Endorsements
I can tell you about Spencer that I am extremely happy that we hired him. He completely transformed the way we present ourselves to the outside world. His illustrations and design ideas for written material, presentations, banners, etc are making such a difference. It is so much more pleasing to the eye and makes what we like to share with the public “visible”. It opens a new dimension of presenting what we do.
– Rolf Apweiler, Joint Director of EMBL-EBI
Spencer works quietly in the background, but his work is really great - and has indeed transformed the quality of the EBI’s public face - both on the web site and also around the campus. His work for the anniversary meeting was tremendous.
– Dame Janet Thornton, Director Emeritus of EMBL-EBI
I have a lay person’s appreciation of graphic design. I have seen the work of a number of graphic designers in relation to new build and campus projects, some good, some not so good. Spencer is the only designer that ‘gets’ the EBI. The quality, range and power of his work is phenomenal. I’m really happy to see his stuff on the walls of the South Building, for instance, as it conveys messages clearly and provokes starting and departure points for discussion and understanding. We are currently having to pitch for funding to BBSRC and others, and demonstrate the benefits we have delivered on investments in us to date: the need to produce crisp and compelling documents replete with graphic sensibility is essential. Being able to rely on his calm and understanding approach is a real boon; being able to flourish his work a positive delight.
– Mark Green, Head of Administration, EMBL-EBI