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A team of digital specialists.

Our team is made up of some of the best creative talent in Scotland, with experts in training, social strategy, creative thinking, business, marketing, web design, AI, and all things digital.

meet the team

A team of digital specialists.

Our team is made up of some of the best creative talent in Scotland, with experts in training, social strategy, creative thinking, business, marketing, web design, AI, and all things digital.

  • Gary - Managing Director

    Gary

    Managing Director

    Jonny - Social Media Marketing Executive

    Jonny

    Social Media Marketing Executive

    Colin - Digital Consultant

    Colin

    Digital Consultant

    Jan - Project Manager and Events Coordinator

    Jan

    Project Manager and Events Coordinator

  • Brian - Digital Consultant and Trainer

    Brian

    Digital Consultant and Trainer

    Thea - Digital Consultant and Trainer

    Thea

    Digital Consultant and Trainer

    John - Ecommerce Consultant

    John

    Ecommerce Consultant

    Jay - Digital Consultant and Trainer

    Jay

    Digital Consultant and Trainer

Gary Ennis

Managing Director

Our founder and Managing Director, Gary setup NSDesign back in 1999. A fully qualified trainer, coach, and Chartered Marketer, he actually graduated with an architecture degree from Strathclyde University (but we still wouldn’t trust him to build a house) before spending a year running a busy bar and restaurant. It was there he developed a passion for excellent customer service.

Former ‘CEO Of The Year’ at the Scottish Digital Awards, Gary has made numerous TV and radio appearances as a social media expert and is in demand across the UK as a conference speaker and trainer on the topics of digital marketing, social media and artificial intelligence.

Random fact about Gary – he’s seen Bon Jovi in concert 16 times (yes – we think that’s quite sad too!).  He’s also sang live on stage with 90’s boy band Five, but we definitely don’t talk about that, and would never suggest you Google it to find video evidence.

Jonny Campbell

Social Media Marketing Executive

Jonny completed his Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing with NSDesign back in 2015, and since then has continued to work with the team on all aspects of Digital and Social Media Marketing.

Jonny now regularly delivers training workshops to a range of public and private sector clients, including Business Gateway, and having honed his Broadcast Production and Media skills and gained a degree at the University of the West of Scotland, you’ll also now find him (or hear him) most weekends on the radio – delivering the morning show on Capital Scotland Radio.

Random fact – Jonny does a mean X-Factor announcer impression – ask him to demonstrate next time you speak to him!

Colin Kelly

Digital Consultant

Colin is an award winning journalist and broadcaster and has been working with NSDesign since 2011, helping lead the expansion of our training and consultancy services.

Colin’s vast knowledge of the local media throughout Scotland, combined with his social media expertise gives him, and NSDesign, a unique edge over other training providers and consultants. Colin has helped design and deliver training workshops for Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the popular ‘Embrace The Space’ workshops and the Digital Boost programme of workshops and 1-1 consultancy.

Colin first became acquainted with NSDesign when Gary took his head on a stick to a Bon Jovi concert. Odd but true.

Jan Ennis

Project Manager and Events Coordinator

Prior to joining NSDesign in 2005, Jan had a successful 10 year career with IBM, holding key global procurement and project management positions (yes – we’re still trying to work out why she came here too!)

With a degree in Business Studies and Marketing, Jan is responsible for project managing key client contracts, specifically NSDesign’s Public Sector Training and Consultancy projects such as the Business Gateway National Webinar programme and more!

She also finds the time to run her own travel agency which explains why she’s never in the country!

Brian Tait

Digital Consultant and Trainer

With an MBA, a BSc, numerous professional qualifications, and just about every Google certification on the planet, “Data Geek” Brian has a focus on Analytics and Paid Search Marketing, as well as an expert knowledge of Google and SEO. He helps our clients understand the benefits of such tools, the insights they can provide, and the opportunities that can arise from using them.

Brian is a regular when it comes to delivering DigitalBoost, East Ayrshire Council’s BeDigitalReady, and West Lothian Council’s ‘Specialist Advisory Services’ consultancy support, with a mission to convert the world to Web Analytics one day at a time!

Thea Newcomb

Digital Consultant and Trainer

Having worked with NSDesign since 2009, Thea is a dynamic, Glasgow-based Californian, trained to degree level in Communications and Post Graduate level in e-Business.

A regular in delivering Digital Boost and Business Gateway training on topics such as blogging, LinkedIn, and Print on Demand, Thea was the first trainer is Scotland to design and deliver bespoke “Canva” workshops (now commonplace across the Business Gateway regions), and recently achieved the status of “Canva Certified Creative”.

Random fact: Thea once hung out with Bono for around an hour after a U2 gig.  These Americans can talk their way into anything!

John Loudon

Ecommerce Consultant

John joined the NSDesign team as a consultant in 2015, specifically brought in to help bolster the delivery of Digital Boost (specifically to clients requiring advanced e-Commerce support).  Since then he’s worked alongside Gary and team on a number of relevant contracts including EAC’s beDigitalReady programme, and West Lothian Council’s ‘Specialist Advisory Services’ consultancy support.

Specialising in ‘digital conversions’, John’s passion is helping businesses grow through turning more visitors into actual paying customers.

As a child he hated reading, yet now gets through roughly 100 books a year.  Yes, we’re an odd lot at times!

Jay Taylor

Digital Consultant and Trainer

A graduate of Computing Science from the University of Glasgow, Jay joined the NSDesign team in 2018, helping deliver consultancy and training to clients on various digital topics, including Web Design and Development, Digital Promotion, AI and Social Media.

Jay has previously worked for Apple, Altus Enterprise, and Asda, so was confused when he started with NSDesign and asked us to consider a name change to anything beginning with A.

Jay also holds a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and a Platinum Youth Achievement Award.

Digital expertise with a passion for people and teaching.

Our team have been delivering engaging training workshops and providing consultancy across a range of digital topics for nearly 30 years. Our combination of subject matter expertise, engaging delivery techniques, detailed knowledge of the business community, and the ability to build first class relationships with our clients , has grown our reputation as one of Scotland's most trusted digital suppliers.

Understanding your Business Goals

Understanding your Business Goals

Understanding your business, your ambitions, your customers and staff is vital to a great digital strategy.

Digital Skills based on your Needs

Digital Skills based on your Needs

It’s not about technology or digital training for the sake of it. It’s about ensuring you benefit, and grow the company as a result.

Iterative Collaborative Development

Iterative Collaborative Development

We love to talk and a successful project is all about communication and embracing a collaborative approach.

Providing the ideal Digital Solution

Providing the ideal Digital Solution

We always propose the most appropriate bespoke digital training or consultancy for your business.

About Us

We've come along way from being a one-man operation back in 1999. Since then NSDesign has gone from strength to strength, always punching above our weight and always keeping the client, and their needs, at the centre of everything we do.

Company History

Company History

The NSDesign domain name was first registered on the 15th February 1999 (our official birthday) but we had been trading a few years prior to this under the name NSGraphics, our primary activity at this time being multimedia development, internet consultancy and computer visualisations.
We've changed considerably since then, but have never lost the personal touch and dedication to detail.

Our Success

Our Success

We think our approach to customer care is one of the things that sets us apart from the rest in this industry.
We’re completely committed to exceptional customer service and we aim to be highly responsive, very friendly and thoroughly effective. Our company wide approach to customer service is summarised by our "3 B's": Be Nice. Be Great. Be Remembered. We like this approach so much, you'll find it printed on the office wall!

Expertise

Expertise

All our consultants are practicing experts in their subject matter. We live and breathe digital, meaning the training and consultancy sessions we deliver are always based on the latest industry knowledge, with tried and tested practical support and advice which we know through first-hand experience actually works. We'll only sell you something that actually adds value to your business, and we'll explain everything in our usual down to earth way (we promise no geek-speak unless you want it!).

Our Passion

Our Passion

Over the last 2 decades we've continued to change and evolve. From selling domain names and web hosting to thousands of customers to the design and development of hundreds of websites as a leading UK digital agency.
Recently though we've gone back to basics, and have re-branded to focus on our passion - 'teaching digital'. From AI and social media training to businesses large and small, to working with schools. colleges and the public sector, helping reduce the digital skills gap.

Our People

Our People

NSDesign is a small, but possibly perfectly formed, business with a core team made up of a mix of technology, design, media and business experts. Although everyone has a clear role, there is a lot of working together, shared responsibilities and multi-tasking and the demands of our business means we work as a close knit team (internally, and with our clients). We’d like to think we’re a good bunch to work with, although obviously you’ll make up your own mind about that!

We are award winning.

We have been fortunate enough to work with some amazing clients over the years and we're proud to have received many awards for our work.

Trusted. Certified. Accountable.

We don’t just talk about doing things properly, we back it up. Our certifications and accreditations reflect our commitment to safe digital practice, fair work, quality learning and doing business responsibly.