Iain Morrison

Iain Morrison is a Lecturer in Communication Design at Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, where he serves as Stage 4 Coordinator for the BA (Hons) Communication Design program and provides MA Specialist Subject Tutoring. With over thirty-six years of combined commercial and academic experience in graphic design and photography, Morrison brings practical industry insights to his teaching approach.

Morrison's research focuses on visual communication for sustainability, particularly through information graphics that document Scotland's path to Net Zero by 2045. His work is designed to engage secondary school students with complex environmental topics, aligning with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including quality education, climate action, and sustainable cities. Previously, he documented the visual history of Crathes Castle through information graphics as part of his Master's in Design.

Morrison has received notable recognition including the National Trust for Scotland's Emerging Artist Award for his Master's work and Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2018. His conference paper 'Developing and disseminating software skills whilst making it both accessible & stimulating' earned the 'Best Paper' award at RGU's Teaching and Learning Conference.

As an educator, Morrison developed the Personal Professional Development (PPD) program at Gray's School of Art, bridging academic learning with professional practice. He has presented multiple papers on teaching innovations and maintains an active role in curriculum development. His current research collaborations include work with Professor James Njuguna at the National Sub Sea Centre and Dr. Chris Freemantle at Gray's on sustainability-related visualization projects.

Morrison's online presence includes his professional website at www.mozweb.co.uk and a dedicated project site for his Net Zero initiative at www.achievingnetzero.scot, showcasing his commitment to making complex sustainability concepts accessible through design.