David Bower Cert Ed, MIfL

Current roles

  • Lecturer: BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • Programme Leader (Further Education): Extended Diploma Creative Graphic Design and Media

Biography

Since graduating from York School of Art in 1973 (Distinction – Advertising Graphics YCFHE) I have held a number of roles within the Graphic Design industry. Culminating in being a partner in Anderton Overton Design, a York based design group specialising in work for the tourism industry. Clients included:

  • Portakabin
  • Belgium Tourist Board
  • Manchester Airport
  • Rainbow Holidays
  • Gateway Yorkshire
  • Shire Inns
  • Jetset Holidays
  • Tour East London
  • Yorkshire Tourist Board
  • Shropshire Tourist Board
  • City of York Council
  • Ryedale District Council
  • Teesdale District council
  • The Brewers Society

I have also been involved with model making commissions for clients including:

  • Leisure Solutions.
  • York Mystery Plays.
  • Hartlepool Historic Quay.
  • Imperial War Museum (Duxford).
  • Coventry Cathedral.
  • York Castle Museum.

As well as having a passion for typography and all things graphics, I collect old toys and enjoy seeking out obscure film and TV locations.

Current modules taught

  • Visualisation
  • Studio Practice

Research / scholarly activity

I have successfully undertaken training with LSIS to become a Subject Learning Coach.

Projects

I am currently developing links with local industry, generating a programme of live briefs for the ED Creative Graphic Design and Media students.

External activity / professional links

  • Member of IfL