Allan Galbraith

Honours Graphic Designer + Motion Designer
Creating high-impact brand and motion work.

Founder of ioxTV - an indie animation and film collective

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

8+ YEARS OF DESIGNING

I specialize in creating bold, kinetic and youthful brand and motion identities - backed by 8+ years of multidisciplinary experience, both in freelance and in academics.

  1. BRAND IDENTITY

8+ years of designing loud, expressive brand systems for creatives and businesses
including logo design, colour theory and full scale brand guidelines.

  1. MOTION DESIGN

Expert-level at After Effects, Premiere Pro, VEGAS Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
I create impactful motion graphics, intros, stings and animated brand assets.

  1. TECHNICAL VERSATILITY

Advanced proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite and Affinity.
Flexible across workflows, pipelines and mixed-software environments.

  1. COLLABORATION

A proven track record of delivering for creators and brands (Steam Flow, G4ZDTechTV, Sataline, etc.)
My workflow is fully collaborative, feedback-driven and transparent.

  1. CREATIVE DIRECTION

I am the founder of ioxTV, an indie animation and film collective, so I have experience in helping direct multi-artist projects, managing workloads and shaping projects and visual identities at scale.

GALLERY

Beyond design, I'm a passionate illustrator and character artist. Within this page is a burst of artistic creativity. From my own characters to others I've been commissioned for, this page is what truly encapsulates my creative personality.

iox

I am the founder of iox, a community-driven production hub and independent animation channel. iox provides a platform for indie creators to get seen and heard.

Ready to take the next step?

Need artwork, a brand system or to get your brand moving?

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University Projects

All of the work I've created and produced through my academic university career.

Projects

Branding time machine

Branding Time Machine was a final-year university project produced, written and edited by me, and was a way to move forward towards a more analytical outlook on graphic design, how brands have evolved and what trends they often used. I aimed the project at people who have an active curiosity towards graphic design and tend to overlook aspects of why designers, like myself, admire this industry.

There's gonna be trouble

Created for Edinburgh Napier University, Year 1 Tri 1, 2025Trouble TV was a brand that targeted a young, 14-35 demo, but was later forgotten in the sea of rivals like E4 and MTV. With TV now becoming less of a viability for broadcasters, how do you attract them back? Easy.Believe in Trouble is a campaign aimed to spark conversation and direct younger audiences to the familiar, but entirely new brand, through intruding on Sky's more corporate and glossy finish. Poster campaigns, TV ad intrusions and all kinds of messaging gives Trouble more bite than most other brands owned by broadcasters.Music: RAFFLESIA ONLINE - MESOSPHERE by Xploshi:

iox

The original trailer for iox

May-June 2019

June-December 2019

December 2019-May 2021

May 2021-May 2022

iox is a brand that launched on 16th March 2019, mainly out of a joke to create a pun of "FOX", and launched on the former iteration of Vanillo.Much of iox's growth has been a result of it being one of the first few popular accounts on the former alternative video sharing platform Vlare in 2018, as there, iox had gained around 300 followers, but struggled to keep traction up as indie animation had only really became a thing once shows like Hazbin Hotel were really ramping up interest for viewers.It has transformed and changed over the course of its existence, and was somewhat lost in what its focus was meant to be, especially as iox uploaded all kinds of content that didn't exactly fit one specific box for YouTube to recommend.In 2024, a lot of the content that wasn't either indie film or animation moved to their own respective places on YouTube, and since the move, iox grew much quicker with the release of a new animated show, and since the release of Apocalypse Research Committee, has amassed 1K subscribers and is available on all kinds of platforms, even Newgrounds.Over the course of iox's existence, I've created all kinds of idents and identities surrounding it and I feel like with where its become, I don't see it changing its identity or losing its iconic indie yellow any time soon.Much of the reason for iox using the yellow colour scheme came from a study that most film posters, especially indies, tend to use a yellow and black colour scheme to save on printing, and as a result, yellow is synonymous with independent arts and film.

May 2022-present

BBC "SQUARE" Rebrand

Back in 2019 or so, I begun a project to rebrand the entire BBC brand of channels on the now defunct TV Forum. Primarily focused on their TV brands, the BBC had a lack of consistency with their branding at the time and never truly had a unique style that felt "BBC" in nature.My goal was to unify every BBC brand by using a "square" icon that could be used to identify each channel, without necessarily needing the BBC logo.In 2021, the BBC completely overhauled it's image, ridding away of its Gill Sans blocks in favour of their Reith font.

Sly Cooper

I should start this off by saying that, admittedly, I did initially want to fool people into thinking this was a legit intro for an upcoming 'Sly' series, but I also wanted to make sure I didn't cross any wires or cause furore with any fans or Sony themselves. Believe me, I would've TOTALLY put "Netflix" somewhere to rile up a few fans.I made this intro in February 2025 as part of my university course in Graphic Design (which has been taking up most of my time), and one of my modules was Art Direction, which was being taught by a lecturer who I believe worked on a few video games already.One of the main briefs was to create an motion based intro based on an existing franchise, and I had chosen Sly Cooper as my intro as I had already started playing through the first game and already had completed Sly 2 before I had completed the intro, so I already had first hand experience in the game franchise itself. Haven't played Sly 3 yet though. Some of my initial ideas were a bit naff before I settled on Sly, I did have 2 other ideas in mind, but they never really would've met the same motivation as this did.Through production of this intro, I utilised SFM (Source Filmmaker) to help with the sketching and drawing of the characters and settings. I wanted to make sure I had followed the distinct Sly style to a T, so as to give off the vibe of an actual TV show adaptation. I think I did really well on that front. Much of the models were designed by JCThornton, who does really close 3D models of the characters.Oh, and Sony/Sucker Punch, if ever you want to make an ACTUAL 'Sly' TV show, I'm always open and free. ;)Created at ENU, Year 3
Music from Sly 2

Kix

Kix was a channel aimed at boys 7-14 that was broadcast by CSC Media Group, then being bought by Sony before being sold off again to Narrative Capital. At that point, the channel had become "POP Max" and started to shift into being more of a sibling channel to POP than of it's own boisterous identity.My memories of Kix are here and there, it was similar to that of Disney's Jetix and Cartoon Network's Toonami, in that ironically, Kix did acquire and air these formers' own shows. Power Rangers was but one massive example.My idea for this was to revert back to the old "Kix" name and target a more older audience than POP and it's then current incarnation POP Max, while also creating an entirely inspired new logo that feels more geometric and edgy.I also composed similar music to Kix's 2008 identity, primarily inspired by video game music and sci-fi themed elements (hence why the only two idents I made were both Asteroids and UFO respectively). Since Narrative Capital are also mainly known for FAST channels, I also created FAST slide concepts for the channel itself, encouraging it's viewers to go to POP Player to continue watching the channel.Sadly, POP Max closed in 2025, with no replacements in mind for Narrative Capital. And given that the kids TV industry is shifting towards online streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok, I doubt Kix could really return given that a bulk of it's programming came from distributors like Saban and Discotek, who may not be willing to co-operate with Narrative Capital.KIX, POP MAX and all other assets are property of Narrative Capital (form. CSC Media Group, Sony Entertainment Television Networks)

Steam Deck Intros

I pre-ordered (well, I say pre-ordered, namely this was my family who did) my Steam Deck in 2021, because no one really did a portable PC in this form factor yet. It was the first of its kind that was affordable, really slick and also purpose-built, allowing gamers to play all kinds of games. Course, other devices like the ROG Ally would release, but they wouldn't be solid experiences compared to the Steam Deck.So when I found out that you could change the startup video on a Steam Deck to whatever you like, I had to jump on the opportunity. So, with that in mind I ended up creating quite a few intros that you can use if your Steam Deck has Decky installed. I would not be surprised if anyone at Valve has one of my intros installed on their Steam Decks, especially my first one as I made it to feel like a console bootup initially.Since the release of the Deck, Steam eventually added more intros that people could get with Steam Points.You can download these and more over on my SteamDeckRepo page:
https://steamdeckrepo.com/user/317

Fictitious continuity

90 Degrees

Not to be confused with 95 Degrees, a Discord server I am a frequent member of, 90 Degrees is a channel that is aimed towards being a geek's paradise. With programming like gaming, nerd culture and anime, essentially the UK's answer to G4.I made this as a bit of a brainstorm, after watching quite a few animes and thinking about a concept for a non-existent channel with a gimmick being a visual "square" in the corner of the screen.No other graphics besides text telling you what you are watching. Sort of like 90 degrees in math papers, hence the name.Promo graphics are simple enough, the promo starts and ends with a 3D cube, basically being the stop gap between promo, break bumper and even ident.

OMG - Band 7

The concept of the performance is that it all revolves around one single ribbon thread.This thread is crucial to the singer's thoughts and feelings and dynamically forms shapes and stories.From wrapping around an hourglass to represent the tight nature of one's relationship, to forming the shape of a wine bottle pouring into a wine glass, the idea is that the red thread surrounds everything, and there is not one shot where it is not in focus. And in one key phrase in the song, "One Loose Thread" really does mean one loose thread, where things suddenly disappear because of the thread.Using After Effects on my 16GB computer was a real hassle, as I had to exit out of any pre-existing programs just so AE could dedicate most of it's power to my RAM.

Motion

And finally, here's all the motion graphics stuff I've made over the few years of being a beginner designer.Please keep in mind that the brands and companies listed in this have no affiliation with, or have worked with me, unless stated otherwise.

COMMISSIONS

Like what you've seen? Feel free to commission me. I offer rates on both my art and graphic work that won't hurt your wallet.

Graphic Designer + Motion Designer

I'm a graphic and motion designer from Edinburgh / West Lothian, with a BDes (Hons) in Graphic Design. I design high impact identities, motion assets and artwork,
both designed for businesses, creatives or those in-between.

Graphics

GRAPHIC DESIGN SHAPED BY WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU CREATE.
If you're in need of a logo, a full identity system or bespoke elements, I'll collaborate with you to understand your goals, explore potential concepts and deliver visuals that feel cohesive, modern and built to last.

Logo & Identity Design - £250

~10 hrs • 1-2 week turnaround
Includes concepts, colour palette, logo, typography and usage guidelines

Motion

KINETIC MOTION IDENITY TO GIVE YOUR BRAND A REAL, UNMISTAKABLE ENERGY
Is your brand feeling too static? From intros to full motion packages and stings, you need motion that carries your identity, your culture and the energy your brand encompasses.

Motion & Animation Design - £250+

~10 hrs • 2-3 week turnaround
Includes custom animation, sound-synced idents, transitions and high-quality files.

Brand Package - £400-450+

~16-18 hrs • 3-4 week turnaround
Includes identity, motion, social suite, style guide and asset library

A complete package for creators and businesses. This package goes further, giving you a cohesive 'Brand Bible' and a full toolkit of assets to ensure your presence is professional and constantly consistent everywhere.

  • Primary Identity - Main logo, secondary mark, icon

  • Social suite - Profile banners, avatars, custom stream/video overlays and thumbnail templates.

  • Style guide - Defined colour palette, typography selection and usage guidelines.

  • Asset Library - All source files (Vector/SVG) and high-res exports.

These assets are designed as long-term investments for your brand and/or service. Every asset is aimed to be built to scale as you grow.

Hourly base rate:
£25

This rate reflects current working rates and covers research, exploration and production needed to deliver and begin professional-grade work.

Initial deposit:
£50 = (2 hrs)

This covers an initial 1:1 audit, early development, research and workboard setup. The deposit starts the project and locks in your slot.

Post completion edits:
£30 per request

Covers file retrieval, re-rendering and export of new versions after the initial final delivery.

All listed prices are flat rates based on estimated completion time.
If a project requires extra hours, then the £25/hr rate applies.
This is always discussed upfront.

WORKING TOGETHER

CONSULT

We'll talk through your goals, ideas and direction.
Once the deposit is received, development begins.

CREATE

You'll receive frequent updates, 1:1 calls and watermarked drafts.
Feedback is always welcome, it helps shape the final delivery.

COMPLETE

After final payment, you'll receive all production files and usage rights.
As mentioned previously, if a project needs extra hours (or more work),
the hourly rate of £25 applies.

ioxTV logo

Every commission helps support iox

Every commission helps support iox and allows me to reinvest extra funds into ioxTV, the indie animation and film channel I primarily run myself.

Your support helps keep this project sustainable and growing.

Artwork

Sketch (+£2-£5)

Freehand digital artwork.
Ideal for original characters, fan art, personal pieces or anyone
who prefers their art with an expressive, sketch-driven style.

Vector

Clean, geometric vector artwork, built with shapes. Perfect for lineless styles, grahic-driven pieces and much of the polished look most of my artwork is known for.

HEAD / BUST / OBJECT

Head / Bust / Object example

£8• £10 for sketch
Can do multiple expressions if requested.

FULL BODY

Full Body example

£10• £12 for sketch
May require full ref sheet

Add-ons (S/V)

SHADING

£4

SIMPLE BACKGROUND

£4• £8 sketch
Perfect for Vector

DETAILED BACKGROUND

£9• £12 sketch
Perfect for Sketch

May require ref

EXTRA CHARACTER

£8

Original references or initial ideas will be requested.
Pricing may vary depending on the complexity of the subject.

Before you pay

COMMUNICATION

I share WIPs and progress updates through Discord (@allanbuzzy).
If you don't use Discord, please let me know in the form, email and Instagram works too.

Always double check my username to avoid impersonators.

FINAL FILES

Final assets are delivered via Google Drive, Dropbox, or your preferred storage platform.
Files remain available for 14 days - please download and back them up locally.

Retrieval after this window may require a re-rendering/retrieval fee.

WORK-IN-PROGRESS & REVISIONS

You'll receive updates and WIPs throughout the process.
Final production assets are watermarked until payment is complete.
Revisions are included during creation to ensure the final result matches your vision.

PAYMENT

Payment is accepted through Paypal, Ko-Fi, Stripe or Monzo.

For larger projects (i.e: Motion & Animation or Brand Package),
I offer a £40/week payment plan to help spread the cost while I work with you.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

I reserve the right to decline or halt a commission, and explain to you why.
If I am unable to continue a project on my end, a prorated refund will be issued for any uncompleted work.

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