Nigel Ball

Graphic Design

Email: n.ballucs.ac.uk|


Nigel Ball joined the UCS Graphic Design team in 2007, having previously taught on National Diploma and Pre-Degree Foundation Art & Design courses at Suffolk College. He lectures across all levels and pathways of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course on both practical and contextual modules. Alongside lecturing roles, he is also Level 4 Year Tutor and course delegate to the School of Arts & Humanities Ethics Approval Panel.

 

Nigel's creative work incorporates graphic design, photography and moving image, produced through design commissions and personal projects. He believes visual communication is most effective when a strong emphasis is placed on the maxim 'ideas come first', something he adheres to in his own work and encourages in that of students.

 

Nigel’s research interests include the effect of visual language in influencing opinion, attitude and behaviour, and as a result of this, graphic design's wider societal responsibilities. He is currently involved in looking at the rise of disposable culture and its relationship to graphic design through a visual investigation of McDonald's litter. Always keen to encourage design discourse, Nigel also maintains a weblog dedicated to observations and critiques of graphic design and typography, as well as other personal interests.

 

Nigel has an HND in Graphic Design, a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design & Illustration, and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education. Before teaching, Nigel worked as a freelance graphic designer and has previous experience as an offset lithographic printer and finisher. He has performed in numerous bands, organised and promoted music events, and has been active in grass roots social and environmental organisations.

 

Nigel's creative output can be seen on his website: dubdog| 

His weblog can be found at: dublog|