On Show

Graphic Design and Illustration students are currently exhibiting their final year work at Staffordshire University from now until Saturday 19th June..........a fantastic collection of creativity, inventive solutions and amazing projects is a testament to the students' hard work and focus. Check the university website for opening times.

Be amazed.........

Staffordshire University at D&AD New Blood

Come and join us at New Blood in London.....there will be a warm welcome and some great work to see from our students on Graphic Design, Illustration and Advertising. Jai Ying Gnoh has been nominated for the Advertising & Direct Mail category, and achieved an In-book award for book cover design

D&AD New Blood Exhibition 2010. The Old Truman Brewery. 24-28th June 2010.

Student Grant

A quick note to say thankyou from all the staff and students at Staffordshire University to Grant Mitchell who is taking a bit of leave from teaching duties to concentrate on Transmission Creative. Hopefully this will be temporary........thanks for all his help, inspiration and dedication. mark.g.

All the world's a stage.....

Level 1 Graphic Design and Illustration students at Staffordshire University finished their first year on a high with a brief that required promotional material (poster+ creative mailer) for a stage production. Below are just some of the highlights.........

Antony & Cleopatra - Andrew Tomlins
Hair - Sarah Bucknall
La Boheme - Tom Oldham
Six Degrees of Separation - Richard Hajkowicz

The Snow Queen - Laura Malpass
The Power of Yes - Melanie Milne
The Snow Queen - Ben Lambe
Hair - Rebecca Clemson

The Thrill of the Chase

Students on Level 3 Graphic Design & Illustration at Staffordshire University took part in a brief set by external partners The Chase. Written by Lionel Hatch, Creative Director and co-founder and Harry Heptonstall, 2007 graduate of Staffs, the briefs were written to stimulate the mind and inform the designer; sharing a common need for a carefully considered balance between concept and craft.

Expressing the contrast of the depth of 'real love' with that of a more colder, superficial version. (Melissa Horne)

A conversation between two people who are about to split up. (Emily Fitzpatrick)

A conversation overheard at a bus stop which details the sadness of a woman's fading memories. (Anna Christoffer)

'Write down as many different uses you can think of for a brick'. This was the starting point for responding to 'there are two sides to every story.' (Andy Cooke)

Press Update

This month's Grafik features Staffordshire University's very own Andy Cooke, featuring a four page spread in the 'Talent' section. Also in the same issue is Harry Heptonstall (2007 Graduate) writing on the virtues of the Open University Logo.