Graphic Design Staff Donna Williams
Harry Richmond
Graphic Design exists in the place where art meets communication. This career has allowed me to work around the UK, USA and Australia and love what I do. Mostly though, this is ALL about people and how ideas can make things better.
My predominant interests lie in typography and layout design, but I’m also passionate about encouraging the use of other media outside the parameters of a computer to help enhance my practice. For me, experimentation is key, and a love of all things design. As well as a lecturer and graduate of the BA Graphic Design course, I’m also an active freelancer, enabling me to bring an up to date knowledge of the working world to the students.
Gavin Kirby My teaching focus is primarily on transferable skills. Design skills like typography, layout design, colour and use of space are all key considerations regardless of the media you are producing for. Graphic Designers need to be flexible with their skill set and be able to adapt to an ever-changing creative landscape.
The School of Visual Communication is supported by four members of technical demonstration staff. James Davies, Gwyn Jones, Glenn Sherwood and Steve Thomas are available to assist you with the technical output of your project work. Their skills range from computer and software skills to printmaking, letterpress and laser cutting, and they form an essential part of the Visual Communication team.
Phil Thomas My teaching draws upon twenty years of ongoing professional Graphic Design experience, from working with individuals, through to major international brands like Penguin Books, Renault and Nescafé. My passion for visual communication is reflected in student projects that encourage exploration and experimentation in a wide range of media, but which also generate commercially viable, portfolio ready outcomes.
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