Our team
After studying Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Suffolk, Guy started working in the creative industry in 2002. Whilst working full time he also spent evenings and weekends working freelance with the dream of one day running his very own design agency. Fast forward 11 years and that dream became a reality when GCD became his sole source of income for his new young family.
Now a father of two, Guy is passionate about creating memorable and engaging brands for our clients. In his own words “Every brand identity we create is like one of my children, and they form part of the GCD family tree. I want them to be successful and will ensure we do all we can to support that success and build long term working relationships with our clients”.
In his spare time Guy enjoys road cycling, football and watching motorsport – and loves nothing more than taking his young family to race weekends to see GCD sponsored driver Rob Welham compete in the F1000 series.
Carl Thompson
Senior Designer
Carl is a creative professional with almost three decades of experience. Having studied Design Communications at Suffolk College, his career has seen him working in various roles in the design, marketing and publishing industries. Carl brings this wealth of experience to GCD across all aspects of the design process.
Carl is extremely dedicated, with a keen eye for detail and an incredibly varied skill set. “I love the process of meeting a new client, understanding their needs and curating a project from the foundations up to provide a solution that we’re all proud of.” he says.
When Carl’s not working, he enjoys nothing more than spending time with his young family, supporting his son’s football team and getting out running or cycling when times allows!
Hannah Gayfer
Graphic Designer
Hannah studied art and design at Suffolk College and brings over 18 years of industry experience to the team. Her design career has seen her working in various roles within a range of industry sectors since 2004.
During her career Hannah has overseen projects for a wide variety of clients including sportswear manufacturers, healthcare providers and companies operating in the financial sector.
With a keen interest in colour and illustration Hannah loves nothing more than visual problem solving and bringing ideas to life, especially in large format. “I always get a real sense of achievement when I see artwork I’ve created in print. For me there’s no better feeling than seeing a project I’ve created on a studio monitor tower over me at a trade show or exhibition”
In her spare time Hannah enjoys spending time with her young family, baking and walks around the Suffolk countryside with her dog, Barney.
Alice Green
Junior Designer
After spending time on work experience with GCD whilst at high school, Alice went onto complete an Extended Diploma in Art and Design at Suffolk New College. She joined the team on a part time basis in 2022 whilst she studies for a degree in Graphic Design at Norwich University of the Arts.
Alice is always keen to learn more about our clients businesses and target audiences, whilst continously looking to expand on her skillset. “I’m passionate about the art of visual problem solving. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a project I’ve been involved with come to life in print”
In her spare time Alice enjoys playing badminton, painting and hunting for bargains in charity shops and car boot sales – she loves nothing more than listening to music on long walks with her dog Wilfred.