Russell Milne
Graphic Designer | Dundee
I am a graphic designer based in Dundee, with over 15 years of experience working on brand identity and visual communication, alongside a strong background in print design.
After graduating from the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, I have worked with a wide range of organisations on brand identity projects, report design and other communication-led work.
I collaborate with clients ranging from small local businesses in Dundee to SMEs and start-ups across Scotland and the UK, helping them communicate clearly and consistently through considered graphic design.
Take a hikeIn my university days, long before the Rustle moniker came to life, I was introduced to a simple exercise designed to inspire creativity. My design tutor instructed me to put pencil to paper and ‘take a line for a walk’. The idea was to draw without planning, letting the line move freely and seeing where it led.
Just as I allowed a pencil line to meander across a page, I learned the importance of letting my mind wander too, exploring new paths and ideas without forcing them.
Over time, that way of thinking moved beyond the page. I found that stepping away from the desk and going for a walk helped ideas settle and take shape. Wandering through Dundee, along the River Tay, or further into the hills gave me space to think and notice things I would otherwise miss.
When I return to work, problems often feel clearer and easier to approach. That space to think helps me make better decisions about structure, content and how ideas are communicated.
That way of working has carried through into how I work with clients as well. Sometimes the best conversations happen away from a desk, so I am always open to walking meetings where it makes sense. It can be an easy way to talk things through and see things from a different angle.
