Staff Profile

James is a Senior Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication, currently teaching:

Design Projects 1

This Level 4 module introduces students to principles of research, idea generation and technical design skills. Through an active blend of workshops, briefs and presentations, students experience the varied roles of a Graphic Communicator working on projects that embrace the idea of ‘Designer as Changemaker’.

Final Major Study & Design Dissertation

Individual supervision is at the heart of James’ teaching at Level 6, drawing on his own experiences in supporting students to create a portfolio of practical and written work shaped around their postgraduate ambitions.

Current practice-led research includes explorations of systems within typography. James is currently developing a series of parametric and generative typefaces for the foundry Counter Type.

For publications, projects, datasets, research interests and activities, view James Smith’s research profile on Pure, the University of Northampton’s Research Explorer.