Paul Smith - Head of Design -

Jith Amarasinghe

I've been working with Paul for around 10 remote sessions, on a course in Illustrator for my work. Paul has taken me from knowing nothing, to being able to confidently use the program and specify it to my exact needs. He tailor made a lesson plan for me and supported me whilst i applied the techniques learned to my job requirements. He is attentive and patient and is a wonderful teacher who is passionate about what he teaches. I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. Highest of recommendations!

Dan Gilbert

There no doubt that Paul (head of design) is at the very top of the design profession. His input into how to design a sophisticated and elegant logo for my business was absolutely priceless. Thanks again Paul it’s very much appreciated.

Martyn Perry

I have been working with Paul for many years. When Paul informed me he was creating online Adobe Illustrator classes then without hesitation I just had to sign up. Paul provides a clear and structured approach to the teaching and has the patience of a saint! I fully recommend anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator to contact Paul, 5 Stars!

Johnbah Matthews

I’ve been having lesson with Paul and I can honestly say his classes are fantastic. Paul's teaching style is outstanding – he's patient, calm, and incredibly skilled. His passion for the subject shines through right from the start.

The classes are a perfect blend of theory and practice, making learning enjoyable and effective. He has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into digestible chunks, making them easy to understand for learners of all levels.

I highly recommend Paul's classes to anyone interested in design. Whether you're a beginner or looking to hone your skills, Paul's guidance will undoubtedly benefit you. My only regret is not discovering his class sooner.

5 STARTS thank you

Andrea Atkins

We hired HOD to help us design a new company logo and look at the graphics across our architects practice. When we met Paul and Lewis we knew immediately that they understood our brand and how we wanted to portray this to our clients.

As architects who deal with design decisions every day, it was difficult for us to relinquish the design process to another team! However, engaging an external consultant to take a fresh approach was definitely the best thing for us. It was great to go through this process with HOD, who worked very hard to impress us at every stage. A variety of designs were produced for us to look at and comment on. Paul has a great eye for detail and was able to produce a design that was clear, effective and exactly what we were looking for.

We would recommend HOD to anyone, as they care as much about the outcome of your graphic designs as you do.
Andrea Atkins - Architect/ Partner at Crayon Architects

Skin Masters UK

Paul has been brilliant from start to finish. His design work and quality of our business cards and certificates were of the highest standard. His communication throughout was fantastic and we will be using him for all our future marketing needs. Highly recommend!

Salam Fahad

Paul is an exceptional tutor and a fantastic graphic designer with a wealth of experience. He breaks down difficult topics in an easy to follow way. He helped me design a great logo that we are really happy with

Ashley Redsell

Paul worked with me on graphic solutions for the Baton of Hope UK Tour in June/July 2023. He was a supportive and creative partner. Along with other members of the Organising Committee, I thank him for his valuable contributions.