50+
projects completed
Developing unique brand experiences
Combining design expertise with music production skills to deliver creative solutions that stand out from the ordinary.
Featured clients
Skills
Designing success
Designing success
Helping clients communicate in a way that reflects their identity, both visually and sonically.
Strategy
Market Analysis
Target Group Analysis
Brand Positioning
Mission, Vision and Values
Corporate Identity (CI)
Naming, Claim and TOV
Design
Branding (CD)
Visual Communication
Illustrations and Icons
Motion Design
Web Design and SEO
Photo and Video Editing
Audio
Songwriting
Music Composition
Music Production
Sound Design
Mixing and Mastering
Audio Branding
How I work
From concept to identity
From concept to identity
Through market research, audience analysis, and brand positioning, I help companies define a clear and cohesive corporate identity. This foundation guides every creative decision that follows, from naming and tone of voice to visual and sonic expression. The result is a brand identity that’s authentic, distinctive, and consistent in every context.
Chris Bourne
Brand Designer and Music Producer
Stack
The tools behind my work
The tools behind my work
My everyday essentials for design, music production, and everything in between.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Figma
Framer
Notion
ChatGPT
Ableton
Splice
SoundID
Adobe Creative Cloud
Figma
Framer
Notion
ChatGPT
Ableton
Splice
SoundID
Brand Designer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Jan 2025 – Present
Zurich, Switzerland
As a freelance brand designer, I develop visual and sonic brand identities for clients across various industries. Guiding projects from concept to delivery, my work includes branding, visual communication, web design, and music production.
Music Producer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Dec 2015 – Dec 2024 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland · London, UK
As a music producer and DJ, I wrote, produced, and released original music while managing artwork, videos, and promotional campaigns. Performing across Zurich and London, I opened for artists such as Meduza, Nora En Pure, and Hugel.
Graphic Designer
Wirz Group · Apprentice
Aug 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland
At Wirz, I contributed to numerous branding projects for well-known clients such as Swisscom, Landolt Weine, and Kantonsspital Winterthur. My work included developing visual and sonic brand identities, designing communication materials, animating brand assets, and supervising junior apprentices.
Graphic Designer
Eclat / NeidhartSchön · Apprentice
Aug 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Zurich, Switzerland
At NeidhartSchön, formerly Eclat, I helped shape brand identities, annual reports, and visual communication materials. My work included composing layouts, designing icons and infographics, creating illustrations, and animating brand assets.
Brand Designer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Jan 2025 – Present
Zurich, Switzerland
As a freelance brand designer, I develop visual and sonic brand identities for clients across various industries. Guiding projects from concept to delivery, my work includes branding, visual communication, web design, and music production.
Music Producer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Dec 2015 – Dec 2024 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland · London, UK
As a music producer and DJ, I wrote, produced, and released original music while managing artwork, videos, and promotional campaigns. Performing across Zurich and London, I opened for artists such as Meduza, Nora En Pure, and Hugel.
Graphic Designer
Wirz Group · Apprentice
Aug 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland
At Wirz, I contributed to numerous branding projects for well-known clients such as Swisscom, Landolt Weine, and Kantonsspital Winterthur. My work included developing visual and sonic brand identities, designing communication materials, animating brand assets, and supervising junior apprentices.
Graphic Designer
Eclat / NeidhartSchön · Apprentice
Aug 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Zurich, Switzerland
At NeidhartSchön, formerly Eclat, I helped shape brand identities, annual reports, and visual communication materials. My work included composing layouts, designing icons and infographics, creating illustrations, and animating brand assets.
CV
Work experience
Work experience
Brand Designer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Jan 2025 – Present
Zurich, Switzerland
As a freelance brand designer, I develop visual and sonic brand identities for clients across various industries. Guiding projects from concept to delivery, my work includes branding, visual communication, web design, and music production.
Music Producer
Chris Bourne · Self-employed
Dec 2015 – Dec 2024 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland · London, United Kingdom
As a music producer and DJ, I wrote, produced, and released original music while managing artwork, videos, and promotional campaigns. Performing across Zurich and London, I opened for artists such as Meduza, Nora En Pure, and Hugel.
Graphic Designer
Wirz Group · Apprenticeship
Aug 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Zurich, Switzerland
At Wirz, I contributed to numerous branding projects for well-known clients such as Swisscom, Landolt Weine, and Kantonsspital Winterthur. My work included developing visual and sonic brand identities, designing communication materials, animating brand assets, and supervising junior apprentices.
Graphic Designer
Eclat / NeidhartSchön · Apprenticeship
Aug 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Zurich, Switzerland
At NeidhartSchön, formerly Eclat, I helped shape brand identities, annual reports, and visual communication materials. My work included composing layouts, designing icons and infographics, creating illustrations, and animating brand assets.
Tileyard Education
Master of Arts · MA Commercial
Songwriting & Production
Grade: Distinction
Oct 2023 – Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
During my MA course at Tileyard Education, I produced songs for other artists, recorded vocalists, and wrote songs to commercial briefs from record labels, publishers, and film and TV productions. Accredited by Nottingham Trent University.
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Graphic Design Education
Years 3 & 4 · Grade: 5.1
Aug 2019 – Jul 2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Completed in two stints, my four-year graphic design education covered visual communication, typography, drawing, photography, web and app design, art and design history, and marketing.
Point Blank Music School
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) · BA Music
Production & Sound Engineering
Grade: Upper Second-Class (2:1)
Sep 2017 – Jun 2019
London, United Kingdom
Through advanced modules in composition, sound design, mixing, and film scoring, my BA course at Point Blank Music School equipped me with the technical and creative skills to produce commercially viable music. Accredited by Middlesex University.
Tileyard Education
Master of Arts · MA Commercial
Songwriting & Production
Grade: Distinction
Oct 2023 – Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
During my MA course at Tileyard Education, I produced songs for other artists, recorded vocalists, and wrote songs to commercial briefs from record labels, publishers, and film and TV productions. Accredited by Nottingham Trent University.
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Graphic Design Education
Years 3 & 4 · Grade: 5.1
Aug 2019 – Jul 2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Completed in two stints, my four-year graphic design education covered visual communication, typography, drawing, photography, web and app design, art and design history, and marketing.
Point Blank Music School
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) · BA Music
Production & Sound Engineering
Grade: Upper Second-Class (2:1)
Sep 2017 – Jun 2019
London, United Kingdom
Through advanced modules in composition, sound design, mixing, and film scoring, my BA course at Point Blank Music School equipped me with the technical and creative skills to produce commercially viable music. Accredited by Middlesex University.
Education
Education
Tileyard Education
MA Commercial Songwriting & Production
Grade: Distinction
Oct 2023 – Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
During my MA course at Tileyard Education, I produced songs for other artists, recorded vocalists, and wrote songs to commercial briefs from record labels, publishers, and film and TV productions. Accredited by Nottingham Trent University.
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Graphic Design Education · Years 3 & 4
Grade: 5.1
Aug 2019 – Jul 2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Completed in two stints, my four-year graphic design education covered visual communication, typography, drawing, photography, web and app design, art and design history, and marketing.
Point Blank Music School
BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
Grade: Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)
Sep 2017 – Jun 2019
London, United Kingdom
Through advanced modules in composition, sound design, mixing, and film scoring, my BA course at Point Blank Music School equipped me with the technical and creative skills to produce commercially viable music. Accredited by Middlesex University.
Swiss Federal Diploma in
Graphic Design (EFZ)
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Issued Jul 2021
Songwriting Certificate
Point Blank Music School
Issued Jun 2019
Swiss Federal Diploma in
Graphic Design (EFZ)
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Issued Jul 2021
Songwriting Certificate
Point Blank Music School
Issued Jun 2019
Qualifications
Qualifications
Swiss Federal Diploma in Graphic Design (EFZ)
Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
Issued Jul 2021
As a freelance brand designer, I develop visual and sonic brand identities for clients across various industries. Guiding projects from concept to delivery, my work includes branding, visual communication, web design, and music production.
Songwriting Certificate
Point Blank Music School
Issued Jun 2019
As a music producer and DJ, I wrote, produced, and released original music while managing artwork, videos, and promotional campaigns. Performing across Zurich and London, I opened for artists such as Meduza, Nora En Pure, and Hugel.
From idea to impact
Let’s bring your
vision to life
Let’s bring your
vision to life
Whether it’s creating a compelling brand identity or crafting an immersive audio experience, I’m here to help you stand out.