Andrew Stevenson

andrew-stevenson

Senior Lecturer Graphic Design

Art & Design Communication

Contact Details

email: a.stevenson@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 85 5322

Andrew Stevenson lectures in children’s publishing, sustainable graphic design techniques, wayfinding and information graphics and the 24 hour ‘Pressure Projects’ module. He moved initially into book design and publishing after graduating from Falmouth School of Art in 1993. He worked mainly with Dorling Kindersley Books in London and then, latterly, Swanston Publishing in Derby, before becoming a freelance designer. During his time working freelance, he was the senior designer on illustrated historical and cartographic-based titles aimed at both the UK and American markets published by Macmillan, Penguin-Viking and Facts on File amongst others.

Andrew gradually moved from print-based design to work in multimedia design and then web and online multimedia design. He moved to national advertising agency Riley Advertising in 1998, and helped to create early online presences for companies and brands including Bacardi and JD Wetherspoons as well as a number of high profile UK HE institutions. He later moved on to project manage the Coventry University team that created the University's first integrated multimedia corporate web presence.

Securing an MA with distinction from Coventry University in 2008, Andrew’s research interests include visually portraying human emotions via multimedia mapping, landscape phenomenology and utilising graphical representation to help improve engagement with recreational walking. He has also worked alongside both Worcester City Council’s and Malvern Hills District Council’s Landscape Architects to develop multimedia sensory mapping as a new method of assisting public consultation on new developments. The Worcester-based project formed part of the Councils winning bid for the national 2010 MJ Achievement Award for Sustainable Infrastructure Achievement of the Year while also helping to secure National Lottery monies for the redevelopment of The River Severn through the city centre.  More recently Andrew was shortlisted for the 2020 University of Worcester’s Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching as the “Student’s Choice”.

Andrew is now studying for a part time PhD, his research question is: “Redefining the guide: Investigating the role of Graphical Representation in Facilitating Increased Participation in Recreational Walking.”

Teaching & Research

Students Design Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions for Local Brewery
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester are helping local company, Oldfields Orchard Cider, to design more sustainable packaging for its bottles.

Developing Partners for Sustainable Learning in Green Graphic Design
For some years now I've been developing the teaching in Green or (possibly better described as) sustainable graphic design techniques as part of the Graphic Design and Multimedia degree course at the University of Worcester.

Local Mayor Praise for Graphic Design Students
The Mayor of Tenbury Wells has praised the great ideas of University of Worcester Graphic Design students after they were tasked with designing new wayfinding signage for the Worcestershire town.

Sustainable design: Lea &Perrins desire to evolve their iconic Worcestershire Sauce packaging was driven largely by the Heinz CSC
Sustainable design techniques look to lessen materials uses, to re-use them and to use materials more effectively to name but some aspects.

The Great Malvern Food Festival, Monday 26th May, 2014
Student Project: Family Sustainable Cookbook & Associated Food Demo

Local food, cost per plate and seasonal produce
Its really about celebrating whats good locally and regionally in terms of great food and drink.

Book Illustrated by Worcester Expert Receives Acclaim from Britain's Greatest Explorer
A book in which a University of Worcester design lecturer has helped to bring to life a top-secret World War II Antarctic expedition has received wide acclaim.

Worcester Lecturer to Attend House of Commons Reception to Celebrate Involvement in New Book
A Graphic Design expert from the University of Worcester will attend a House of Commons reception next month, to mark the 70th anniversary of a military operation which he has helped bring to life in a new book.

Do you know the way to Tenbury Wells?
The University of Worcester's Graphic Design students have been asked to revamp the wayfinding signage of Tenbury Wells.

Students Set Sustainable Brief by Natural Paints Company
University of Worcester Graphic Design students working on sustainability have been set a prestigious live eco packaging brief by a Herefordshire-based natural paints company.

Design Students Point the Way for Residents
University of Worcester graphic design students have been pointing the way for Upton-upon-Severn residents after creating new directional signage and information boards for the market town.

Malvern Hills survey uses video and satellite tracking.
Video and GPS satellite tracking is being used in a survey to help decide how Malvern can be improved.

Students Aim to Spark Interest in the Natural World
Graphic Design students from the University of Worcester have been working alongside a children's author on a project designed to encourage children's engagement with nature.

Design Students Point the Way for Residents
University of Worcester graphic design students have been pointing the way for Upton-upon-Severn residents after creating new directional signage and information boards for the market town.

Student Designs on Signs
Graphic Design students from the University of Worcester will be exhibiting prototype wayfinding signage designs during Malverns Autumn Festival in the towns library.

Graphic Design Students Visit Industry-leading London Studio
Information design students from the University of Worcesters Digital Arts Centre visited a leading design studio while on a recent visit to London.

Volunteers Head to the Hills
A lecturer at the University of Worcester is helping to create an emotive survey of Malvern, finding out how local people react to and think about the town centre and its facilities.

Student Eco-packaging Ideas Praised by Local Cider Manufacturer
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester have been working on a packaging project with Herefordshire cider manufacturer Westons.

A Sign of Real Talent
Graphic Design students from the University of Worcester have created bespoke signs for a local English Heritage property.

Worcester Graduates' Green Design Work on Display Throughout the Country
Posters designed by a University of Worcester Graphic Design & Multimedia graduate are being displayed at 20 other universities around the country, encouraging staff and students to be more green.

Green Designs Go on Display
A local eco-café is showcasing a body of work by a group of Graphic Design & Multimedia students from the University of Worcester.

Students Tasked with Designing Signage for Route to the Hills Project
Graphic Design & Multimedia students at the University of Worcester are helping a local authority to develop new signage concepts for tourists and pedestrians.