his week I have finally begun to collate much of the great work produced by my students at K College. Since the BA (Hons) began in 2007 we have seen the work, and the approach to designing, constantly improve on both this programme and the HND. Year in, year out we have had fantastic feedback […]
Thoughts on Post Graduate study from Rachael Camp.
t K College this week, we were pleased to have with us one of our former students who has recently undertaken post-graduate study and who kindly visited us to share her experiences with our current cohorts. Rachael Camp studied with us for both her HND and BA (Hons) degree. Whilst completing her degree, Rachael then […]
When Lepidoptery meets Design.
This has been a nice little logo design job from the ‘Pure Arts Group’. The client wanted a moth within their logo. I too like moths, but I’m certainly no lepidopterist. So if you are one and you see this, please don’t write to me with anatomical criticisms! This was more about creating an overall impression […]
The Lost Lettering of Robert Tressell?
ould this be the sign writing of Robert Tressell, author of the great socialist novel, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists? According the media it could be. The lettering was revealed during the building’s restoration, and as you can see, it is in near perfect condition. Tressell lived in and around the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex and […]
‘Mourier’ Typeface Versions II & III
few years ago I discovered a great little online ‘toy’ called Fontstruct. Fonstruct allows you to build, share and download display typefaces. In 2008, largely as an educational example for one or two students who wanted to know more about this opensource software, I built a couple of revival-cum-variant typefaces based upon the work of […]
A Critique of Admissions and Interview Processes to Higher Education, Art & Design Courses in the context of Widening Participation and Social Mobility
The following piece was written in September 2012 as part of my PGCHE studies with the University of Kent. The theme is that of widening participation in HE. A critique of admissions and interview processes to Higher Education, Art & Design Courses in the context of Widening Participation and Social Mobility. by Tim Bones © 2012 Introduction Widening […]
Critical Perspectives on Academic Practice
The following are two short pieces written in June, 2012 as part of my PGCHE studies with the Univeristy of Kent. Both pieces are reflective in nature and have been written from both a personal and professional viewpoint as an HE in FE design lecturer. Critical Perspectives on Academic Practice by Tim Bones Managing Student Expectations “When […]
What’s the Story?
y partner has co-authored a book, and I have been working on the covers. The book is about the workings of artist printmakers, and as covers for most arts books go, it is perhaps a fairly unusual solution for a book containing such striking pieces of art. Initially it was suggested that an image on […]
Adana Print Workshop at St. Bride’s, London.
couple of years ago I bought an Adana 8×5 from ebay. With it came a lot of type, trays and other bits and pieces. Mostly as a result of lack of time, it’s been sat in my garage under covers. But part of the reason for my inactivity was my simple lack of basic knowledge—I […]