Overview
Before completing his MA in Visual Communication, in which he explored the creation of new typographic forms in digital and physical spaces, Mark has worked as a graphic designer and print maker for the last 15 years. His print work predominantly explores and experiments with how traditional forms of printing such as letterpress and screen printing can be combined with contemporary technologies to create new and unexpected outcomes.
Mark has lectured nationally in subjects such as print making, graphic design and visual communication and he's exhibited his works nationally and internationally.
Qualifications
Qualifications
MA Visual Communication (Solent University)
Teaching
- Acting Course Leader/Senior Lecturer BA (Hons) Visual Communication at AUB
- Associate Lecturer BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Solent University
- Workshop Leader for Letterpress at London Centre for Book Arts
Research
Research Interests and Projects
As part of my master's, I created Odd Foundry, which aims to create tools to aid novice type designers in taking their initial steps in designing typefaces.
The tools provided on the site make use of a collection of components inspired and influenced by the recurring forms present within letters and the stylistic components of typefaces. By combining these components in different manners, the user's able to quickly generate and prototype initial letterforms that may act as inspiration for the development of further typefaces.
Awards and Prizes
Notable awards/prizes
- Four D&AD awards – Tutor
Memberships
Advance HE Membership
- Associate Fellow (AFHEA)