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I’m Patrick Glover, a British graphic designer, art director and branding professional with over twenty five years’ experience across practice and design education. I believe visual communications can create meaningful experiences for brands, organisations, individuals and their audiences.
I approach every project as an opportunity to inspire, inform and add value. My work spans brand identity and brand communications across multiple touch-points, typography, editorial design, packaging, digital communications, way-finding, environmental design, and design education.
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Work Experience
Visiting Lecturer at Hull University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Delivered two digitally enabled Level 5 modules for BA (Hons) Graphic Design: Art Direction for advanced web design (theoretical examination plus industry-focused live project for Hull’s Freedom Festival website and social media campaign) and Practical skills for Art Direction web technologies (strengthening digital skills using tools including Adobe InDesign, XD, Figma and Adobe Express).
Visiting Lecturer at York St John University
January 1, 2022 - PresentCollaborated with the programme team to deliver modules across BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Product Design. Facilitated workshops (idea generation, contextual research, digital skills), delivered practitioner presentations and critique sessions.
Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer, BDes (Hons) Graphic Design / Foundation Degree Graphic Design & Illustration at Hull College, Institute of Arts
January 1, 2019 - PresentCo-created and contributed to the HE programme module structure and content. Delivered teaching, learning and assessment resources across levels of the HE programmes. Strengthened employability skills and student industry engagement through industry links and collaborative opportunities for students.
Freelance Graphic Design / Branding / Art Direction
January 1, 2019 - PresentFreelance practice focused on graphic design, branding and art direction. Work primarily through prior agency relationships (including WPA Pinfold) and with industry contacts in Manchester, York and London, alongside direct collaboration with clients.
Freelance Design Director at Extra Black
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Freelance Design Director during a six-month sabbatical in Sydney. Worked with a boutique design agency on clients including James Squire Brewery, Penfold Wineries and the State Library of New South Wales.
Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Graphic Design at York College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019Defined, created and delivered key modules across the BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme for all undergraduate year groups. Utilised industry knowledge to design engaging assignments; facilitated creative workshops to help students find their creative voice and understanding of their practice. Organised and facilitated industry presentations and workshops through industry contacts.
Senior Creative, Brand Communications at WPA Pinfold
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019Senior creative in an award-winning branding and design agency, working across brand, brand communications and brand packaging teams. Responsibilities included brief interpretation, contextual research, strategic brainstorming, conceptual route finding, visual articulation, client presentations and project delivery. Key clients included Arriva, The British Council, Carlsberg, Hitachi, National Grid, The Natural History Museum, npower, Sheffield Theatres, St Austell Brewery, Theakstons Brewery, Thwaites Brewery, True North Productions and the University of Leeds.
Senior Designer at Pollitt & Partners
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006Delivered brand communications for a range of clients across corporate and public-facing sectors, including Allied London Properties, Lendlease, British Airways, BT, Crossrail, The Knightsbridge Estate, Hammerson, More London, Spitalfields, Orange, Princess Boats, Royal Mail, Shell, and Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Senior Designer at Meta Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Produced brand communications for corporate and cultural sector clients including Orange Telecom, Pennine Arts, Skoda Auto and Bristol Legible City.
Senior Designer / Art Director at Spin Communications
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Established the creative studio within a fashion and lifestyle marketing agency. Key clients included Adidas Australia, Carlton & United Breweries, Lee Jeans, Levi’s Jeans, Pierre Cardin, SABA, Seafolly, STA Travel, Sydney Theatre Company and Volition Records.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mass Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Freelance designer for accounts including Post 97, The Design Council, The British Council, and Muong Thong Thani new city development.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cross World Connections (agent representation)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Freelance work across cultural, fashion and publishing sectors for clients including Abahouse Devinette, Asics Sports, Parco, PIE Publishing and Planet Plan fashion.
Mid-weight Designer / Art Director (assistant) at Neville Brody Studio
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Graphic design and art direction for publishing, charity and cultural sector clients including Actuel magazine, Arena magazine, Greenpeace, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Per Lui magazine and The Photographers’ Gallery.
Assistant Art Director at The Face Magazine
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Editorial design and layout; commissioned and art directed photography and illustration; supported the art director with design and production processes.
Designer at The Designers Republic
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992Worked on internships during graduate year and subsequently as a designer, primarily supporting music industry and cultural clients including FON Records, The Leadmill Arts Centre, Native Records and Warp Records.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design at Scarborough Technical College
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026PGCE at Huddersfield University
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Qualifications
HEA Fellowship
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026PGCE
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026BA (Hons) Graphic Design (2:1)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other
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