CONTACT | Rachael Burns: Freelance developer and programmer of interactive media, digital exhibits, installations and touchscreen projects for galleries, museums and global visitor attractions. Museum exhibitions are my speciality, and although based in Manchester I often work internationally. Please get in touch to discuss your museum/exhibition needs.

+44 (0) 7738 740 220
contact@rachaelburns.co.uk

Rachael Burns

I am a developer and programmer making interactive media predominantly for galleries, museums, art exhibitions and global visitor attractions. Museum development is my speciality, and although my base is Manchester, I develop touch screen software on a freelance basis for many leisure heritage sites in the UK and around the world. I am very interested in interactive spaces, and love to develop screen based software as well as digitally immersive environments. I enjoy working for clients in the heritage industry and brands who require interactive content for trade shows and other displays.

I work in a variety of software packages and programming languages including Director Lingo, Flash AS2/AS3, Flash Animation, HTML, CSS and all associated programs.
I am also constantly generating ideas for personal projects: interactive exhibitions, art projects and collaborations. I like to experiment with new technologies, combining arduino and electronics with my other passions, music, crafts and art. You can keep up to date with my scheming over at my blog.

I am always interested in hearing about potential new projects or collaborations, so if you would like to consider me for any work or just talk to me about your project please do get in touch. Please feel free to take a look at my projects page for examples of the work i’ve completed and the clients i’ve worked with.

I am based in the UK but available and eager to work Internationally. If you have an idea for a collaboration or you just fancy saying hello i’d love to hear from you.

+44 (0) 7738 740 220
contact@rachaelburns.co.uk

"Rachael has been an absolute pleasure to work with, aside from Rachael being very knowledgeable and an extremely talented programmer, she is also very friendly, helpful and easy to get along with.

We found Rachael to be very responsive and professional and we look forward to working
with her again."
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EDWIN JONES
Creative Director
Hive Advertising and Marketing
"Rachael is a true find - always professional in her approach, providing excellent work while at the same time becoming a valuable extension of our team.

She has a positive ‘can do’ attitude which allows each project with her to progress with ease."
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CANDACE SHAW
eProject Manager
eMedFusion

"I've worked with Rachael for a couple of years now on various multimedia projects. She's always been professional to work with, and positive about striving for results. Looking forward to working with her again."
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JOANNE GANNON
Traffic Manager
eMedFusion
"Rachael gave an excellent and lively talk to the students. The content of her presentation was exactly what our Computer Science students needed to hear from them to realise that there is more to software development than objects."
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LEE GRIFFITHS
Lecturer in Computer Science
University of Salford

"It's rare to find a talent that matches a personality - Rachael has a great positive / can do attitude and an amazing energy that matches her excellent skills in media design and development.
Add her talents as a photographer and you get someone who has a not only got a great eye for detail and composition but someone who consistently produces great work, is fun to be with and whose reliable too... looking forward to our next project."
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JAN FAULKNER
Creative Director
Haley Sharp Design
"Working with Rachael never fails to guarantee impressive results. Her knowledge and intuitive approach to functionality design - in addition to an experienced understanding of the production process - ensure that any project is successful and stress-free! Furthermore, the creativity and care that comes across in Rachael's work is highly valued and appreciated by colleagues and clients alike.

Rachael is an absolute pleasure to work with....my first choice on any multimedia project."
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HAYLEY SAULL
Producer
Patteran

"I was fortunate enough to work with Rachael on a number of projects in the past including Wimbledon LTA and The Arsenal Museum.
As hardware systems integrators we find ourselves working with Multimedia Developers regularly, Rachael's professional attitude, attention to detail and charming manor made her one of our favourites and one of the best to have on your team."
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BEN PRICE
Project Engineer
Electrosonic
"Rachael worked for Centre Screen as a multimedia developer for a number of years and we have continued to employ her since she became freelance. Rachael works to a very high standard and is always very efficient and professional.

A hearty recommendation!"
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DAVE POSELTHWAITE
Director
Centre Screen Productions

"Rachael is knowledgeable, capable and most importantly - reliable. She takes a brief and runs with it, checking in only when needed, and goes the extra mile to make sure the job gets done.
Her work is of a very high standard.I would recommend her without hesitation."
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LIBBY HOWARD
Director
Judge & Howard
"Rachael has completed several projects for me. She is professional in her approach to the briefs I have given her and and I have always been delighted by the results. I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a trustworthy and talented individual to work with.”
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STEVE HALLAM
Director
SEH Marcomms Ltd

"Rachael is a great person to bring to the team, who always delivers on time and has a great understanding for creative multimedia.”
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HEIDI POWELL
Producer
Centre Screen Productions
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rachael numerous times. We regularly use Rachael's expertise and skills. She is reliable, professional and great to work with.”
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GLYNN GODWIN
Digital Development Director
eMed Fusion

"I always look forward to working with Rachael.
Her skills and dedication always ensures the project runs a little more smoothly.

Her multimedia work is outstanding. She has an intuitive understanding of programming and problem solving, and her desire to getting the job done properly is second to none.

Rachael can contribute to a project from many angles – in addition to her multimedia skills, she's an excellent photographer and has a great eye for
detail and design aesthetics.

From previous experience working along side her, I can say in all confidence that she'll make a fantastic contribution to any project.”
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MARK PATERSON
Animator/Motionographer
Mark in Motion
"We’ve experienced Rachael as both a graduate trainee and a freelancer.

In both guises we’ve found her to be pleasant to work with and focussed on getting the job done. Whether that meant researching and creating definitive listings of Greater Manchester place names (not as easy as you’d expect), drawing up precise boundaries in illustrator on a interactive map project or fixing and securing the wiring on some of our kiosks Rachael has applied herself. A doer and completer.

She’s also Manchester’s last Director programmer standing. Recommended.”
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GEZ O'BRIEN
Director
Stardotstar

"We have worked with Rachael on a number of occasions and have been very satisfied with the quality of work produced."
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MARCUS CASTLE
Director
Mango Communications Ltd
"Rachel has helped me out with a couple of last minute jobs recently. She has delivered on time and her work is impeccable. Even with a tight deadline there is never a problem because she asks all the right questions at the beginning of the job.
Very reliable and professional."
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DAISY PATTISON
Systems Manager
Centre Screen Productions