Our team

We employ six full-time graphic designers who are not only amazing all-rounders but each one specialises and flourishes in their own favourite area. We use top-of-the-range AppleMac Pro computers, running the very latest, industry-standard software.

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Mark Austin
Founder / Director
mark@v-one.co.uk
07932 157031

Mark has 35 years’ experience as a graphic designer but now takes a more Creative Directorial role within the company. Away from the office he likes cooking, gardening and flying his drone. He’s a David Bowie fan (collecting vinyl LPs) and is an avid collector of Elvis Presley concerts!

Favourite film: As Good As It Gets.
Favourite food: Steak Tartar, French fries and rocket.

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Milly Austin
Senior Graphic Designer / Studio Manager
milly@v-one.co.uk

Milly is the company’s Desktop Publishing expert and is never happier than when she’s working on brochure design and other items of literature. Her attention to detail is legendary which work well with her project organisational skills. Outside work she enjoys ‘occasional climbing’ (think big hills/very small mountains), mooching around garden centres and exploring forests with Hugo her dog (who’s also a regular visitor to the office). 

Favourite film: About Time.
Favourite food: Chocolate for sweet, savoury would be chicken korma with garlic rice and cheesy naan.

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Chris Prosser
Senior Graphic Designer
chris@v-one.co.uk

Chris’ favourite project would always be working on a logotype – though, in recent months, he’s showing he’s equally talented in working with film, either editing or creating amazing animations. Outside work, he’s a drummer (the quiet ones always are!) and he creates his own lino prints. He also owns a classic Mini Cooper! He just wishes he drove it more (can’t handle the bumps anymore). Chris shares his birthday with Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Freeman, Jason Donovan and Ronnie Wood and, we’re told, is Superman!

Favourite film: James Bond, True Romance, John Wick, Sci-fi/fantasy.
Favourite food: Saveloy and chips or his mum’s roast lamb.

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George Hart
Senior Graphic Designer
george@v-one.co.uk

George is the newest designer in the team and his favourite aspect is in seeing the finished outcome in situ! He’s an all-rounder with a preference for infographics. He owns several classic Apple Macs, which are currently waiting to be upcycled into lamps or clocks, which is one of his hobbies amongst collecting vintage toys (80s, Star Wars, Thundercats, Transformers, Lego), vinyl records and tackling DIY projects. Since the age of 5 he’d always wanted a daughter named ‘Kira’, after a character from the film Dark Crystal, and his dream finally came true in 2023!

Favourite film: Return of the Jedi and The Dark Knight, to name a few couple.
Favourite food: Roast Dinner and chocolate.

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Hannah Short
Graphic Designer
rhannah@v-one.co.uk

Hannah is, without doubt, the queen of packaging design! She has an amazing creative flair in this direction, though she also likes to work in film and animation. Some years ago, she completed the CN Tower Edge walk in Toronto, Canada so clearly has a head for heights. Back on terra firma, she loves to walk her whippet, Mable, named after Mabel from the film, Animal Crossing. And speaking of films, she’s an avid movie-goer and has a good record in predicting Oscar winners.

Favourite film: Juno.
Favourite food: Pizza.

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Jodie Pickering
Graphic Designer
jodie@v-one.co.uk

Jodie is a great all-rounder and can turn her hand to most aspects of graphic design. She’s highly creative and has a quirky, creative style that comes through in her work. She’s a keen Tae Kwon Do -er but can’t really undertake this at home as she lives on a boat! But water’s not the only thing she takes to as she’s previously flown a plane!

Favourite film: Harry Potter and anything sci/fi.
Favourite food: Green Thai curry, apple crumble & custard.

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Lyn Austin
Accounts
lyn@v-one.co.uk

Lyn balances the books, chases the money and pays the wages. Away from work, she’s a home maker with a keen interest in interior design and you’ll always find her shopping for bargains. She loves to cook on a grand scale for her large extended family where she is the heartbeat. In a past life, she was the mortuary manager at two large hospitals in Hertfordshire!

Favourite film: A Star is Born or anything sad.
Favourite food: A cuppa and digestive biscuit, salmon and a roast dinner.