Photo by Adrian Lambert

About

Tom Lane, also known as Ginger Monkey, is an independent graphic designer based in Liverpool who specialises in bespoke lettering, branding, package design, illustration and typography. His work spans luxury start‑ups and global brands, grounded in a process built on trust, clarity and close collaboration. He develops ideas by hand, on paper or digitally, and shapes every detail with precision to create work with real craft and character. Influences range from gilding and etching to Americana and Japanese woodblock printing, but never as pastiche. These references are used to build authentic, cohesive visuals that feel emotionally true, brand‑relevant and unmistakably contemporary.

With over 20 years’ experience as an independent designer, Tom has collaborated with a wide range of clients — from ambitious start-ups to some of the world’s most recognisable brands. His selected client list includes:

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2024
    The Gin Guide
    Waymar Gin
    Design & Branding Awards
  • 2020
    World Brand Society Awards
    Creative of the Year
  • 2020
    World Brand Society Awards
    Gold
    Brisbane Distillery Co
  • 2020
    World Brand Society Awards
    Silver
    Missouri Ridge
  • 2019
    World Gin Awards Brand design
    Silver
    Whitetail Gin
  • 2018
    Communication Arts
    Typography Annual 8
  • 2017
    International Spirit Awards
    Silver
    World's End Rum
  • 2017
    Type Directors Club (TDC) 63
    Certificate of Excellence
    Gypsy Tonic
  • 2015
    Communication Arts Typography Annual
  • 2012
    Fresh Digital Award
  • 2005
    Visiting Lecturer UWE (ongoing)
  • 2004
    D&AD Talentpool
  • 2004
    International Society
    of Typographic Designers

PUBLISHED FEATURES

  • Graphic Design School New Edition By David Dabner & Sandra Stewart
  • Logo Lounge 10
  • Expressive Type by Alex Fowkes
  • Hand Drawn Type by Alex Fowkes
  • Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Packaging Design Worldwide 2015/16
  • Communication Arts 2015 Typography Annual
  • 'Lettering–Drawing Letters' By Carolina Amell
  • Graphic Design School By David Dabner & Sandra Stewart
  • "Typography Sketchbooks" by Steven Heller & Lita Talarico
  • "New Ornamental Type" by Steven Heller
  • "The Little Book of Hand Lettering" by Emily Gregory
  • "AOI Images 33" by The AOI
  • "Font" by Tamye Riggs
  • "The Big Book of Contemporary Illustrations" by Martin Dawber
  • "The Book of Inspiration" by Computer Arts
  • YCN Student Booklet
  • Computer Arts
  • Digital Arts
  • Slanted Magazine
  • AMMO Magazine
  • CarneMag