Steve Holmes.
Born in Manchester, raised in Cambridge, matured in California, and refined in Bavaria — a refreshingly creative blend of cultures.
Steve is a British designer with nearly 40 years of award-winning work across typography, graphic layout, web, and motion design. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, he combines technical mastery with a multidisciplinary approach that makes his work distinctive and internationally-recognised.
A highly sought-after speaker, Steve presents at design events worldwide, sharing insights and techniques drawn from decades of experience. He has written Adobe Certified Expert exams in After Effects, Illustrator, and InDesign, and teaches design, web and animation courses to groups, individuals, and audiences around the world.
Outside the studio, Steve channels that same drive and determination into endurance road cycling and gravel racing as a renowned diabetic athlete — with precision, discipline, and creativity informing his approach to every project, every talk, every class, and every bike race.
Englishman.
Fe-fi-fo-fum. Despite the mantra of the British to Keep Calm and Carry On, Steve brings a unique, international energy to each and every project.
Roam.
For over 35 years this fella has been riding up mountains, winning races, and setting the occasional world record. You definitely want him leading your creative project team.
Climb.
Sure, riding up mountains sounds easy — but it takes intense concentration, attention to detail, and a lot of experience. Exactly what we bring to every single project.
Live.
During the course of his career, Steve has been immersed in unique cultures by not only travelling but also by living. The landscapes, cities, people, languages, cultures and experiences shape this designer’s integrity.
Tradition.
Steve sketches and storyboards projects by hand. Good things happen when you start with traditional graphic design techniques and apply them to the digital realm.
Speak.
“Just picture the audience naked.” Words to live by when you’re travelling the world as a speaker, presenter, and teacher, sharing awesome project breakdowns as well as decades of knowledge and experience.
Winning.
Whether it’s the Race Across America, a Webby or an AVA Award, we like winning just the same. You like winning too, right?
Home.
Ah, sausages, beer and leather shorts… Literally, if you Google “What is Bavaria famous for?” this is the answer. We call it “Home sweet home.”
The Mutt’s Nuts.
Summarizing Steve, and Holmes.design, in a nutshell — and just cracking the surface of a self-deprecating graphic designer.
The earth is round. True story.
So it’s easy to work with our clients worldwide, meeting and communicating fluidly across multiple time zones.
We design, create, and animate for some amazing companies — of all sizes, of all types, across all industries.