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Nick joined our graphic design teaching team in 1993. He studied for his degree in graphic design at Newport School of Art. Here, he specialised in typography, photography, printmaking and animation. Whilst working in the design industries he completed an MA in Electronic Graphics at Coventry University, undertaking a major project in typographic animation. On becoming course leader of the graphic design degree at Solent in 1997, he developed the publication strand ethos within the programme structure. Many books have been published since this date, including the production of the 'Sbook' series: containing primary source interviews with world renowned visual communicators, in six volumes.

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Paul has worked as a freelance illustrator/designer for over 30 years with commissions from a long list of prestigious clients. He studied at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design (The Arts Institute) and subsequently gained a masters degree from The Royal College of Art, London. With 26 years of teaching experience in art and design, Paul enjoys his role as third year tutor on the course and being a member of this successful team.

Clients include: Penguin Books, Orbis , Dorling Kindersley, Quarto, Future Publication, Dennis Publishing, FF Publishing, Mitchell Beazley, Haymarket Publishing, IPC Magazines. C W Editorial, BBC, Datapost, Mobil UK, Williams Grand Prix Engineering, March Engineering, Lucas UK, Armitage Shanks , The Patrick Collection, Westland Helicopters, Ford Motor Company. Nissan UK, The Gaurdian, The Daily Mail, The European, Buisness News and Reuters News Graphics.

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Ben Freeman combines work as a printer with publishing, documentary photography, writing and editing. He has a background in self-initiated design work and frequently takes part in exhibitions and events. In 2009, Ben co-founded Ditto Press, a London based print-publishing company.

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Chris Bigg has been practising graphic design for the past 25 years with clients spanning music, fashion and education.

Chris is probably best known for his work at v23 in collaboration with Vaughan Oliver, for 4AD and other record labels, designing and assisting some of the best loved album art of our times. Recently Chris has been teaching at both Southampton and Brighton University’s also giving lectures that describe his work, and give an insight into his experiences and inspirations.

Chris has extensive experience in all areas of graphic design, photography, calligraphy and art direction. He has worked in music packaging creating cover art, special editions, posters, press ads, merchandising, production and moving image as well as book design and exhibition design.

Recent clients include: 4AD, ON-U-SOUND, THE BEDROOM COMMUNITY, V&A, UNIVERSAL, DECCA, SAMADHISOUND, JANE POLLARD & IAIN FORSYTH and MERCURY- The Pixies,Cocteau Twins, David Sylvian, Wolfgang Press, Belly, Throwing Muses, Michael Brook, Scott Walker and more recent bands, The Big Pink, Gang Gang Dance, TV on The Radio, Blonde Redhead, Stornoway, Zomby, Johann johannsson, Atlas Sound, Magnetophone, The Mountain Goats and Various Cruelties (watch out for this one) a new project !!