London College of Communication lecture
I gave a lecture as part of LCC’s Design School ‘Critical Forum’ series on the information processing impact of materiality, context and metaphor through everyday printed communication. It was great to speak to the students and hear about their own projects and approaches to design.
‘100% fact.’ D&AD Awards
The artist book project ‘100% fact.’ has been shortlisted at the 2024 D&AD Awards. The publication examines the nature of ‘fake news’ and was selected in the ‘catalogues and brochures’ section of the graphic design category.
Central Saint Martins talk
I was invited to speak about my recently published research paper by the Graphic Design Department at Central Saint Martins in London. I had a great day meeting the academics and talking to them about the fantastic set up they have and their own approach to teaching and ethics. I found it really inspiring.
UWE Centre for Print Research Fellowship
I have been appointed to a 3-year Visiting Fellowship by the University of the West of England’s (UWE) Centre for Print Research. I hope to work with UWE staff on a number of projects including exploring the use of print as sensory activation within communication. Can’t wait to get going!
Research paper published in MIT’s Design Issues journal
MIT’s journal Design Issues has just published my academic paper ‘Graphic Design Needs to Take Responsibility: Embedding Social Awareness and Ethics Through Social Science Knowledge and Pedagogical Change’. In light of the numerous social issues we are contending with today the paper looks at the role graphic design plays in setting and perpetuating stereotypes and defining our world. It can be downloaded here.
‘Posters of the Nimrod Theatre’ article
I’ve written an article for the State Library of New South Wales’ magazine Openbook which has just been published. The article looks at the influential 1970s and 80s posters of Sydney’s Nimrod Theatre. It was an interesting period for both the arts and social change in Australia and if you haven’t seen the posters they are worth a look.