About
Nigel Aono-Billson is Course Leader for MA Graphic Design and Senior Lecturer at University of Brighton's School of Art and Media. With extensive industry experience including founding studio aono-billson and partnerships with KOBO A-B, his practice spans graphic design, art direction, and publishing. Academic credentials include a DipAD with distinction in Graphic Design.
Research explores design futures at the intersection of physical/digital systems, with current focus on universal design for intelligence and AI applications. Publication design projects include collaborations with Strangers Press for Korean and Japanese literature series, creating visual frameworks for cultural translation.
International engagements include visiting professorships at Chulalongkorn University Bangkok and workshops across Europe/North America. Service includes external examiner roles for UCA and Liverpool John Moores University programs.
