Testimonials from Mair's previous clients | Freelance Animation and Illustration

Testimonials

Mair provides reliable, high quality and professional illustration, design and animation services. Below you can see testimonials from people who have already hired, commissioned or employed Mair.

Skin Trade Documentary Film

Animations for the Documentary Film

Mair has been absolutely AMAZING to work with. I had never met Mair and did not know her before I hired her, so I was hoping it would be a good experience. She exceeded all of my expectations with her professionalism, promptness, and even better, creativity and amazing animation skills. Mair bring a unique flair to animation rarely seen today. I have no doubt that Mair’s contribution led to our film winning multiple festival awards. I will definitely hire her again.

Shannon Keith

Animal rights attorney (Los Angeles) / Documentary director & producer / CEO of Uncaged Films

Skin Trade animation title sequence stills by Mair Perkins

Environmental awareness and campaign video

Used on display screens around campus, in presentations and on the University of Derby's website.

Mair was recommended to me by a colleague at the University. Having never commissioned an animation before I wasn’t sure what to expect but I am thoroughly impressed with both the finished animation and with Mair’s professionalism.

Mair took a very basic project brief (the work of the Environmental Services Team) and applied her creative flair to produce a series of storyboards which we were able to discuss and modify with ease. The whole process ran incredibly smoothly and all deadlines were met successfully, some of which were quite demanding!

I think the animation will really help us to achieve our project aim which is to encourage students to engage with the environmental agenda during their time at University. I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Mair for a job well done!

Lynn Richards

Environmental Manager

University of Derby

http://www.derby.ac.uk/estatemanagement/environmental-services/whats-happening

Stills from the finished environmental services animation by Mair Perkins

Haynes Music Productions

The Bill Bailey Animation

I’ve worked with Mair on a number of projects and have always been hugely impressed by her talent, her enthusiasm for what she does and her professionalism.

She has a distinctive and genuinely eye-catching style which she can adapt to corporate videos, comedy, indents, charity videos and more, which shows how versatile she is.

The way she brings things to life through animation is fascinating to me and her talent in the field is undeniable. Have a look through her show reel and you are bound to be as impressed as I was.

Ben Haynes

Producer and Composer

Haynes Music Productions

http://www.haynesmusic.com/

Bill Bailey character rigged in After Effects for the animation team to use

NASES marketing and branding design

Branding, newsletter and web graphics

We’ve been working with Mair now since Spring 2011, and have been impressed not only with the quality of the work she has done for us but also her commitment to providing excellent customer service. During this time Mair has worked on various paper products and has redesigned our member’s newsletter and deigned our training programme promotional brochure.

She has also provided design work for our websites including a new corporate brand, and image templates for us to use where she went the extra mile to suggest software we could use and instructions on how to use it. The geographical distance could have been a problem as we have had to work remotely. However from the brief for the design job or the content for the publication Mair provides an initial draft, and then through a combination of email exchanges and telephone calls the work evolves to the final product and the process has worked really smoothly.

Mair’s work has improved the quality of our online and offline communications, we will continue to use her for design work and would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone looking for a talented designer.

Alison Clark

Director

National Association of Student Employment Services

http://www.nases.org.uk/

Editorial Illustration

Mair’s illustration for my article ‘Gynecology Rules’ transformed the page, and thus my words on them. The phenomenal response I got to my feature was due in no small part to the superbly witty design accompanying it from Mair.

Laura Jane Williams

Writer / Comedian

Dusted Magazine News and Political Editor

Editorial illustration for comedian and writer, Laura Jane Williams

Travis Peters

I have been lucky enough to work with Mair on a number of animation projects as a hired voiceover artist. Mair’s efficiency and professionalism has always made for an excellent partnership working experience. Aside from this, I am always blown away by Mair’s considerable talents in the realms of animation and illustration. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Mair and I very much look forward to working with her again in the future. If you are looking for an adaptable and talented animation and illustration artist, you need look no further than Mair Perkins!

Travis Peters

Freelance Voiceover Artist

Career Development Centre

Animation to promote the Career's Development Centre's services

I have been extremely impressed with the quality of Mair’s work – she is super-talented in everything from animation to illustrations and has a real ‘can-do’ attitude about tasks asked of her. The results are there for all to be seen; her work is of a quite staggering quality, and she’s really nice as well!

Kieran Chester

Career Advisor

University of Derby

How the career development centre will help you grow animation by Mair Perkins

Joel Buckland

Illustration for a business card

I went to Mair asking for a design I could use on my business cards. I wanted something a little different that would stand out and that made my hair a feature. Mair ran with the idea coming up with things to put in my hair to demonstrate the work I do. She then sent me some rough sketches of what she had in mind. She had understood perfectly and got working on the second draft, then a third and final draft, each time making sure I was happy before pushing forward. The end result was better then I expected and I’m extremely pleased with her work.

Joel Buckland

Digital storyteller and Founder of Callooh Group

http://www.joelbuckland.com

Business card illustration for Joel Buckland

Derby Students’ Union

Animations

Mair has been an excellent member for staff for the Union, always meeting the brief and producing some really excellent animations that the Union and University value – I can honestly recommend her to anyone that requires the skills of an animator / illustrator.

Mac McLoughlin

Chief Executive

University of Derby Students' Union

What is you student union animation by Mair Perkins

Customer Plus Marketing Consultancy Agency

Animations

Mair was very dedicated, working late to produce quality work within a tight time frame.

Richard Hudson

Graphic Designer

Customer Plus Marketing Consultancy

Technical animations for use in presentations

Derby & District RSPCA

Newsletter design

Mair did an excellent job as a designer of the Newsletter and provided a lasting legacy for the local branch of the RSPCA. The Newsletter was designed in a very professional manner. Mair communicated well and was a great volunteer to work with. I would not hesitate to work with Mair in the future.

Asia Alder

Project Manager / Volunteering Coordinator

University of Derby

Voluntary design and illustration for Derby & District RSPCA

Community Space Derby project

Branding, logo and print material

Mair was very intuitive and quickly grasped what was required. Her flexible approach helped a group quickly come to a views about what they felt was most appropriate. Mair has now developed a style guide and got into the detail really quickly. It is so refreshing to work with such talent.

Peter Walker

Community Relations Officer & Marketing Dept. Manager

University of Derby

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Etymological Society

Membership leaflet design: A fresh and vibrant design style inspired by insects to appeal to a younger audience.

I recommend Mair as a reliable, versatile and inventive graphics designer who places the needs of the client as a top priority. Mair was a given fairly vague list of needs, and she worked them into a design that exceeded expectations. Several times we came up with alterations to the original design request, and Mair remained professional and polite. Highly recommended.

John Millar

Wildlife Conservation and Liaison Officer

DATA (Derbyshire Alternative Technology Association)

Leaflet design for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire etymological society

Derby Students’ Union (graphic design)

Graphic Design

All art and design work completed by Mair is of an extraordinary quality. Her work is both imaginative and of a level which suits the client. I have been truly impressed by Mair’s exceptional attention to detail and high quality of work.

Drew Walsh

Welfare & Enrichment Services Manager

University of Derby Students' Union

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/drew-walsh/16/478/b36

Graphic design and illustration for the Students' Union marketing department

Study Skills and AdobeSuite Software Advisor

…I have known Mair for 4 years. During this time I have found Mair to be studious, intelligent, thoughtful and always willing to contribute and always considerate of others. Mair has also been a Skills Advisor in the Visual Communication Studio for the past two years…she offers support and guidance in using highly complex design and animation software to students at all levels. She has been an invaluable asset to many students who benefit greatly from her knowledge and patience.

Mair’s major strengths are her exemplary studentship, approach and integrity in all that she does. She is very open to learning and developing, both her own knowledge, skills and responses and that of others. Mair’s spoken communication skills are excellent and her interpersonal skills and aptitude for working with others are particular strengths. She is a happy and friendly person with great empathy and sensitivity.

Tracy Tomlinson

Assistant Subject Manager for Design/Visual Communication Programme Leader

University of Derby

Tea Packaging

Tea Packaging Illustrations

Fantastic!! As I imagined but better!

Kim Kamlani

Managing Director

Fabulous Foods Ltd