It’s time to meet another one of our amazing Castle Rockians! This time we’re saying hello to Dan, the face behind all of our pump clips!
Position: “Freelance Graphic Designer. I spent around 6–7 years working on and off behind the bar at Kean’s Head. These days I work behind the scenes for Castle Rock, pushing shapes and colours around to design pump clips.”
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?: “There’s never a dull moment. I love taking a brief – sometimes just one or two words – and transforming it into something visually engaging and memorable. It’s a great opportunity to flex my creative muscles, often with very few constraints.”
Do you have any hobbies?: “I’m a huge fan of music – I collect vinyl and used to play in a band, which is actually what brought me to Nottingham. I still love going to gigs when I can. Aside from that, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter.”
What’s your favourite drink?: “My favourite Castle Rock beer is Screech Owl. I’m also partial to Noa by Omnipollo – a pecan mud cake Imperial Stout – and Tuaca, a sweet Italian brandy-based liqueur that became a bit of a cult favourite in Brighton during the 90s. I introduced it to Kean’s back in the day, and you’ll still usually find a bottle behind the bar.”
What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?: “I once met Joanna Lumley at a party in Warwick – and she really is just as lovely in real life as she is on screen.”
View more of Dan’s design work here: www.danlayton.co.uk
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