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Alex Watson

Graphic Designer

I’m a graphic designer and educator with over 15 years of professional experience and a strong commitment to practice-led teaching. I’m co-founder of AW-AR Studio, a Sheffield-based design practice, and work closely within the city’s arts and cultural sector on concept-driven projects across branding, visual identity, exhibition design, and digital communication.

Alongside my studio practice, I’ve been an Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University for the past five years, teaching across undergraduate programmes including BA Graphic Design and the Higher Degree Apprenticeship. As a practising designer, I place a strong emphasis on industry-relevant skills, critical thinking, and professional confidence, with the aim of ensuring students feel prepared for the realities of contemporary design practice.