Amy Ward

Amy Ward is a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Communication at Norwich University of the Arts. She holds a MA in Design and Higher Education, and has over a decade of industry experience in branding, digital media, and print design. Her current role includes coordinating the Year Zero Graphics pathway and leading the BA Graphic Communication program.

Research & Practice: Amy’s research focuses on typography and letterpress techniques, conducted at the John Jarrold Print Museum. She explores traditional print composition while maintaining a contemporary design practice in digital illustration, web design, and moving image.

Achievements:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Member of D&AD, Jarrold Print Museum, and Print to the People

Exhibitions & Projects:

• 2017: 'A-Zero' typographic screen print exhibition at Nunnsyard Gallery, Norwich
• 2017: Typographic response to Trump published in Storehouse Magazine

Teaching Philosophy: Amy emphasizes creative problem-solving and finding inspiration in everyday environments, fostering students’ 'penny drop moments' when design solutions crystallize.