Spotlight on Gav

Welcome to your first Rolley anniversary, Gav! How does it feel?

It feels ridiculous! I’m not even sure that I believe you that it’s been a year, but we’ll go with it…

I feel proud of everything we’ve done, excited about the things that are coming and privileged to be a part of it all.

What drew you to Rolley in the first place?

We’ve all worked together in some capacity in the past, so I already knew the kind of work that Rolley do and what I could expect. That’s a part of what excited me the most — getting to join a business at the beginning of its journey with a group of talented people that I really like and respect! What more could you want?

You've worked across creative agencies, employee comms and game development studios. What’s the most unusual or unexpected project you've ever worked on? 

Oof ok, here’s one. A while back, we filmed a Who Wants to be a Millionaire? parody for an internal comms campaign, complete with a Jeremy Clarkson impersonator. I definitely didn’t see that one coming!

What does a typical day look like for you?

Coffee, a quick lap of Meersbrook Park with Chips (the pooch) then I’m ready to go. Beyond that, every day is totally different, and I love that variety. The flexibility we have at Rolley really suits me and allows me to be productive, more creative and be around for my family. As for work, it’s a right mixed bag! One day we’re wireframing an employee recognition platform, the next we’re testing AR staircases or building our very own Christmas game! 

What's the thing you're most proud of since joining Rolley?

It’s got to be our own stuff. Working through your own brand can be heavy, but I’ve loved how we approached it and how enthused everyone was for change. Articulating who Rolley are, what we do, how we go about it and how we show it has been a brilliant process. I’m proud of where we are now and that we all feel the same about where we’re heading.

Best piece of advice you've ever been given?

My uncle Andy (legend) once told me, “Anyone can be a busy idiot” and that has stuck with me ever since. For context, I was self-employed at the time and he was advising me about attributing value to my time and effort. His overall message was to find the people that value what you do and focus your efforts.

What do you get up to when you're not designing things?

Ah man, I’m gonna sound quite boring now ha! Most of my spare time is family time but I love just hanging out with them. My son has bags of energy and his current phase is skateboarding so we go out on the boards most weekends now. I hope this one sticks around for a while because I’m enjoying it.

I also have two guitars I keep threatening to learn how to play and a massive heap of beekeeping equipment that I need to put into action! It’s all on the list right after we’ve moved house. Lucky new neighbors eh!

What are you most excited about for year two?

Loads of things! We’ve had an amazing start to 2026 with enquiries from some exciting prospects and some super ambitious plans with existing clients. But what I’m most excited about is the momentum we have going. It feels like we’ve found our stride and we have lots to get stuck into this year.

And finally, what’s your favourite biscuit?

I’m a real questioner, much to my wife’s dismay, but this one is as clear cut as it comes.

Obviously it’s a hobnob. No debate needed. I Iove all biscuits (bar rich tea — don’t get me started) but hobnob is on another level. Its integrity when dunked is unequalled and its flexibility for toppings is impeccable. It’s the transit van of biscuits, the backbone to any selection.