means he is able to disperse information to the team in a digestible and interesting way. Not only does he basically do the job of multiple people, but Michael is also fun and a great person to be around."
Jade Dillion, Material Evolution
"Of all the designers I have worked with, Michael was the first who not only craft beautiful designs, but craft them with the intended target audience in mind. Bold, visionary, adventurous with exploring new designs and unafraid to say no when he sees a problem."
Clement Wu, Eternal Eve
"I have worked with Michael as both a colleague and a freelance client, and he consistently impresses me. He's very creative, professional, and always delivers beautiful and thoughtful designs."
Alex Louden, iCetana
"Michael is hands down one of the most impressive design professionals I have ever worked with. His approach is grounded in logic, data and problem-solving. He works relentlessly to get under the skin of the customer to ensure that his solution is the best at hand."
Holly Dawson, Freelance Marketing Consultant
"I have worked with Michael for the last year and I can honestly say he is one of the most structured and process-driven people I have ever worked with. He has a deep understanding of best practices across UX, UI and product design and his extensive research allows him to create audience-led recommendations that bring huge value."
Guy Thornton, JTC Group
"Michael is not a resource, he is an asset. One of his best abilities is that he can understand any technically complex concept and present its value proposition instantly. Amazing at designing, user experience and just throwing out some awesome ideas."
Rameez Sultan, KORE
"Michael's designs exude mastery through simplicity. He is pragmatic, intelligent, and driven ultimately by purpose, value-add and end user experience. He is masterful at bringing visions to life through prototypes. The cherry on top is that he's a great human being."
Maria Sucgang, Remotify
"It's almost an insult to call Michael committed. He cares so much about the brand and its value, it puts me to shame. Michael gets things done and does so with style."
Oliver Pink, Molten Ventures
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