Developer, designer & technology enthusiast crafting meaningful digital experiences.
I'm Phil Forster — a former Royal Air Force Survival Equipment Fitter turned frontend developer, UI/UX designer, and branding specialist. With over a decade of hands-on experience maintaining life-saving aviation gear, I bring precision, reliability, and a mission-first mindset to every project I build. After earning degrees in Interactive Media (BA(Hons)) and Computing (BSc), I’ve led software initiatives across education, heritage, and entertainment sectors — blending modern web technologies with storytelling, accessibility, and strong visual identity. I've also held leadership roles both in uniform and in industry, managing teams, mentoring junior developers, and delivering cross-functional projects with calm focus and clarity. Beyond my professional work, I contribute actively to community-led initiatives and charitable projects, including digital infrastructure and exhibit design for Morayvia, a volunteer-run aviation museum in Scotland. Whether it’s building responsive applications, shaping a brand, or designing interactive kiosks, I craft meaningful digital experiences that connect and endure.
Commercial Client
Rework of a 3D model of solar system
Interactive Code Editor
A CSS & JS Minifier
An batch image size converter
An image file type converter
Management Tool
A Web Browser Game
🚧 In Development
A Web Browser Game
🚧 In Development
UHI Moray
UHI Moray
UHI Moray
Hub for survival games
🚧 In Development
Photography Portfolio
A distraction-resistant Pomodoro timer with logs, session history, and Flow Lock mode.
A dynamic WCAG-aware color picker
Branding
Branding
Branding
Branding
Branding
The Little Lunchbox
Graphic Design
Morayvia Recruitment Concept
Morayvia Recruitment Concept
Morayvia Recruitment Concept
Morayvia Recruitment Concept
Morayvia Recruitment Concept
Project Management and Development
3D Modeling Techniques
3D Modeling
Box 2D Programming
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Interactive Media. Covered areas including digital design, user interface theory, animation, interactive storytelling, and multimedia production.
Bachelor of Science in Computing with a strong emphasis on software engineering, databases, systems analysis, and full-stack development.
Hands-on mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign across branding, motion graphics, and layout work.
An in-depth course covering the principles and applications of Generative AI, focusing on creating models that can generate new data and content.
A comprehensive guide to mastering prompt engineering for ChatGPT, enabling effective and efficient interactions with AI models.
A specialized course designed to help programmers leverage ChatGPT for coding assistance, debugging, and code generation.
An exploration of various AI tools and their practical applications in the workplace to enhance productivity and decision-making.
Microsoft's comprehensive guide providing insights into artificial intelligence concepts, services, and solutions.
A course demonstrating real-world applications of AI, showcasing how Microsoft integrates AI into various products and services.
Training on configuring and managing Azure resources using various tools and techniques.
An in-depth look at Azure Resource Manager for deploying and managing resources in Azure.
A beginner-friendly course introducing the fundamentals of Git version control system.
Guidance on setting up new Git repositories and making modifications to existing projects.
Strategies and best practices for effective collaboration using Git in team environments.
Techniques for branching and merging in Git to manage code changes efficiently.
An accelerated business leadership program covering key areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, and human resources.
I’m currently focused on digital projects that involve frontend development, UI/UX design, and creative problem-solving using modern web technologies.
If you're building something online — a site, tool, product, or concept — and need someone who blends clean code with thoughtful design, I’d love to hear about it.
Every project starts with a conversation. Feel free to reach out — I’m happy to chat through ideas, scope out a concept, or collaborate on something meaningful.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an open door for good digital work.
“Phil is a wonderful man and a great manager. At TFP, Phil took over the frontend team after the previous manager left. Thrown into the deep end, Phil not only swam but prospered. He managed the team during the challenge of lockdown, helped engineers adjust to new processes, and maintained the legacy frontend. I recommend Phil for any role — he will handle anything thrown at him!” – Richard George, CPTO and Co-Founder of HeadCoach (August 5, 2023) LinkedIn
“I have worked closely with Phil over the past 2–3 years at The Football Pools, first as a tech lead and then as a manager. During that time, he consistently demonstrated his deep understanding of the codebase and was always available to help and guide others. As a manager, Phil supported us both professionally and personally — always making time to listen and provide direction.” – Reece Morgan, React Engineer (May 15, 2023) LinkedIn
“I had the pleasure of working with Phil at The Football Pools and can easily say he was one of the best managers I've worked with. He consistently had the interest of his team in mind, earning our respect quickly. Phil was supportive both technically and interpersonally, and he ensured workloads remained fair and manageable.” – Rastin Rasheed, JavaScript Engineer (May 5, 2023) LinkedIn
“Phil is meticulous and a brilliant leader. He understands his team, what they need to deliver, and has an amazing grasp of the task at hand. He’s supportive, dedicated, and a real asset to any company lucky enough to have him.” – Amanda Townley, Head of Programme Management at The Football Pools (April 14, 2022) LinkedIn