Sixty Nine Design

Sixty Nine Design Leeds based designer with an international portfolio. Welcome to sixtyninedesign®. Since I was old enough to hold a pencil, I couldn't stop drawing.

“My creativity, lateral imagination and consistent attention to detail are refreshing, reliable and rewarding. With almost two decades of experience in design and advertising, and a wealth of life experience,
I could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.”


I was born in Teesside in 1981. I was forever sketching car badges, logos, animals, people and bizarre characters from the deepest recesse

s of my imagination. I won several drawing competitions and knew I'd found my calling. Fast forward to my final year of high school and I had a big decision to make. Take the traditional college and university route into adulthood, or get out there and learn in the real world? Against the advice of my peers, I began work as an IT apprentice as soon as I finished my GCSEs. After dabbling in database programming and the general day to day running of an IT department at a small promotions company, I was asked to design the company brochure by the owner. This opened the door to the creative career I was looking for. After achieving my NVQ Level 2 in Information Technology, alongside an evening class at a local Art & Design college, I moved on to become a Creative Assistant and Designer at a Dutch-owned publishing company. I spent the next year achieving my Level 3 in Information Technology whilst teaching myself new digital skills. In 2001 I was offered a job as a Designer and Mac Artist at a local newspaper where I stayed for almost seven years. This role allowed me to fully get to grips with the high pressure environment of publishing and meeting tight deadlines. During my time there I won the Mac Artist of the Year award. In 2007 I began an access course in Art and Design alongside my employment at the newspaper. This involved graphic design, life drawing, 3D modelling, art history and more. Once I completed this qualification I was offered a place at Leeds Metropolitan University where I began a BA (Hons) Graphic Art & Design course. During my three years as a full time student I worked as a freelance designer, bartender and also completed a full season of work on the amazing island of Ibiza.
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Following my graduation in 2011, I concentrated on honing my design skills and three years later sixtyninedesign was launched. If you like what you see and would like to discuss working with me or would like a copy of my CV, please get in touch.

Unity Day 2018 programmes and posters have been released into the wild. Get involved next weekend for a grand day out.
15/07/2018

Unity Day 2018 programmes and posters have been released into the wild. Get involved next weekend for a grand day out.

Year Five at the helm of Unity Day's programme design. Pick up your copy in the Hyde Park area and see you on the day 🎶
10/07/2018

Year Five at the helm of Unity Day's programme design. Pick up your copy in the Hyde Park area and see you on the day 🎶

For the fourth year running, my design work is plastered all over the LS6 area. Get involved this Saturday! https://t.c...
20/07/2017

For the fourth year running, my design work is plastered all over the LS6 area. Get involved this Saturday! https://t.co/GkmyMxhHOL

“For the fourth year running, my design work is plastered all over the LS6 area. Get involved this Saturday!”

For the fourth year running, my Hyde Park Unity Day posters and programmes have been plastered all over the LS6 area. Co...
20/07/2017

For the fourth year running, my Hyde Park Unity Day posters and programmes have been plastered all over the LS6 area. Come join in the festivities this Saturday from 12 noon - 8pm xx

Retweeted Richie Hawtin ():A trip through DJ booths: 1976 - 2016 https://t.co/uONnS7Rsyx
05/01/2017

Retweeted Richie Hawtin ():

A trip through DJ booths: 1976 - 2016 https://t.co/uONnS7Rsyx

The evolution of DJ technology

Retweeted Kim Lockhart ():Loving the uniform https://t.co/HR3l8fPCwl
07/11/2016

Retweeted Kim Lockhart ():

Loving the uniform https://t.co/HR3l8fPCwl

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Kim Lockhart

Retweeted Kim Lockhart ():Coming soon graphic design by https://t.co/kmgKuxH0tj
07/11/2016

Retweeted Kim Lockhart ():

Coming soon
graphic design by https://t.co/kmgKuxH0tj

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Kim Lockhart

Beautiful gig with . https://t.co/wAcdMSm31K
28/10/2016

Beautiful gig with . https://t.co/wAcdMSm31K

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Martin Bennett

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25/10/2016

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The latest Tweets from Martin Bennett (). Leeds based designer with an international portfolio. Welcome to sixtyninedesign. Leeds, UK

08/08/2016
New poster for the ever talented Zeitgeist. Head down to Wharf Chambers on the 24th for some intelligent aural treats. s...
06/08/2016

New poster for the ever talented Zeitgeist. Head down to Wharf Chambers on the 24th for some intelligent aural treats. sixtyninedesign.co.uk

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