Tidy box is a Glasgow-based company providing design and branding services across Scotland and the UK. It was established in 2012 by Philip Brown, who remains on board as company director. The business moved from west London in 2020, where it had operated since its incorporation. It continues to see growth year on year
About the director
Philip graduated from North East Wales Institute (now Glyndŵr University) in 2001 with a BA/Hons. Design: Animation. During his studies interest in concept design and art direction expanded. Focus shifted towards production design in live-action film, and its subsequent influence on artistic styles used in animation. Work in local theatre, in his home town of Nottingham, followed soon after graduation with the opportunity to design and participate in a number of stage productions and events. As understanding of live performance developed so too did the desire to have more creative input during the preproduction and development stage. This evolved with further training in art direction and continued work in art departments across both the arts and media industries.
Before 2004 Philip also spent six years working as a visual merchandiser for a large international retailer. Being on the front line of retail services provided valuable insight into consumer sales, marketing and brand management which continues to influence his work at Tidy Box.
Philip is still actively involved with film/TV productions across the UK, predominantly working as an art director and draughtsperson. He is most recently credited as Supervising Art Director on the popular BBC detective series Shetland.
Recent works:
• 2025-26 Shetland Supervising Art Director
• 2025 Coldwater Art Director
• 2014 The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Art Director
• 2024 Nightsleeper (BBC films) Supervising Art Director
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